Man remanded for holding women hostage at knife point
The 36-year-old man of African origin arrested on Wednesday following a hostage situation in Larnaca was handed an eight-day remand order by the Larnaca district court on Thursday for holding ...
Drink driver arrested nearly seven times over limit
The police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit.
The man, whose final reading was 148μg instead of the 22μg ...
Fitiris outlines central prison masterplan to Mathiatis council
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening.
Fitiris explained the ...
Middle East war drives energy crisis across southeast Asia, forcing government intervention
Southeast Asian economies are scrambling to contain the fallout from the escalating Iran war, as surging fuel costs and supply disruptions ripple through power markets and key industries.
The Philippines ...
Two arrested for Limassol restaurant bomb
The police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with the bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old Limassol port area.
According to ...
Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal
President Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a ...
Bomb destroys florists’ storefront
A bomb exploded at a florists in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive damage to the shopfront.
The police said an improvised explosive device was detonated at ...
UK retail sales fall at fastest rate since first pandemic lockdown
British retail sales have tumbled this month by the most since April 2020 when most non-food shops were closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey showed this week.
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Nine arrested overnight for attempted bombing, drink driving
Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations to crack down on crime, including for attempted bombing and drink driving.
The police pulled over 639 vehicles and checked 983 drivers and passengers.
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Thunderstorms and snow till Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms continue on Thursday, while snow on Troodos’ peaks remains at 27cm.
The weather will continue rainy until Sunday, with dust in the atmosphere expected over the weekend.
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EU banks boost MREL buffers as authority flags challenges
The European Banking Authority (EBA) this week published its second Impact Assessment Report on minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), evaluating its effects on EU banks, markets ...
Brussels targets faster company creation, aiming to boost competitiveness
The European Commission recently presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules designed as the foundation of the EU’s 28th regime.
The initiative introduces ...
What’s on this weekend
The last weekend of March bids us farewell with a list of exciting events to enjoy in every district. Crafting workshops, tulip festivals, exhibitions, plays, neighbourhood art walks, classic car ...
EU to inaugurate firefighting hub in Cyprus amid rising wildfire threat
A new European firefighting hub based in Cyprus is set to be inaugurated in Paphos on April 23–24, on the sidelines of an informal EU summit to be held on the ...
art
Limassol exhibition looks at the rise of the sun
Young Cypriot artist Danae Patsalou presents her second solo exhibition at The Edit Gallery in Limassol this spring with a body of work which is titled The Rise of the ...
Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume, Orban says
Hungary will gradually stop sending natural gas to Ukraine until crude oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday, escalating a standoff with Kyiv ...
LIV Golf sued by Long Island Vodka distillery over trademark
LIV Golf has been sued by the New York distillery Long Island Vodka, which accused the Saudi Arabia-backed men’s golf tour of “swamping” its brand, confusing consumers and depressing ...
Police investigate suspected arson of vehicle in Paphos
Police in Paphos are investigating a suspected case of vehicle arson after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to initial reports, the blaze erupted at ...
UK to cap overseas political donations and ban crypto funding for parties
Britain will cap how much donors living overseas can give to political parties and ban cryptocurrency donations following an independent review into the influence of foreign finance, a move that ...
Unity and responsibility key to progress, says Demetriou
House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday said that unity and a sense of responsibility are essential for securing the country’s future.
Speaking after the student parade ...
Gaming
Cyprus publisher grows gaming portfolio with new title
Nicosia-based publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, part of Utmost Games, announced on Wednesday a collaboration with indie developer Firevolt on the upcoming game Salvation Denied.
The title has been described as ...
Cyprus wineries finding the new in something old
When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...
TV show we love: Sullivan’s Crossing
There are a couple of series I have on rotation for casual viewing – you know, the kind you have already seen, so it feels familiar to return to. Apart from ...
Gauff opens up on impostor syndrome ahead of Miami Open semis
World number four Coco Gauff said she struggles with impostor syndrome after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time.
The 22-year-old beat ...