British business growth slows to five-month low amid tax uncertainty
British business activity grew at the slowest pace in five months in September as companies and consumers put big spending decisions on hold as they waited to see if they ...
What are Cyprus’ defence funds being spent on?
With increased defence spending recently announced, the Cyprus military has acquired some impressive weapons systems, provoking a reaction – if perfunctory – from Turkey. The choice of weapons almost inevitably mirrors the ...
Two killed in separate traffic accidents
Two traffic accidents in Nicosia different parts of Nicosia on Saturday afternoon left and elderly man and an elderly woman dead.
The first accident happened around 1pm on Gregoris Afxentiou ...
Christodoulides in calls with Sisi, Netanyahu
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday held telephone called with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the context of a series of contacts on the ...
French PM urges end to ‘ridiculous spectacle’ as budget deadline looms
Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday urged France’s political parties to work together to put an end to the “ridiculous spectacle” seen in recent days, as he faces ...
White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Democrats for his decision to lay off thousands of workers across the U.S. government as he followed through on his threat to cut ...
Greece and Cyprus ‘unbreakable’ united front
Greece and Cyprus form a united and unbreakable front and their relations will not be disturbed for any reason, House president Annita Demetriou said on Saturday.
Speaking during the 11th ...
Cardano (ADA) or Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which one is the best crypto to buy now under $1
Investors search for the best crypto to buy now under $1 amid shifting crypto prices and rising profit-taking in the crypto market. Cardano (ADA) trades at $0.81 after a 3% weekly drop, while ...
Festival celebrates Cyprus’ ancient olive trees
A village festival this weekend celebrates one of Cyprus’ riches – olive trees. Seeking to celebrate this staple ingredient of the Cypriot diet and honour its religious heritage, the Ancient Olive ...
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Former US President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says
Former U.S. President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson for the former president said on Saturday.
“As part of a ...
Energy saving showers installed on Protaras beaches
A total of 18 high-tech showers have been installed across the main beaches of Protaras, the Paralimini-Derynia municipality announced on Saturday.
It said one shower has been placed on each of ...
Dish more than the sum of its parts
Few vegetarian dishes have earned as much global recognition as palak paneer – a vibrant green curry of puréed spinach and soft, fresh cheese, delicately spiced and unmistakably Indian. Comforting ...
Forestry dept works to secure water for wildlife as shortage persists
Despite scattered rainfall in several forest areas this week, Cyprus wildlife’s need for water remains at its highest level, the forestry department said on Saturday.
Officials said that while ...
Enigmatic Jurassic reptile looks like a mix of snake and lizard
The fossil of a small reptile that inhabited Scotland during the age of dinosaurs 167 million years ago has scientists puzzled. It mixed snake-like traits and lizard-like traits. So was it ...
Documentary film director says banned from north during filming
Documentary filmmaker David Castillo claimed on Saturday he was banned from entering the north Cyprus while working on his recently released film Cyprus: A Divided Island.
“Even though we had ...
Vacherot stuns Djokovic to reach Shanghai final
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot beat a struggling Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters final on Saturday, becoming the lowest-ranked player to get to an ATP Masters 1000 final ...
What else to do at short films fest other than watch movies
This week, the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus launches its 15th edition, bringing screenings, and parallel events to Limassol from Saturday to October 17. Alongside its international and national competition ...
Eyes in the sky: making Earth observation data work for people
Smarter decisions about real-world problems start with better data – and Earth observation can provide just that, thanks to European efforts to open up access to massive amounts of satellite data ...
Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Thousands of Palestinians streamed north along the coast of Gaza on Saturday, trekking by foot, car and cart back to their abandoned homes as a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian ...
Resolving GSI differences ‘shows Cyprus’ interest in project’
Resolving differences over the Great Sea Interconnector “builds trust and demonstrates Cyprus’ official interest in the project,” Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Saturday, one fay after the government officially ...
Authorities ‘knew faulty airbag vehicles 18 months before fatal crash’
The list of vehicles fitted with faulty airbags was known to authorities the north for more than a year before a fatal crash last week, head of the Turkish Cypriot ...
Why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea
By Adam Taylor
It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while ‘taking care of business’, but research shows that prolonged toilet time ...
Driver fined after 300kg of raw meat seized at checkpoint
Customs officers seized around 300kg of raw meat during a routine vehicle inspection at the Ayios Dhometios crossing on Friday.
Meat, consisting of animal bones and skins, was found in ...
Cyprus reaffirms commitment to women’s rights
Cyprus’ commitment to advancing gender equality and eliminating discrimination and violence against women and girls was reiterated at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee by ...