New Cytavision TV App to offer smart viewing experience
Cyta is introducing its Cytavision TV App, a new, easy and modern way to access the Cytavision service from any internet or mobile network.
Via the app, customers of the ...
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap (Update)
A Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine said Moscow will likely pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and urged civilians to leave, possibly signalling ...
Three road transport officials suspended, probe into test irregularities
Three officials from the road transport department were suspended on Thursday as an investigation is ongoing on alleged interference in the department’s system to grant driving licences to people ...
Bank of England makes historic rate hike despite ‘very challenging’ outlook
The Bank of England raised interest rates to 3 per cent on Thursday from 2.25 per cent, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as it warned of a “very challenging” outlook for the ...
Russia warns British ambassador over ‘dangerous’ drone strike on Crimea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had delivered a protest to the British ambassador after summoning her over its allegation that British specialists had been involved in ...
Information campaign underway in Larnaca on mosquito control
Health service officials are currently carrying out an information campaign in Tsakilero, near Larnaca, warning people of the dangers posed by mosquitos in the area.
According to the head of ...
The natural ‘face’ of Larnaca
For a walking tour of the island, the seaside district’s nature trails are an ideal place to start hears PAUL LAMBIS
Thinking of Larnaca, many things come to mind. ...
Transport ministry calls on airport employees to respect regulations (Updated)
The transport ministry on Thursday called on airport employees and companies to respect the relevant decrees and regulations, a day after an unlawful work stoppage caused travel chaos at Paphos ...
Ban on non-Gesy doctors at private hospitals to remain
Private doctors with practices within hospital contracted with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) had their request to maintain the status quo rejected by a court on Thursday.
The move was ...
Bank of Canada sets out path for regulating digital payment providers
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday said it would take a flexible, risk-based approach in its nascent role as a digital payment regulator, aiming to ensure confidence in the safety ...
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in ‘clear assassination’ attempt
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in the east of the country in what his ...
Ancient Greek artifacts go on display for first time, amid protests
Fifteen ancient Greek artifacts from the private Cycladic art collection of a US billionaire went on display for the first time on Wednesday in Athens, under an agreement which has ...
BMW recognises Pilakoutas Group with significant award
As part of the official presentation of the new M3 Touring at the Adria Airlines aircraft repair facility in Slovenia, the Pilakoutas Group received the ‘Best BMW importer in high-performance ...
Delhi’s air a ‘crime against humanity’, spurs calls to close schools
Delhi’s 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the “severe” and “hazardous” categories in nearly all monitoring stations of the Indian ...
Lady’s Mile restaurateurs protest bases’ ‘colonial’ policy
Lady’s Mile beach restaurant owners protested outside the British bases police station in Kolossi on Thursday after they were ordered to close down their businesses.
Holding placards saying ‘you’...
Erdogan says he could discuss charge for Twitter blue check with Elon Musk
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he may negotiate with Twitter’s new boss Elon Musk to avoid paying the monthly $8 charge for the “verified” badge.
After buying Twitter for $44 billion ...
Bank of England readies for biggest rate rise since 1989
The Bank of England looks on track to raise interest rates by three quarters of a percentage point to 3 per cent later on Thursday, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as ...
Airbnb faces light-touch regulation under EU plan
The European Commission will propose light-touch rules for Airbnb ABNB.O and other short-term home rental companies, people familiar with the matter said.
Under the draft rules, short-term home rental ...
Mother of murdered prison inmate says he was tortured
The mother of 41-year-old Turkish Cypriot Tansu Cidan, who died at the Nicosia prison last week, said she will seek justice for her son who was “tortured and murdered”.
Ten ...
Ministry clarifies Nouris’ comment on HIV and TB in Pournara (Updated)
Tuberculosis and HIV positive cases at the Pournara reception centre for asylum seekers have been screened and there is ‘no cause of concern’, the interior ministry said on Thursday.
The ...
Uber whistleblower says current business model ‘absolutely’ unsustainable
Mark MacGann, the whistleblower behind the so-called Uber Files, said on Wednesday that the ride-hailing company seemed to be taking steps toward improving its work culture, but that its business ...
Next president faces ‘most difficult conditions’ says Neophytou
Disy leader and presidential candidate Averof Neophytou said whoever wins the elections will have to face the most difficult political conditions since the 1974 invasion.
“The next president’s actions, beliefs ...
Israeli far-rightist vows to impose order under new Netanyahu government
A near-final tally of votes on Thursday showed former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on track to re-election with a clear parliamentary majority boosted by ultranationalists who want tougher crackdowns ...
Ferry service will be improved after successful season
Close to 7,500 passengers travelled the Greece-Cyprus ferry link this past summer, surpassing the government’s expectations, as authorities vowed the service will be further improved for the coming season – along ...