New Zealand defence minister visits Ukraine, reaffirms support
New Zealand said on Sunday Defence Minister Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv to reaffirm the Pacific nation’s support for Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion.
“We discussed New ...
Cristiano Ronaldo is in ‘spectacular’ form, says Portugal’s Neves
By Fernando Kallas
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team mate Ruben Neves says his captain is in “spectacular” shape as the team prepare for their opening World Cup match against Ghana ...
Urgent action needed for women to be equally represented says House President
Gender inequalities are pronounced in management role, with only 27 per cent of these roles being filled by women, putting the island in 22nd place in the EU, House President Annita ...
Boat worker rescued after falling into the sea
A crew member of a towboat working along the coast of Cyprus was on Saturday ight rescued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre after falling into the sea.
According to ...
Illegal electronic casino uncovered in Famagusta
Police in Famagusta are investigating the operation of an illegal electronic casino and other games of chance, they said on Sunday.
After a tip off, on Saturday afternoon, officers investigated ...
Third arrest after car stolen in Paphos
A third man has been arrested after a car was stolen in Paphos, police said on Sunday.
After an arrest warrant was issued against him, police arrested a 27-year-old man ...
After criticism, smooth World Cup seen as crucial to Qatar
After a bumpy road to the World Cup marked by criticism of its human rights record, Qatar has much riding on the tournament passing off smoothly if it is to ...
Turkish air strikes target Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq after bomb attack (update 2)
By Ali Kucukgocmen and Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Turkish warplanes carried out air strikes on Kurdish militant bases in northern Syria and northern Iraq on Sunday, destroying 89 targets, Turkey’s defence ministry ...
Nato’s vital defence dogma and its limits
There was panic in Nato capitals last week caused by an irrational fear that a Nato country had been attacked by Russia triggering article 5 of the Nato treaty. Two Russian ...
The favourite is no shoo-in for archbishop
Limassol bishop tops the poll but that’s no guarantee of victory
Skullduggery and wheeler-dealing. Welcome to the election campaign – not for president, but for archbishop. The race to elect ...
Our View: We remain at the mercy of the unions
Although nobody acknowledges it, government in Cyprus, regardless of who is in charge, has had its hands tied by unions for decades. Its policies are regularly curtailed or distorted by ...
An uncaring government propped up by weak institutions
The focus on property development and consumerism favour the elite at the expense of the environment and ordinary citizens
The ongoing performance and policies of the government of the Republic ...
‘Smart’ 15-minute city for Cyprus? They must be joking
We are used to businesses whining in Cyprus. Sometimes it’s justified and sometimes it’s not, but overall, there is often a mentality that we should not ever sympathise ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Hippy message of love from church frontrunner
‘MACHIAVELLIAN’ was how one newspaper described the bishops’ wheeler-dealing and plotting, which began as soon as the funeral orations for Archbishop Chrys II were completed, and the battle for his ...
Menendez: I will support Greece and Cyprus in US Congress
US Senator Robert Menendez on Saturday said he is an ally of Cyprus and Greece in Congress, highlighting his ‘deep ties’ with the peoples of the two countries.
The New ...
Grammar School hosts Road Safety Week
The Grammar School Nicosia organised the 22nd annual event of Road Safety Week, which aims to raise awareness and inform students about road safety issues.
The event also marked the 60...
Verstappen takes final pole of the F1 season in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen seized the final pole position of the year with a blistering lap in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of team mate Sergio ...
Anastasiades: Neophytou provides vital continuity
Government’s work in the past ten years can only be continued with the election of presidential candidate Averof Neophytou, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday during a meeting at ...
Young driver caught at twice the speed limit
A 21-year-old man driving over twice the speed limit on the Nicosia – Larnaca motorway was arrested on Saturday morning.
The young man was driving his car at a speed of 204 ...
Soup on Van Gogh and graffiti on Warhol: climate activists follow long history of museums as a site of protest
By Kylie Message
Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans at the National Gallery of Australia are just the latest artistic target of climate protesters, who have been throwing soup, ...
New UK PM Sunak visits Kyiv, pledges support
Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his first visit to Kyiv on Saturday, pledging to continue the firm support for Ukraine that was a focus of policy under ...
Timing of World Cup beer ban and armbands plan are unfortunate, says Germany team chief
The timing of a beer ban announced two days before the World Cup start in Qatar this week was unfortunate and would create unease among fans, Germany team director Oliver ...
What’s Eaten Where: Luanda
Thought Limassol rents were expensive? Try Luanda! Angola’s capital is right up there with Shanghai as one of the costliest places in the world for expats. And it comes ...
Spain hope to banish ghosts of last World Cups, says Azpilicueta
Spain had World Cup campaigns to forget in 2014 and 2018 but the former champions have an opportunity to rebuild with a new-look team that has several promising youngsters, defender Cesar Azpilicueta ...