Mental health problems linked to substance abuse
We must work to make mental wellbeing for all a priority, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday as the addictions authority shared alarming numbers correlating mental illness with substance ...
European maritime sector challenges discussed in Limassol
President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners Andreas Hadjiyiannis this week discussed the critical juncture facing European shipping, noting that the sector is currently fighting against a number of challenges.
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Pyla agreement wins universal praise
The government has “succeeded in turning a crisis into an opportunity,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday as the mutual understanding found over the construction of a road between ...
CySEC issues warning about impersonators scamming people online
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday issued a warning that certain people are impersonating CySEC representatives on social media platforms in order to defraud them.
This alert ...
Two more remanded for crossing to north with false insurance (updated)
Two more people were remanded in custody on Tuesday after being arrested on Monday night for attempting to cross to the north by car with false insurance documents.
The pair, ...
Bringing Cyprus’ art and rural communities together
10 years of a ‘nomadic’ festival will be marked this year with clay and collaboration finds ELENI PHILIPPOU
Xarkis Festival celebrates 10 years this year. A travelling event that sets up camp ...
UN rights chief condemns Israeli ‘siege’ of Gaza, militants’ taking of hostages
Israeli retaliatory air strikes against the Hamas militant group struck residential buildings and schools across the Gaza Strip, U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday, adding that “...
Court rejects complaint by US reporter Gershkovich against Russian detention
A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed a complaint by U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich against the extension of his pre-trial detention, more than six months after his arrest on spying ...
Pilgrims question why plane was allowed to leave for Israel
Cypriot pilgrims left for Jerusalem barely an hour after Hamas fired rockets into Israel even though it was known the attack had started, the groups’ travel agent said on Tuesday.
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Russia says it wants to help solve Israel, Palestine crisis
Russia said on Tuesday it was in contact with both Israel and the Palestinians and would seek to play a role in resolving the conflict between them.
Four days into ...
Two involved in ‘doctor’ scam targeting the elderly remanded (updated)
Two men, aged 35 and 29, were remanded in custody for eight days on Tuesday after posing as doctors to scam thousands of euros out of the elderly in Limassol.
The pair ...
Britain and Ireland to host Euro 2028, Italy and Turkey get Euro 2032
The United Kingdom and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday.
By accepting a joint Italy-Turkey ...
Coal industry faces 1 million job losses from global energy transition
The global coal industry may have to shed nearly 1 million jobs by 2050, even without any further pledges to phase out fossil fuels, with China and India facing the biggest losses, ...
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea winger Eden Hazard announced his retirement from football at the age of 32 on Tuesday four months after leaving the Spanish giants.
The former Belgium international ...
Government web services fully restored
The government web portal has been fully restored after digital upgrades have been completed, the deputy research ministry announced on Tuesday.
All online state services are now fully operational, after ...
Audit office supports Paphos mayor over ‘unacceptable’ airport (updated)
The Audit Office on Tuesday added fuel to the fire after Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos once again criticised the city’s airport, speaking of “unacceptable manipulations” on behalf of the ...
UK consumers hunker down as fuel prices climb
Consumers in Britain held off on much of their non-essential spending last month as rising prices for motor fuel compounded the broader hit from the high cost of living, according ...
Iran’s Khamenei says Tehran was not behind Hamas attack on Israel
Iran’s top authority Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Tehran had not been involved in the Hamas group’s weekend attack on Israel, but he hailed what he ...
Larnaca collections for Nagorno Karabakh refugees
Larnaca municipality on Tuesday announced the launch of a humanitarian campaign to aid refugees from Nagorno Karabakh, organised by the civil defence in collaboration with the foreign ministry.
An announcement ...
Paphos regatta a huge success
This year’s annual Autumn Regatta in Paphos was a resounding success, the Paphos Sailing Club (PISC) has announced.
This despite the failing wind on the second day that made ...
Inspirations on the best men’s haircuts
Finding a flattering, stylish men’s haircuts can be tricky with many options. There are so many cool and popular men’s cuts to try. Browsing men’s haircuts helps ...
Oil dips on investor caution as market eyes Middle East turmoil
Oil prices eased on Tuesday after rallying more than 4 per cent in the previous session, with traders cautious as they watched for potential supply disruptions amid military clashes between Israel ...
Russian rouble dives back towards over 18-month low vs dollar
The Russian rouble dived towards 101 against the dollar on Tuesday, heading back towards a more than 18-month low reached in the previous session, under pressure from domestic demand for foreign ...
Book Review: What You Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama
‘Whenever people interact, that is being part of society. And the things that happen as a result of those points of contact exist in the past and the future.’ When ...