North to offer undocumented migrants work permits
The north’s ‘government’ is to put forward a new law which would allow for undocumented migrants arriving there a pathway to obtain work permits, ‘interior minister’ Dursun Oguz said ...
International law crucial for robust shipping sector, says Hadjimanolis in Athens
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis on Thursday, during her visit to Athens, highlighted the importance of cooperation, compliance, and the implementation of international law to strengthen a resilient maritime ...
Sunday’s elections to cost taxpayer €7m
The combined cost to the taxpayer for the holding of Sunday’s local government and European parliament elections is €7 million, chief returning officer Elikkos Elia said on Friday.
He said ...
Wanted man arrested for May attack in Limassol
By Robert Morgan
A 44-year-old wanted man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the serious injury of a 49-year-old man in Limassol in May and was expected to be ...
Get your hands dirty and clear your mind
Get your hands dirty and clear your mind. An upcoming series of creative workshops in Nicosia speaks to body, soul and art. As part of the art installation-exhibition WE MET- ...
Southgate confident of winning over England fans with new-look squad
England manager Gareth Southgate said he is confident that fans will come to be captivated by the “different” squad he has named for this month’s European Championship in Germany.
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Verstappen needs to end his M jinx in Montreal
Max Verstappen was dominant in Montreal a year ago, leading every lap from pole, but he faces a fight for a third successive Canadian Grand Prix victory this weekend.
There ...
Children’s rights commissioner slams inadequate school conditions amid heatwave
The state’s handling of schools amid the heatwave is wholly inadequate and has failed to do the bare minimum in the past six years, Children’s Rights Commissioner Despo ...
Cruise ship from Haifa welcomed at Larnaca port
Crown Iris sailed into Larnaca from Haifa on Friday, in the first of an estimated 22 trips till November 2024, up compared to 2023.
The cruise ship, with a capacity of 2,000 passengers, was ...
Value of Cyprus building permits jumps 13.2 per cent year-on-year to €730 million
The number of building permits issued in Cyprus increased by 3.3 per cent year-on-year for the period of January to March 2024, with the value of these permits rising to €0.73 billion, marking ...
Okypy announces expanded therapy sessions for children
In order to better meet the needs of the public, the state health service (Okypy) on Friday announced the introduction of afternoon sessions for occupational therapists at the Neurodevelopmental Disorders ...
Ayia Napa honours tourists visiting for 68th time
Four people from Switzerland and Scotland are the new “tourism ambassadors” of Ayia Napa, having visited the island 68 and 40 times respectively.
Ayia Napa municipality said in a press release that ...
More than 100,000 Turkish Cypriots can vote in EU elections
By Robert Morgan
Some 103,269 Turkish Cypriots are registered to vote in the 2024 EU parliamentary elections despite residing in areas not controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, though Turkish Cypriot voter ...
Ukraine has right to strike targets in Russia, NATO chief says
Ukraine has the right according to international law to attack legitimate military targets in Russia to defend itself, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a visit to new alliance ...
Police to monitor polling stations amid pay dispute
A massive police presence will be monitoring election centres across Cyprus on Sunday, spokesman Christos Andreou said, while the police union Isotita expressed dissatisfaction with the overtime pay.
According to ...
A minute with Savina Ioannou, Art Therapist and Artist
Where do you live?I currently live in Nicosia, Cyprus with my better half.
What did you have for breakfast?Peanut butter and honey toast with goat cheese and tomato
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Search for missing British TV doctor continues on Greek island
The search for British TV presenter and healthy living advocate Michael Mosley entered its third day on the Greek island of Symi on Friday following his disappearance after setting out ...
Sea sports association protests tender delays
Members of the Pancyprian Association of Sea Sports and Entertainment Facility Owners held a protest outside the Ayia Napa town hall on Friday morning, accusing the municipal council of “arbitrary ...
Boy electrocuted by vacuum cleaner
A 22-month-old boy is fighting for his life after being electrocuted at home in Limassol by a plugged-in vacuum cleaner.
Police said the boy was found unconscious at around 9am ...
Biden apologises to Zelenskiy for congressional delays to US aid
U.S. President Joe Biden met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday, apologized for congressional delays in approving the latest U.S. aid package, and announced a fresh $225 ...
Public plea for information over Thanasis Nicolaou case
The two independent investigators on Thanasis Nicolaou’s case received on Friday the full verdict of the death inquiry and court transcripts from the latest hearings.
At Limassol court, retired ...
Cypriot economy expected to benefit from ECB rate cut
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent on Thursday is expected to have a positive impact on the Cypriot economy, Professor Sofronis Clerides, ...
Passenger traffic rises at Larnaca, Paphos airports
The transport ministry on Friday reported a rise in passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports for May 2024.
The total number of passengers that transited at both airports reached 1,140,659, marking ...
Unemployment nears 80% in Gaza, UN agency says
Unemployment in the Gaza Strip has reached nearly 80% since the war with Israel erupted last October, the United Nations labour agency said on Friday, bringing the average unemployment rate across ...