Ukraine says Russia plans new mobilisation to ‘turn tide of war’
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was planning to call up more troops for a major new offensive, even as Moscow was facing some of its biggest internal criticism ...
Man remanded for string of burglaries in Ayia Napa
A 33-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Famagusta district court on Wednesday to facilitate police investigations into a string of burglary and shoplifting cases in Ayia Napa.
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Comedian is a melting pot of Cyprus and the UK
After feeling isolated in his youth a now island-based English Cypriot took to comedy to bridge the gap. PAUL LAMBIS meets him
Stevie Georgiou was just a child years old ...
Third candidate pulls out of presidential election
A third candidate has withdrawn his name from the presidential elections, a day before the official nomination procedure, chief returning officer Costas Constantinou said on Wednesday.
Constantinos Panayi has pulled ...
US FDA allows abortion pills to be sold at retail pharmacies
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills in the United States for the first time, the agency said, even as more states ...
US House Republicans face showdown over McCarthy’s speaker bid
Republican Kevin McCarthy’s bruising quest to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives will enter a second day on Wednesday, with the party’s new majority fractured ...
Larnaca anti-flooding works to start later this year
An antiflooding project will start this June in the Larnaca area of Kamares-Vergina, over eight years after floods caused €2 million worth of damage in the region.
The Larnaca sewerage and ...
Making New Year’s resolutions work
A new year represents the start of a brand-new chapter in the book that is your life. However, even though so many individuals have lofty goals, over two thirds of ...
New and ongoing exhibitions all around Cyprus
The world is slowly resuming after the mayhem that is Christmas and with one more holiday coming up on January 6, the first week of the year is a bit of ...
Work on Paphos-Polis highway to be stepped up says mayor
Work for the completion of the first phase of the Paphos-Polis highway has been stepped, local officials said on Wednesday, but Polis is awaiting news on when work will begin ...
Goldman Sachs dealmakers see M&A recovery in second half of 2023
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s (GS.N) top dealmakers are bullish on a recovery in global mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in the second half of 2023 despite a slowdown ...
People rediscover the urge to party and have fun
Nightlife is thriving once again and people in the industry are upbeat after a festive period in which clubs and bars were working at full capacity.
“Occupancy rates across all ...
Ronaldo embracing new challenge after winning everything in Europe
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said his “work is done” in Europe, adding that he is relishing new challenges both on and off the pitch after being unveiled as a player ...
Global hedge funds plan 2023 around inflation risk
Having weathered a dire 2022, many global hedge fund managers are preparing this year for persistent inflation and seeking exposure to commodities and bonds that perform well in such an environment.
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NFL star still in critical condition after on-field cardiac arrest
The Buffalo Bills said safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Monday night NFL game, while the player’s family thanked ...
‘Greek Freak’ Giannis pours in career-high 55 in Bucks win
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Washington Wizards 123-113 on Tuesday.
With Antetokounmpo out of the lineup ...
Syria opposition uneasy after Turkish, Syrian defence ministers meet
Syria’s political and armed opposition are urging their decade-long backer Turkey to reaffirm its support for their cause, after the highest-level talks in public between Ankara and the Damascus ...
UN chief to recommend renewal of Unficyp mandate
The United Nations Security Council is to meet on January 30 to renew Unficyp’s mandate, according to the presidency of the council.
The announcement comes within the context of the ...
Road tax renewals start on Wednesday
Road taxes can be renewed for 2023 online as of Wednesday, the road transport department has announced.
It clarified the renewal of road tax is not possible at bank branches. “Therefore, ...
Karpasia church service on Epiphany Day
An epiphany church service will be held in the village of Ayia Triada, Karpasia in the north, the community announced on Wednesday.
In a written statement, the community said that ...
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty in FTX fraud case; October trial set
Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges that he cheated investors in his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange and caused billions of dollars in losses, in what prosecutors ...
Archaeologist sees the passage of time in human bones
Another year over but the work never ends for a prize-winning busy scientist who studies the physical markers of history, and has even co-written a children’s book about it. ...
Lidl Cyprus to cover Anti-Cancer Society charity concerts’ costs
For yet another year, Lidl Cyprus is standing by society and fellow human beings in a meaningful way. Staying true to its vision for a better tomorrow, Lidl Cyprus is ...
Tesla shares start 2023 lower on worries over weak demand, logistical issues
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) shares kicked off 2023 with a near 4 per cent drop on Tuesday, extending a selloff from their worst year on growing worries about weakening demand and logistical ...