St Lucia promises relaxation and adventure in equal measure
By Aine Fox
The green training kite is soaring above me in the bright blue sky, seemingly with a mind of its own. As I loosen my grip slightly, my ...
Limassol beach to improve access for those with mobility issues
Limassol’s Akti Olympion beach is to be upgraded with a 40m railing, which the municipality says will help ensure that everyone has the means to enjoy the sea.
The ...
Action plan being prepared to cover gap left by Russian tourists says minister
The government is preparing an action plan to cover the gap left in the tourist industry by the situation in Ukraine, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said on Friday as the ...
Stranded assets: How many billions are stuck in Russia?
So far global companies, banks and investors have announced that they have exposure in some form to Russia of more than $110 billion. That number could rise. Data from research firm ...
TUS Airways announces new flight destinations
TUS Airways this week announced its new flight schedule at a press conference in the presence of the tourism and transport ministers, who expressed their delight Cyprus is expanding its ...
Ministry seeks European funding for new museum
The government is discussing additional financing from the European Investment Bank for the construction of the new archaeological museum and road safety, Transport Minister Yiannos Karousos said on Friday.
He ...
LIVE: Russia-Ukraine invasion war latest news (Day 8)
LIVE: Russia – Ukraine invasion latest news
12.50: UN rights body approves probe into alleged Russian violations in Ukraine –The U.N. Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly onn Friday for a resolution ...
Russia’s seizure of Ukraine nuclear plant adds to fears about radiation safety
Russia’s seizure of a Ukrainian nuclear power plant has heightened fears about lack of access to radiation data and the potential for a nuclear accident, atomic experts said, although ...
Ukraine crisis puts euro on course for worst week in two years
The euro was set for its worst week versus the dollar in nearly two years, as the war in Ukraine and the prospect of sustained high commodity prices continued to ...
Demo to support female army officers over gender discrimination on Women’s Day
A demonstration will be held outside the defence ministry on March 8 to demand an immediate end to discrimination against female army personnel, organisers said on Friday.
The matter concerns some 200 ...
Can a DUI be expunged from my record?
If you have a DUI on your record, you know just how frustrating it can be. Legally, financially, and professionally, there are a lot of challenges associated with a DUI ...
Three men sought after armed robbery at Paphos kiosk
Police are searching for three men after an armed robbery of a kiosk took place in Paphos early on Friday morning.
Three men wearing black clothes with their faces covered ...
Communities near Vasiliko say will close energy centre
The nine communities near Vasiliko announced on Friday they will close the local energy centre to protest the recent government decision to move two asphalt plants to the area.
This ...
Stray dogs of Cyprus – working towards a possible solution
There are said to be close to a quarter of a million stray dogs in Cyprus, only a fraction of which are rescued and find homes. Many more die alone ...
Sixth arrest over drug haul at airport in July (updated)
A 38-year-old Limassol resident was remanded in custody for seven days on Friday after his arrest on Thursday night in connection with a 27.5kg cannabis drug bust which took place ...
Archbishop well after undergoing surgery
The Archbishop’s operation to treat a fractured humerus bone in the upper right arm was successful, the Archbishopric announced on Friday.
He was operated on late on Thursday evening, ...
Presidency welcomes municipal reforms as ‘imperative necessity’ (update 2)
The government on Friday welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of local government reform legislation that will see the number of municipalities slimmed down to 20, calling it an “imperative necessity” ...
Israel to resume all flights to Dubai with new security deal -security agency
Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed a security arrangement that will allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai, the Shin Bet security agency said ...
Ukraine’s envoy criticises Turkish tourism group over ‘two-faced’ approach
Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey urged Ukrainian travel agencies on Thursday not to work with an association of Turkish agencies over what he called its ‘two-faced’ stance amid Russia’s ...
Ted Lasso hasn’t helped’ -Marsch out to prove a point with Leeds
Leeds United’s newly appointed manager Jesse Marsch said the sports comedy-drama series ‘Ted Lasso’ has not helped shed the stigma around American coaches working in England but the 48-year-old ...
Australia mourns death of beloved cricketer Rod Marsh
Prime Minister Scott Morrison led tributes as Australia mourned the death on Friday of much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh at the age of 74, with messages pouring in from around the world ...
An eventful weekend ahead
The first weekend of March arrives with plenty of events, fiestas and workshops ready to entertain old and young.
On Saturday morning at Ayia Marina Chrysochous in Paphos a unique ...
Coronavirus: One third of Covid cases asymptomatic
One in three new coronavirus cases in the last two weeks of February were asymptomatic, the health ministry said on Friday in the latest national report on the Covid outbreak.
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Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the problems Cyprus is facing from the EU ban on Russian flights and the wider implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the island’s ...