Driver without licence runs policeman over
A man was arrested in Kyrenia the early hours of Wednesday morning after running a policeman over while attempting to evade a traffic stop.
The man, aged 21, who was driving ...
Cyprus tourism minister pushes for support measures for island destinations
Cypriot Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis this week emphasised the urgent need for support measures from the European Union (EU) for island tourist destinations, during his participation in the ...
Gaza death toll rises to 29,313
Israel stepped up its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah, residents said on Wednesday, as the death toll in the war across the devastated Palestinian strip rose to 29,313, according ...
Empowering you with Crypto knowledge: Ecoinomy’s educational journey
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, the concept of cryptocurrency has captured the imagination of people worldwide.
From tech enthusiasts to curious individuals, the allure of this decentralized and ...
Corruption, overcrowding among new prison chief’s priorities
The newly appointed deputy director of the Central Prisons Haris Philippides said on Wednesday his three priorities were modernising the correctional system, reducing prison overcrowding and tackling corruption.
Hosting MPs ...
Fire severely damages historic mansion in central Limassol (video)
A large fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in Limassol severely damaged an abandoned listed mansion located in the historic town centre.
The circumstances of the fire are currently ...
Eurobank Cyprus hosts voluntary blood donation
Eurobank Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it recently organised a voluntary blood donation and bone marrow sampling event for its staff at the bank’s headquarters in Nicosia.
The blood ...
Electricity and fuel subsidies extended into spring (Updated)
Government subsidies on electricity and fuel tax will be extended into the spring, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday.
The extensions to the subsidies were announced among a raft of ...
Biden administration to cancel another $1.2 billion of student loans
President Joe Biden’s administration said on Wednesday it is cancelling $1.2 billion worth of student loans for some 153,000 people who are eligible under a program used to make good on ...
Assange charged for ‘indiscriminately’ publishing sources’ names – US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being prosecuted for publishing sources’ names and not his political opinions, lawyers representing the United States said on Wednesday as Assange fights to stop his ...
UK’s Trident nuclear-deterrent missile system misfires during test
Britain‘s Trident nuclear-deterrent system misfired during a test last month, sending a missile crashing into the ocean off the Florida coast near the submarine that launched it, The Sun ...
EU top court dismisses bid to drop halloumi protected status
A top court in the European Union on Wednesday rejected an attempt to drop the protected status of halloumi, staving off a challenge on the prized cheese that is one ...
Rage against the dying of the light, with Baileys
THE WAY THINGS ARE
Euthanasia is legal in some countries, not in others. It costs to have the privilege of deciding when it’s time to die in comfort, slipping ...
Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet conducts first flight
Turkey‘s KAAN, its first national combat aircraft, completed its first flight on Wednesday, part of the country’s efforts to upgrade its air force.
NATO member Turkey launched its ...
Ukraine outnumbered, outgunned, ground down by relentless Russia
As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they’re running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian ...
Turgay Avci’s degree is real, university says
The diploma obtained by Turgay Avci, chairman of the north’s higher education standards authority (Yodak), is authentic, his university said on Wednesday.
Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, a spokesperson ...
Greek minister: half of Cyprus is Turkish
Greek Shipping Minister Christos Stylianides caused controversy on Tuesday evening when he said, “half of Cyprus is Turkish”.
Stylianides, who is originally Cypriot, was speaking in Greece’s parliament regarding ...
Maternity leave extension bill submitted to parliament
A bill which would extend the time allotted for maternity leave for first-time mothers from 18 weeks to 22 was submitted to parliament by the government on Wednesday.
The bill provides for ...
Expert warns local government reform is a mess
Huge gaps in planning and a lack of robust participation by the interior ministry bode ill for Cyprus’ implementation of local government reform, a Berlin-based consultant said on Wednesday.
“The ...
Classical music sounds
Evenings of classical music will fill the island’s cultural agenda this February and March, enticing music lovers to theatres around the country. First to present their work is the ...
Limassol shipping forum to highlight Cyprus as maritime and business hub
The 7th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum is scheduled to take place next Tuesday, February 27, in Limassol, aiming to highlight the important role of Cyprus as a shipping, energy, ...
Police continue truck road safety checks
In a bid to ensure road safety, police and road transport department officials intensified their checks on buses and trucks across the island.
Tuesday’s checks were focused primarily on ...
Cyprus government debt drops to €22.4 billion in 2023
Cyprus’ central government debt, comprising approximately 99 per cent of the total debt of the Republic of Cyprus, reached €22.4 billion at the end of 2023, according to a report released this week.
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Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel at end of season
Bayern Munich have decided to end their collaboration with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the current season despite a contract to 2025, the club said on Wednesday.
Bayern lost ...