Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would give Ukraine the support it needed to put it in the strongest position to fight Russia in 2025, saying before talks ...
Political parties largely welcome US decision to allow Cyprus direct arms sales
Cyprus’ political parties on Thursday largely welcomed the United States’ decision to allow the Republic of Cyprus to purchase military hardware directly.
Disy leader and House president Annita Demetriou described ...
Hadjimanolis focuses on Cyprus flag competitiveness during Athens visit
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis highlighted the need to enhance the competitiveness of the Cyprus maritime flag during a two-day visit to Athens.
On the first day of her ...
Cyprus positioned as ‘forward-looking financial hub’, says CBC governor
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) aims to maintain stable prices and a sound financial system, according to governor Christodoulos Patsalides.
Speaking at the 12th Banking Forum and Fintech Expo ...
Journalist Kismir’s lawyers call case against him ‘unconstitutional’
Lawyers representing journalist Ali Kismir, who faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of having “insulted” the Turkish Cypriot armed forces, on Thursday requested that the case against ...
Takata airbag decision in final stages, says minister
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday morning that he would meet with the law office later in the day to finalise a decree on Takata airbags. He made the ...
British bases police officers to be awarded by King Charles
Two British bases’ police officers have received the UK’s ‘Overseas Territories Police Medal’.
Britain’s King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List awarded chief inspector Melina Papagregoriou and superintendent ...
Birkin handbags, Walmart’s Wirkin and the meme-ification of class warfare
By Aarushi Bhandari
In previous eras of internet culture, mockery of the rich and famous was usually relegated to far-left forums. But as 2025 begins, ridiculing the rich appears to have ...
Drunk driver arrested after police chase
A driver in Limassol has been arrested for failing to stop for a police check on Wednesday, and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The 26-year-old driver sped ...
UN’s DiCarlo to meet Tatar on February 10
United Nations under-secretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo will meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on February 10, Tatar’s office announced on Thursday.
DiCarlo’s meeting with Tatar is the first ...
UN working group on the use of mercenaries visiting Cyprus
A UN working group on the use of mercenaries is in Cyprus to conduct a visit, it was reported on Thursday.
The group investigates the use of mercenaries – privately hired ...
Oil prices climb for second day amid supply concerns, US sanctions
Oil prices gained for a second session on Thursday, supported by worries over potential supply disruptions amid US sanctions on Russia, a larger-than-forecast fall in US crude oil stocks, and ...
UK economy barely grew in November after Reeves budget
Britain’s economic output returned to growth in November but expanded by less than expected in the first month after finance minister Rachel Reeves announced big tax increases for businesses.
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US military sales decision ‘historic’ for Cyprus
The United States’ decision to allow the Republic of Cyprus to purchase military hardware directly is “a development of historic importance”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday.
“It reflects the ...
Early bookings bode well for 2025, say Cyprus hoteliers
The outlook for Cyprus tourism in 2025 is encouraging, with booking flows surpassing those of the previous year, according to president of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides.
Speaking to ...
Anti-poaching officer injured
An incident involving the injury of an anti-poaching officer in Nicosia was reported on Thursday.
According to local media, the incident unfolded on Wednesday around 1pm when members of the ...
Amorim welcomes the pressure to perform as United look to bounce back
The pressure to deliver can be the key to turning Manchester United’s season around, coach Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday as his team looks to end a four-match winless ...
Police seek bicommunal committee help in Potamia shooting case
Police have requested the cooperation of the bicommunal crime committee in the ongoing Potamia case from its outset, the force said on Thursday.
They have also requested the help from ...
Salamis Tours reassures staff amid acquisition talks
Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Ltd has issued assurances regarding its employment policy amidst a potential acquisition by E.V.H. Investments Ltd.
E.V.H. Investments Ltd has been steadily ...
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Bezos’ Blue Origin reaches orbit in first New Glenn launch, misses booster landing
Blue Origin’s giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’ ...
Two arrested for theft from Nicosia warehouse
Police in Nicosia arrested two people, aged 36 and 29, wfor an investigated case of burglary and theft.
According to the police the crimes were committed between January 8 and 9, by unknown persons ...
What’s on this weekend
With the weekend almost here, it is time to look at what’s on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Family concerts, jazzy brunches and pizza nights are on the horizon!
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Trump’s US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday could herald a more volatile period for markets, with the Republican seen moving quickly on a wide swath of issues including trade and immigration ...
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Swiatek, Raducanu cruise to book Australian Open meeting
Iga Swiatek charged into the third round of the Australian Open on a bright and sunny Thursday before fellow Grand Slam winner Emma Raducanu booked an intriguing encounter against the ...