Cyprus Pride month: full of activities and events
An official date for the annual Cyprus Pride has been set for the end of the month. On Sunday, May 27, Accept – LGBTI Cyprus is organising the march inviting the community, ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, authorities were looking for a 25-year-old man to shed light into the premediated murder case of a 35-year-old woman whose body was found in a Germasoya ...
Larnaca marina boat owners renew demands for ‘real’ solution
The association of commercial boat owners protested at Larnaca marina over the weekend in an ongoing objection to rising berthing fees.
Two weeks ago the boat owners agreed to end ...
Man arrested in Limassol for drugs, caught driving stolen car
Police on Sunday arrested a 31-year-old man to facilitate investigations into a case of conspiracy to commit a felony, illegal possession and use of drugs, and possession of stolen property.
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Verstappen leads rampaging Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami
Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the starting grid with a masterful display of tyre management on Sunday to extend his Formula One championship lead over ...
The global outlook and financial risks in a medium-term horizon
The International Monetary Fund, in its Spring World Economic Outlook, released last month, provides an assessment of the global economy over the medium term, revised forecasts, and discusses underlying risks ...
Today’s weather: Showers, isolated storm possible
On Monday increased cloud cover is expected to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms, including hail storms. Winds initially be variable and light, up to 3 Beaufort, gradually turning south-westerly to north-westerly, ...
Turkish elections: Erdogan calls opposition ‘pro-LGBT’, protesters threw stones at Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition of being “pro-LGBT” at a rally in Istanbul on Sunday, as he stepped up his rhetoric against his opponents a week before ...
Injured hiker rescued from Avakas gorge
A woman injured while hiking in Avakas gorge on Sunday had to be rescued by the fire service.
According to a Twitter post by fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis, shortly ...
Driver arrested after 7, including migrants, killed in Brownsville, Texas
At least seven pedestrians were killed and several others injured on Sunday when an SUV mowed down people near a homeless shelter that attends to migrants in Brownsville, Texas, police ...
Berkshire posts $35.5 billion profit, sells over $13 billion in stocks
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRKa.N posted a $35.5 billion first-quarter profit on Saturday, reflecting gains from stocks such as Apple Inc, while higher investment income and a rebound ...
Fatal traffic accident in Paphos, autopsy to confirm causes
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Sunday morning in Paphos district, resulting in the the death Kenneth Pearce, 71, from the United Kingdom, a permanent resident of Letymbou, police announced on ...
Binance resumes Bitcoin withdrawals after temporary closure
Crypto exchange Binance said that it has resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after a brief closure due to a congestion issue.
Binance had paused the withdrawal of Bitcoin, the world’s largest ...
Saudi Arabia economy grew 3.9 per cent in Q1 boosted by non-oil activities
Saudi Arabia’s economy grew by 3.9 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to initial government estimates of real gross domestic product published on Sunday.
Non-oil activities grew ...
Court recognises environmental NGOs’ legitimate interest to protect nature
A Cyprus court recognised for the first time the right of environmental NGOs to access the national courts to ensure environmental protection.
This was achieved through a decision of the ...
Russian carmaker files third lawsuit against Volkswagen
Russian carmaker GAZ (GAZA.MM) has filed a lawsuit worth 15.6 billion roubles ($200.5 million) against Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), court records show, adding to two others filed earlier this year.
The ...
Arsenal win at Newcastle to stay in title hunt, United feeling Liverpool pressure after defeat at West Ham
Arsenal showed no sign of raising the white flag in the Premier League title race with a 2-0 victory at Newcastle United on Sunday to close the gap on leaders ...
Spiralling rents in Cyprus unprecedented and alarming
The housing situation in Cyprus has become a matter of great concern, with rental prices soaring to unprecedented levels. While the reasons for this situation are multifaceted, it is evident ...
Much to look forward to as we leave cold behind
May already and after the cold wet winter it is a pleasure to feel the warmth of the sun again. The plants are enjoying it all too and roses are ...
Three people rescued from Larnaca apartment fire
Authorities rescued three people from an apartment where a fire broke out in Larnaca on Sunday afternoon.
Two fire engines responded to a call about a fire in an apartment ...
Russian Ambassador praises Cypriots’ fight against fascism during WWII
An event to honour the fallen during World War II during was held on Saturday at the monument in Larnaca of Cypriot heroes who fell during WWII, in the presence ...
Time for a Cyprus University Challenge?
Any chance Cyprus might get its own version of University Challenge now there are so many universities and colleges on the island?
Dr Michael Paraskos, Lemba, Paphos
Russia’s Wagner group appears to do U-turn on Bakhmut withdrawal
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group appeared on Sunday to ditch plans to withdraw from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, saying they had been promised more arms by Moscow and suggesting they ...
Suspect wanted after woman found dead in Limassol apartment (Updated)
Authorities are still looking for a 25-year-old man to shed light into the premediated murder case of a 35-year-old woman whose body was found in a Germasoya apartment early on ...