Kormakitis’ oldest woman dies
A funeral was held on Wednesday for the oldest woman and enclaved individual in Kormakitis Christina Fordraris, who died at the age of 103 on New Year’s Day.
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Credit rating assessment dates for Cyprus confirmed by agencies
International credit rating agencies have confirmed the exact dates upon which they will announce the results of their evaluation of Cyprus’ economic standing in the coming year.
It should be ...
Blasts kill over 100 at ceremony to mark death of Iranian Guards commander Soleimani (Update 2)
Two explosions killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a U.S. drone ...
Teenager stabs two in industrial area
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Karavostasi in the north on Wednesday after stabbing two men in the village’s industrial site.
The incident occurred at about 9:15am, when the ...
It’s the thought that counts
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holidays is opening the presents. Whether you take your time opening a present and carefully preserving the wrapping paper or viciously rip it ...
Crypto Shift: Pullix (PLX) vs. Cosmos (ATOM) and Synthetix (SNX) – Which Altcoin will prevail in 2024?
The crypto landscape is changing as Pullix (PLX), Cosmos (ATOM), and Synthetix (SNX) emerge as formidable altcoins. While you may be familiar with ATOM and SNX, PLX is a new ...
Masks may make a comeback as Covid cases continue to rise
The legally-enforced wearing of masks in some closed spaces may be reintroduced in Cyprus, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, sources said on Wednesday.
According to sources close to the ...
Japan quake survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Rescuers raced against the clock on Wednesday searching for survivors of an earthquake in western Japan that killed at least 65, while evacuees continued to wait for further aid amid freezing ...
Paphos hotels prepare for difficult January — alternative markets explored
Paphos hotels experienced a moderate occupancy rate in December, ranging between 35 and 40 per cent, according to Evripides Loizides, president of the Paphos Hoteliers’ Association (Pasyxe).
Loizides also said that the ...
UK company bosses turn gloomier about economy
British business leaders have turned more pessimistic about the outlook for the country’s economy and they are holding back on investment decisions, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
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Police confirm Turkish Cypriot lawyer’s arrest connected to property sales (update)
Police on Wednesday confirmed reports of the arrest in Rome of a Turkish Cypriot lawyer over the illegal sales of Greek Cypriot properties in the north.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou ...
From AAVE to NuggetRush: Why savvy investors are betting on this emerging Crypto phenomenon
TLDR
Aave (AAVE) is set to recover from its early December dip.
NuggetRush (NUGX) is among the few meme coins that offer great real-world utility.
The fourth quarter of the ...
Restaurant review: To Kafe tis Chrysanthi’s, Larnaca
I’m usually a sucker for lunch by the sea or somewhere with a view. I feel content and it enhances my dining experience. However, for an ad hoc lunch ...
Larnaca planning to open new municipal theatre
The Larnaca Municipality is considering opening a new indoor municipal theatre in the area near the town’s oil refineries, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Wednesday.
Speaking to the Cyprus ...
Several old sea-going vessels damaged in Ayios Dhometios fire
The fire services on Wednesday took stock of the damages caused by a fire in an abandoned warehouse in Ayios Dhometios the day before.
According to a statement from the ...
Trial begins over hotel collapse that killed 35 Turkish Cypriots (updated)
The trial of 11 suspects held responsible for deaths of 24 Turkish Cypriot children and 11 of their teachers and coaches when a hotel they were staying in collapsed began on Wednesday.
The ...
Global shares lacklustre as rate cut hopes ebb
Global stock markets were lacklustre on Wednesday, while the dollar stayed strong, as market optimism about early US interest rate cuts ebbed and the latest escalation of hostilities in the ...
Ethereum (ETH) sets sghts on $2,500 price target; Investors’ attention shifts to Filecoin (FIL) and InQubeta (QUBE)
Every day sees an evolution in crypto, in some way, because the market is constantly shifting. Staying up to date with new headlines that come out is key to knowing ...
Dollar holds steady as risk rally stalls
The dollar eased slightly on Wednesday though it stayed near a two-week high, underpinned by a confluence of factors including elevated US Treasury yields and a cautious turn in risk ...
Accidental politician with the burden of a famous name
In a Turkish Cypriot public figure, THEO PANAYIDES meets a doleful doer who treated politics much like a business. While dismissing the chances of Cypriots living together again, he is ...
UN’s Stewart to meet leaders ahead of briefing Security Council
UN Special Representative on Cyprus Colin Stewart will be meeting with both President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ahead of departing for New York to inform the ...
Guterres appoints new Unficyp force commander
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia as force commander of the United National Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp).
According to an announcement on Tuesday ...
Oil prices steady as economic concerns offset Red Sea supply worries
Oil prices were little changed in Asian trade on Wednesday after sharp moves earlier in the week, as markets weighed concerns about the US economy against potential supply disruptions from ...
Abandoning the Sahel in chaos
On Sunday, the last of 12,000 United Nations peacekeeping troops left Mali, ordered out by the military regime that seized power after two successive coups in 2020 and 2021. They leave behind them 310 ...