Archive February 2025

An MP has formally requested parliament to follow up on the issue of what, if any, prosecutions have been brought in relation to the 2013 financial meltdown, reports said on Monday. ...

Gender-based violence should be thoroughly looked into through investigation and control mechanisms, as the mere condemnation of cases was not enough, MPs said on Monday at the House human rights ...

An upcoming recital titled Aphrodite’s Song brings to the stage the talents of soprano Marianna Suri and pianist Nicolas Constantinou. Organised by Ledra Music Soloists, the recital is set ...

Ambulance services should be left to those who know the daily difficulties in real cases and not imaginary numbers, the association of private ambulances said on Monday and called for ...

After being in the spotlight some time ago, Shiba Inu (SHIB) holders are hoping for another massive rally. At the same time, savvy investors have already started their search for ...

Britain said it was ready to send peacekeeping troops to back up any peace deal for Ukraine as European leaders gathered on Monday to agree a unified strategy, while Russian ...

All electrical devices in Cyprus should be EU-certified and the public should make sure they are using them correctly, as a number of fires over the past years started from ...

Amidst fierce competition from global maritime giants, the Greek shipping sector continues to command a significant share of the international market, boasting 21 per cent of the world’s transport capacity ...

Families of some Israeli hostages in Gaza have received signs of life from their loved ones for the first time in more than a year via captives who have been ...

In a landmark initiative poised to reshape the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family business landscape in India, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Borghese Multi Family Office have signed a Memorandum ...

The Uefa Europa League and Europa Conference League trophies will both be on display in Cyprus on Thursday. Greek gambling company Stoiximan, a sponsor of Uefa, announced that the trophies ...

The 18-year-old learner driver that was caught speeding at 185 km/h on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway on Monday morning has admitted to the charges against him, police have said. The young ...

When police in western France searched surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec’s home after he raped his 6-year-old neighbour in 2017, they found a cache of sex dolls, wigs and child pornography. ...

The Platres-Troodos, Kavrounas-Troodos and Prodromos-Troodos roads are only open for 4×4 vehicles or those equipped with snow chains for now, police said on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, water has accumulated on both ...

Lars Baumguertel wants Germany’s politicians to get out their cheque books. The 58-year-old executive runs one of the last surviving manufacturers in Gelsenkirchen, a former coal town in the ...

Iran said on Monday that U.S. and Israeli threats against it were a blatant violation of international law and that they could not “do a damn thing” to hurt ...

The sCyence Fair 2025 is back with a dynamic programme at The Cyprus Institute, offering two days of knowledge, inspiration and fun. Well, it is almost back as there is still ...

Cyprus and Egypt on Monday signed two agreements concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean. The first agreement was a memorandum of understanding ...

A 33-year-old man was fined €500 by Larnaca district court on Monday after he was found guilty of insulting a police officer and resisting lawful arrest at a AEK-AEL football match ...

Workers at public broadcaster CyBC are to strike on Wednesday, demanding a resolution to issues related to the payment of pensions. It was not immediately clear what programmes will be ...

Europe’s leaders have long known the region is living beyond the means of its ageing, stagnant economy. The question is whether the ructions created by Donald Trump’s second ...

The EU plans to tell Israel next week that Palestinians uprooted from their Gaza homes should be ensured a dignified return and that Europe will contribute to rebuilding the shattered ...

Greece will soon set up an evacuation port on the island of Santorini to facilitate the safe escape of people in case a bigger quake hits the popular tourist destination, ...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday ruled out territorial concessions to Ukraine, setting out a tough opening stance on the eve of talks on Tuesday with U.S. President ...