Two remanded for 25kg of cannabis found in luggage
Eight-day remand orders were issued on Tuesday by the Larnaca district court against an 18-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man for possession of over 25kg of cannabis.
The woman was ...
Chevron confirms revised plan for Aphrodite
Chevron on Tuesday confirmed that on August 30, it resubmitted a revised development plan for the Aphrodite gas field to the energy ministry for evaluation.
The confirmation comes a day after ...
Globeducate expands Cyprus presence with acquisition of Olympion
Globeducate, one of the world’s leading K12 education groups, this week announced the acquisition of Cypriot educational group Olympion.
This notable group of private Greek schools, situated near Nicosia, ...
Massive amount of evidence in fourth golden passports case
A massive volume of evidence has been gathered by investigators looking into the suspicious naturalisation of foreign investors, with the fourth case alone – involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades – filling 200 ...
Cyprus fails EU clean air test
Cyprus has ranked poorly in a recent study on air quality in European cities, with both Limassol and Nicosia falling near the bottom of the list.
According to the European ...
Remand order issued for fourth arrested in drug haul
Limassol district court on Tuesday issued a three-day remand order against a 21-year-old man arrested in connection with a large drug seizure in Limassol on August 21.
The drugs were discovered ...
Two caught vandalising school
Police are investigating a case of hooliganism at a school in Nicosia. Two suspects were questioned in connection with the incident.
Police received a report at around 2.45am on Tuesday ...
UK foreign minister sidesteps question on Cyprus involvement in Israel conflict
British Foreign Minister David Lammy on Monday sidestepped a question put to him by an opposition MP regarding the country’s Akrotiri base’s potential involvement in the ongoing conflict ...
UEFA sets cap on away fan ticket prices in Europe
There will be a limit on ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans in the three main European men’s club competitions organised by UEFA, European football’s ...
Cyprus lagging behind in EU recovery fund requests
The European Court of Auditors on Tuesday raised concerns about the slow absorption of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds across the European Union, warning of potential risks to ...
Two USS Wasp sailors attacked in Turkey
Two sailors from the United States’ amphibious assault ship the USS Wasp were attacked by a crowd in the Turkish Aegean city of Izmir on Monday evening.
The sailors were ...
US OPEN
Undaunted Navarro takes on resurgent Badosa in quarters
Three Americans are in the mix, including Emma Navarro, as the U.S. Open enters the business end of the tournament on Tuesday with the first set of quarter-finals at ...
Super over drama to start Cyprus Autumn T20 cricket league
By Richard Boxall
One match caught the eye in the first round of games in the BAOFinancial Autumn T20 Cup presented by HurryCurry, and that was the meeting of last ...
Dynamic performance by Tziortzis in Czech Republic
Vladimiros Tziortzis had a very good performance at the Autodrom Most track in the Czech Republic last weekend, during the fifth round of the year in EURONASCAR PRO, the last ...
Book Review: Green Dot by Madeleine Gray
If you’re going to tell a story that even your narrator acknowledges is unoriginal, you’ve effectively got three methods of ensuring your story is better than other, similar ...
Trial for Paphos men who fired gunshots at wedding
Two men who fired shots in the air at a wedding reception in Mesogi, near Paphos, are set to face trial on October 10, Paphos district court ruled on Tuesday.
The ...
Outdoor cinema nights continue in Limassol
The much-anticipated Rialto Cinema event returns this year, transforming the SEK parking area behind the Rialto Theatre into an atmospheric open-air cinema. From Wednesday to the following Tuesday, cinephiles in ...
Candle-lit celebrity gala at Curium to feature famed violinist Yury Revich
Experience an unforgettable night of classical music as the world-renowned violinist Yury Revich graces the stage with his Guarneri violin (est. 1747), accompanied by a distinguished chamber string orchestra from Austria.
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ECB policymakers split on growth outlook
European Central Bank policymakers are increasingly at odds on the outlook for growth, a rift that could shape the rate cut debate for months with some fearing a recession and ...
Hostage guards in Gaza operating under new instructions Hamas says
Hamas’ armed wing said that since June the group has been operating under new instructions on how to handle hostages should Israeli forces approach their locations in Gaza.
The announcement ...
US OPEN: Day 8
No alarm for Sinner, Swiatek as top seeds ease into quarter-finals
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continued to blaze a trail through the U.S. Open draws on Monday, easing into the quarter-finals of a tournament marked by almost ...
Cypriot AI startup raises €1 million in pre-seed funding
Cypriot startup Placy has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding, according to an announcement released on Tuesday.
The company provides an AI-powered virtual companion that aims to reshape how real estate ...
Cyprus business & economy daily wrap-up
Saudi Arabian Transport Minister, Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser, on Monday visited DP World Limassol’s general cargo and cruise terminal, where he discussed avenues for further cooperation in areas of ...
Clear start, afternoon rains and wind
Tuesday will initially be clear. As the day progresses, increased clouds are expected to bring rains and possibly isolated storms and hail, mainly in the mountains and inland. Temperatures will ...