Old men at Davos
‘What happens in Davos stays in Davos’, they say – or at least it should stay there, because some foolish things are said at the ‘World Economic Forum’, the annual conclave ...
Trevisan smiles her way into last eight in Paris
By Karolos Grohmann
Italian world number 59 Martina Trevisan could not contain her joy when she earned a match point against Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Sunday and she put on her biggest ...
Erdogan says won’t let ‘terrorism-supporting’ countries enter NATO
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s talks last week with Finnish and Swedish delegations were not at the “expected level” and Ankara cannot say yes to “terrorism-supporting” countries entering NATO, ...
Fragmentation of the people’s team
The implicitly political Omonia saga reflects something greater than football: the splintering of the Left and the declining influence of Akel in Cyprus
Four years ago to the day, on ...
Interior minister catches Covid, second time
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris has tested positive for Covid, the second time since the start of the pandemic.
In a post on Twitter, he said that he had no symptoms ...
Serbia’s Vucic says agreed 3-year gas supply contract with Putin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday he had agreed a new three-year gas supply contract in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I can not speak about ...
‘Message to the world’ – Lithuanians fundraise to buy drone for Ukraine
By Andrius Sytas
Hundreds of Lithuanians clubbed together to buy an advanced military drone for Ukraine in its war against Russia, in a show of solidarity with a fellow country ...
Ukrainan defenders hold out in Donbas city under heavy fire (updated)
By Max Hunder and Natalia Zinets
KYIV, May 29 (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces on Sunday resisted a Russian assault on Sievierodonetsk, the largest city they still hold in the Luhansk region of ...
Cyprus elections: corruption displaces Cyprob
Will style or sincerity prove to be the vital thing when it is time to vote?
It used to be said of the Conservative party in England that it was ...
Clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque before contested Israeli flag march
By Crispian Balmer and Sinan Abu Mayzer
Israeli police faced off with Palestinians holed up inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque on Sunday as hundreds of Jews visited the holy compound ...
Horse racing-British great Piggott dies aged 86
Former champion jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Epsom Derby nine times and was widely considered one of the greatest riders of all time, has died at the age of 86, ...
Despite efforts of government, Turkey continues provocative actions says minister
Despite the President’s efforts to make progress on the Cyprus issue and return to peace talks, Turkey insists on the escalation of its provocative and aggressive behaviour, Interior Minister ...
Cypriot seafarer on tanker captured by Iran in good health
The Cypriot crew member on one of the two Greek-flagged tankers seized by Iranian Revolutionary Guards forces in the Gulf is in good health, the foreign ministry said on Sunday ...
Three arrests after suspects found stealing catalytic converter
Three people have been arrested over attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a car and damaging it in the process, police announced on Sunday.
The three people, aged 23, 28 and 33, ...
Cyprus gas still a pipe dream after 15 years
‘Promises come and go and nothing happens. And our authorities carry on doing it’
When it comes to gas development Cyprus definitely talks the talk – but can it walk the ...
Kontides takes silver medal in Mexico (updated)
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides clinched the silver medal in the ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship which wrapped up on Sunday in Mexico.
The silver medallist in the 2012 Olympics entered the ...
First cruise ship welcomed to Ayia Napa marina (video)
The first cruise ship to use Ayia Napa marina dropped anchor there on Sunday morning, the ministry of transport announced.
“The decision of the ministry of transport to create an ...
Despite initial doubts, Gesy welcomed says former minister
Three years after its introduction, the national health scheme Gesy has dispelled the clouds of doubt that surrounded its launch, former health minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Sunday.
“Now Gesy ...
No more blank cheques
Time for presidential candidates to tell us more than what their dreams are
The setting of the stage for the forthcoming presidential elections is slowly being completed. Fortunately, there is ...
Mbappe ‘already forgotten’, says Real’s Perez after Champions League win
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted that Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was not on the club’s minds as they celebrated a record-extending 14th European Cup crown after ...
Fire destroys parked car in Paphos
The police and fire service have launched an investigation after a vehicle caught fire on Sunday morning.
According to a police spokesman, the fire broke out at 3.30am on a ...
Traffic problems expected in Nicosia as roadworks continue
Traffic in Nicosia will continue to be disrupted on Sunday as roadworks continue on central avenues.
The department of public works said the works began on Saturday night and are ...
Nepal suspends search for missing plane with 22 on board (update 2)
By Gopal Sharma
A small passenger plane with 22 people on board went missing in cloudy weather in Nepal on Sunday and authorities suspended a search in difficult terrain as night ...
Medvedev pushing for return to top of world rankings
Daniil Medvedev, determined not to be remembered for his short-lived stay at world number one, said that he is targeting a return to the top with a stellar showing at ...