War jitters hit tourism bookings
Fingers crossed: that’s how industry stakeholders see the fate of the tourism sector this year amid the war raging in the Persian Gulf. Prospective travelers, already spooked, are either ...
Jailed Istanbul mayor defends self over ‘Makarios statue’ accusation
Jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Saturday evening moved to defend himself over accusations that he had erected a statue of the Republic of Cyprus’ founding president Archbishop Makarios III ...
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An evening of clarinets in old Nicosia
In the world of the clarinet, Alessandro Carbonare is a name that needs little introduction. First clarinet of the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and legendary collaborator ...
Regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to be inaugurated this month
A new regional firefighting hub is to be inaugurated in Cyprus this month, the government said on Saturday.
It said the hub will be inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides and ...
Kokkina transit road would ‘unimaginably’ improve lives, Christodoulides says
A transit road through the Turkish Cypriot Kokkina exclave would “unimaginably” improve the lives of Greek Cypriots who live in the surrounding villages, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday.
“It ...
‘Strengthening of Cyprus’ deterrent power a top priority’
Bolstering Cyprus’ defence infrastructure is a “top priority” for the government, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, in advance of a visit to Paphos’ Andreas Papandreou airbase.
“I am glad ...
Police step up anti-lambradjia checks, seize wood
The police have stepped up their crackdown on those intending to light Easter bonfires, known as “lambradjies”, with firewood being seized from various sites around the island.
They announced that ...
Fernandez’s agent criticises Chelsea’s ‘unfair’ ban
Enzo Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore has criticised Chelsea’s decision to ban the midfielder for two games after recent public comments about his future, saying the Argentina international does ...
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Haaland bags hat-trick as Man City hammer Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0 in their FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to cruise into the last four.
Liverpool did ...
Iraq shuts key Shalamcheh trade crossing with Iran after airstrikes
Iraq closed the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after airstrikes on the Iranian side killed an Iraqi citizen, security sources said on Saturday, shutting off a vital supply artery.
The ...
Energy minister vows progress on gas plans
Energy Minister Michalis Damianos outlined his ministry’s 2025 achievements and priorities for 2026, while acknowledging ongoing uncertainty surrounding the delayed Vasiliko natural gas project.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, ...
One killed, dozens hurt as Peru stadium event goes awry
At least one person was killed and several injured on Friday ahead of a derby match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in the Peruvian capital, said club Alianza Lima, a ...
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from ...
Trippier to leave Newcastle at end of season
Former England right back Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle United after four and a half years when his contract expires this summer, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
The ...
Man breaks into house, steals three beers, gets arrested at airport
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having broken into a house and stolen three bottles of beer from its fridge, the Turkish Cypriot police said on Saturday.
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Three workers wounded in drone strike on Iraq’s North Rumaila oilfield, sources say
Two drones hit the BP-operated BP.L North Rumaila oilfield in southern Iraq on Saturday, wounding three Iraqi workers, security and energy sources said.
The attack took place shortly after ...
Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
Iranian forces were hunting for a missing US pilot on Saturday from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, raising the stakes for Washington as the war ...
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UK police arrest fourth person over attack on Jewish community ambulances, prosecutor says
British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court where three males already charged in ...
43,000km ride in the name of Cyprus
In July last year, 39-year-old Nikos Leontis boarded a ferry in Limassol on a Yamaha XMAX maxi-scooter, headed on a journey across Europe to continue all the way down south ...
Christodoulides hails govt investments in Tillyria region
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday highlighted the government’s investments in the remote Tillyria region, while speaking with representatives of local authorities and residents in the area.
“At the moment, ...
‘We are doing everything we can’ for Middle East de-escalation, Christodoulides says
Cyprus is doing all it can in its endeavours to bring about a de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a visit to ...
Iran allows essential goods vessels to its ports via Hormuz strait, Tasnim says
Iran has authorised the passage of vessels carrying essential goods to its ports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a letter cited by Iran’s Tasnim news agency on ...
When a sperm whale gives birth, the mother gets help from her friends
When a mother sperm whale gives birth, it is a remarkable team effort. Marine biologists have documented how multiple adult female sperm whales surrounded the mother as the whale gave ...
Remarkable story behind a simple sandwich
Banh mi is a sandwich where the crust shatters slightly as you bite, giving way to soft bread. It has a filling that is at once savoury and fresh. It ...