Oil dips as factory activity shrinks; investors cautious
Oil prices eased on Thursday after data showed China’s manufacturing activity shrank for the fifth month in a row, and as investors cautiously awaited a US personal consumption expenditure ...
Bullet point previews of Premier League matches
Friday, Sept. 1
Luton Town v West Ham United (1900)
* Second-placed West Ham are looking to extend their unbeaten run to the new season when they visit promoted Luton, who are yet ...
Spanish football boss’ mother taken to hospital after hunger strike
The mother of the Spanish Football Federation’s beleaguered chief Luis Rubiales who started a hunger strike in support of her son on Monday, was taken to a local hospital ...
Tenders for smart lights installation on October 15
The tender for the installation of smart traffic lights will be announced on October 15, according to Transport minister Alexis Vafeades.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), he said he ...
Chelsea fight back in League Cup, Everton through
Chelsea beat AFC Wimbledon and Everton eventually overcame Doncaster Rovers but both Premier League sides survived scares, coming from behind to claim 2-1 wins over their fourth-tier opponents in the ...
Which heating system is right for you?
Heating your home might not be a big concern right now. However, when winter approaches, temperatures can reach as low as 0°C at night. Suddenly, the idea of a heating ...
Poland charters tankers used for Russian oil to import Arab crude
Polish refiner Orlen has in recent months chartered at least 10 tankers that previously shipped Russian oil to Asia to deliver Arab crude to its refineries in Lithuania and Poland on ...
US Open order of play on Thursday
Order of play on the main show courts on the fourth day of the U.S. Open on Thursday (play starts 1500 GMT/11 AM ET unless stated, prefix number denotes seeding):
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Restaurant review: Tiflis, Limassol
If I had to sum up the food at Tiflis Restaurant with one word, it would have to be hearty. The dishes have so much depth of flavour, they are ...
What’s On this weekend
Weekly column by Eleni Philippou published every Thursday looks at the events coming up at the weekend
As the island prepares to welcome another exciting weekend – the first one of ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, sunbeds and umbrellas will never be accepted on Lara beach, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said as he announced the much-anticipated Akamas local development plan, which was ...
Scene in Chlorakas ‘calm’, police say
The scene in Chlorakas, as well as in the neighbouring villages of Emba and Tremithousa, is calm, according to the police.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), police press ...
AI’s influence on predicting housing market movement
Understanding the basics of AI and housing market
The housing market is a dynamic and complex ecosystem where predicting movement accurately can make a significant difference for investors, buyers, and ...
Fire kills 73 in Johannesburg apartment block (Updated)
73 people were killed overnight when fire raged through a five-storey apartment block in a poor area of Johannesburg, officials said on Thursday, adding that some of the victims may have ...
Finland’s government agrees anti-racism policy to save coalition
Finland’s government, beset by racism controversies since taking office in June, has agreed on a common policy to combat intolerance, party leaders said late on Wednesday, preventing a collapse ...
Syrian national arrested in Paphos for ‘causing and inciting violence’
A 22-year-old Syrian national has been arrested in Paphos for “causing and inciting violence” after posting violent imagery onto his social media accounts.
Testimony emerged against the man during an ...
Cyprus tourist association says housing shortage exacerbated by Airbnb
The Cyprus Tourist Enterprises Association (Stek) on Wednesday issued a warning about the unchecked operation of short-term rentals and the escalating influx of tourists into the occupied areas, highlighting “asymmetric ...
Eleftheria Square to be lit up lilac for International Overdose Awareness Day
Central Nicosia’s Eleftheria square will be lit up lilac on Thursday evening to commemorate International overdose awareness day.
The initiative has been jointly organised by the Cyprus Addiction Treatment ...
Djokovic, Swiatek advance before China’s Zhang shocks Ruud at US Open
It was business as usual at the U.S. Open on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek marching confidently into the third round but the day ended with a ...
Borrowers association says proposed measures ineffective in NPL reduction
The proposed measures by the government aimed at reducing non-performing loans (NPLs) will not effectively contribute to their reduction, the Association for the Protection of Bank Borrowers (Syprodat) said in ...
Woman arrested in Limassol stabbing case
A 49-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday morning after allegedly stabbing another woman of the same age on a street in Limassol on Tuesday night.
She was taken into custody ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear with localised clouds
Thursday’s weather will be mostly clear, but with localised clouds and the possibility of light rain, particularly in the mountains.
Temperatures will rise to around 36 degrees inland, 30 degrees on ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), a member of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, on Wednesday extended an invitation to an exclusive seminar designed to equip Cypriot companies ...
Qatar Airways upbeat on Brazil, Latin America as it expands routes
Qatar Airways is optimistic about Brazil and the overall Latin American market as part of a global network expansion strategy on the heels of a World Cup-driven surge for its ...