President signs book of condolences for Queen (update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday said hopes the close relations between Cyprus and the UK will continue, as he signed today the book of condolences for the death of Queen ...
Iran to release crew of two seized Greek tankers -Greek seafarers union
Iran has agreed to release the crews of two Greek tankers it seized in May in response to the confiscation of oil by the United States from an Iranian-flagged tanker ...
Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty – UN report
The number of people forced into modern forms of slavery has risenby a fifth in recent years to around 50 million on any given day amid a surge in poverty and ...
Construction worker falls to his death
A 64-year-old construction worker fell to his death on Monday at the place he was working in Nicosia.
Soteris Antoniou was working on a house renovation when he fell from ...
Second-hand jewellery sales to be taxed
Lawmakers on Monday began discussion of a bill seeking to tax the sale of second-hand jewellery and precious metals.
In recent years, particularly in the wake of the 2013 financial crash, ...
Scottish police make three arrests over protests following queen’s death
Scottish police said they had made three arrests in Edinburgh relating to breaches of the peace – causing a disturbance – on Sunday and Monday as Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was moved ...
Edek welcomes court ruling in favour of bondholder
Socialist party Edek on Monday welcomed a recent court ruling in favour of a bondholder whose life savings got wiped out during the 2013 financial meltdown.
In a statement, the party ...
The Cyprus International Women of Today host morning coffee
Cyprus International Women of Today (CIWOT) is hosting its open house coffee morning later this month featuring a talk by the charity Cyprus Stop Trafficking. Taking place at Ibsen’s ...
Cyprus Pride ‘needs your help to look fabulous’
Accept LGBTI Cyprus is seeking two semi-trucks or double cab pick-up trucks to be decorated and become pride vehicles at the Nicosia march next week.
The NGO has issued an ...
WHO Cyprus office to deal with infectious diseases (Update)
The ‘milestone’ opening of a World Health Organisation office on the island illustrated the long-standing cooperation between Cyprus and the World Health Organisation (WHO), said the Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela ...
EU plans to make fossil fuel firms share excess profits, draft shows
The European Commission wants to force fossil fuel firms that have pocketed gains from soaring energy prices to make a financial contribution to help citizens and industries grappling with sky-high ...
Shipping committee to urge young to DISCO
Deputy minister for shipping, Vasilis Demetriades officially presented the committee for the development of shipping culture and the promotion of shipping studies on Monday.
The 16-member committee is comprised of ...
EU regulator backs Pfizer/BioNTech BA.4/5-adapted Covid booster
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Monday recommended a COVID-19 booster designed to combat the currently circulating Omicron BA.4/5 subvariants, days after endorsing a pair of boosters tailored to target ...
From free crumpets to store discounts, UK grocers lure workers
With job vacancies in Britain close to a record high, retailers including Tesco Plc TSCO.L have begun offering better perks to workers, enticing them with free food and essentials ...
UN human rights expert decries ‘descent towards authoritarianism’ in Afghanistan
A U.N. expert said on Monday that human rights had deteriorated under the Taliban, describing a “staggering repression” of women and girls and “descent towards authoritarianism”.
Richard Bennett, the ...
Four to face charges in criminal court over golden passports
Four key players allegedly involved in the ‘golden passport’ scandal – two of whom are leading protagonists in Al Jazeera’s undercover report – would stand trial in the criminal court on ...
Winds of change shift Germany’s economic power northwards
Germany’s wet and windswept north has long lacked the economic appeal of the industrial south but the green transition and an energy crisis sparked by war in Ukraine is ...
School year starts without Covid-19 protocols
Over 60,000 primary pupils started school on Monday and were welcomed by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou, who said he was happy that the school year can start without the protocols and ...
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Public hospitals sign €46m deal to enter digital age
The outdated system in which public hospitals operate will be replaced in two years with the introduction of the €46m digital healthcare system, officials said on Monday.
Cyprus patients will ...
Wolves sign former Chelsea striker Costa amid injury crisis
Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Diego Costa on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Monday, with the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker being parachuted in amid an ...
Klopp seeks Liverpool reaction against Ajax even as injuries mount
Liverpool have identified their shortcomings from their Champions League loss to Napoli and must find consistency in their performances again if they are to beat Ajax Amsterdam in their second ...
Onward to the past
Fashion trends from the 80s and 90s fashion have been revived. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS takes a closer look
This season, the fashion world has been reflecting on trends from the past. ...
IMF eyes expanded access to emergency aid for food shocks
The International Monetary Fund is looking for ways to provide emergency funding to countries facing war-induced food price shocks and will discuss measures at an executive board meeting on Monday, ...