What can be done about growing mistrust of politicians?
By Grant Duncan
Many western countries have seen a decline of trust in government and politicians. But if you’re one of the distrustful majority, that may not be such ...
Christodoulides to visit Lebanon with EC chief
The latest developments in the region and the negative consequences of the escalation of tension especially in relation to migration were discussed on Sunday afternoon by President Nikos Christodoulides and ...
Israelis rattled by Iranian attack, fear escalation
By Dedi Hayun Rami Amichay
The first direct attack on Israel by arch foe Iran has shaken Israelis and left them fearful that a bigger war is looming.
While the ...
Reigning champion Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with injury
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm injury that also forced the Spanish world number three to miss this week’s ...
Widespread condemnation of attacks on Israel
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday condemned the Iranian strikes on Israel on Saturday night.
“Imperative to avoid further escalation and destabilization,” he said on X (formerly Twitter).
“We call ...
New migrant boat arrives
A boat with 22 migrants on board was spotted on the police radar at 1pm on Sunday off the coast of Cape Greco.
Officers from the marine and port police were ...
Suspending asylum applications for Syrians ‘legal’
The suspension of examining asylum applications from Syrian nationals is the activation of Cyprus’ Plan B in the face of increasing migrant arrivals and is legal, competent sources told the ...
Corona beer maker Constellation Brands forecasts annual profit above estimates
Constellation Brands forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, banking on resilient demand for its core beer brands despite sticky inflation.
Demand across the company’s beer brands ...
Runners from 75 countries in Limassol marathon
Over 17,000 people from 75 countries took part in a series of events in the Limassol Opap marathon over the weekend, with runs concluding at lunchtime on Sunday.
Such events put Cyprus ...
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza
Killer algorithms outpace international law
By Natasha Karner
The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential ...
Great Greek painter on show in Nicosia
The paintings and prints of Mario Prassinos open in a new Nicosia exhibition says ELENI PHILIPPOU
An exhibition of works by the great Greek painter and printmaker Mario Prassinos will ...
Police campaign sees Paphos bars and restaurants charged
Five Paphos bars and restaurants were fined by the police on Saturday night for various violations, the force announced on Sunday.
The five owners of venues in the tourist area ...
Closed for the summer: farewell to easy-living Polis campsite
After a long legal battle, Polis municipality finally gets to revamp and tame a beloved slice of anarchy
The Polis Chrysochous beach campsite, beloved by many for over 40 years, is ...
‘Decisions will be taken to secure interests of Cyprus’ (update 4)
The situation in Israel is “very difficult”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday following a snap meeting of the National Security Council but stressed the island is not involved in ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: The Prezniktwo show must go on
NOTHING has exposed the unbearable lightness of Prezniktwo and his government more than the handling of the Cyprob. His desire for a resumption of the talks – even today, as he ...
Akel marks 83 years
Eighty three years was marked on Sunday since the founding the Akel party.
On April 14, 1941, the founding meeting of the party was held in Skarinou, on the initiative of the ...
IEA trims oil demand forecast on weakness in wealthier countries
The International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth on Friday, citing lower than expected consumption in OECD countries and a slump in factory activity.
The Paris-based ...
The worst economic crisis in Turkish Cypriot history
We have lost hope in this country, shopkeepers say
The annual inflation rate in the northern part of Cyprus hit 94.5 per cent in March as Turkish Cypriots continue to experience ...
Iranian airports cancel flights until Monday morning
Several Iranian airports including Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International have cancelled flights until Monday, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as tensions flared in the Middle East with Iran’s ...
There really are rules when it comes to borders
History is mostly a matter of dates, and the key date is always that of the last conquest. All previous conquests are then magically forgiven and forgotten.
This observation is ...
Drugs ‘possibly’ found prison guards area
A packet that possibly contains drugs was found in a cupboard used by prison guards, the department of prisons said on Sunday.
A search was carried out in the facility, ...
The people who never give up: President launches charity march
We all admire the strength of people who never give up, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday launching the annual Christodoula’s charity march.
Held for the 49th year, the ...
Govt plan already helped those hit by attacks (updated)
In light of developments in the region, the foreign ministry on Sunday said that the Estia plan has been activated in case there was a need for evacuations but so ...
Cyprus has shown sensitivity, president says after Syrian asylum applications suspended
Due to the recent mass arrival of Syrian asylum seekers, and pending developments on the issue of the reassessment of Syria’s status and the designation of safe areas, Cyprus ...