New monastery gets green light from environment department
The green light was given on Tuesday for the construction of the Ayios Minas monastery in Pentalia, Paphos by the environment department.
However, in it ruling the department said that ...
Cyprus companies included in Europe’s fastest-growing list
Two Cypriot companies were included in the recently released list of the 1,000 fastest-growing European businesses by the Financial Times, compiled in collaboration with the German data analysis firm Statista.
Topping ...
Medical association to investigate jailed doctor
The Cyprus Medical Association (Cyma) said on Tuesday it will begin investigating doctor Pavlos Antoniou for potential disciplinary offences, after he was jailed for indecently assaulting a patient.
Head of ...
Swedes deny support for Cyprus’ safe Syria plan
The Swedish government on Tuesday refuted the Cypriot interior ministry’s claim it had offered “significant support” for the plan to declare parts of Syria safe.
The interior ministry had ...
‘We’re still working on it’ – diplomats on prospects for peace in Cyprus
Diplomats past and present convened on Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) and discuss prospects for peace in ...
ICC issues arrest warrants for two Russian commanders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov over alleged war crimes in Ukraine, it said in a statement on ...
Russia considering putting a nuclear power plant on moon with China
Russia and China are considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033-35, Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said on Tuesday, something he ...
Trump aims to trounce last rival Haley on ‘Super Tuesday’
Donald Trump will aim to deliver a Super Tuesday knockout blow to his lone challenger for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination, Nikki Haley, as 15 states hold Republican contests on ...
Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires
This winter was the hottest on record for Greece, according to data analysed by Greek scientists, threatening the viability of crops and raising fears of another summer of devastating wildfires.
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Norway gives Arctic foxes a helping hand amid climate woes
By Gloria Dickie and Lisi Niesner
One by one, the crate doors swing open and five Arctic foxes bound off into the snowy landscape.
But in the wilds of southern ...
Cyprus unemployment drops by 13.8 per cent in February 2024
Cyprus saw a decrease of 13.8 per cent in the number of registered unemployed individuals in February 2024, compared to the corresponding month of 2023, according to a report released by the Cyprus ...
Cyprus-France Business Association hosts charity gala
In a bid to support the noble cause championed by the Toxotis Foundation, the Cyprus-France Business Association is set to host a Charity Gala Dinner on April 5, 2024, at the Four ...
MPs suggest new regulations for mountain hotels
A proposal to establish a special category of “rural hotels” was discussed by the House commerce committee on Tuesday.
The proposed law, tabled by Disy MPs Kyriakos Hadjiyiannis and Nikos ...
Cyprus airports preparing for eight million passengers
As the summer season approaches, Cyprus airports are bustling with over 3,000 workers daily, employed by the numerous companies operating within the airport facilities, according to an announcement released on Tuesday ...
Gaza ceasefire talks extended as Ramadan deadline approaches
Hamas negotiators stayed in Cairo for a third day of ceasefire talks on Tuesday after two days yielded no breakthrough, as a deadline approached to halt the fighting in time ...
Footpaths to be resurfaced in Nicosia’s old town
Footpaths at the southern end of Ledra Street and on the pavement of adjacent Fokionos street inside Nicosia’s old town are to be resurfaced this weekend.
The Nicosia Municipality ...
Potential criminal offences found at Shooting Federation (updated)
Police are investigating after potential criminal offences were found at the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation, it emerged on Tuesday.
Two scathing reports were compiled by the sports and ethics protection ...
Stories from 1974 presented to MPs (videos)
Students from Kokkinochoria high school presented a theatrical performance at the House refugees committee on Tuesday based on testimonies collected from people who lived through the invasion in 1974.
The performance ...
Kedipes posts record revenue of €440.8 million in 2023
The year 2023 marked the highest annual inflows since the establishment of the state-owned asset management company Kedipes in 2018, according to statements made on Tuesday by chairman Lambros Papadopoulos.
As of ...
Action team shines at 2024 Cannes Young Lions Cyprus
Action Global Communications stood out at Cannes Young Lions Cyprus 2024, which awards under 30-year-olds’ creative talent in communications and advertising. Action accounted for four of the eight overall winners, and ...
Govt commits to building new schools in Larnaca
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou committed her ministry to building new schools and upgrading existing ones in the town and district of Larnaca.
Speaking during a visit to the town’s ...
Architecture with purpose and passion
One locally-based professional has been included in a list of 100 women making a difference in the world. SARA DOUEDARI finds out how she is doing that
Walking into the Nicosia ...
UK plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda defeated
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered his first defeats over his legislation to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after the upper house of parliament demanded greater protections to be introduced ...
Further remand after fight at Paphos mall
A 27-year-old man was remanded for three days on Tuesday in connection with the fracas at Kings Avenue Mall in Paphos on Saturday, bringing to nine the total number of ...