Bill to increase fines for parking in disabled spaces
The fine for illegally parking in a space reserved for the disabled will go to €500, up from €300 now, under a bill discussed in parliament on Thursday.
The legislative proposal belongs ...
Cyprus takes offence over Stewart’s comments
The government took a swipe at the UN on Thursday, calling on it to be objective in the way it presents events and facts after it took offence by statements ...
EU health commissioner advocates safeguards for AI in healthcare
The European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides on Thursday stressed the importance of implementing safeguards for AI-driven tools in healthcare, underling the need for human oversight.
Speaking ...
President promises think tank to do “whatever it takes” to restart talks
President Nikos Christodoulides has promised a pro-solution think tank that he will take under consideration their proposals that the Guterres Framework serve as the baseline for moving forward reunification talks, ...
Black and white photos defy passing of time
A new photographic exhibition is about to open in Limassol showcasing the work of Erato Kantouna, the first female photographer in Cyprus and Greece to be awarded the distinction Excellence ...
Medvedev caps off day of great escapes, Rybakina out after tiebreak drama
Twice runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled back from the brink of defeat to make the Australian Open third round on a day of close shaves but fellow third seed Elena Rybakina’...
Turkish Cypriot authorities arrest Greek national after crossing point disturbance
Turkish Cypriot authorities on Thursday arrested a Greek national at the Ledra Palace crossing point in Nicosia, apparently after the man caused a commotion there.
The incident happened around noon.
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Cyprus making strides in migration and demographic challenges, says expert
Cyprus is on a good track to deal with the migration issue and the demographic issue, the head of the Institute on Demographic and Migration Policy Andreas Morphitis said on ...
Frontex praises Cyprus for successful immigration strategy
A Frontex official praised Cyprus for its “successful strategy” on Thursday for how it manages immigration, during a meeting with Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou.
During a visit to the island, ...
Google to tweak search results to comply with EU tech rules
Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google will tweak online search results to give comparison sites more prominence, the company said in a blogpost on Wednesday, as it outlined ...
Neglect of elevator leads to elderly tenant’s death
Elderly tenants in an apartment building have been left without an elevator for three months by the landlady, leading to the death of one elderly man with heart problems who, ...
Australian Open order of play on Friday
Order of play on the main courts on the sixth day of the Australian Open on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding):
* Day session: From 12 p.m. (0100 GMT)
* Night session: From 7 ...
Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector fined, to go to jail on Tuesday
Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Mustafa Hurben was handed an 800TL (€24) fine on Thursday for refusing to complete his military service and will be jailed next Tuesday after refusing to pay ...
Vacuuming, moving house – why are they so much fun in a video game?
By Lesley Speed
After an exhausting day, housework is often the last thing I feel like doing. But I sometimes relax by playing video games where you tidy and arrange ...
Cyprus Aviation Association established with Keve’s support
The Cyprus Aviation Association that will be operating under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce (Keve) was officially launched on January 15.
The Association aims to enhance collaboration among members, promote unity, ...
Thirty-two witnesses to testify in golden passports case
The third defendant in the golden passports trial pleaded not guilty on Thursday during a hearing at Nicosia criminal court, while a new state prosecutor has been assigned to the ...
CFA and football union join forces against violence
The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and the Footballers’ Association (Pasp) both called for radical measures to combat football violence following a meeting on Thursday.
A set of suggested measures were ...
Regenerate and restore: stem cell therapy in Germany
Most human organs and tissues recover extremely slowly, and some are almost incapable of regeneration. Connective tissue is formed in place of the structures damaged by the pathological process. It ...
Ukraine envoy praises Cyprus support for sanctions on Russia
Cyprus is making an “extremely important” contribution in increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, said Ukraine’s ambassador to the east Mediterranean island, which was long in the spotlight for close ...
Health minister meets with Okypy
Health Minister Michalis Damianos on Thursday discussed major issues faced by the state health services organisation (Okypy).
Visiting the Okypy offices for the first time since taking on the role ...
Covid drug arrives from Greece
A “sufficient quantity” of Paxlovid, a drug used to treat Covid-19, arrived in Cyprus from Greece on Thursday, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said.
Damianos was speaking after a meeting with ...
Sunak appeals to Lords to deliver his Rwanda asylum law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on the upper house of parliament to “get on board” and pass his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a day after surviving ...
EU sends information request to 17 tech firms including Amazon, Apple, Meta
The European Commission said on Thursday it had send requests for information under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to 17 tech companies that it regards as very large online ...
Enduring pain keeps public support for Gaza war strong in Israel
Life in Tel Aviv appears normal for Rhona Ukrainsky three months after Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, but the pain and fear are just under the surface, causing her to ...