Netanyahu, Hamas indicate deal on Gaza truce and hostages close
The leader of Hamas said on Tuesday that a truce agreement with Israel was close, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped for good news soon about hostages, the ...
Almost €15 million paid in police overtime
Almost €15 million has been paid to police officers for overtime work up until the end of September this year, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Tuesday.
Speaking to the House ...
Shirts worn by Messi at World Cup expected to fetch record price
Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup are expected to become the “most valuable collection of sports memorabilia” when bidding opens later ...
Free saplings to be handed out during Tree Week
The forestry department is gearing up for Tree Week, scheduled to take place from Sunday to December2, with events and activities set to take place in various districts.
According to ...
Djokovic eyes second Davis Cup title for Serbia
World number one Novak Djokovic will seek to complete one of the best season’s of his incredible career by leading Serbia to the Davis Cup title for a second ...
Tepak helps with restoration of traditional fishing vessel
The Cyprus university of technology (Tepak) is undertaking the digitisation of the traditional fishing boat Lambousa, currently in its final stages of restoration at the Limassol shipyard.
The vessel, which ...
Trial for eight involved in Chlorakas violence to begin in December
The trial for eight individuals believed to be involved in violent clashes in Chlorakas has been scheduled for December 19.
The incidents took place late in August, when violent clashes erupted ...
Ukraine marks decade since pro-West revolution
European Council President Charles Michel arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in a gesture of support as Ukraine marks 10 years since the start of mass protests that toppled a Moscow-backed president ...
‘No question’ of Pyla mutual understanding being renegotiated
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday there is “no question” of the mutual understanding on construction in and around the village of Pyla being renegotiated.
He said the mutual ...
Government to create National Action Plan for the elderly
The government announced on Tuesday its intention to create a “national action plan for the third age and active ageing”.
Explaining the decision, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou said ...
The next big ones – 7 low-cap Cryptos with millionaire potential by 2025
A common question in the vast and confusing world of cryptocurrencies is what is the best crypto to buy right now? Beyond the big names and best ICO market leaders, ...
Cypriot entrepreneurs invited to apply for startup support — €20K in seed capital available
The Bank of Cyprus’ Innovation Centre, known as IDEA, this week officially announced the commencement of new applications from people with innovative ideas that have the potential to transform into ...
EU faces growing Muslim animosity over Gaza war stance – Borrell
The European Union faces growing animosity across the Muslim world and beyond due to accusations of pro-Israel bias and double standards over the war in Gaza, the bloc’s foreign ...
UN envoy ‘to be announced very soon’
A UN envoy for the Cyprus problem will be announced very soon, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday, adding that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to make his ...
Minister ‘optimistic’ first Cyprus gas could surface in four years
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday spoke of “cautious optimism” regarding talks with energy giant Chevron over development of the Aphrodite offshore gas field.
Without divulging details of the discussions – ...
Dancing to the tunes of a bygone era
The first Cyprus Swing Festival will be held in a couple of weeks. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at a dance enjoyed with gusto
The first time I tried swing dancing, I ...
ECB says property slump could last years in threat to lenders
The euro zone’s sinking commercial property sector could struggle for years, the European Central Bank said on Tuesday, posing a threat to the banks and investors which financed it.
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Christodoulides to meet the Pope
President Nikos Christodoulides is to travel to Rome to visit Pope Francis on Friday.
Christodoulides will be received in the Vatican City by the Swiss Guard, before holding a private ...
Deliveroo riders not entitled to collective bargaining, top UK court rules
Food delivery firm Deliveroo’s riders cannot be represented by a trade union for the purposes of collective bargaining, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.
The Independent ...
WHO: planning underway to evacuate three Gaza hospitals
A World Health Organisation spokesperson said on Tuesday that three hospitals in Israeli-besieged Gaza had requested help with evacuating patients and that planning had started.
Hospitals have come under bombardment ...
Murder suspects to remain in police custody
Two men aged 41 and 44 arrested in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos in Limassol on October 30 were remanded for a further two days on Tuesday.
Before the proceedings began ...
Russia says co-existence not possible with Ukraine’s current ‘regime’
Russia cannot co-exist with the current “regime” in Kyiv but Moscow can resist the might of NATO for as long as it needs to fully demilitarise Ukraine, a senior Russian ...
Erdogan: Time will prove the EU made a big mistake
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday evening that “time will prove what a big mistake the European Union made by punishing the Turkish Cypriots.”
Erdogan was speaking following ...
Trilogy: a new perspective
The countdown to a new destination has begun, with workers at Trilogy putting their final touches on the plaza exteriors, the landscaping, and the tower facades. Offices at the sky-rise ...