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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was undiplomatic and rude to cancel a scheduled meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis last Monday over a few...
Our View: EU unanimity has become our only weapon
A few days ago, Disy president Annita Demetriou added her voice to the issue of EU unanimity, following a vote by the European Parliament to...
Ever-widening divisions between rich and poor in north
Many families are surviving on less than the hunger threshold of €557 a month A growing number of Turkish Cypriots live below the poverty threshold,...
Christmas begins in Nicosia with lighting of tree (photos,video)
The Christmas tree at Nicosia’s central Eleftheria Square was lit on Saturday evening, marking the official start of the festive season in the capital. The...
Israel bombards southern Gaza as residents fear new ground offensive
By Suhaib Salem and Nidal al-Mughrabi Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hitting mosques, homes and close...
COP28: 118 countries agree to triple renewable energy
By Kate Abnett, Valerie Volcovici and David Stanway Governments launched new initiatives on Saturday to bolster clean energy and to wean themselves off fossil fuels...
Taxpayers funding president’s children’s transport ‘a warped view’
The idea that the police, at the expense of taxpayers’ money, is under obligation to undertake the parental care of the president’s children is “a...
Environmental groups demand meeting with minister over Akamas
A raft of environmental groups sent an open letter to Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos on Friday, demanding a meeting with him to discuss the currently...
Our View: More punishment for the taxpayer due to government failures
MPs were out beating their breasts on Thursday, in tears for the poor public who are faced with the new carbon tax slated for early...
Government and Chevron reach agreement for ‘Aphrodite’ gas field
The government and Chevron have agreed on the terms for developing the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in block 12 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the...