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Thursday 30 May | 04:25

Thursday 30 May | 04:20

Thursday 30 May | 11:08 Elections in India

He once sold tea, now India’s Modi seeks his own ‘tryst with destiny’

Having sold tea at a railway station as a boy while his mother washed dishes to make ends meet, the man who could be only the second Indian to win ...

The first election results on June 9 are expected to come out by 7.30pm on Sunday night, the director of the elections service Menelaos Vasiliou said on Thursday. Final results are ...

First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

Thursday 30 May | 10:32

Motorcyclist unharmed after falling 80 metres into ravine

A motorcyclist has been pulled unharmed from the bottom of a ravine by the fire brigade after falling 80 metres into it. The ravine is located near the Ayia Paraskevi picnic ...

Thursday 30 May | 08:22

Police investigating €135,000 web fraud

By Rebekah Gregoriades Police are investigating a fresh case of web fraud worth €135,000, after a 58-year-old reported he had been conned last December. According to the police, a company had ...

Wednesday 29 May | 17:53

CyBC director general reported missing in action

Dozens of decisions have been put on ice at state broadcaster CyBC, after director general Thanasis Tsokos’ has been missing in action for almost a month, it was reported on ...

Wednesday 29 May | 22:55

Social welfare dept takes years to reply – ombudswoman

Members of the public have been waiting for up to three years to hear back from the social welfare department, which takes an excessively long time to address appeals and ...

By Andria Kades

Wednesday 29 May | 19:44

Jurors deciding Trump’s fate at criminal trial request transcripts (Update)

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial asked for transcripts of some witness testimony on Wednesday as they weighed the fate of the first U.S. president to be ...

Thursday 30 May | 08:38

What’s on this weekend

The first weekend of June is here! Say hello to returning festivals, markets, dining al fresco and village celebrations. Once again, there is plenty to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...

Wednesday 29 May | 22:04

‘Demetroui’ died of sepsis, autopsy reveals

An autopsy on Demetris Andronikou, also known as Demetroui revealed on Wednesday he died of peritonitis and sepsis, complicating his hospitalization after multiple gunshot wounds. Andronikou, aged 34 had been at ...

By Andria Kades

Thursday 30 May | 10:32

Motorcyclist unharmed after falling 80 metres into ravine

A motorcyclist has been pulled unharmed from the bottom of a ravine by the fire brigade after falling 80 metres into it. The ravine is located near the Ayia Paraskevi picnic ...

Wednesday 29 May | 19:44

Jurors deciding Trump’s fate at criminal trial request transcripts (Update)

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial asked for transcripts of some witness testimony on Wednesday as they weighed the fate of the first U.S. president to be ...

Thursday 30 May | 08:38

What’s on this weekend

The first weekend of June is here! Say hello to returning festivals, markets, dining al fresco and village celebrations. Once again, there is plenty to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...

Cyprus

Thursday 30 May | 11:36

First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9

The first election results on June 9 are expected to come out by 7.30pm on Sunday night, the director of the elections service Menelaos Vasiliou said on Thursday. Final results are ...

Thursday 30 May | 10:40

Polling stations for Cypriots in Greece, Belgium and UK

Polling stations for the June 9 European elections will be set up in Greece, Belgium and the UK for Cypriot voters living there. The chief returning officer announced that voting in ...

Thursday 30 May | 10:32

Motorcyclist unharmed after falling 80 metres into ravine

A motorcyclist has been pulled unharmed from the bottom of a ravine by the fire brigade after falling 80 metres into it. The ravine is located near the Ayia Paraskevi picnic ...

Thursday 30 May | 10:30

17-year-old arrested for theft

A 17-year-old was arrested for stealing money from a parked car in Ayia Napa. The suspect was seen by police looking into cars early on Thursday morning. They took him ...

Thursday 30 May | 10:30

Deposits in Cyprus rise for third consecutive month, loans decrease

Deposits in the Cypriot banking system increased for the third consecutive month in April of this year, while loans recorded a net decrease after two months of growth, according to ...

Juicy Button Games, a new independent games studio based in Cyprus, which was co-founded by the creators of Total Battle, Pixel Gun 3D and Mighty Party, on Thursday announced the ...

Business and Finance

Thursday 30 May | 11:00

Limassol games studio receives $3 million investment — The Games Fund joins journey ‘from Cyprus to global charts’

Thursday 30 May | 10:30

Deposits in Cyprus rise for third consecutive month, loans decrease

Deposits in the Cypriot banking system increased for the third consecutive month in April of this year, while loans recorded a net decrease after two months of growth, according to ...

Thursday 30 May | 12:00

CySEC suspends Cyprus investment firm license over compliance issues

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week announced the suspension of the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license of W.G. Wealth Guardian Ltd. This decision, which the commission ...

Thursday 30 May | 10:00

Cyprus economic climate improves in May

Cyprus’ economic climate saw an upswing in May, with the Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increasing by 1.6 points when compared to April 2024. According to the Economics Research Centre (CypERC) of the ...

By Souzana Psara

Thursday 30 May | 07:30

Cyprus Business Now

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday praised Cyprus for its strong economic recovery and fiscal discipline, while also recommending continued efforts to reduce public debt and address long-term needs ...

In case you missed it

Wednesday 22 May | 12:00

Restaurant review: La Casa Brunch & Tapas, Peyia

By Sarah Coyne

Sunday 26 May | 13:16

Confusion reigns in lead up to next month’s elections

Saturday 25 May | 11:00 profile

Thanasis and the butcher shop of justice

By Theo Panayides

Saturday 25 May | 10:19

Politics to porn: what is Cyprus looking at online?

By Alix Norman

Opinion

Our View

Wednesday 29 May | 04:20

Monday 27 May | 04:24 LNG import blues

Gwynne Dyer

Thursday 23 May | 09:00 Crunch Time for Netanyahu?

Guest Columnists

Wednesday 29 May | 16:22

EU’s interest must be put above partisanship

Wednesday 29 May | 10:00

Will UK election be an extinction-level event?

Your View

Sunday 26 May | 12:03

We’ve got a bus station virtually in our house and it’s driving us mad

Sunday 19 May | 18:14

Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

Legal View

Monday 27 May | 12:53

Waived or abandoned court judgment

Wednesday 22 May | 09:30

‘No one can act with impunity’: ICC arrest warrants are a major test for international justice

What’s on

Thursday 30 May | 08:38

What’s on this weekend

The first weekend of June is here! Say hello to returning festivals, markets, dining al fresco and village celebrations. Once again, there is plenty to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...

Wednesday 29 May | 19:01

Love, Death and Meta at Cyprus Museum

A new art installation will be housed at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia from this Friday, organised by the Department of Antiquities. The Love, Death and Meta, the installation will ...

Wednesday 29 May | 13:41

Urban sketching workshop in Nicosia

If you feel like taking part in a creative activity this week in the capital, two local artists have just the event for you. Nefeles Visual Arts & Art Therapy ...

Wednesday 29 May | 12:00

Restaurant review: Eu Kouzin, Larnaca

Usually when people come to visit the pressure is on to take them to a decent restaurant. Despite really liking somewhere myself, will they like it just as much? However, ...

By Andreas Nichola

Wednesday 29 May | 10:07

Savour the taste of Cyprus cherries

The first weekend of June will welcome back the annual Cherry Festival in Kambos and Tsakkistra. The established festival is being organised once again by the Community Council of Kambos, ...

Tuesday 28 May | 19:04

A secret concert in Lefkara

More free music is coming up in the Larnaca district as the Larnaka2030 team continues its Follow the Music project. This Friday a secret concert will take place in Lefkara ...

Tuesday 28 May | 13:58

Orchestra travels to prison, medical centre and Tala

Concerts by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra this week will look a little different as the orchestra leaves concert halls behind and switches up locations. As part of its community outreach ...

The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial results from South Africa’s national election showed, in what would be ...

World news

Thursday 30 May | 10:08

Early results in South Africa’s election show ANC losing majority

Thursday 30 May | 08:00

Israeli-Turkish trade on life support as relations hit bottom

Israeli-Turkish trade has weathered many bilateral diplomatic storms over the decades and stayed on course, reaching billions of dollars a year, but Israelis fear it may not survive the latest ...

Thursday 30 May | 06:30

EU markets watchdog warns companies over calls with analysts

Companies should not share market sensitive information with external analysts ahead of financial statements, the European Union’s securities watchdog said this week. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ...

Thursday 30 May | 06:00

UK retail sales bounce back in May, price growth slows

Wednesday 29 May | 23:11

In South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators

Wednesday 29 May | 23:09

Israel says its forces seize entire Gaza-Egypt border corridor

Life & style

Wednesday 29 May | 11:00

Are your breast implants making you ill?

By Dina Gavarieva In recent years there has been growing discussion about Breast Implant Illness – what it is and whether it’s real. BII is a term used to describe ...

Tuesday 28 May | 14:30

Diverse and imaginative pathway in Cyprus

In a rapidly evolving art scene, the ARTNOW agency stands out as a comprehensive resource for artists and cultural projects in Cyprus. The agency’s approach combines traditional curatorial roles ...

By Sara Douedari

Monday 27 May | 14:30

The Cypriot versus the mountain of hell

“I live in fear,” says George Kouzis. It’s an odd admission, especially from a 19-year-old from Lakatamia who exists almost entirely on the knife edge of danger. But this ...

By Alix Norman

Monday 27 May | 14:29

How to choose the best wedge shoes

There are so many factors that need to be considered when you want to choose the perfect wedge shoes for women. If you’re looking for shoes that will give ...

Monday 27 May | 14:24

Volcano iron beds: A blend of traditional craftsmanship & modern design

Volcano iron beds are the epitome of blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Known for their durability and stylish appeal, these beds are perfect for anyone looking to enhance their ...

Monday 27 May | 10:57

Write like a pro: 7 tools to master academic writing

Writing like a professional in academic writing is a challenging task. It demands organization, precision, and mastery of tools that encourage you to create compelling research papers, essays, and dissertations. ...

Sport

Thursday 30 May | 03:44

Olympiakos beat Fiorentina in extra time to win Europa Conference League

Olympiakos beat Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday when a late winner from Ayoub El Kaabi gave the Greek club their first major ...

Usually when people come to visit the pressure is on to take them to a decent restaurant. Despite really liking somewhere myself, will they like it just as much? However, ...

Wednesday 29 May | 22:02

Serbia through to u17 Euros semi final with dramatic win over Austria

Serbia came from behind to qualify for the Uefa under 17 championship quarter finals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Austria at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Wednesday night. Austria ...

By Tom Cleaver

Thursday 30 May | 10:37

French Open order of play on Thursday

Order of play on the main showcourts on the fifth day of the French Open on Thursday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless stated, prefix number denotes seeding): COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER (play ...

By Leo Leonidou

Wednesday 29 May | 22:41

Swiatek back from the brink as fans come under fire

Wednesday 29 May | 19:13

Bayern appoint Kompany after coach parts ways with Burnley

Wednesday 29 May | 19:09

Alcaraz struggles past De Jong to reach third round

Food & drink

Wednesday 29 May | 12:00

Restaurant review: Eu Kouzin, Larnaca

By Andreas Nichola

Wednesday 22 May | 12:00

Restaurant review: La Casa Brunch & Tapas, Peyia

It cannot be easy for any new restaurant when the roads around it are affected by roadworks and, at times, access is entirely blocked. Sadly, this has been the case ...

By Sarah Coyne

Saturday 25 May | 16:00

Plant-based meat alternatives trying to exit culture wars

By S. Marek Muller and David Rooney Increasingly, vegans, vegetarians and others looking for meat alternatives are seeing a new option on the menu: patties that look, taste and even ...

By The Conversation

Saturday 25 May | 11:30

Gazpacho: A Tale of Andalusian Origins

Gazpacho, the cold, refreshing soup known for its bright flavours and vibrant colours, is a dish that speaks volumes about the culinary history and cultural landscapes of Spain. This quintessentially ...

Friday 24 May | 10:30

Guest recipes with Serene Tharian

Vendakka Mappas – Okra Curry with Coconut Milk Creamy coconut milk with crunchy bits of okra is what makes this vegan Kerala style curry so delicious. Finally I am done with ...

Thursday 23 May | 13:58

Learn all about Cyprus’ olive oil

An educational day trip for adults is what the Association of the Friends of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia has planned for June. It involves visiting the Atsas Organic ...

Wednesday 29 May | 11:28 EU ELECTIONS

Great read

Wednesday 29 May | 11:28 EU ELECTIONS

Once ostracised, Italy’s Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

Monday 27 May | 14:30

The Cypriot versus the mountain of hell

Saturday 25 May | 11:00 profile

Thanasis and the butcher shop of justice

Once ostracised, Italy’s Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

Monday 27 May | 14:30

The Cypriot versus the mountain of hell

Saturday 25 May | 11:00 profile

Thanasis and the butcher shop of justice

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has unveiled an exciting development for this year’s Robotex festival, where, for the first time in Cyprus, the Minoan Robot Sports Competition Global Olympiad (...

Tech

Thursday 30 May | 09:00

Cyprus to host robot sports competition

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 28 May | 14:17

Google and TikTok fintech experts to speak at QuadCode HackAIthon

On June 15th and 16th, QuadCode’s hackathon is set to become a landmark event in Cyprus. Going a step beyond the traditional coding marathon, it will include a mini-conference ...

Tuesday 28 May | 11:15

AI, cybersecurity conference in Cyprus

An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in civil and military aviation will be held next Thursday. According to the organisers, over 90 people are expected to attend the ...

By Iole Damaskinos

Monday 27 May | 13:47

Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24 bln after fresh funding

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI raised $6 billion in series B funding, reaching a post-money valuation of $24 billion as investors bet big on challengers to companies like OpenAI in the ...

Monday 27 May | 08:00

Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

Europe’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed a political deal reached in December, setting a potential global benchmark for a ...

A minute with

Friday 24 May | 16:00

Barbara Georgiou, Dancer, coach, choreographer

Friday 17 May | 16:00

Angela Bilianidi aka Angie Vein – Multidisciplinary artist

Friday 03 May | 16:00

Michalis Pantelidis Sustainable Fashion Textiles Designer

Friday 26 April | 16:00

George Trousas Professional Guitarist, Teacher

Friday 19 April | 16:00

Danae Laou, aka Santa Nomeni Artist

Friday 12 April | 16:00

Soula Evangelou Singer

Environment

Wednesday 29 May | 04:25

From Akamas to vultures, a simple public warning

The need for civil society organisations to act as environmental watchdogs remains urgent. The last few weeks have been a rough time on the nature protection front, and the main ‘...

By Martin Hellicar

Tuesday 28 May | 17:42

Pakistan temperatures cross 52 C in heatwave

Temperatures rose above 52 degrees Celsius in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh, the highest reading of the summer and close to the country’s record high amid an ongoing heatwave, ...

Tuesday 28 May | 09:17 Climate change

From protest to power: Greta’s eco-warriors run for EU office

Inspired by school-strike leader Greta Thunberg, 20-something eco-warriors – with campaigns launched from Paris to Prague – are swapping banners for ballots in their war on climate change. Petr Doubravsky is a ...

Monday 27 May | 16:40

Companies ‘not offering guarantee’ under Photovoltaics for All plan

Some companies participating in the Photovoltaics for All plan are not offering the requisite seven-year guarantee to their customers, the Cyprus Consumers’ Association said on Monday. The government had stipulated ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 27 May | 11:33

Cyprus faces looming water crisis (updated)

The ongoing drought and looming water crisis facing Cyprus this summer will be raised by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou during a meeting with her counterparts in Brussels. “Cyprus is facing ...

By Iole Damaskinos

Sunday 26 May | 12:55

Lack of plan a ‘danger to Akamas’

Lack of political will for a substantial revision of the sustainable development plan for the Akamas is putting the region in danger, the Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) said on ...

By Katy Turner

Videos

Monday 22 April | 08:34

African migrants protest in Nicosia (video)

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Wednesday 29 May | 16:17

Island Oil offers Maritime Studies scholarships at Frederick University

Frederick University and Island Oil Ltd, one of the largest companies based in Cyprus operating in the marine and domestic fuels sector, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ...

Wednesday 29 May | 14:36

Eurobank beach, seabed clean-up clears 822 kg of waste

Over 70 Eurobank Cyprus TeamUp volunteers, together with their family members, the NGO “AKTI” and diving centre Blue Thunder Diving, cleared 822 kg of waste from the beach and seabed at Karnagio, ...

Wednesday 29 May | 13:46

Tototheo Global debut targets expansion beyond maritime horizons

Tototheo Maritime, a group of companies at the forefront of maritime satellite communication technologies, proudly announces its strategic rebranding to Tototheo Global. This significant milestone marks Tototheo’s evolution to ...

Tuesday 28 May | 15:03

Eurolife honours its top performers for 2023

In a glittering evening on May 17, 2024, Eurolife awarded its top Insurance Consultants and Group Managers – those who had set the bar high during 2023 – honouring their performance and hard work. Eurolife’...

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Wednesday 29 May | 15:25

3 Altcoins you will regret not buying – Massive 3000% upside potential

Cosmos (ATOM) recently reached the spotlight following the expansion of its ecosystem, where POKT Network announced that the Shannon Public Testnet went live and is a Layer-1 chain that builds ...

Tuesday 28 May | 11:06

Keeping up with Crypto: 3 major currencies to watch out for in 2024

In this day and age, investing in crypto has become more and more commonplace. Especially when it comes to the more popular coins you should definitely keep an eye on. ...

Tuesday 28 May | 10:01

Experts predict huge bullish rally at DTX launch; Render and avalanche investors dive in for profits

Anticipation over the approval of Ethereum ETFs saw Render (RNDR) and Avalanche (AVAX) prices increase by 11.2% and 7.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, DTX Exchange (DTX), a new presale coin, is positioning itself as ...

Monday 27 May | 16:34

Crypto ETPs are ready to launch on the London Stock Exchange; DTX aims to win the DeFi race for the next bull run

Crypto ETPs will soon be launched on the London Stock Exchange as DTX Exchange (DTX) prepares for a DeFi race win in the upcoming bull run. Meanwhile, analysts predict DTX, ...

Monday 27 May | 15:24

Fantom (FTM) price forecast: FTM Bulls aiming for $3, Rollblock (RBLK) surges with unique revenue share model

Fantom (FTM), a layer 1 protocol, has witnessed significant gains in Q1 of 2024. According to a comprehensive market analysis by Messari, Fantom is emerging as a top beneficiary amid the recent ...

Monday 27 May | 15:07

DTX Exchange announces Layer 1 Blockchain launch to transform trading after historic $500,000 presale

DTX Exchange announced today that the platform would be transitioning from the Ethereum blockchain onto the proprietary DTX Layer 1 blockchain. The cutting-edge ownership layer will be designed to facilitate secure, ...

Monday 27 May | 14:29

How to choose the best wedge shoes

There are so many factors that need to be considered when you want to choose the perfect wedge shoes for women. If you’re looking for shoes that will give ...

Monday 27 May | 14:24

Volcano iron beds: A blend of traditional craftsmanship & modern design