Putin: we must think how to stop tragedy of war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop “the tragedy” of the war ...
With eye on election, UK’s Hunt cuts taxes in bid to boost economy
British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced tax cuts for workers before an expected 2024 election and he gave businesses permanent investment incentives in an attempt to speed up an economy that looks ...
Dispute erupts over whether pope called Gaza situation a ‘genocide’
A messy dispute broke out on Wednesday over whether Pope Francis used the word “genocide” to describe events in Gaza, with Palestinians who met with him insisting that he did ...
Man arrested after attempting to smuggle two people from north to Republic
A man appeared in court in the north on Wednesday after attempting to smuggle two people to the Republic.
He had been arrested on Tuesday while driving between Nicosia and ...
Sanctions evaders ‘may be difficult to convict’
The attorney general (AG) dampened hopes for criminal convictions over sanctions evasion on Wednesday, after he told deputies those may be difficult to achieve but pledged there would be thorough ...
Greek rowing champion Ntouskos to be first Paris 2024 torchbearer
Greece’ Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos will be the first torchbearer of the Paris 2024 Olympics relay after next year’s lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia, Greece’s Olympic Committee (HOC) ...
Case postponed for 13 on trial for racist rioting
Thirteen suspects involved in September’s racist rioting in Limassol on Wednesday had their case postponed until December, the Limassol criminal court decided.
According to the court, the defendants were ...
Israel, Hamas agree four-day truce, 50 hostages to go free
Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and release at least 50 hostages captured by militants in exchange ...
Turkish FM Fidan to ‘raise issue’ of Israelis buying properties in north
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday he will “raise the issue” of Israelis buying property in the north with the Turkish Cypriot authorities.
Fidan was quizzed by the ...
Government slammed for ‘pathetic’ coordination in Akamas (Updated)
By Nikolaos Prakas and Tom Cleaver
Contractor Cyfield announced that it would be stopping all works on the road network in the Akamas peninsula as of Wednesday until all issues ...
Larnaca resident highlights illegal alterations in apartment buildings
Α Larnaca resident, owner of a residential apartment, this week sent a letter to the House Standing Committee on Internal Affairs, advocating for changes to the legal framework regulating multi-owner buildings.
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Europol launches new ‘most-wanted’ campaign, includes Cyprus crimes
Europol on Wednesday launched a new campaign as part of ongoing investigations to find Europe’s most wanted fugitives, three of whom are wanted for crimes committed in Cyprus.
The ...
Enter a magical realm this festive season at the Parklane
This festive season, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa invites us to enter a world of magical realism, where the boundaries between reality and fairytale blur and we all ...
OPEC hears bearish message on oil from top swap dealer’s presentation
An OPEC technical panel invited a top financial market dealer to give a presentation this week which painted a bearish outlook for the oil market, according to materials from the ...
Biden pardons two turkeys, sparing them from Thanksgiving diners
US President Joe Biden pardoned two enormous white-plumed turkeys from Minnesota on Monday, granting Liberty and Bell freedom from Thanksgiving dinner tables as Americans prepared for their annual feasts.
With ...
UNIC invites public to week-long Christmas festivities
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is organising a week-long celebration of the Christmas season, filled with fun events and activities.
The “UNIC Christmas Spirit” programme will run over December 1-7, 2023, ...
Widespread support for National Cancer Institute
The Cyprus Oncology Society (Oek) on Wednesday threw its support behind the inclusion of a National Cancer Institute in the health ministry’s 2024 budget.
Referring to statements made the previous ...
Breaking free from TikTok’s grasp
In a recent interview, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew highlighted what it takes to lead the mammoth digital platform that is changing global culture. Chew also discussed the app’s ...
Ukraine’s coal mines turn to women to solve wartime staff shortages
After more than a thousand of its workers went to fight Russia’s invasion, a coal mining enterprise in eastern Ukraine suffered a huge staff shortage. Its answer was to ...
Elections for Greens leader on Sunday
The third candidate for the Green Party leadership elections withdrew his candidacy on Wednesday, leaving the fight to be played out between Efi Xanthou and Giorgos Perdikis.
Elections for the ...
NYX Hotel Limassol gets green makeover with eco-art exhibition
City Friends Club, a non-profit charity, in collaboration with the curatorial team ARTNOW organise NYX5R, an environmental art exhibition in the lobby of NYX Hotel Limassol by Leonardo Hotels. ...
No intention to change shop opening hours – labour minister
There is no intention to diversify the framework governing shop opening hours, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou, reiterated on Wednesday.
Speaking on CyBC’s morning programme the minister noted that shops ...
Dispute over English School board resolved
The legal framework governing board member selection for semi-state organisations will also apply in the case of the English School, it was announced on Wednesday.
The decision comes after a ...
Attempted murder suspect remanded until trial
In a packed courtroom, Paphos criminal court on Wednesday decided a 34-year-old man facing charges of attempted murder should be held in custody until his trial begins, to avoid the ...