Evenings of music and poetry
In its next performance, and the last concert for March, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra invites conductor Miltos Logiades to join musicians on stage for two nights. On March 23 and 24, Logiades ...
Irate seismologist lambasts civil service
One of only two seismologists in Cyprus’ Geological Survey on Tuesday accused the department of indifference to workplace bullying by unqualified staff in higher positions.
Making public statements on social ...
Woman dies in Nicosia collision
A 26-year-old woman died in a car accident in Nicosia on Tuesday when she crashed with a vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
According to police, Kyriaki Evangelou was driving ...
Transport minister urges public to use new Limassol buses
Limassol bus company Emel has acquired 150 new buses – 35 of which are electric – set to hit the road next month, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday.
Attending the handover ceremony ...
Refugee estates only still standing ‘because of residents’ prayers’
The House refugees committee on Tuesday called for immediate steps to be taken to improve the condition of 43 apartment buildings used by refugees, which were deemed unsuitable and dangerous.
Committee ...
Blood test restriction causes anger, confusion
A decision to reduce the frequency blood tests can be carried out on the national health scheme (Gesy) on Tuesday caused outrage among patients and confusion among GPs.
The health ...
No regrets from the Iraqi who threw his shoes at Bush
Iraqi journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi gained fame for hurling his shoes at President George W. Bush in a news conference to show his anger at the corruption and chaos that followed ...
President denies interfering in strike by nurses (update 2)
The government on Tuesday denied President Nikos Christodoulides interfered with the health minister’s role in a strike at Famagusta general hospital.
Nursing and medical unions had announced a half-hour ...
Cypriot indie video game company wins trademark battle against Apple
Apple sought to block Apella Games from registering name and logo in the EU
Cyprus-based indie gaming company Apella Games has won a major battle against tech giant Apple Inc., ...
Russian troops keep coming in assaults in east Ukraine
Russian troops keep coming in waves along the frontline in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian soldiers said on Tuesday, a sign of no letup in Russia’s winter offensive despite Moscow having ...
EU parliament backs law aimed at saving energy by renovating buildings
Buildings across Europe could be renovated to cut emissions and save energy after the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that aims to lower households’ energy bills and wean ...
Agriculture minister pledges to boost competitiveness
New Agriculture Minister Petros Xenofontos on Tuesday pledged the government would prioritise support for agriculture to boost product competitiveness.
He made the comments during his first meeting with MPs after ...
Second autopsy for woman murdered near Petra tou Romiou
The 31-year-old man suspected of murdering and sexually abusing his 28-year-old partner secured a court order for a second postmortem on Tuesday as he disagrees with the initial findings.
His ...
‘Downton Abbey’ castle halts weddings due to Brexit, says owner
It is a problem the butler of ‘Downton Abbey’ might have sympathised with.
Highclere Castle in southern England, where the early 20th century period drama about the lives of aristocrats ...
Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries
Lahore in Pakistan jumped more than 10 places to become the city with the worst air in the world in 2022, according to an annual global survey by a Swiss maker of ...
Control negative eating habits
We’ve all had success on a diet for a couple of weeks before the pounds begin to pile on again. Don’t be disheartened says DESPINA NICOLA but grab ...
Turkey’s current account deficit widens to record level in January
Turkey’s current account deficit widened to $9.85 billion in January, data from the central bank showed on Monday, the highest level in four decades of available data, driven by a ...
Restoration works on Larnaca seafront continuing on schedule
Two projects concerning the restoration works of Piale Pasha’s historic buildings and the creation of an ‘artists park’ in the town’s Skala neigbourhood are progressing on schedule, Larnaca ...
Biden administration approves massive Willow oil project in Alaska
By Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici
The Biden administration is approving a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ $7 billion oil and gas drilling Willow project in Alaska, the US Department of Interior ...
Sheep come to the rescue of Pompeii ruins
A flock of grazing sheep is helping archaeologists to preserve the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the Roman city that was buried under metres of pumice and ash in the calamitous ...
Culinary awards for Limassol students
Limassol high school students received distinctions at the 12th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe.
According to the 3rd Technical and Vocational School of Education and Training in Limassol, five ...
Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother
Ukraine has accused two Russian soldiers of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl and gang raping her mother at gunpoint in front of her father, as part of widespread allegations of ...
Kremlin: goals in Ukraine can only be achieved by military force for now
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia’s goals in Ukraine could only be achieved by military force at the moment, and that Kyiv needed to accept the “new realities” ...
‘Mexico is safer than the US’, Mexican president says
Mexico’s president said his country is safer than the United States, pushing back against U.S. critics of his security record following a deadly kidnapping this month near the ...