Increased police presence around Limassol
Traffic police were out in popular spots around Limassol, carrying out alcotests and narcotests as well as monitoring roads expected to be packed with people out enjoying their August 15 holiday.
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Mental health benefits of knitting not just for Olympians
By Michelle O’Shea and Gabrielle Weidemann
Olympian Tom Daley is the most decorated diver in Britain’s history. He is also an avid knitter. At the Paris 2024 Olympics Daley ...
Faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, investigators say
Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece’s worst wildfire this year, said sources close to a probe over the blaze that killed one woman and torched 10,000 ...
Turkish army and guarantees ‘must stay’ Tatar says
Turkish troops and guarantees must be part of a solution to the Cyprus problem, and this idea will not be abandoned, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said according to a ...
The crucial role of venture capital in shaping Cyprus’ emerging startup ecosystem
How venture capital can help transform Cyprus’ startup landscape
By Andreas Panayi
Despite the progress and momentum Cyprus has built over the past few years, it’s undeniable that our ...
Camping sites packed
Members of the public flocked to the mountains to enjoy the August 15 holiday on Thursday, as the forestry department reported that plenty of camping sites were packed at full capacity.
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The library of things opens in Cyprus
Fast fashion, fast food, fast turnover. Everything in modern life seems to be about quick fixes but not longevity. Yet with ongoing environmental threats, there is a shift to more ...
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Singapore charges two ex-bankers for helping $2.2bn money laundering ring involving Cypriots
A Singapore court on Thursday charged two former bankers for helping a group of foreigners who were convicted of laundering $2.2 billion last year in the biggest such financial crime in ...
Israeli national remanded for misusing GC property in north
A 25-year-old Israeli national was remanded in court on Thursday over an ongoing investigation for misusing Greek Cypriot property in the north.
He was arrested a day earlier at Paphos ...
Restaurant review: Coast Brasserie, Pissouri
During a heatwave, there are only two things to do on a sweltering Sunday. You either head for the mountains or the beach. We went to Pissouri to cool down ...
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Missile found in Akamas
A missile found in waters off Akamas and alarmed authorities was found to be old, rusty and unusable, police said on Thursday.
Divers had found the missile 100m from the ...
Cypriot and Saudi FMs stress importance of ceasefire in Gaza
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his counterpart from Saudi Arabia during which he discussed regional developments in the Middle East.
Kombos and Prince ...
How do you value priceless?
Balancing art and science in startup appraisal – insights from a veteran investment banker
By Chris Droussiotis
In one of the numerous conferences I attended in Cyprus, I engaged in an ...
Turkish invasion: 50 years
“Cyprus’ national guard was left on its own in 1974”
A state of disorganisation and poor military equipment marred Cyprus’ national guard in the second phase of Turkey’s invasion in 1974, and 50 years on, the importance of investing in defence ...
SUPER CUP
Mbappe scores on debut as Real beat Atalanta 2-0
France striker Kylian Mbappe marked his Real Madrid debut with a clinical goal as the European champions outclassed Atalanta 2-0 to win the Super Cup on Wednesday.
Uruguayan Federico Valverde ...
Cyprus records hottest July in history
The average minimum and maximum temperatures were above normal in July at all reference stations, making July the hottest on record, according to a met office weather bulletin.
Where August ...
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WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in Democratic Republic of Congo ...
What’s on this weekend
We are officially in Cyprus’ holiday week, the busiest of the year for coastal cities and a rather quiet one for Nicosia. Nonetheless, everywhere on the island (Nicosia too), there’...
AI PCs made up 14 per cent of quarterly personal computer shipments
AI PCs accounted for 14 per cent of all personal computers shipped in the second quarter with Apple (AAPL.O) leading the way, according to research firm Canalys, as added artificial ...
Global electric vehicle sales increase by 21 per cent in July
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a yearly 21 per cent in July, thanks to China’s strongest growth this year and despite dropping demand in ...
Carlsberg lifts 2024 organic growth outlook, Q2 sales lag forecasts
Danish brewer Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) this week lifted its full-year organic growth outlook despite posting weaker-than-expected sales for the second quarter.
The company said it now expects full year organic ...
German investor morale tumbles in August
German investor morale darkened more than expected in August, posting its strongest decline in two years, the ZEW economic research institute said this week.
The economic sentiment index fell to 19.2 ...
Events in Protaras this week
Protaras and Paralimni are at their busiest this week. Restaurants are full, beaches are packed and bars are entertaining. You either love it or you hate it. For those brave ...
‘We have been waiting to return for 50 years’
Famagustians have been waiting for 50 years to be able to return to their occupied city, Famagusta Mayor Simos Ioannou said on Wednesday the anniversary of the second leg of the 1974 ...