Six wounded in attack on Istanbul courthouse, shooters killed (Update)
Six people including three police officers were wounded in an attempted terror attack in front of an Istanbul courthouse on Tuesday that left the two shooters killed in a gun ...
Djokovic, Nadal to headline ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will host a new elite tennis exhibition featuring Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal with three other Grand Slam winners in October, the country’s General Entertainment Authority has ...
Houthis fire missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, one sustains minor damage
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis fired missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea, they said on Tuesday, causing minor damage to a cargo ship that was sailing off the coast ...
BP beats Q4 profit forecast, increases share buybacks
BP (BP.L) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $3 billion on Tuesday, exceeding forecasts thanks to strong gas trading, and increased the pace of its share repurchases in a sign of confidence ...
Turkish Cypriots remember earthquake dead on anniversary (update 2)
Tuesday marked the first anniversary of the two devastating earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey, with commemorations taking place in the north to remember the Cypriots who died.
A total of 49 ...
Bitcoin steady at $42K following $1B USDT issuance; Whales eye promising new AI Crypto
After the SEC’s decision on Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs introduced new positive sentiment for the cryptocurrency market, BTC is set to deliver higher prices as bullish momentum pushed it to $42,000 ...
UBS restarts share buybacks, targets more cost cuts from Credit Suisse takeover
UBS (UBSG.S) said on Tuesday it would restart share buybacks and lifted cost-cutting targets, saying the integration of fallen rival Credit Suisse was on track, but higher expenses made ...
Foden hits hat-trick as City fight back to beat Brentford
Phil Foden scored a brilliantly composed hat-trick as Manchester City turned on the style to earn a 3-1 comeback win at battling Brentford on Monday and close to within two ...
Toyota hikes annual profit forecast after Q3 beats expectations
Japan’s Toyota Motor (7203.T) raised its full-year operating profit forecast by nearly 9 per cent on Tuesday, after its third-quarter earnings raced past analysts’ estimates thanks to a weaker yen ...
Environment justice official on monitoring visit to Cyprus
Special rapporteur for the environment, Michel Forst, on Tuesday is visiting Cyprus at the invitation of the agriculture ministry.
Forst’s arrival, his first official visit in this capacity, comes ...
30 new Charterholders welcomed into Global CFA fold
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of Cyprus officially welcomed 30 new CFA Charterholders to its circle in a glamorous award ceremony, attended by the president and vice president of the ...
Book Review: The Secret by Lee Child & Andrew Child
In keeping with my apparently unavoidable tendency to do things the wrong way round, my first Jack Reacher novel also happens to be the latest of the 28 that Lee Child (...
Why SEI, Celestia (TIA), and Algotech (ALGT) are ideal long-term bags for your portfolio
Looking for ideal long-term investments for your portfolio? Consider SEI, Celestia (TIA), and Algotech (ALGT). While SEI’s recent integration sparks global adoption, Celestia’s modular network attracts investors. Meanwhile, ...
Italian tenor brings Golden Hits of World Classics to Cyprus
Moments of classical music bliss reach the island soon as renowned Italian tenor Massimo Giordano prepares for two Cyprus concerts. Celebrated as one of the finest voices in the world, ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat, wanted for selling Greek Cypriot properties in the north, will be extradited to Cyprus from Italy next week.
Meanwhile, the government ...
Man wanted for burglary caught at Ledra crossing
Paphos police arrested a 34-year-old man on Monday for an investigated case of residential burglary and theft.
According to police, they were made aware of the crime on January 22 when ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear
Tuesday will be mostly clear with temperatures rising to 19C inland, 21C on the coast and 9C in the higher mountains. Winds will be mainly south-to north-westerly, light to moderate, ...
Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault
The top U.S. diplomat met Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler on Monday during a Middle East visit Palestinians hope will clinch a truce before a threatened Israeli assault on ...
Short-term rental properties becoming more popular in Cyprus
Short-term rental properties are increasing in popularity in Cyprus, quickly becoming a mainstay in the accommodation choices of both travellers and locals, according to Yiannis Kotzias, general manager of operations ...
Cyprus Business Now
Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus this week announced that it hosted another successful ACCA Award Ceremony, held at the organisation’s Experience Centre, in the presence of Philippos Soseilos, ...
French bank SocGen to cut about 900 jobs at Paris head office
Societe Generale (SOGN.PA) plans to cut about 900 jobs at its Paris headquarters through voluntary departures, France’s third-biggest listed bank said on Monday, adding to a wave of job ...
German exports fall more than expected in December
German exports fell more than expected in December due to weak global demand, data from the federal statistics office showed on Monday.
Exports fell by 4.6 per cent in December compared ...
Holy relic arrives in Cyprus amid fanfare
The belt of the Virgin Mary, a religious artefact, was welcomed to Cyprus on Monday with the honour usually shown to a state official, even to a minister attending the ...
Our View: Government ignoring reality over the future of negotiations
The government was not happy with the view of the British High Commissioner, Irfan Siddiq, who said the Turkish Cypriots needed to be given incentives to return to the negotiating ...