Archive 2024

The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial results from South Africa’s national election showed, in what would be ...

Cyprus’ economic climate saw an upswing in May, with the Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increasing by 1.6 points when compared to April 2024. According to the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) of the ...

In today’s episode, the government on Wednesday clinched a deal with Larnaca port and marina workers who were fired by Kition Ocean Holdings, ensuring they will not be left ...

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has unveiled an exciting development for this year’s Robotex festival, where, for the first time in Cyprus, the Minoan Robot Sports Competition Global Olympiad (...

By Rebekah Gregoriades Three parked cars went up in flames in the early hours of Thursday morning, two in Nicosia and one in Paphos. According to the fire department, at 2.58...

By Rebekah Gregoriades The #Women4Mediterranean conference will open on Thursday in Nicosia to discuss the financial strengthening of women, gender equality, climate change, violence against women, and media issues. ...

The first weekend of June is here! Say hello to returning festivals, markets, dining al fresco and village celebrations. Once again, there is plenty to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades Police are investigating a fresh case of web fraud worth €135,000, after a 58-year-old reported he had been conned last December. According to the police, a company had ...

Israeli-Turkish trade has weathered many bilateral diplomatic storms over the decades and stayed on course, reaching billions of dollars a year, but Israelis fear it may not survive the latest ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday praised Cyprus for its strong economic recovery and fiscal discipline, while also recommending continued efforts to reduce public debt and address long-term needs ...

Companies should not share market sensitive information with external analysts ahead of financial statements, the European Union’s securities watchdog said this week. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ...

British retail sales bounced back in May after a slump in April that could have been caused by the timing of Easter and bad weather, while prices charged by shops ...

How elitist does it sound when a deputy suggests scooters must be banned if no active measures are taken to ensure their safe circulation? This view was expressed by Dipa ...

Olympiakos beat Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday when a late winner from Ayoub El Kaabi gave the Greek club their first major ...

CCTV cameras will be rolled out in 10 high schools across Limassol, as staff have been dealing with hooded figures setting fire at the premises, it emerged on Wednesday. Head of ...

 The long queues of voters recalled South Africa’s 1994 ballot that ended white minority rule and ushered in democracy, but for many, gratitude to the ruling African National Congress (ANC) ...

 Israeli forces have achieved tactical control over the entire corridor that runs along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, Israel’s chief military spokesperson said on Wednesday. The ...

Members of the public have been waiting for up to three years to hear back from the social welfare department, which takes an excessively long time to address appeals and ...

Defending champion Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to down Naomi Osaka in a French Open second-round blockbuster, saving a match point as she just avoided her earliest exit ...

An autopsy on Demetris Andronikou, also known as Demetroui revealed on Wednesday he died of peritonitis and sepsis, complicating his hospitalization after multiple gunshot wounds. Andronikou, aged 34 had been at ...

Serbia came from behind to qualify for the Uefa under 17 championship quarter finals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Austria at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Wednesday night. Austria ...

The trial of Turkish Cypriot journalist Ali Kismir, who faces up to 10 years in jail was postponed once again on Wednesday. According to Turkish Cypriot press reports, the case has ...

The government on Wednesday clinched a deal with Larnaca port and marina workers who were fired by Kition Ocean Holdings. Talks lasted for four hours in a marathon session meeting ...

The government has announced plans to create a food safety authority, with the health ministry currently aiming to submit a bill for its creation by the end of the year. ...