Family of activist who died in Palestinian custody turn to ICC
The family of an activist who died in the custody of the Palestinian Authority’s security forces called on the International Criminal Court on Thursday to investigate, in what they ...
Candidacies for presidential elections to be submitted on January 5
Candidacies for the February 2023 presidential elections will be formally submitted on January 5, the interior ministry said on Thursday, while December 27 is the cutoff for registering in voter rolls.
The ministry ...
Two jailed for 3.5 years for people smuggling
Larnaca criminal court on Thursday sentenced two men to three-and-half-years in prison having found them guilty of people smuggling.
The defendants, aged 42 and 47, will begin serving their sentence immediately.
The ...
Cypriots produce over 600kg each in waste every year
Cyprus in 2020 ranked seventh highest in the EU in terms of the per capita production of municipal solid waste, according to just-released data.
The Statistical Service said that in 2020, the ...
Pre-Christmas rock gigs at Savino Live
If it is rock and its sister genres you are craving, Savino Live in old-town Larnaca has weekly live music shows. In December it is celebrating the festive season with ...
Bicommunal children’s choir performs for diplomat
A bicommunal children’s choir on Thursday entertained the German ambassador Anke Schlimm with a medley of songs at concert in the framework of the ‘Imagine’ project.
‘Imagine’ is supported ...
Education ministry questions ‘appropriateness’ of LGBTI content for children aged 5-8
The debacle over the theatre production Around the World in 80 days continued on Thursday, with the education ministry questioning why an LGBTI+ message would be fit for children.
The original ...
Argentina getting better and better, says Martinez
Argentina have improved during the World Cup and found their best form on Tuesday when they beat Croatia 3-0 in the semi-finals, said goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Argentina began their World ...
Clip News marks 30 years of operation with a special offer
To celebrate its 30 years of continuous operation this month, Clip News SA has announced a special offer for all new subscribers. The company will offer a 30-per cent discount on ...
Sale of Manchester United could be ‘good thing’ – Ten Hag
Manager Erik ten Hag said the Glazer family’s decision to explore a sale of Manchester United could be a good thing and that he has been reassured any change ...
Oil dips as dollar firms while more rate hikes loom
Oil prices dipped in Asian trade on Thursday as the dollar firmed, while the possibility of further interest rate hikes from global central banks also heightened demand concerns.
Brent crude ...
Lidl Cyprus: a decade of support to island’s Anti-Cancer Society
Lidl Cyprus continues to support the smooth and effective operation of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, standing shoulder to shoulder with the anti-cancer body for a 10th consecutive year.
From December 12, 2022 ...
Putin says Russia will fight sanctions with shift in trade and energy flows
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would expand trade cooperation with new partners, including by sharply increasing gas exports to China, to combat Western sanctions.
When spending on ...
Strovolos municipality slams vandalism at local park
Strovolos municipality on Thursday denounced the destruction of the municipal park on Agiou Sergios Street (Dafni estate) by vandals and appealed for respect towards public property.
In a statement the ...
Nicosia Wolt drivers’ strike spreads to Limassol (Update 2)
Some 200 Wolt drivers were striking across Nicosia and Limassol on Thursday, over accusations they were being exploited and getting pay cuts amid increasing costs.
Around 150 drivers in Nicosia have been ...
Renowned Cypriot artist Yiorgos Skotinos dies aged 85
Renowned Cypriot artist Yiorgos Skotinos died at the age of 85 on Thursday after almost seven decades as a painter whose works had its roots in the country and its history.
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Famagusta teachers get training in bomb-threat protocols
Teachers in the Famagusta area on Thursday were given training in Paralimni by the police on the protocols regarding the management of bomb threats and explosive objects.
“In the context ...
Ping, your pizza is on its way
Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain
By Sharon Horwood
A ping from the pizza company. A couple of pings from your socials. Ping, ...
EU Council conclusions ‘extremely critical of Turkey’
The EU Council on Thursday called on Ankara to stop all actions that could potentially upgrade the breakaway state in the north of the island, a development that was welcomed ...
ECB slows rate hikes but pledges continued inflation fight
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the fourth time in a row on Thursday, although by less than at its last two meetings, pledged further hikes and laid ...
Cypriot ophthalmologist selected as specialty examiner for UK’s Royal College exams
Cypriot ophthalmologist, Dr Theodoros Potamitis has been selected to be a specialty examiner for the UK’s Royal College of Ophthalmology examinations.
After receiving the invitation from the Royal College ...
Boris Becker freed from UK prison, expected to be deported
German tennis star Boris Becker, 55, has been freed from a British prison, the government said on Thursday, meaning he is now expected to be deported from the country.
In April, ...
Cypriot chef wins British bases Christmas bake-off
Cypriot chef Panicos Panayiotou was crowned ‘Best Overall’ in this year’s British bases ‘Christmas Cake’ competition.
The initiative saw military personnel and civilian chefs take part in a bake-off ...
Harry accuses Prince William of screaming at him, his aides of leaking stories
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan piled fresh criticism on the British royal family in new episodes of their Netflix documentary series released on Thursday, accusing his elder brother Prince ...