University of Cyprus plans massive expansion
The University of Cyprus has submitted plans for a major 1.39km² expansion of its campus with the aim of creating facilities to welcome 13,820 students by 2030.
It is understood to currently ...
Training begins at Nicosia hospitals to boost level of care
Training programmes by a group of Canadian officials began on Tuesday at Makarios and Nicosia general hospitals to upgrade nursing and administrative processes.
Nineteen members of the group Accreditation Canada ...
Upcoming events at Prozak Kafeneio
This charming Nicosia café is well-known for its cultural evenings. Besides serving cocktails and herbal teas, Prozak Kafeneio often hosts nights of literature, art and live music, so much so ...
President says state hospitals will live up to public expectations
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday he was determined for state hospitals to live up to the public’s expectations of them, assuring that one of the focal points of ...
Turkey earthquake damage set to exceed $100bn: UN agency
Damage caused by a devastating earthquake in Turkey will exceed $100 billion, a U.N. Development Programme official told a press briefing on Tuesday ahead of a major donor conference next ...
Stek warns of inadequate regulation of tourism rentals
The Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) on Tuesday warned of “inadequate regulation” of self-catering tourist accommodations.
It said there were between 80,000 and 100,000 rooms rented out to tourists that do ...
Cypriot choir to take part in Commonwealth celebrations in London
The Cypriot choir Amalgamation was selected to participate in upcoming ceremony for Commonwealth Day that will be held in London, it was announced on Tuesday.
The choir will perform at ...
Health minister says mindset in public hospitals needs change
If Gesy collapses then the entire Cypriot economy will crumble, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday calling for a change in attitude within public hospitals.
Speaking on CyBC radio, ...
Changes set to be made to twice-yearly exams
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday conceded that changes must be made to the twice-yearly exam programme as it has failed in achieving its stated goals.
“The twice-yearly exam programme was ...
What’s the ‘weight set point’?
And why does it make it so hard to keep weight off asks NICK FULLER
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as ...
War of the worms: Polish politicians give each other a mouthful over edible insects
Polish voters were given food for thought on Friday, as politicians from the two main parties traded accusations that the other side planned to push meat-loving citizens into eating worms ...
EU rewrites climate diplomacy deal to resolve nuclear sticking point
By Kate Abnett
European Union countries intend to push for a global phasing out of fossil fuels among their climate diplomacy priorities this year, which the bloc hopes to approve ...
President has specific people in mind for EU Cyprus problem role
President Nikos Christodoulides has a number of political people in mind from EU member states that could play a constructive role in resolving the Cyprus problem, he said on Tuesday.
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We now have a treaty governing the high seas. Can it protect the Wild West of the oceans?
Dr Sarah Lothian
Delegates gave a jubilant cheer at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Saturday night, as nations reached an agreement on ways to protect marine life in ...
Eurovision Song Contest final tickets sell out in 36 minutes
Tickets for the 2023 Eurovision song contest grand final in Liverpool, England, in May sold out in little over 30 minutes on Tuesday, organisers said.
Britain is hosting the 67th contest on ...
TMS Network (TMSN) Presale: An analysis of the potential gains for Fantom (FTM) and The Sandbox (SAND) investors
Investing, like life, is all about trade-offs. New companies tend to be riskier than more established ones who have a track record of profitability and solid market share. New companies ...
Put that out! Italy ministers fume over proposed smoking ban
The Italian health minister’s proposals to extend a smoking ban include the outdoor areas of bars and parks, according to details reported by local media, drawing the ire of ...
Refugee estate title deeds should be given ‘as soon as possible’
People living in refugee estates need to be given the title deeds to their homes as soon as possible, the House refugee committee said on Tuesday while it also decided ...
When is a marketing firm the right choice?
When it comes to marketing, your options are somewhat limited. You can do the work yourself, hire an internal team, work with freelancers, or work with an agency/firm. For ...
The secret weapon of Cyprus sport
Part sportsman, part showman, a champion of boxing plans to defend his world title in a bout on the island PAUL LAMBIS hears
Undefeated professional heavyweight boxer with an impressive ...
Strikes spread as French unions intensify pension reform fight
French truck drivers and garbage collectors joined nationwide strikes against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans on Tuesday as trade unions stepped up their campaign to force a policy ...
Kyiv to send more troops into Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy publicly committed his troops to holding out in Bakhmut after days in which they had seemed likely to withdraw, apparently prolonging the war’s bloodiest battle ...
GAIN Venture Studios lead investor in startup Snap
The beauty and personal care startup Snap is in the process of raising capital through the equity crowdfunding platform CrowdBase, with the company having already raised 70 per cent of the ...
UEFA to refund Liverpool fans for Paris Champions League final chaos
UEFA will refund Liverpool fans who attended last year’s Champions League final in Paris, Europe’s soccer governing body said on Tuesday after an independent report said they were ...