Larnaca exhibition takes place underwater
The exhibition Ocean of Threads: A Fusion of Fashion, Art, and Marine Protection has been installed in the sea in the Oroklini marine protected area. A collaborative effort between artist ...
Govt ‘ready’ to make moves to open Tepak campus in Larnaca
The government is “ready” to begin making moves towards the opening of a campus of the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) in Larnaca, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Friday.
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UNHCR urges Cyprus to halt migrant pushbacks
The latest European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgement on Cyprus’ pushbacks reinforces the importance of adhering to international and European law, a UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) spokeswoman said on ...
North Korea says South Korean drones scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
North Korea accused South Korea on Fridayof sending drones to scatter a “huge number” of anti-North leaflets over its capital Pyongyang, in what it called a political and military provocation ...
Mobility projects to cut traffic and emissions launched
In a bid for greener and more accessible urban areas, Limassol and Larnaca launched their EU-funded viable urban mobility schemes on Friday, aiming to reduce traffic congestion, strengthen public transport ...
Student stationery grant application deadline extended
The deadline for online applications for a €100 grant for students to purchase stationery has been extended till October 18 at 12pm.
Eligible students are those in grade 1 of primary, gymnasium, lyceum ...
Tore: In my opinion, I won the election
Turkish Cypriot ruling party UBP ‘MP’ Zorlu Tore on Friday insisted he had won the previous night’s ‘parliament speaker’ election after receiving 23 votes in favour and 25 against among his ...
Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear ...
Zelenskiy seeks pope’s help to free Ukraine POWs held in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Pope Francis during a meeting at the Vatican on Friday for help in securing the release of Ukrainians held captive by Russia.
Zelenskiy, who is ...
Opposition slams government over reinstated zero VAT
Opposition parties accused the government of incompetence on Friday following the reversal of a measure aimed at tackling the high cost of living.
Both left-wing Akel and right-wing Disy accused ...
A minute with Antonis Loizides, bass player
Where do you live?My house in Nicosia with my wife
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee and a toast, nothing too fancy.
Describe your perfect dayLate wakeup, no ...
Tatar: Discussing a federal solution is betrayal
Discussing a potential federal solution to the Cyprus problem constitutes a betrayal, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Friday.
Speaking at an event to mark the 19th anniversary of ...
Von der Leyen: Tripartite dinner a positive development
Next week’s informal dinner to be attended by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is a “positive development”, European Commission President ...
Illegal bird trapping in Cyprus soars 90%, conservationists warn
Conservationists have raised alarms over a 90 per cent surge in illegal bird trapping across the Republic of Cyprus, particularly during September, a crucial month for songbird migration.
The Committee Against ...
Von der Leyen: Cyprus has made good progress in returning migrants
Cyprus has “made good progress” in its efforts to return migrants to their country of origin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
Speaking in Paphos ahead ...
Over 100 medics and emergency workers killed in Lebanon conflict, UN rights office says
The U.N. human rights office said on Friday that over 100 medics and emergency workers had been killed in Lebanon since a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began a year ...
TV shows we love: The Decameron
Set in 1348, The Decameron follows a group of young people who flee to the idyllic Villa Santa in the countryside to escape a plague ravaging Florence.
This might sound familiar ...
Dermatologist fined €30,000 for fraudulent Gesy claims
A dermatologist has been hit with a hefty €30,000 fine after being found guilty of submitting fraudulent claims to the General Healthcare System (Gesy), according to the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO).
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Keve awards for young entrepreneurs
The 7th annual ‘Young Entrepreneurship Awards’, organised by Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) with support from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and Hellenic Bank, celebrated young ...
SPARROW to protect against digital disasters
The University of Cyprus’ Centre of Excellence “Koios” has launched the “SPARROW” (Solid Preparedness and Resilience for Robust Operations during disaster Wilderness) project, aaimed at enhanced disaster resilience for Europe.
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New €5 million haemodialysis unit in Paphos inaugurated
The €5 million state-of-the-art haemodialysis unit in Paphos, inaugurated on Friday by President Nikos Christodoulides and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is solid proof of the importance of solidarity, ...
The stakes are high for DTX Exchange vs. Shiba Inu battle: Which Altcoin will rocket to $1 first?
The current market sentiment isn’t really favoring the memecoin sector. While Dogecoin (DOGE) was a target of yesterday’s broader market shift, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is taking the heat ...
Women’s shipping association celebrates 50th anniversary in Limassol
Some 400 women in shipping from 40 different countries are participating in the 50th Anniversary World Congress of the Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA International), which started on Thursday ...
Despite rumblings, Premier League player strike unlikely
The chorus of frustrated players and managers speaking out against football’s gruelling fixture schedule continues to grow, with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate the latest to say earlier this week ...