Music festival in Troodos mountains
Cyprus’ villages have been known to welcome music festivals for years yet the forests, not so much. So the arrival of a music festival at the Forest Theatre in Kato ...
Russia, Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners in third swap in weeks
Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Wednesday, 190 in all,in their third such swap over the past seven weeks, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab ...
Netherlands commemorates 10th anniversary of MH17 airline disaster
The Netherlands commemorated the 298 victims of flight MH17 that was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago with a ceremony attended by the bereaved and representatives from Malaysia, Australia, the UK, ...
British government to scrap Northern Ireland amnesty scheme
Britain’s new government said on Wednesday it would scrap an amnesty scheme for ex-soldiers and militants involved in decades of violence in Northern Ireland that has been opposed by ...
Bottled water price cap aims to support consumers
Capping the price of bottled water at specific locations, such as airports, ports and beaches is important to protect and support consumers, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday, following controversy ...
Turkish Invasion: 50 years
Metsola: Europe will never be whole so long as Cyprus remains divided
Newly re-elected European Parliament president Roberta Metsola and four of Cyprus’ six members of the European Parliament on Wednesday called for the Cyprus problem to be solved, as the 50th ...
Hezbollah to hit new areas in Israel if civilians targeted
Hezbollah will hit new Israeli targets if Israel keeps targeting civilians in Lebanon, the group’s leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday, saying there had been a spike in ...
Disgraced US Senator Menendez to be stripped of honorary Paphos citizenship
Disgraced United States Senator Bob Menendez is to be stripped of his honorary citizenship of Paphos, the town’s mayor Phedon Phedonos said on Wednesday.
“We’re going to strip ...
‘Trapped buyers’ may never get proper titles
Hundreds of ‘trapped buyers’ of property may never receive title deeds, as their purchases are tied to developers’ mortgages on buildings ridden with irregularities.
Interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia, ...
Exploring the shipping container market in Fort Worth: Trends and developments
The shipping container market in Fort Worth, Texas, is witnessing significant growth and evolution, catering to an array of industries with diverse needs for storage and transportation. Pelican Containers, a ...
Defence minister downplays claims of buffer zone tensions
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Wednesday that statements by outgoing Unficyp Military Chief of Staff Col. Ben Ramsay regarding the situation in the buffer zone were “a bit exaggerated.”
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Forestry college to reopen in January
The forestry college is to reopen in January, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday, with its first intake of students scheduled for September next year.
Panayiotou was speaking after ...
Arrivals surpass previous year’s says minister
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis is satisfied that the latest figures on tourist arrives indicate they would be at the same levels as 2023, a good year for the industry.
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Limassol fire on British base territory
A fire was raging in the Fasouri area of Limassol and drivers were warned to avoid the area, the British bases said on Wednesday afternoon.
It was put under partial ...
At the forefront of Health & Safety in the Cyprus workplace
One or more employees in all local businesses are now obliged to ensure that safety measures are adhered to in the workplace, a development that has come into effect after ...
Disy leader pessimistic on future of talks
There is not much to be optimistic about over the Cyprus issue at present, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday, a day after a snap meeting with Greek Premier ...
Turkish Invasion: 50 years
Greece ‘apologises’ to Turkey for failing to offer thanks for invasion
Turkey and Greece’s defence ministries have exchanged barbs over recent statements made by Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
During a trip to ...
Paris mayor finally swims in Seine to prove water purity
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo finally swam in the River Seine on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to try to convince doubters that its waters will be clean enough to hold Olympic ...
Russia’s Medvedev says Ukraine joining NATO would mean war
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said the accession of Ukraine to NATO would be a declaration of war against Moscow and only “prudence” on behalf of the alliance could prevent ...
Cyanide killed six foreigners in Bangkok hotel, including perpetrator
Cyanide poisoning caused the deaths of six foreigners whose bodies were found in a room in a plush Bangkok hotel, Thai authorities said on Wednesday, with the suspected killer among ...
Alphamega holds spectacular Euro 2024 finals event in Engomi
The “Alphamega Plays Football” campaign culminated in a spectacular finale, with the transformation of the Engomi hypermarket into a football wonderland! The event wasn’t just about the Euro 2024 final – ...
King Charles sets out new Labour government’s priorities
Britain’s King Charles set out Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda on Wednesday, promising a government of service focused on reviving the economy and tackling issues from an ...
‘Slight improvement’ to conscript’s condition
The 17-year-old conscript taken to France for care after he lost consciousness during national guard training last week is slightly improving though still in critical condition, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas ...
Explore your future prospects at UCLan Cyprus Open Day
UCLan Cyprus’ Open Day provides a unique opportunity to explore the outstanding experiences and benefits offered by the British University of Cyprus. Join us on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 3-7pm, ...