Man in critical condition after falling out of moving vehicle
A 24-year-old man is in a critical condition at the Larnaca general hospital after falling out of a moving vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to the ...
Two arrested after brawl outside nightclub, police fire warning shots
Two people were arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning after a fight outside a nightclub in Larnaca.
Police were called to the scene at around 3am, with reports ...
Greek Cypriots’ crossings down by 4%, Turkish Cypriots’ up by 17%
The number of crossings made between the Republic and the north by Greek Cypriots fell by almost 4.5 per cent in the first nine months of the year compared to the ...
Air is an overlooked source of nutrients
By Flávia Fayet-Moore and Stephen R Robinson
You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it ...
Burberry to emphasise trench coats and scarves
By Helen Reid
Burberry is hoping “scarf bars” in its stores, new ranges of puffer jackets, and a sharper focus on its classic products rather than new fashions will help ...
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army says dozens of soldiers killed
The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack by rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo in the northwest, forcing ...
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than US, Canada and Mexico
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from FIFA than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico even though the Middle East nation ...
New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past
A metro system in Greece’s second city Thessaloniki officially opened on Saturday, its stations displaying the same ancient artifacts that nearly derailed the project’s completion.
During construction, which ...
Israel military strikes kill 32 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
The Israeli military said it killed a Palestinian it accused of involvement in Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel in a vehicle strike in Gaza, and is investigating claims that the ...
Cold winds to hit Cyprus in coming days
Cold winds are to hit Cyprus in the coming days, with a “bora”, the name given to a strong, cold, dry wind in the Adriatic, currently making its way towards ...
It’s panto time: choose between two productions
Is it Christmas without a dose of pantomime? Probably not for the English-speaking audiences of Cyprus. Fear not, two productions are coming up this December to entertain those in Paphos ...
Elderly woman in intensive care after apartment fire
A 70-year-old woman is in intensive care after her apartment in Limassol caught fire on Friday night.
The woman suffered burns to her airway and second-degree burns to her back, ...
Amalthea humanitarian corridor ‘to be reactivated soon’
The Amalthea plan, Cyprus’ humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza, will be reactivated soon, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Friday night.
Addressing an event in Limassol, he said the transfer ...
Cannoli: Sicily’s sweet gift to the world
Cannoli, the sweet, crisp pastry filled with creamy ricotta, is one of Italy’s most iconic desserts, but its story is as rich as the filling itself.
This beloved Sicilian ...
Agrotourism Cyprus style
By Philippa Tracy
Agro-tourism is one of those phrases that people throw about while other people nod vigorously in approval. It conjures up images of expensive, luxury farm villas in ...
Debate over Nato membership ‘premature’, Kombos says
Public debate over whether Cyprus should join Nato is “premature”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Friday night.
“At present, the government is “working to increase our compatibility with Nato ...
UN climate change summits are ‘fundamentally flawed’
By Jack Marley
Cop29, the 29th annual climate conference in Azerbaijan, came to an end on Sunday, and in its wake have come doubts about the UN process for negotiating ...
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The Magic of Christmas at the Leventis Gallery
Ready to welcome the festive spirit of the season, the AG Leventis Gallery marks the occasion with a Christmas event on December 7 for old and young. A whole day of ...
Cyprus’ cat bottleneck
In September 2023, Tala Cat Park was struggling. Dawn Foote, the founder of the feline rescue centre, had suffered a debilitating stroke. The facilities for the roughly 800 cats under her care ...
US approves $385 mln arms sale to Taiwan
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day ...
Man City look ripe for the taking, but Liverpool’s Slot wary
Manchester City are second-favourites to win a Premier League game for the first time in more than 2,500 days, according to one British bookmaker, but Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reading ...
Cyprus Business Now: tourism performance, government surplus, SME funding
Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €454.1 million in September 2024, according to the statistical service’s passenger survey.
This marks a 6 per cent increase compared to September 2023, when tourism revenue stood at €428.4 ...
Some retailers in Spain see rise in clothing prices over holiday season
Clothing prices in Spain may rise by as much as 5 per cent over a six month period to February, which includes the Christmas holidays, a survey of retailers by the ...
UK loosens rules on banker payouts
British bankers should be able to spend their bonuses sooner, the Bank of England and Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority announced this week, relaxing rules put in place after the ...