TV shows we love: Dead Boy Detectives
I was engrossed in this story of two ghosts working to solve a series of mysteries. The boys of Dead Boy Detectives are helped by a psychic medium, who can ...
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‘New strategic plan needed for blood donation’ amid shortages
There is a need for a new strategic plan for blood donation, Miltos Miltiadou, president of the Pancyprian Thalassaemia Association, said on Friday, in response to messages sent to patients ...
Lack of signature muddies court decision
A bureaucratic mistake rubbished a court decision to deny a migrant’s asylum application it emerged on Friday, after the Administrative Court for International Protection upheld the individual’s appeal.
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Over 30,000 residence permits issued in 2023
Cyprus issued over 30,000 residence permits in 2023, mostly to Russians, Indians, and Nepalese individuals, a Eurostat report showed on Thursday.
According to the report, Cyprus gave out 34,000 residence permits last year, ...
Students say school AC installation pledge ‘a mockery’
The Pan-Cyprian Student Co-ordinating Committee (Psem) said on Thursday that the issue of installing air conditioning in schools had become a mockery because the president and others had not fulfilled ...
High Commission protests British channel calling Tatar ‘president of TRNC’
Cyprus’ High Commission in London has filed a complaint against a British news station, it emerged on Thursday, after the channel presented Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, as the ‘president ...
Power cuts in Limassol villages on Sunday, says EAC
The electricity authority (EAC) announced on Thursday that there will be power cuts on Sunday from 5am until 11am in some Limassol villages.
According to the EAC announcement, the disruption ...
Government and Hermes near deal on airports expansion
The government and airport operator Hermes are close to reaching a deal on the second phase of works promised at the Larnaca and Paphos airports, which would extend the company’...
Opposition MPs call for plan on overseas unis opening in Cyprus
Opposition parties on Wednesday criticised the government’s handling of private foreign universities opening branches in Cyprus during a meeting of the House education committee.
Representatives from the universities attended ...
Ongoing monks trial delayed
An ongoing church trial against monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal was on Wednesday postponed until next week.
The six-member Holy Synod court decided that they would postpone ...
Court yet to decide on keeping Israeli in custody
A court will convene on Wednesday to decide whether Turkish-Israeli businessman Simon Aykut will be held until his trial or released on bail.
Aykut, 73, is being tried for developing on ...
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Expert tilts the scales in monks’ case
An expert seems to have tilted the scales in the ongoing Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal, when he testified in church court on Tuesday that videos showing monks in actions inconsistent ...
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British Forces Cyprus welcomed Ed Sheeran in Dhekelia
The weekend’s Ed Sheeran concerts were the biggest in terms of audience to ever have been staged in Cyprus, with 45,000 guests attending from 42 different countries.
Speaking to the Cyprus ...
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‘Trilateral meeting on Cyprus problem not expected before October’
A trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue in New York is not expected to take place before October, according to diplomatic sources on Tuesday.
The same sources said that the ...
Roadmap for defence cooperation with US signed
A roadmap for Bilateral Defence Cooperation was signed on Monday by the Republic of Cyprus and the United States.
The roadmap was signed at the defence ministry by Minister Vassilis ...
Vasiliko terminal must be completed says Disy deputy
The project for importing LNG to Cyprus must be completed as soon as possible, as every delay costs the Cypriot economy and the consumer huge sums of money, President of ...
Israeli who developed property in north to face trial
Israeli businessman Simon Aykut, 73, will remain in custody until Wednesday when a bail hearing will take place the Nicosia Criminal Court decided on Monday.
Aykut, who holds Portuguese, Israeli, and ...
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Monk takes on role of attorney in church trial
A marathon session of the Holy Synod court was held on Monday, as a trial got underway for monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal.
The monks chose to ...
Monks select new lawyer for Osiou Avakoum Monastery scandal
Monks involved in the Osiou Avakoum Monastery scandal have selected a new lawyer for their appearance at the Holy Synod court, after their original choice was rejected by the church ...
Man arrested for buying phones with stolen credit cards
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Limassol for allegedly purchasing several mobile phones using stolen credit cards. The suspect, along with others, reportedly bought the phones using fraudulent means.
The ...
‘Let’s Go Troodos!’ festival launches with focus on local businesses and tradition
The “Let’s Go Troodos!” Festival kicked off on Saturday at 11am with a large turnout of visitors. The festival, aimed at promoting small businesses in the region, featured exhibitions ...
Christodoulides to visit districts, emphasises rural regeneration
President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Saturday that he plans to visit all district self-governance organisations in the coming days. Speaking on the sidelines of an event organised by First Lady ...
Consortium defends waste disposal at Koshi landfill
The consortium managing the OEDA Koshi waste facility – ILEKTOR SA – ELLAKTOR SA and CYBARCO Contracting Ltd – has defended its waste disposal practices following criticism from opposition party Akel, which claimed ...
Marina boat owners protest over docking fees, mismanagement
Boat owners at Larnaca marina protested on Saturday, voicing concerns over rising docking fees and the management of the marina. The protesters marched from Larnaca marina to the entrance of ...