Govt plan already helped those hit by attacks (updated)
In light of developments in the region, the foreign ministry on Sunday said that the Estia plan has been activated in case there was a need for evacuations but so ...
Cyprus has shown sensitivity, president says after Syrian asylum applications suspended
Due to the recent mass arrival of Syrian asylum seekers, and pending developments on the issue of the reassessment of Syria’s status and the designation of safe areas, Cyprus ...
Sydney attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive
The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one ...
Hamas says Iran’s attack on Israel was ‘natural right’
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which has been locked in a war with Israel in Gaza for more than six months, defended Iran’s attack on Israel that began on ...
Wrexham promotion the ‘ride of our lives’, says owner Reynolds
Wrexham achieving back-to-back promotions has been a thrilling and emotional journey for its Hollywood owners, co-owner Ryan Reynolds said after Saturday’s 6-0 win over Forest Green.
The ambitious Welsh ...
‘Dragging us back to Soviet times’
Describing herself as an accidental politician, the head of Belarus’ government in exile was in Cyprus this week drumming up support against the country’s leader, who she accuses of ...
European stocks gain, dollar strong as traders cut Fed easing bets
European stocks were on track to race ahead of Wall Street on Friday, with exporter shares in high demand as the continent’s major currencies dropped against a dollar standing ...
Iran’s military officials warn Israel and US against retaliation
Iran warned Israel on Sunday of a larger attack on its territory should it retaliate against Tehran’s overnight drone and missile attack, adding that U.S. bases would be ...
One arrested after latest migrant boat arrives
A man has been arrested after appearing to be the pilot of a boat that brought a further 32 migrants to the island on Saturday,
The boat arrived early on Saturday ...
Flights cancelled, diverted to Cyprus
Hotels in Cyprus hosted travellers on Saturday night whose flights were affected when air spaces in the Middle East closed.
A Wizz Air flight to Israel returned to Luton after ...
Jordan, Iraq reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan and Iraq reopened their airspace on Sunday after closing it late on Saturday as Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel, both countries said on Sunday.
Jordan’s ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 8:
Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panayiotou, recently lauded the economic significance of the wine industry and unveiled plans ...
ICJ made the right call on Israel’s actions in Gaza
Court decided that there was a risk that the Israeli government harboured intention to destroy the Palestinians of Gaza as a group
Last week this column reported on an open ...
Our View: Entitlement culture the biggest threat to Gesy
The latest evaluation report of the national health scheme Gesy raised some very important concerns, which could jeopardise its medium-term viability if not tackled in the foreseeable future. It is ...
‘Political climate benefits Elam’
A fragmented political landscape is giving Elam a competitive edge in lead up to elections
European Parliament elections have seldom gathered the level of interest as the fight for the ...
Jordan’s air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
Jordan’s air defences were ready to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace, two regional security sources said.
They said the army was ...
Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden returned to Washington on Saturday to consult with his national security team as Iran launched a retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel.
Biden cut ...
British fighter jets dispatched from Akrotiri after Iran launches attack against Israel
British fighter jets have been deployed from Akrotiri bases in Cyprus to help with Israel’s defence against Iran’s attack, it emerged in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Sirens, blasts sound across Israel after Iran’s retaliatory attack (Update)
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, a retaliatory strike that raised the threat of a wider ...
Snap National Security Council meeting called as Iran launches drones at Israel
The National Security Council will be holding a snap meeting on Sunday morning, “in light of regional developments” government sources told the Cyprus Mail on Saturday.
The announcement comes as ...
Cyprus suspends asylum processing for Syrians (Update)
Cyprus has suspended its processing of asylum claims for applicants of Syrian origin, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Saturday.
In a post on X, the social media platform better known ...
Bangladeshi nationals report abuse in police hands
Police on Saturday refuted claims of abuse against Bangladeshi nationals, after growing criticism on the way it carried out the raid in Limassol, that led to the death of Anisur ...
Man City back on top after thrashing Luton
Manchester City provisionally climbed to the top of the Premier League table after thrashing lowly Luton Town 5-1 on Saturday, with Daiki Hashioka scoring an own goal off his face ...
Glowmorous charity dinner in Ayia Napa
A spectacular summer charity dinner is fast approaching, organised by the Karaiskakio Foundation and the Ayia Napa Marina. Titled the Glowmorous Dinner, the charity event will take place on Friday, ...