US is reimposing oil sanctions on Venezuela, officials say
The U.S. will not renew a license set to expire on Thursday that had broadly eased Venezuela oil sanctions, moving to reimpose punitive measures in response to President Nicolas ...
Amid spat, Elam proposes to gain support to halve asylum application time
Far-right Elam have put forward a draft proposal to halve the amount of time refugees have to file asylum applications or appeals in the court, which seems to be gaining ...
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel
Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday it launched missiles and drones at a military facility in northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes that killed Hezbollah members, an incident that ...
Worrying figures over student drug abuse
Over 400 secondary school students were referred for drug treatment programmes over the past three years, MPs heard on Wednesday.
The figure was revealed by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis at the ...
Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols
Switzerland’s parliament on Wednesday approved a motion to ban the Nazis’ swastika emblem as part of a crackdown on extremist symbols in the neutral country.
The lower house of ...
Seven burglary suspects remanded after dawn raid
Seven burglary suspects were remanded for eight days by the Famagusta District Court on Wednesday, after a dawn raid.
The raid was part of the investigation of a number of ...
Two Fork Food Markets whet the appetite
How do you know warmer weather is here? The popular outdoor Fork Food Markets are back. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the beloved street food markets are returning this ...
Barca destroyed themselves in defeat to PSG, says Gundogan
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said his side had no-one to blame but themselves after they squandered a two-goal advantage and lost 4-1 to Paris St Germain to exit the Champions ...
Brazil great Romario to play for Rio team at 58
Retired Brazil striker Romario has registered as a player for America-RJ, the Rio de Janeiro state second division side the 58-year-old is now president of, and is set to make ...
MPs focus on making online state services more accessible
The House ethics committee on Wednesday sought to find solutions to make online state services more accessible for digitally illiterate individuals.
The discussion was attended by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, ...
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint
Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of ...
Interior minister declares war on suspicious voters
Any cases involving voters registering themselves at new addresses or registering to vote for the first time at addresses deemed suspicious will be rooted out, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said ...
Electricians to go on 24-hour ‘warning strike’
Mechanics and electricians will go on a 24-hour strike on Thursday, with demonstrations across all cities.
The decision is a result of a deadlock between the association of electricians and ...
Ukraine says Russia steps up illegal use of tear gas to clear trenches
The Ukrainian infantryman, call sign “Ray”, said he quickly pulled on his gas mask after a Russian drone flying above his trench on the eastern front dropped a tear gas ...
Outraged football fan arrested for breaking man’s glasses
A man appeared in court in the north on Thursday, accused of breaking a restaurant owner’s glasses, among other antisocial acts allegedly committed while at a restaurant.
According to ...
Elevating employee well-being: boosting productivity and happiness
In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, prioritising employee well-being has emerged as a strategic imperative.
To address this pressing need, a local series of the Women in Tech ...
22nd ‘Cyprus Film Days’ to close with Saturday awards event
The eagerly-anticipated closing ceremony of the 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival caps a week filled with cinema, creative exchanges, and strong emotions. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, ...
Man injured after roof collapses
A man was slightly injured in Limassol on Wednesday when part of the roof of an abandoned shop fell on his car and as he rushed to move the vehicle.
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Glittering eco-revolution of Limassol Carnival: A fest of colours and conscious cleanup!
The Limassol Carnival isn’t just any festival; it’s a joyous whirlwind, where Limassol streets burst into a kaleidoscope of music, dance, and rainbow-colored parades. Picture an extravaganza where ...
Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility
In collaboration with the Municipality of Larnaca, Larnaca Public Transport (LPT) organised an informational conference and workshop on the pilot project Seamless Shared Urban Mobility (SUM), which is set to ...
RE:SOURCE exhibition: The environmental protection and resources of Cyprus
The second edition of the environmental art exhibition RE:SOURCE is produced by the non-profit charity City Friends Club in collaboration with the curatorial team ARTNOW, will feature over 30 Cyprus ...
Let’s Go Tours by Amathus debuts Summer 2024 brochures
This year we say “Hello Summer” as we get ready for amazing trips worldwide – only with Let’s Go Tours by Amathus!
The new brochures are packed with holiday choices ...
From picky eaters to foodies: 6 Strategies to transform your child’s eating habits
Picky eating is a common phenomenon observed during a child’s developmental stages, characterized by selective food preferences and reluctance to try new foods. It is a prevalent concern among ...
UK inflation slows its fall, pushing back rate cut bets
Britain’s inflation rate slowed by less than expected in March, according to official figures published on Wednesday, adding to signs that a first interest rate cut by the Bank ...