Archive July 2024

 Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza gathered momentum on Friday after Hamas made a revised proposal on the terms of a deal, and Israel said negotiations ...

At least 89 bodies have been recovered off the coast of Mauritania after a migrant boat capsized this week, the West African country’s state news agency and the head of ...

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations. ...

A total of 145 persons have been repatriated or deported during the last week, in the context of voluntary and mandatory repatriations of third-country (non-EU) nationals, it emerged on Friday. Since ...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, angering some European Union leaders who warned against appeasing Moscow ...

Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Friday that undeclared work in Cyprus has increased by 13 per cent in the last year. Speaking to CyBC in the morning, Panayiotou said that ...

Another renowned musician is travelling to Cyprus in 2024, enriching the island’s cultural and spiritual scene. World-famous musician Estas Tonne, well-known for his aethereal guitar pieces, will host a single “...

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz came close to relinquishing his crown against inspired American Frances Tiafoe but lived to fight another day with a 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6(2) 6-2 victory ...

Eight people wanted in connection with a 50-person fight in Limassol handed themselves in to the local police station on Friday. The fight unfolded on June 27 between two families of ...

Appeals to overthrow a decision concerning a senior promotion in social welfare services have failed. The appeals were against a first instance ruling, which annulled a civil service committee decision ...

Five mobile phones and drugs were found during a raid at the Nicosia central prisons on Friday. Spokesman for the force Christos Andreou told CNA two wings were searched, with ...

The critical role of Cyprus’ legal framework in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem was at the centre of the discussions during the opening of the Cyprus Bar Association’s ...

 With two spectacular saves in a penalty shootout and a hip-shaking dance to celebrate, Argentina’s Emi Martinez was at his flamboyant best against Ecuador in the Copa America. The ...

The disciplinary committee of the Cyprus Medical Association (CyMAR) has delayed taking action for more than three months against a doctor found guilty of indecent assault, it emerged on Friday. ...

The island’s political leadership received an in-depth analysis on Friday of the sticky situation into which Cyprus has slipped, with the deadlock set fast and UN reports chastising the ...

UCLan Cyprus proudly announces the launch of its new School of Arts, Media & Communication, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in education, creativity, and innovation. The establishment of this School ...

Where do you live?Nicosia with Shiva, a huge and fluffy female ‘Zen master’ – cat! What did you have for breakfast?Yogurt with banana chips and dried ginger. Describe your ...

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou visited the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (Eoa) on Friday to assess any current issues. According to an announcement, Ioannou was given a tour of the premises ...

Robotex MRC 2024, Cyprus’ largest educational robotics festival, concluded with resounding success over the weekend of June 29 and 30. Organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted at the University of ...

Bitcoin was set for its biggest weekly fall in more than a year on Friday, as traders fretted over the likely dumping of tokens from defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox ...

With the UEFA European Championship, Copa America and the Olympic Games all taking place over a few months, summer 2024 is shaping up to be a celebration of sport. However, many ...

A 45-year-old man appeared before the Dhekelia British Bases court on Friday on charges of premeditated murder for the killing of 52-year-old Charalambos Konstantinides. The incident occurred on June 25 at ...

EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides announced on Friday that she will be stepping down from her role and returning to Cyprus in the coming months. Kyriakides stated that as her ...

Other countries are “expected” to recognise the north, Turkish presidential foreign policy advisory board member Aygun Attar said on Friday. Attar was speaking to the Turkish Anadolu Agency ahead of ...