Stray dog situation ‘greatly worsened’
The situation regarding stray dogs in Cyprus has “greatly worsened” in recent years, animal workers said on Saturday.
They told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that overcrowding in shelters and “...
Charles Hoskinson affirms Cardano’s staying power; InQubeta presale triumphs with over $2.2M Funding
The crypto factory is always up and running with tales of meteoric rises, dramatic falls, new ICOs, and the never-ending debates that accompany them. Amidst the noise of this dynamic ...
Nissi Beach among world’s top beaches on Instagram
Ayia Napa’s Nissi beach is in the top ten most popular beaches in the world on the social media platform Instagram according to a new study.
The study was ...
Straight from the USA: pianist extraordinaire David Garfield in Cyprus
Electrifying jazz-funk, soul and pop piano extraordinaire David Garfield is heading to Cyprus for a series of three concerts to dazzle audiences this August. The accomplished piano master, composer and ...
Turkish Cypriot police say multiple officers injured in Pyla incident
The Turkish Cypriot police said on Saturday morning that multiple officers had been taken to hospital following the incident which took place in Pyla on Friday.
They said that a ...
The strange history of ice cream flavours
By Lindsay Middleton
English Heritage is now selling what it calls “the best thing since sliced bread” at 13 of its sites – brown bread ice cream, inspired by a Georgian recipe. ...
Unficyp ‘determined’ to prevent construction in buffer zone (update 3)
Unficyp is “ready to take action if necessary to prevent the resumption of any unauthorised construction work in the buffer zone”, its spokesman said on Saturday.
It will “block or ...
Out of Africa: refugees reviving a Cyprus legacy
ALIX NORMAN travels to Vavla to meet the unlikely young women who are reviving one of Cyprus’ most ancient professions
Above Larnaca, where the heat hangs heavy over the hills, ...
Crisis group says appointment of new UN Cyprus envoy imperative
The UN Secretary-General needs to appoint an envoy to draft a roadmap with sufficient incentives to bring both Greek and Turkish Cypriots back to the negotiating table, the International Crisis ...
Our View: State has no obligation to help out clubs and bars
The president of the Paphos association of recreational establishments such as bars and clubs will seek a meeting with the deputy minister of tourism to discuss the problems faced by ...
Major takeaways from US, Japan, South Korea summit
U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made several pledges in an historic Camp David meeting, including an annual meeting, ...
Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000 – NYT citing US officials
The number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022 is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed U....
US citizens advised to reconsider travel to north after Pyla incident -embassy
The US embassy in Cyprus on Friday advised Americans against travelling to the north citing the recent violent incident in the buffer zone.
Due to the escalation of events in ...
Yellowknife residents abandon town and Canada fires spark new evacuations (updated)
The remaining residents from the remote northern Canadian city of Yellowknife sought to get out of town on Friday before flames blocked their exit, while another wildfire in the western ...
Six women arrested for working illegally in Paphos hotel
Six women who were employed in a Paphos hotel after submitting fake personal documents have been arrested, police said on Friday.
Officers carried out a check at the hotel following ...
‘I am evil’: British nurse murdered seven newborn babies
A British nurse who described herself as a “horrible evil person” was found guilty on Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six in the neonatal ...
Cyprus welcomes annual renewal of US arms sales to island (Updated)
Cyprus on Friday welcomed the extension of the lifting of the US arms embargo for the 2024 fiscal year.
Following the decision of the US state department that will continue to ...
Events mark International Photography Day
Every August 19 photographers and photo lovers celebrate International Photography Day and as with every year, Cyprus is joining the celebrations.
In the capital, the 1st Photographic Marathon of Nicosia will ...
Judge finds Donald Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll case ‘frivolous’ (Updated)
A U.S. judge on Friday ruled that former President Donald Trump had filed a “frivolous” appeal of his decision not to dismiss the first of writer E. Jean Carroll’...
Russia charges jailed US citizen with espionage
Russia has charged a jailed American citizen with espionage, state news agencies reported, upping the pressure on U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration which has been trying to find ...
Ministry aims to curb traditions of violence as school year approaches
The education ministry is increasingly concerned over the fast-approaching new school year, over the ‘traditions’ new students embark on ahead of the first day, it emerged on Friday.
Education Minister ...
Paphos Aphrodite Festival to return in 2024, mayor confirms
Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Friday confirmed that the Paphos Aphrodite Festival will return in 2024 despite fears that it may be scrapped for good.
Hosted for almost two decades in ...
Wiegman hoping to end almost 60 years of World Cup hurt for England
“In Sarina we trust” has become a mantra back in England among fans and pundits, and coach Sarina Wiegman hopes to repay the faith by guiding the Lionesses to victory ...
Tepak and Chandria community collaborate on digitisation of village archives
The Cyprus university of technology (Tepak) and the community of Chandria have signed an agreement for the digitisation of the village’s archives as part of the activities of the ...