Djokovic and Alcaraz cruise at French Open (wrapup)
Novak Djokovic launched his quest for a record 23rd men’s Grand Slam singles title with a 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round ...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian officer in clashes
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian security officer during clashes in the occupied West Bank flashpoint city of Jenin on Monday, the Palestinian Fatah faction said in a statement.
The Israeli ...
Opap strengthens the government’s programmes, president says
OPAP’s overall social action strengthens the State’s plans and programmes, said President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday.
The president was speaking at the event to report on OPAP’s ...
Cypriot students vape more than their EU counterparts
More students smoke electronic cigarettes in Cyprus than the European average according to a survey, the president of the Cyprus National Addictions Authority Dr Christos Mina said on Monday.
In ...
Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch (Updated)
Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday and vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens its territory, after North Korea notified it of a planned satellite ...
President congratulates Greece’s caretaker prime minister
President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Greece’s caretaker prime minister Ioannis Sarmas for his appointment during a telephone conversation on Monday.
The two country leaders agreed to be in contact on ...
What Erdoğan’s reelection means for Turkey’s political system, economy and foreign policy
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been reelected as president, ensuring that his term as leader of Turkey will extend to a quarter century.
The electorate returned Erdoğan to power ...
NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serb protesters (Updated)
Around 25 NATO peacekeeping soldiers defending three town halls in northern Kosovo were injured in clashes with Serb protesters on Monday, while Serbia’s president put the army on the highest ...
House President receives pupils participating in anti-bullying programme
House President, Annita Demetriou, on Monday received students from primary schools participating in a European programme against school bullying.
The pupils were welcomed as ambassadors of the programme SAFER (SociAl ...
UK govt says it is ‘appalled’ at Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law
The British government said on Monday it was “appalled” at the Ugandan government’s new anti-homosexuality law, adding that it was firmly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances.
“...
El Salvador court sentences ex-President Funes to 14 years in prison (Updated)
A court in El Salvador sentenced former President Mauricio Funes and his justice minister to over a decade behind bars for their ties with criminal groups and failure to comply ...
Petroleum sales register drop of 5 per cent, year-on-year
Total sales of petroleum products in April registered a year-on-year drop of more than 5 per cent, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Monday.
In April 2023 total sales ...
Cyprus and China discuss cooperation in tourism sector
Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus, Costas Koumis, and Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, Li Qun exchanged on Monday ideas, views and suggestions in a bid to ...
President to lay foundation stone for American University of Beirut in Paphos
President Nikos Christodoulides will lay the foundation stone for the new campus of the American University of Beirut in Paphos next week, the municipality said on Monday.
The event will ...
EU Commission gives thumbs-down to proposed VAT cut
The European Commission disagreed with parliament’s compromise proposal over reduced VAT on homes, deputies at the House finance committee heard on Monday, amid an impending deadline just over a ...
Sudan factions agree to extend ceasefire deal amid clashes (Updated)
Sudan’s warring military factions agreed on Monday to a five-day extension of a ceasefire agreement, after renewed heavy clashes and air strikes in parts of the capital threw fresh ...
Ineia fire under control
A fire that broke out in the Ineia Paphos community on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control, the forestry department announced.
It destroyed 500 square metres of wild vegetation.
According to ...
Cyprus has among the lowest rates of children with unmet medical needs in EU
Cyprus is among the countries with the lowest rates of children with unmet medical needs in the EU according to data released by Eurostat.
But unmet medical needs for dental ...
Limassol port miniature among toys at upgraded public playground
The upgraded playground of the public Limassol garden combines nature and entertainment, the municipality said on Tuesday.
Families with children attended the inauguration of the fully upgraded playground on Tuesday.
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Weekend jazz and swing music
It may only be the start of the week but looking ahead to Friday and Saturday night, Sarah’s Jazz Club in the capital has two exciting programmes planned.
On ...
Wildfire in Canada’s Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes
A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until ...
Physiotherapists association announces four-hour strike
The health insurance organisation (HIO) failed to meet the real needs of Gesy beneficiaries, physiotherapists said on Monday as they announced a four-hour work stoppage for next week.
The Cyprus ...
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”, drawing Western condemnations and risking sanctions from aid ...
Football association, defence ministry reach solution on military service for athletes
The defence ministry and football association reached an agreement on Monday over sportsmen who are serving in the army but need time for training and games.
Parents and athletes alike ...