Trump’s win and his place in history
By Ioannis Tirkides
History is not just the outcome of personalities, competing platforms, or a matter of chance. It can be all of that at times. But history is cumulative ...
Britain consults on easing electric car rules to save jobs
Britain began a consultation this week to review rules that force automakers to produce more electric vehicles, following industry warnings that the current plan could lead to factory closures and ...
1.6 million cubic metres of water flows into Cyprus’ reservoirs in four days
A total of 1.6 million cubic metres of water flowed into Cyprus’ reservoirs in the last four days, water development department representative Yianna Economidou said on Friday.
Speaking to the Cyprus ...
Our View: ‘Repositioning’ the Cyprus problem won’t change a thing
In his Christmas message, apart from explaining the importance of the birth of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Georgios also issued directives on how the government should deal with the Cyprus issue, ...
Tatar says ‘date set’ for Christodoulides meeting, Greek Cypriot side issues denial
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday night announced that he would meet with President Nikos Christodoulides on either January 20 or January 21, and that the planned “enlarged meeting” on the ...
Twenty-nine house fires since Monday
The fire brigade have responded to a total of 29 house fires since Monday, spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
Speaking to CyBC radio, he said most of the fires occurred in urban ...
Delay expected over Akamas works investigation
A disciplinary investigation into the Akamas roadworks may have another extension, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday.
In statements to Stockwatch, she said an investigation into possible disciplinary offences ...
Kombos calls Kazakh foreign minister
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday held a telephone conversation with Kazakhstan’s foreign minister and deputy prime minister Murat Nurtleu.
Cyprus’ foreign ministry described the conversation as “in-depth” and ...
EKO Cyprus hands over Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 to third Smile App contest winner
With the award-winning EKO Smile app as its focus, the third EKO Smile Challenge, presented by veteran TV host Antri Karantoni, took place within the framework of the New EKO ...
Paphos man jailed for seven years for robbing optician
A 56-year-old man from Paphos was on Friday sentenced to seven years in prison after having been convicted of robbing an optician’s shop last year.
He will also serve ...
RMHC Cyprus launches new ‘Hugs on Wheels’ inititiative
With excitement and enthusiasm, the Ronald McDonald House in Cyprus (RMHC Cyprus) launched its new ‘RMHC Hospitality Cart’ programme, also known as ‘Hugs on Wheels’. The programme was launched at ...
22-year-old gets eight years for child pornography
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for possession and distribution of child pornography material.
Paphos criminal court heard the man was arrested in June ...
Almost 70% of Cypriots own their home – but have issues with quality
Almost 70 per cent of Cyprus’ population owned their home in 2023, according to data released by the EU’s statistical service Eurostat on Friday.
Specifically, 68.8 per cent owned their home, close ...
Trader who accurately predicted XRP’s 35000% rally in 2017 spots new Altcoin that can repeat it in the coming 4 months
Still, XRP’s stratospheric ascent in 2017 is among the most famous price movements in crypto history. At the beginning of the year, XRP was less than $0.01, but once the crypto ...
A minute with: Andreas Nicolaou, founder of the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
Where do you live?I am a refugee from Kyra, Morphou, and I now live in Nicosia with my family.
What did you have for breakfast?Black olives and a ...
Larnaca municipality warns of vehicle seizures in open spaces
The Larnaca municipality has announced plans to remove abandoned vehicles and other stationary objects left in public or private open spaces. The measure primarily targets car owners attempting to sell ...
Fake binmen knocking on doors for Christmas tips
People posing as garbage collectors are knocking on doors in Nicosia and asking for Christmas tips.
Nicosia municipality called on the public on Friday to be wary and report such ...
Cyprus petroleum product sales fall 4.7 per cent in November
Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus fell by 4.7 per cent in November, compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Despite the overall decline, kerosene ...
Call for blood donations before New Year holidays
Cyprus’ blood bank has called on the public to donate blood before the New Year break, to make sure there are enough reserves for the season.
Head of the Blood ...
Dollar strengthens on US economy growth outlook
The US dollar was headed for an almost 7 per cent annual gain while Japan’s yen was set for a fourth consecutive year of losses on Friday, as traders anticipated ...
New plan will help low-income families secure building plots
Low-income families will be able to secure building plots for their housing needs under a new government plan to address the housing problem.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the revised ...
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt meeting to focus on energy and security
The trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, set to take place on January 8 in Cairo, will focus on energy, regional security, economy and technology, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said ...
300 cartons of cigarettes confiscated on Christmas day
Authorities confiscated 300 cartons of cigarettes during a Christmas Day security check at Larnaca airport.
Customs officers discovered the cigarettes in the luggage of two Turkish Cypriot passengers traveling to the ...
Russia warns US against possible nuclear testing under Trump
Russia’s point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump’s incoming administration on Friday against resuming nuclear testing, saying Moscow would keep its own options open amid what he ...