Property, rental prices continue to spiral
Calls for government intervention to support affected buyers and the real estate sector
With property prices and rents continuing to spiral during the first quarter of the year, calls have ...
Food donation platform aims to reduce food waste, boost solidarity
The first food donation platform in Cyprus was presented on Friday, with the aim to tackle food waste and create a community of donors and recipients based on solidarity.
On ...
Creative family events coming up at CVAR
Fun educational and artistic workshops for children are coming up in May at CVAR to celebrate the month that hosts the International Museum Day. Saturdays in the old town will ...
Anastasiades speaks at Disy conference, denies trying to undermine Averof
Former president Nicos Anastasiades used his speech at the Disy annual party conference, which took place on Saturday, to deny any allegations that he worked behind the scenes to undermine ...
Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez won the first sprint race of the Formula One season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second after starting ...
Crystal Palace hold on to beat West Ham in 4-3 thriller
Crystal Palace scored three rapid-fire goals in the first half and then held on to beat West Ham United 4-3 in a full-throttle thriller on Saturday, lifting them further away ...
Everton’s 69-year top-flight run hanging by a thread
Everton have spent more years in England’s top flight than any other club and have not been outside it for 69 years, but that pedigree will count for nothing and ...
5 dead in Texas shooting, armed suspect on the loose
Five people including an 8-year-old child were killed in a shooting at a home in Cleveland, Texas, ABC News reported on Saturday, citing local police and authorities.
The shooting took ...
Limassol event looks at prevailing economic trends
Exante, a global investment company with a presence in Cyprus, this week held an event in Limassol which sought to provide insights on current economic trends and what might be ...
Demetriou calls for egos to be put aside at ‘soul-searching’ Disy conference
Disy leader and House Speaker Annita Demetriou on Saturday called on the party faithful to let go of toxic attitudes, whispers and rhetoric that instead of healing recent rifts, only ...
Pen Friends: Women Narrate
Writing, sharing, understanding. A unique workshop is coming up at the AG Leventis Gallery by curator and museum educator Valia Matsentidou inviting women to interact with selected artworks and share ...
What’s Eaten Where: Eritrea: water and spice
According to the agriculture ministry, Cyprus has the highest water poverty of any country in the EU. Climate change accounts for much of the damage. But spare a thought for ...
Thunder, downpours and snow on Troodos, Cyprus drowns in April showers (Updated)
All areas of Cyprus were experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms that began just before midday on Saturday as forecast by a yellow weather warning that remains in force until 6pm.
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Minister appeals for industrial peace in Labour Day message
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou sent out a message to the social partners on Saturday in his Labour Day message that unions and employers must both strive for industrial peace that ...
Fire department awaiting state lab results on blaze at Russian centre (Updated)
The fire department said on Saturday its report into the fire at the Russian Cultural Centre in Nicosia on Wednesday would be ready on Tuesday.
Spokesman Andreas Kettis, said by ...
Body found in Strovolos, foul play not suspected
Police on Saturday found a body in a field in the Strovolos area in the early hours.
They said foul play was not suspected, CNA reported.
Spokesman Christos Andreou said ...
Project launches open calls for financial support for civil society
The BUILD Project, an initiative aimed at supporting civil society organisations (CSOs) in Greece and Cyprus to protect and promote EU fundamental rights and values, has announced the launch of ...
Suspect remanded in connection with fraud and money laundering
Police on Saturday said a 42-year-old man had been arrested and remanded in connection with a case of extortion through false representation and money laundering.
They said that in October 2019, ...
Police arrest man for car arson in Nicosia
Police on Saturday said they had arrested a 39-year-old man, as part of an investigation into a case involving car arson, which took place in the early hours of Friday ...
National Guard completes operational assessment of Air Command (with video)
The National Guard on Saturday announced that it had completed an operational assessment of the Cyprus Air Command, its armed air wing.
The assessment, which took place between April 24 to 27 ...
Three people arrested for stealing from cars
Police on Saturday announced that they arrested three people on Friday, after a number of items, including money, were stolen from cars in Larnaca and Nicosia.
The police said that ...
Airstrikes, artillery continue as Sudan fighting enters third week
The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke rose over parts of the city, as fighting in Sudan ...
Turkey’s Baykar plans production of new air combat drone next year
Turkish defence firm Baykar aims to begin production of its new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) next year which is already attracting international interest, its chairman Selcuk Bayraktar said.
Baykar ...
Qatar to host men’s basketball World Cup in 2027
Qatar will host the 2027 edition of the men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport’s governing body announced, the Middle Eastern nation securing another major sporting event after it ...