‘The whole village was one big family’
Once upon a time, everyone in Cyprus, as with much of the rest of the world, knew their neighbours.
We knew their likes and dislikes, remembered their birthdays and name ...
UCY: ‘Nothing irregular’ about allowing A Level holders to apply
The University of Cyprus on Monday said there is “nothing irregular” in its allowing students who obtained international high school qualifications to apply to study at the university.
The university’...
EU posts €40.4 billion trade surplus in second quarter
The European Union (EU) recorded a trade surplus of €40.4 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a decline from the €55.3 billion recorded in the first quarter of the year.
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No swearing on air, radio stations warned
The broadcasting authority on Monday cautioned radio stations to be mindful of the language used during sports events, after it received a number of complaints over offensive language.
In a ...
Iran says Hezbollah’s attack shows Israel losing its deterrent power
Iran said on Monday that Israel had lost its power to deter and that the strategic balance in the region had shifted against it, following attacks by the Lebanese armed ...
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Greek-flagged ship on fire since August 23 after Houthi attack
The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since Aug. 23 after an attack by Yemen’s Houthis with no obvious signs of an oil ...
Electricity authority cancels meeting over ‘violation’ of agreement
The electricity authority (EAC) on Monday cancelled a meeting with the electricity market association (EMA) over what they described as a “violation” of an agreement on the EMA’s part ...
Movie scenes made horrific by real events
Movies are supposed to be the great escape, the pathway to the fantastical where the mundane and boring are left behind. We love movies for the lies they tell us ...
Arrests for teen beating
The Famagusta district court on Monday remanded three teenagers, aged 17,18 and 19, for five days after they were arrested on Sunday in connection with a case that saw a 17-year-old boy ...
German business morale declines for third consecutive month
German business morale fell for a third consecutive month in August, a survey showed on Monday, pushing back recovery hopes for Europe’s largest economy.
The Ifo institute said its ...
250,000 Gazans evacuated
Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
Israel issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on Sunday, forcing more families to flee, saying forces intended to act against militant group Hamas ...
Yellow weather warning issued for storms
A yellow warning on Monday for isolated heavy thunderstorms, primarily in mountainous areas, as well as inland and areas in the north was issued by the Met Office on Monday.
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Limassol to host regional finals for Startup World Cup
The Cyprus regional finals of the Startup World Cup 2024 are set to take place on Thursday, August 29, at the BrainRocket premises in Limassol.
The event will spotlight the region’s ...
New Akamas mayor calls for national park to open
A two-year delay in the Akamas national park’s operation and a number of other loose ends must be definitively dealt with, newly elected Mayor of Akamas Marinos Lambrou said ...
Final chance for tickets to Ed Sheeran tour finale in Cyprus
Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as Cyprus gears up to welcome one of the world’s most beloved musical icons, Ed Sheeran, for a groundbreaking concert event on September 7...
US Open order of play on Monday
Here is the order of play on the main showcourts on the first day of the U.S. Open (prefix number denotes seeding):
ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM (1600 GMT/12 PM ET)
13-Ben ...
Syrian family of four arrested in north after leaving Republic
A Syrian family of four left the Republic to the north in the early hours of Sunday morning, crossing the Green Line illegally near the Ledra Palace hotel in Nicosia ...
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Cyprus sees strong demand for office space, pushing rents higher
Demand for modern office spaces in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, remains strong in 2024, as companies pursue energy-efficient buildings, according to a report released on Monday from property consultants Danos.
The ...
Hunter shot in the eye on first day of season
A 46-year-old hunter who suffered an eye injury was being treated on Monday in Paphos general hospital.
The man was injured on Sunday during the first day of the season ...
Another teenage girl arrested over robbery of elderly man
An 18-year-old girl was arrested in connection with the robbery of a 64-year-old man, police announced on Monday, as two other teenage girls have already been arrested in connection with ...
History bodes well for US vice presidents as president
Vice President Kamala Harris is now the Democratic Party’s official candidate for president. In her acceptance speech, she introduced herself as if she were a complete unknown even though ...
Tax reform to focus on green taxes, energy costs, business incentives
The University of Cyprus’ Economics Research Centre (CypERC) is entering the second phase of its tax reform project, it emerged on Monday, after it had been tasked to come up ...
Fire service to up use of drones
The fire service said on Monday will intensify its use of drones and increase collaboration with the police after recent wildfires broke out again in the mountainous areas of Limassol.
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Pancyprian premiere of ‘Queens of Cyprus’ documentary
The University of Limassol (UoL) and the UoL Center for DEI, in collaboration with Lakis Greek Kitchen (LGK), present the nationwide premiere screening of the documentary ‘Queens of Cyprus’, produced ...