March marks yet another record in global heat
The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service ...
Children to be video-linked to courts
Children required to give evidence in court are now able to do so via video link, after the installation of the requisite equipment at the Children’s House in Nicosia.
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Germany denies complicity in Gaza genocide at UN court
Germany denied accusations on Tuesday that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a suit to the top U.N. court by Nicaragua reflecting mounting legal ...
Ukraine races to fix and shield its power plants after Russian onslaught
When a Russian attack plunged a Ukrainian thermal power plant into darkness on March 29, 51-year-old Ihor did not have time to think.
He grabbed a flashlight and made his way ...
Hybrid talk on applying TQM model in primary, secondary ed
The “Educational Leadership and Policy” postgraduate programme of the Open University of Cyprus (OUC), and the Cyprus Association of Educational Leadership, are co-organising a hybrid talk titled “Implementing the Total ...
Range Rover House hosts event of unparalleled luxury
The Range Rover House was designed to inspire and provoke, offering a range of elegant experiences to its guests. Meanwhile, more desirable than ever, the new Range Rover Sport exemplifies ...
Cyprus’ trade path in the opening months of 2024
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Tuesday released a report showing the total imports and exports of goods in January-February 2024.
In February the import was €841.1 million, representing an increase of 9.2 ...
One climate win, two losses at ECHR
By Gloria Dickie and Kate Abnett
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women who had argued that their ...
Court reserves judgment on grandfather who shot man
The appeals court on Tuesday reserved its decision over an 82-year-old grandfather jailed for shooting a man who was attempting to steal electricity cables.
The pensioner’s lawyer Maria Neophytou ...
Vehicle registrations surged by 25.8%
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) has released a report ‘Registration of Motor Vehicles’ for January-March 2024, highlighting a market where electric and hybrid cars, along with motor coaches, buses, and cargo-carrying ...
UBS on the brink of Switzerland’s ‘too big to fail’ reckoning
Since UBS rescued its stricken rival Credit Suisse a year ago, it has been waiting to hear how authorities will protect Switzerland from the risk of the country’s only ...
Cyprus Shipping to be promoted in Tokyo
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping will participate in the ‘Sea Japan’ international shipping exhibition in Tokyo, from April 10 to 12.
In an announcement, it said that ‘Sea Japan’, an international maritime ...
Weeks till Bitcoin (BTC) halving: These 2 Altcoins look primed for huge gains post halving
With less than 2 weeks until Bitcoin halving, investors are anticipating significant market growth. Bitcoin has passed $72,000, and altcoins like Solana and Pullix are primed for huge gains.
As investors eagerly ...
Amalthea plan to carry on despite ‘reprehensible attack’
The Amalthea plan, Cyprus’ humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza, is to continue despite Israel’s “reprehensible attack” on aid workers, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
Speaking at Nicosia’s 14...
Great Sea Interconnector will offer ‘triple energy benefits’
The Great Sea Interconnector project will offer triple benefits to Cyprus, with better energy security, a ‘green mix’ of power generation and cheaper energy for all consumers, the Greek Independent ...
Book Review: Time Travelling with a Tortoise by Ross Welford
I’m tempted to start this review with a reference to Charles Lamb’s exhortation to retain our childishness always, so that we never lose the capacity to respond to ...
Rescue workers become part of Isotita union
‘Isotita’ has created a rescue workers branch of its trade union an announcement said on Tuesday.
The union said that it “aspires to become an effective and dynamic body representing ...
State stymied by delay in proposed changes by Larnaca port company
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades sought to clarify the reason for stalled works on the touted multimillion euro Larnaca port revamp on Tuesday.
According to the minister, a procedural hold-up on ...
UK’s John Lewis names ex-Tesco exec Tarry as its next chairman
Britain’s John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down from the retailer.
Tarry, who has 33 ...
Arsenal favourites against Bayern but Arteta wary of Kane threat
In-form Arsenal will be seeking to set the record straight when they face Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday but will be wary ...
City can’t expect to dominate Real Madrid again says Guardiola
Manchester City should not expect a repeat of their dominant win over Real Madrid last season when they meet in the Champions League quarter-finals, manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday.
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Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend
By Richard Boxall
Sri Lanka Lions had a mixed weekend of cricket, comprehensively beating Amdocs in the BAOFinancial 40 Over Cup presented by HurryCurry on Saturday before losing a crucial T20 ...
Christodoulos Patsalides sworn in as Central Bank governor
Christodoulos Patsalides was sworn in as Central Bank governor in a ceremony at the presidential palace on Tuesday morning.
Patsalides was sworn in by President Nikos Christodoulides and described his ...
Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival welcomes Lidl
The McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival is proud to welcome Lidl Cyprus as our platinum sponsor for this year’s event.
For the 3rd consecutive year Lidl Cyprus ...