Drawings on cigarette packets
That is the premise of a new art exhibition that opens soon in the capital – tiny drawings on cigarette boxes. Artist Christian W Bertram is getting ready to present his ...
Pretzels: a twist through time
Pretzels are a twisted treat with roots that stretch back through centuries and continents. The first iteration of this iconic doughy delight emerged in the streets of 6th-century Europe.
The ...
Two arrested nine months after jewellery heist
Two men were arrested in Paphos on Friday nine months after allegedly having stolen a white gold chain from a jewellery shop in Coral Bay. The chain was valued at €10,000.
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Christodoulides hails Olympic spirit at dinner for Kontides
President Nikos Christodoulides hailed the Olympic spirit on Friday night at a gala dinner held in honour of Cypriot Olympic sailor Pavlos Kontides.
The meal was held in support of ...
Andrei Jikh’s insight on profitable and failing Bitcoin ETFs; Kaspa and InQubeta prepare for market uptrend
Youtube crypto investors often share their thoughts on the market, and Andrei Jikh is no different as he made a video deep dive on Investing in BTC ETFs following their ...
TikTok’s pomegranate obsession
The trendy fruit was also big during the Rennaissance and used to talk about female fertility says Gabriele Neher
Pomegranates are hot right now, the red fruit with its glistening ...
Growing older pains
Inflammaging is a natural part of life, but we can manage the impact it has on our lives by sleeping, eating and living better
By Dina Gavarieva
The older we ...
Big Bitcoin players optimistic despite price dip; Reddit trending with low cap Memecoin
The recent dip in Bitcoin prices has done little to shake the optimism of major players. While the market experiences its familiar ebbs and flows, there’s a notable buzz ...
The language of wheels in Limassol (photos)
Users of a new skate park in Limassol are breaking both physical and cultural barriers. Souzana Psara visits to find out more
How did I end up at the City ...
US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria; nearly 40 reported killed (Update 2)
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart
The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and militias it backs, ...
The EU’s ambitions: scale, strategic investments and skills
By Maria Demertzis
Brussels has entered pre-election mode, and over the next few months, there will be a lot of talk about the priorities and objectives the new EU leadership ...
Chamber of Commerce tightens relationship with Cyprus Bank Association
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Cyprus Bank Association this week reached a preliminary agreement to collaborate on joint initiatives and public outreach concerning matters of ...
Cyprus inflation edges up in January 2024
Cyprus experienced a modest uptick in inflation in January 2024, with a 1.7 per cent increase compared to a 1.64 per cent rise in December 2023.
The annual inflation rate for January 2023 had reached 7.11 ...
Cyprus Business Now
Cyprus’ retail sector experienced a notable surge during 2023, with a remarkable 8.9 per cent increase in the value of turnover, according to a report released this week by the state’s ...
US bitcoin ETFs raise questions over broader financial system risks
The launch of US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking bitcoin deepens ties between the volatile world of cryptocurrencies and the traditional financial system, potentially creating unforeseen new risks, some experts say.
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EU commits €2.5 million for Cyprus cultural heritage preservation
The European Commission has signed a new delegation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (Undp), providing an additional financial assistance of €2.5 million to support the work of the Technical ...
Our View: Unions don’t care about ‘social dialogue’ they care about control
The honeymoon period between the government and the unions appears to be over. It lasted 11 months during which the main union demands about increasing CoLA and raising of the minimum ...
Japan to offer $300 mln for optical chip tech development
Japan’s industry ministry said on Tuesday it will offer around 45.2 billion yen ($307 million) in subsidies in an initiative to develop optical technology for use in chips to help boost ...
Turkey central bank chief quits, citing need to protect her family
Turkey‘s central bank governor Hafize Gaye Erkan resigned on Friday, citing a need to protect her family amid a “reputation assassination”, and she was swiftly replaced by a deputy ...
‘Less talk, more work’ Christodoulides says after UN envoy meeting
Talks with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, are very substantial, President Nikos Christodoulidis said on Friday evening.
Answering journalists’ questions during an event in ...
Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted after London protest trial
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was on Friday cleared of a public order offence as a judge ruled police had no power to arrest her and others at a protest in ...
EU announces additional financial aid for Cultural Heritage Technical Committee
The European Commission has signed a new delegation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), providing an additional financial assistance of €2.5 million to support the work of the Technical ...
Medical association ‘unable’ to punish guilty doctor until trial is over
The Cyprus Medical Association (CMA) went on the defensive on Friday as to why it had yet to strike off or punish the doctor who was found guilty of indecently ...
Smuggler in manslaughter case sees remand renewed
A 47-year-old smuggler facing manslaughter charges after a child rescued from a migrant ship died, had his remand order renewed for seven days on Friday.
With his existing remand order ...