Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message
Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as ...
Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help
A fragile ceasefire was holding between India and Pakistan on Sunday, after hours of overnight fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he will work ...
London’s Stansted Airport hit by IT problems, delaying flights
London’s Stansted Airport was hit by IT problems on Sunday that left hundreds of passengers stuck in long queues outside and inside the terminal building and caused delays to ...
Christodoulides to meet Holguin before month’s end
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday that he is to meet United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin before the end of May.
In statements to journalists, he said Holguin’s ...
‘We will join the Schengen zone in 2026’
Cyprus will join the Schengen zone in 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
“We will join the Schengen zone in 2026. A huge effort is being made by the end of 2025 ...
Forced to buy rubbish bags you cannot use
Aglandjia’s new ‘pay anyway’ scheme is about to defeat the purpose of its flagship recycling Pay As You Throw, as aggrieved residents are trying to find ways to make ...
Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term
lbanians started voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday with prime minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office after a campaign dominated by promises to join the European ...
Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash
Top Iranian and United States negotiators will resume talks on Sunday to address disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme, in a push for progress as Washington hardens its stance ahead ...
Man found with cocaine and ecstasy, arrested
The police on Sunday announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man who had been found to be in possession of cocaine and ecstasy.
The man was arrested at around 6pm ...
Bales of hay set ablaze in Aradippou
The fire brigade were on Saturday evening called to a fire which had broken out in a stack of around 300 bales of hay near the Larnaca suburb of Aradippou, fire ...
Today’s weather: Hot with high clouds
Sunday’s weather is expected to be hot once more, with a blanket of high cloud holding the heat in.
Temperatures will rise to 35 degrees Celsius inland, 29 degrees Celsius on ...
Barca ready for Real test after Champions League exit
Barcelona’s players have discussed last week’s Champions League elimination and are ready to put their disappointment behind them as they prepare to face LaLiga title rivals Real Madrid, ...
Two Americans: one quiet, one loud
There were seagulls loitering by the tin chimney at the Vatican as it billowed white smoke heralding the election of Pope Leo XIV the first all-American pope, evocative of land ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 5:
Limassol businesses are still grappling with staffing shortages, rising costs and red tape, according to the latest ...
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in the Turkish city of Istanbul that he said should be aimed at bringing a durable peace ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Dictatorship of the desk job
THE PREZ, the House Prezita, party leaders and a host of ministers were at Pasydy’s annual congress on Tuesday to pay their respects to our parasitic labour aristocracy and ...
US seeks breakup of Google’s ad-tech products after judge finds illegal monopoly
The US Department of Justice has proposed that Google sell its AdX digital ad marketplace and DFP platform for managing and delivering ads on websites, after a federal judge found ...
Our View: One bad government policy begets yet another
When the government decided to increase cost of living allowance (CoLA) from 50 per cent to 67 per cent of its calculated value for the year, it gave no thought to the ...
OpenAI dials back conversion plan, nonprofit to retain control
OpenAI has dialed back a significant restructuring plan, with its nonprofit parent retaining control in a move that is likely to limit CEO Sam Altman’s power over the pioneering ...
Lamborghini quarterly revenue up 29.6 per cent as hybrid models boost deliveries
Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported a 29.6 per cent jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros, driven by strong global demand for its new hybrid models, the Revuelto and Urus SE, ...
Global nuclear fusion project crosses milestone with world’s most powerful magnet
A much-delayed nuclear fusion project involving more than 30 countries is ready to assemble the world’s most powerful magnet – a key part of efforts to generate clean energy by smashing ...
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector growth eases in April
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity expansion slowed in April as growth in new orders decelerated sharply, even as hiring rates reached their joint-fastest pace in more than a ...
Politics blocks water lifeline
It looks like Cyprus politics has taken hostage the wastewater treatment plant in Mia Milia, foiling an agreement struck 14 years ago and resulting in the discarding of virtually all of ...
Coral Bay officially becomes a plastic-free beach
Coral Bay has officially been designated a plastic-free beach, becoming the ninth beach in Cyprus and the first within the boundaries of the Akamas municipality to receive the designation.
A ...