US envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mainly to discuss Gaza, two people briefed on the ...
‘EU must show cooperation leads to better results than isolation’
The EU has a unique opportunity as it implements the Migration and Asylum Pact to show that cooperation leads to better results than isolation, International Organization for Migration (IOM) director-general ...
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii, thanks to new imaging technology that has revealed nearly 80 ...
‘AKEL can continue to be strong opposition force in parliament’
Akel is a strong and effective opposition force, party leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Saturday, unveiling the party’s candidates for May’s parliamentary elections.
“The stronger Akel is in ...
Tien prepares for clash with Medvedev, Sabalenka faces teen titan Mboko
The Australian Open fourth round begins on Sunday as the year’s first Grand Slam enters its second week, with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz in action during ...
Breakfast cereal’s far from plain story
Corn flakes may seem the most straightforward of breakfast choices, yet their story is anything but plain.
At their simplest, they are toasted, flattened flakes of milled maize, usually fortified ...
Apartment fire sends eight to hospital
A fire in a room of a two-story apartment building on Saturday caused extensive damage and saw eight people being taken to Larnaca general hospital with respiratory problems from smoke ...
Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested in Mexico, to face US charges
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin responsible for multiple drug-related murders, has been arrested and brought to the US to face charges, ...
Wawrinka goes down fighting in final Australian Open
Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his last Australian Open on Saturday, the three-times Grand Slam winner losing 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 6-4 to American Taylor Fritz and soaking up ...
Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country’...
Elections for new Paphos bishop in three to four months
The Church of Cyprus expects to elect a new Bishop of Paphos within three to four months, Archbishop Georgios announced on Saturday, saying updated bylaws will simplify the vote process.
“...
From sun safety to sex appeal
By Lauren Alex O’Hagan and Lame M Kenalemang-Palm
In the depths of winter, sunscreen might not be top of many people’s shopping lists. Yet it remains a staple ...
Potato farmers seek support and water after 2025 losses
Potato farmers are asking the state for a subsidy to cover damages they suffered in 2025 from heatwaves, frost and drought, while also requesting additional water to irrigate their crops at ...
Milestone man Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round
Novak Djokovic escaped the heat and doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) at the Australian Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round and add another line ...
There is no other Cyprus
Which Cyprus is the real one – the one that boasts the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, the regular receipient of the Blue Flag beach award, or the other, so full ...
Christodoulides to visit Bahrain to strengthen ties
President Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Bahrain on Sunday and Monday following an invitation from the country’s king, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Saturday.
The ...
Russian airstrikes pound Ukraine amid US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second day of U.S.-brokered talksin Abu Dhabi on Saturday after an overnightwave of Russian airstrikes that knocked out power for millions of ...
Runaway ostrich found on Paphos street
A runaway ostrich was spotted wandering the streets of Nikokleia, Paphos on Saturday, prompting concerns for its safety amid passing traffic.
A woman driving in the area at around 10am ...
Yellow weather warning issued for rain and storms
The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect until Saturday at 5pm.
According to the department rain and isolated thunderstorms can be expected ...
City Friends Club removes nearly 200 tonnes of waste across Cyprus in 2025
City Friends Club full-time cleaning teams carried out daily street cleaning in Limassol, covering key urban areas and main roads, and removed 148,000 kg of waste, including general and PMD waste, ...
Hamnet, Cyprus, and the child that never grew up
Political optimism cannot thaw what has frozen the Cyprus conflict for more than half a century. What holds the island back is not simply the geopolitics of failed negotiations. It ...
Weekend of whisky and rum coming to Nicosia
More than 270 premium single malt whiskey, blend, bourbon and rum labels will be featured in the 6th Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill this February. ...
Israel has destroyed Lebanon’s orchards, wildlife habitats – raising troubling international law questions
By Mireille Rebeiz and Josiane Yazbeck
More than a year after a ceasefire nominally ended active fighting, much of southern Lebanon bears the ecological scars of war. Avocado orchards are ...
‘Warm Embrace’: EKO implements heating oil scheme fourth year running
EKO is implementing its social responsibility initiative “Warm Embrace” for the fourth year, providing heating oil to 17 institutions in Cyprus, including those located in areas affected by the recent devastating ...