Events at Limassol Agora entertain old and young
Two floors of things to see, taste and smell make up the Limassol Agora. A tasty food court with flavours from around the world and a few shops fill the ...
Leaders of Ukraine, U.N. seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant
The U.N. chief and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine have discussed ways to end the war started by Russia and secure Europe’s largest nuclear power station, as ...
Gnox (GNOX) attracts long term holders after ICO sells out, similar to Polygon (MATIC) and Uniswap (UNI)
Despite being in a bear market, developers all over the globe have been busy building, and now that market conditions have reversed, hundreds of new protocols are ready and waiting ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths in past week
The health ministry announced on Friday that three Covid deaths and 2,130 infections were recorded during the past week.
The three deaths – all men, aged 65, 68, and 92 – raise the total number of ...
Today’s weather: Another 39C inland, cooler coasts
Cyprus is to sizzle again on Friday most notably in the interior, which is set for 39C, while the coasts can expect a milder 30-33C.
The meteorological department detailed ...
Cyclist injured on dangerous road
A cyclist was rushed to A&E after he was struck by a car on Thursday night in Emba, along a road which has recorded many such incidents.
The ...
Football fan arrested for possession of flares
Police arrested a 30-year-old man on Thursday night for the possession of two flares during the Apollon versus Olympiacos Europe League match at the GSP stadium.
The fan was charged ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, a Turkish ‘spy plane’ on Thursday flew over a section of the island’s offshore Block 6 where a drillship is currently prospecting for natural gas. In ...
Paphos struggling to meet rental property demand, students affected
University and college students in Paphos will have to pay higher rent prices during the upcoming school year, according to a number of municipality and district officials, with the district ...
Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z
From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is fretting over the appetite among financially stretched Gen Z consumers for such “aspirational” purchases.
Executives are troubled in ...
Crypto.com gets UK regulatory approval
Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has registered with Britain’s financial services regulator, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Joining the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) register means ...
Cyprus Business Now
International flights by Cyprus residents to foreign destinations picked up during July, according to a report by the Cyprus Statistical Service released this week.
Based on the data, foreign trips ...
Over 17 per cent of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2021
Over 17 per cent of the population in Cyprus, or 154,000 people, was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2021, the statistical office (Cystat) revealed on Thursday.
This means 17,3 per cent ...
Our View: Government will not be able to please everyone when it comes to Akamas plan
Although the Akamas local plan has still not been finalised, the villagers of Ineia have been protesting because they claim, it would not allow them to develop their land. Last ...
Turkish Cypriot side claims more crossings from ‘south to north’
The Turkish Cypriot ‘tourism ministry’ on Thursday said that for the first time ever, the number of Greek Cypriots crossing to the north had outstripped the number coming over from ...
Turkish ‘spy plane’ makes low pass over Cyprus’ EEZ
A Turkish ‘spy plane’ on Thursday flew over a section of the island’s offshore Block 6 where a drillship is currently prospecting for natural gas.
The Turkish aircraft’s activities ...
Akel says found ‘smoking gun’ linking Cyprus to Greek spying scandal
Claiming to have found the ‘smoking gun’ linking Cyprus to the political espionage scandal in Greece, main opposition Akel has slammed the government for continuing to stay in denial.
Akel ...
Britain signs up old coal units as back-up in case of winter power crunch
Britain is turning to old coal-fired power units as a “last resort” in case other sources cannot provide enough electricity through the winter as the country faces a wider energy ...
Two day mouflon fiesta planned
A fun two-day festival will fill the Scouts Camping Site in Platania with music, beat boxing, theatre and dancing this weekend as the Mouflon Festival hosts 26 artists, six music performances ...
Russia says it could shut frontline nuclear plant; Kyiv says that risks disaster
Russia said on Thursday it could shut down Europe’s largest nuclear power station after it came under shelling at the front lines in Ukraine, a move Kyiv said would ...
WHO recommends Valneva’s Covid vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday recommended the use of French drugmaker Valneva’s VLS.PA Covid-19 vaccine.
The UN agency also recommended the use of a second booster ...
Child commissioner calls out heavy-handed deportation tactics (Updated)
The island’s children’s rights commissioner on Thursday highlighted what she called the government’s over-zealous handling of illegal migrants with little or no consideration for their fundamental human ...
A shimmering jewel designed for adults
Luxury hotels designed exclusively for adults are increasingly popular these days, as more individuals recognise the benefits of spending a few days on vacation relaxing in a soothing and serene ...
DP World cautions outlook uncertain after record first-half profit
Dubai-owned ports giant DP World reported on Thursday a record $721 million first-half profit boosted by elevated shipping rates but said it expected its profit, revenue and container growth rates to ...