Archive February 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump and discussed “opportunities to achieve peace” and the preparation of a document governing ...

Cyprus’ police seized over 600 kilograms of cannabis in 2024, according to an announcement on Wednesday night. In a post on X, the social media platform better known as Twitter, the police ...

A solution to the Cyprus problem is now an “urgent necessity”, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Wednesday. Speaking to the north’s public broadcaster ...

The European Commission on Wednesday sent a reasoned opinion to Cyprus and seven other European Union member states over their failure to transpose into their national legal systems EU laws ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday congratulated Constantine Tassoulas on his election as president of Greece. “I express my warmest congratulations to Constantine Tassoulas on his election to the highest office,” ...

The parliament proposed to make hate speech towards disabled and elderly people an offence on Wednesday. The suggestion was proposed by independent MP Alexandra Attalides and Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, ...

The Drama International Short Film Festival returns once again to Cyprus, bringing award-winning short films to the island. This special event offers cinephiles the opportunity to enjoy outstanding short films, ...

The head of Russia’s powerful Orthodox Church said in remarks published late on Tuesday that “weirdos” were trying to spread paganism in the combat zone in Ukraine and called ...

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his side’s efforts after they put in a well-rounded display in fighting back to win 3-2 at Manchester City ...

The 75-year-old man who died in a car accident on Tuesday morning suffered a heart attack, police said on Wednesday evening. An autopsy was performed on Wednesday, showing that “his ...

The head of Britain’s domestic spy agency MI5 issued a rare public apology on Wednesday for providing “incorrect information” to London’s High Court over a BBC investigation that ...

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could miss the rest of the season after tearing his hamstring in training, British media reported on Wednesday, a blow that could leave the club’s ...

While Bitcoin (BTC) grabs focus because of its anticipated rise to $125,000, altcoins that have been steadily gaining attention offer some of the most significant untapped opportunities. Rexas Finance (RXS), PEPE, ...

India completed a 3-0 series sweep against England after Shubman Gill’s fluent hundred, helped by some incisive bowling, secured their victory by 142 runs in the final one day international ...

London’s Heathrow Airport will submit its proposal for a third runway this summer, the chief executive of the hub said, weeks after the British government threw its weight behind ...

Paramedics belonging to trade union Isotita will refuse to work overtime between February 17 and February 23, in protest at what they describe as the “continuous understaffing” of the ambulance service. The ...

Dipa member Marinos Mousiouttas called on Wednesday for the House legal affairs committee to limit MPs duty to three consecutive terms. Mousiouttas wants to set a maximum term limit for ...

A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths. ...

Banks in Cyprus must implement increased due diligence measures when conducting background checks on politically exposed persons, a Central Bank of Cyprus representative said on Wednesday. Addressing the House ethics ...

The cryptocurrency market’s rapid evolution has transformed trading through advanced algorithmic technologies. In 2023, automated trading systems executed over 70% of global crypto transactions, demonstrating unprecedented market efficiency. Advanced computational strategies ...

The Cyprus police have officially handed a report to Uefa’s match observer detailing security concerns at the GSP Stadium, adding further uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s Uefa conference league ...

The first phase of the rapid-fire effort by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump to cut waste from government agencies appears driven more by an ideological assault on ...

A hazardous waste removal operation from the Astrasol factory in Latsia was completed early Wednesday morning, authorities announced. A total of fourteen tonnes of toxic waste, gathered at the factory ...

Applicants for land through a state programme intended for low-income families were found to have relatives with immovable assets which should have been taken into consideration and the application dismissed, ...