Tsitsipas, Alcaraz soar at French Open, Djokovic row simmers
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the French Open third round on Wednesday, but all the focus was on Novak Djokovic as a political row sparked by the two-times ...
NATO launches Arctic manoeuvres, vowing to protect newest member Finland
NATO countries are in the middle of Arctic military manoeuvres, vowing on Tuesday to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint NATO exercise in the region ...
Corruption a scourge on all aspects of public life, Christodoulides says
Corruption is a threat to the foundations of the Republic, and undertaking specific initiatives against it to create a climate of political accountability is a priority for the government, President ...
Former US VP Mike Pence plans 2024 campaign launch next week
Former Republican Vice President Mike Pence, who incurred Donald Trump’s wrath by refusing to support his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is set to enter the 2024 ...
Exxon, Chevron shareholders soundly reject climate-related petitions
Exxon Mobil Corp XOM.N and Chevron Corp CVX.N shareholders on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected calls for stronger measures to mitigate climate change, dismissing more than a dozen climate-related proposals ...
Russia reports attacks on oil refineries and town near border with Ukraine
Russia said Ukrainian artillery hit a Russian town for a third time this week and drones struck two oil refineries in an uptick in attacks on Russian territory as Ukraine ...
French Open day four highlights
Highlights of the fourth day at the French Open on Wednesday (times GMT):
1651 ALCARAZ SURVIVES DANIEL SCARE
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set wobble to beat Japan’s Taro ...
Greens complain about death of ox
The Green party on Wednesday condemned inaction from authorities that lead to a man and his friends killing an ox near the centre at Drymou village.
According to the party, ...
Djokovic did not break rules with Kosovo message, says world tennis body
Novak Djokovic’s statement at the French Open that “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” did not violate any rules because the Grand Slam rulebook does not ban political statements, ...
Scientific concert coming to Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Yes, you read that right. A scientific concert is coming to Nicosia this June. On June 7, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is hosting the first scientific concert titled Beyond ...
Al Pacino, 83, expecting fourth child with 29-year-old partner
Oscar winner Al Pacino is expecting his fourth child at the age of 83, a representative for the actor confirmed on Wednesday.
Citing sources, celebrity news website TMZ said Pacino’s ...
Russia’s Medvedev: UK officials helping Ukraine war are ‘legitimate target’
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Britain was Moscow’s “eternal enemy” and that any British officials who facilitated the war in Ukraine could be ...
Rights of ex-minister jailed for Mari blast were violated
Nicosia district court on Wednesday ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of former defence minister Costas Papacostas during his incarceration in the aftermath of the 2011 blast ...
Disy leader says party determined to protect Gesy
We must protect national health scheme Gesy without changing its philosophy, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday, expressing the party’s readiness to discuss proposals for its improvement.
She ...
Turkey potentially part of East Med friendship network
Turkey can be part of a network of friendship in the Eastern Mediterranean, the chairman of the House foreign affairs committee, Harris Georgiades, said on Wednesday.
His comments came after ...
Elon Musk greeted with flattery and feasts during China trip
He’s “a pioneer”, “Brother Ma” and some want him to be U.S. president. Billionaire Elon Musk has been showered with praise by the Chinese public during his trip ...
Wiegman names England squad for Women’s World Cup
England manager Sarina Wiegman has completed the difficult task of selecting her 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup amid a raft of injuries to key players.
The Dutch ...
Extra funding boost for young farmers
The agriculture ministry on Wednesday informed the cabinet that it would be allocating funds exceeding €70 million, part of which will be used to attract young people to farming.
The decision ...
Alambra marking World Milk Day with discounts, donations
June 1 has been designated World Milk Day to highlight the dairy liquid’s contribution to the health, development and overall evolution of human beings.
To mark the occasion, Alambra will ...
Tax return deadline extended until October 2
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill proposing tax rebates for energy upgrades to businesses, as well as an extension of the tax deadline for individuals to October 2 and the ...
UNIC hosts Europe Regional Committee meeting of ACU
The University of Nicosia hosted the Europe Regional Committee meeting of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) on May 19, 2023.
The meeting was chaired by Chair of the Committee, Sir Peter ...
Air traffic controllers call for changes to airport concessions
The air traffic controllers union (Paseek) on Wednesday called on the government to ensure terminal fees are included in the upcoming airport concession agreements.
It also said provisions should be ...
Cyprus mediaeval castles to get digital tour upgrade
The antiquities department has installed four new digital information points (infokiosks) at four of Cyprus’ mediaeval castles.
The new infokiosks will serve Limassol castle, Larnaca castle, Paphos castle and Kolossi ...
From meth to marathons
Recovery has become my full-time job for one addict who always felt like the odd one out. PAUL LAMBIS hears he has now turned to stand-up comedy with a show ...