Israeli couple returns to kibbutz ravaged by Hamas assault
A sticker on the front door declares the house contains no dead bodies or body parts. On the walls, months-old spray paint confirms no gunmen or explosives are present.
Three ...
UK defence denies lethal cargo taken to Israel from Akrotiri
British forces in Cyprus continue to support the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, a UK Ministry of Defence spokesman said on Sunday after protest earlier in the day outside ...
Israel cabinet set to vote on 2024 wartime budget, higher deficit
Israeli cabinet ministers on Sunday began what is expected to be a marathon session on approving an amended 2024 budget to account for a sharp rise in spending to finance the ...
Missing saddest part of 1974 says minister at funeral
The missing persons issue is the saddest aspect of the drama that marked Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Sunday.
He was speaking at the ...
India on track to become one of largest economies
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
In recent years, India has experienced strong economic growth. In 2023, its GDP grew by about 6.5 per cent and a similar performance is expected in 2024. ...
Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Fadi Shana
Israeli tanks and aircraft hit targets in southern and central Gaza on Sunday and there were fierce gun battles in some areas as the ...
Denmark’s King appears before huge crowds after taking throne (updated)
Denmark’s King Frederik X ascended the throne on Sunday, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with big crowds gathered in the capital ...
Disy candidate list almost complete
Disy has selected 90 per cent of its candidates in the upcoming elections for local government and MEPs, party leader Annita Demetriou said on Sunday.
“We should not be afraid of ...
Limassol theatre’s thrilling performances continue
ELENI PHILIPPOU looks are what is coming to the Rialto Theatre in late January
Just like that, we are (almost) at the halfway mark of January. The first two weeks ...
Anti-tank missile kills one in Israel near Lebanon border
A man was killed and a woman badly wounded by an anti-tank missile that hit in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon on Sunday, Israel’s ambulance service said.
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Djokovic comes through Prizmic test in Melbourne opener
By Nick Mulvenney
Novak Djokovic was dragged into a dogfight by talented teenager Dino Prizmic and had to dig deep to open his Australian Open title defence with a 6-2 6...
Mercedes launches ‘dialogue partner’ voice assistant
Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) launched a new virtual assistant at the CES electronics trade fair on Monday capable of providing context-based suggestions and engaging in dialogue with users, signalling another step ...
Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity
Pope Francis said on Sunday war was “a crime against humanity” as he reiterated a call for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.
“Let us not forget this (…) People ...
Rain or shine, the garden is ticking over in January
January is one of those months when you are not quite sure what the weather will be doing. We could have sunny or cloudy, rainy days (according to those who ...
Mental strain, deepening risks as Israel’s war with Hamas reaches 100 days
By James Mackenzie
One hundred days after Hamas gunmen broke out of Gaza to launch the deadliest attack in Israel’s history, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, ...
‘Most important thing is reduction of NPLs’
The most important thing for the real economy is to reduce non-performing loans as they have in the banking sector so the economy can function without obstacles, Finance Minister Makis ...
Cabinet reshuffle: another lost opportunity
By Efi Xanthou
So once again Cyprus is rocked by a political upheaval out of nowhere. President Nikos Christodoulides started a whole discussion about an imminent restructuring of his cabinet, ...
Bitcoin (BTC) celebrates 15 years with major price achievement; Cosmos (ATOM) and Rebel Satoshi ($RBLZ) draw in big investors
Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a significant price surge, captivating the attention of crypto enthusiasts globally. As the top crypto coin continues to make ...
Edek looking for collaborators
Edek is weighing up its options for collaborating with other political parties for the upcoming elections for mayors, vice mayors and regional presidents, its leader said on Sunday.
“We hope ...
Five migrants die trying to cross the Channel
Five migrants trying to cross the Channel to Britain died in French waters in the early hours of Sunday, French local authorities said.
The small boat overturned as it attempted ...
Volcano erupts in Iceland, posing risk to fishing town
A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, with molten lava flows reaching the outskirts of a small fishing town by midafternoon, setting some houses alight, although the town was ...
Israelis wear dog tags in solidarity with hostages and each other
By Estelle Shirbon
On Israeli city streets and on television, in shops and in cafes, one symbol of solidarity with hostages held in Gaza has become ubiquitous in the 100 days ...
Hundreds protest Bases’ role in Gaza (updated, photos, video)
Hundreds marched on to Akrotiri base on Sunday against the British Bases turning Cyprus into an “aggressive launch pad” for the war in Gaza.
Carrying flags and banners, around 500 people ...
Bitcoin mirrors past bull run trends; Litecoin & InQubeta attract fresh investors
Bitcoin seems to be mimicking past patterns in several charts shown by experts. Investors are preparing for a potential Bitcoin bull by investing in projects that may yield higher multiples – ...