US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal
The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal, two ...
A minute with: Andys Skordis, Composer
Where do you live and with whom?I don’t have a permanent base.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee.
Describe your perfect day.Swim, coffee, compose, lunch, nap, ...
TV shows we love: The Why Files?
Not strictly a TV show but if you’re into the weird and wacky, the Why Files? YouTube channel is highly engaging which can’t be said for most of ...
Nicosia unveils Christmas programme
Officials presented Nicosia’s events programme for the holiday season in Eleftheria Square this Friday.
Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, alongside the president of the cultural committee, Leoni Orphanidou and cultural officer, ...
Paphos joins European partners to boost sustainable tourism networks
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week took part in the partner meeting of the European project ‘MED-Routes – Promotion of Eco-Itineraries within European Cultural Routes’, according to an announcement ...
Palmer’s Chelsea return delayed by broken toe suffered in home accident
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who was close to a comeback from a groin injury, has fractured a toe in an accident at home that will keep him out of this ...
Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN
More food supplies are getting into Gaza since the October ceasefire but are still falling short of huge humanitarian needs as winter rains risk spoiling delivered foodstuffs, the U.N. ...
Two British teens plead not guilty to London transport cyberattack charges
Two teenagers pleaded not guilty on Friday to hacking charges over a 2024 cyberattack on London’s public transport body, with one of them also denying charges related to two health ...
Jewish community says Trump tree-planting was ‘misunderstanding’
The planned planting of 48 trees “in honour of US President Donald Trump” by the Jewish community in Larnaca was a “misunderstanding” and was “not intended to be a political event”, ...
Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast
The death toll from a new barrage of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam since the weekend has risen to 41, state media reported on Thursday, with water levels ...
Tax chief warns of €695m revenue risk from audit threshold bill
Cyprus risks losing up to €695.2 million in annual government revenue if a new proposal expands the number of companies allowed to undergo a simple financial review instead of a full ...
music
Cypriot sounds and New Orleans beats in Paphos
Two unique concerts are coming up to fill Paphos’ nightlife with blissful sounds. First up at Technopolis 20 is the Triptycho Ensemble which returns to the venue on Saturday. Titled Cyprian ...
Cyprus residents spent €2.37 billion on travel in 2024
Cyprus residents spent a total of €2.37 billion on domestic and outbound travel in 2024, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Friday.
Overall, 543,526 residents made at least one ...
Cyprus bolsters digital identity system
Cyprus’ digital access platform, CY Login, has registered 564,847 identified profiles, according to recent data.
In findings presented by the department of digital policy, the service adds about 7,500 new profiles each ...
Port operator DP World tackles marine waste in Limassol clean-up
Port operator DP World Limassol on Friday announced that it recently organised a beach & ocean clean-up day in Limassol’s Dasoudi area.
According to the company, this was “part ...
Switzerland provides €10.7 million to support Cyprus’ migration strategy
Switzerland has pledged 10 million Swiss francs (€10.7 million) to support Cyprus’ migration strategy, following an agreement signed on Friday.
The deal was signed by Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides and Swiss ...
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Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show, killing pilot (V)
An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire in front of horrified spectators during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, and the Indian Air ...
Stokes leads England fightback on astonishing first day of Ashes
Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, where bowlers had very much the ...
A ‘second Cyprus’, Cypriot diaspora may outnumber local population
According to the latest data submitted by the foreign office to parliament, the Cypriot diaspora numbers between 650,000 and 760,000, potentially surpassing the 719,252 Cypriots residing on the island.
The largest diaspora communities ...
Bicommunal startup accelerator celebrates a decade of impact
Startups4Peace (Su4P) marked its 10th anniversary with a strong presence at Slush 2025, the world’s leading startup event held in Helsinki, showcasing Cypriot entrepreneurial talent on the global ...
Draft COP30 deal drops effort for fossil fuel transition agreement
COP30 summit president Brazil released a draft text for a proposed deal for this year’s U.N. climate summit early on Friday, dropping a proposal to develop a global ...
Cyprus government to stop accepting personal cheques from January 2026
Cyprus will stop accepting personal cheques for payments to the state from January 1, 2026, as the Treasury moves to a faster and more secure collection system.
According to an announcement released ...
When Cyprus weather did ‘Stranger Things’
Well, that was biblical!
Earthquakes, storms and enough rain to make Cyprus consider building the ark – herding the mouflons up the gangplank, two by two! All we were missing last ...
Guest recipes with Chryso Patsalidou
Easy & Quick Crustless Cheese Pie(Airfryer or Sandwich Maker)This crustless cheese pie is a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal. With simple ingredients like cottage cheese, feta, oats, ...