Parents warned about rip-off school supplies
The Cyprus Consumers Association on Thursday cautioned parents on the prices of back-to-school items following a survey that showed the cost of school bags for instance ran from €5 to a ...
Jordan eager to have electricity connectivity with Cyprus
Jordan has expressed an interest in collaborating with Cyprus to establish electricity connectivity with the European Union (EU), it was announced on Thursday.
The expression of interest came up during ...
Russia targets neighbour Kazakhstan with army recruitment ads
Advertisements offering an immediate payment of over $5,000 for joining the Russian army have began popping up on the screens of Kazakh internet users amid the escalating Ukrainian conflict.
Kazakhstan, a ...
Lufthansa upbeat as leisure travel demand remains high
German airline group Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) on Thursday said it expected high demand for travel, especially in premium classes, to continue for the rest of the year as it ...
Cyprus Covid cats can receive unused human meds
Human treatments for Covid that remain unused are to be made available for the treatment of cats who are increasingly dying from cat covid or feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), the ...
Gala and Zcash fall almost 10% in a week, Pomerdoge goes live with its new presale attracting the Crypto community
In a week of mixed fortunes for the crypto market, Gala (GALA) and Zcash (ZEC) took a nearly 10% dip. On a brighter note, Pomerdoge (POMD) invigorated the scene by launching ...
Rights groups seek ‘credible’ probe into Greece migrant shipwreck that killed hundreds
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch on Thursday called for a “credible” probe into a migrant shipwreck off Greece in June in which hundreds died, saying that contrasting accounts by ...
Increased funding for subsidised solar water heaters
The cabinet on Thursday approved a subsidy plan for the installation or replacement of solar water heaters on residential homes that include the cost of tanks and solar panels.
The ...
Protesters drape home of UK’s Sunak in black fabric over oil policy
Greenpeace protesters draped the private home of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in black fabric on Thursday, stepping up their campaign against his government’s policy on drilling for oil.
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Apostolos Andreas Muslim prayer room plans ‘put on hold’ (Updated)
Plans to install a masjid, a Muslim place of worship, on the grounds of the Apostolos Andreas monastery in Karpasia have been put on hold, according to a local mukhtar.
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Torture, sexual violence commonly used by Russian forces in Ukraine
A large number of prisoners held in makeshift detention centres in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine were tortured and sexually violated, a team of international experts said in a summary of their ...
Fire breaks out between Silikou and Lofou
A forest fire broke out between the villages of Silikou and Lofou in the Limassol district at 12:30pm on Thursday.
According to fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis, five firefighting vehicles ...
Cyprus remembers legacy of Makarios
Cyprus on Thursday marked the 46th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Makarios, the island’s first president following independence from British colonial rule.
“His political presence and action left ...
Ayios Mamas fire under complete control (Update 4)
The forest fire that broke out on in Ayios Mamas in Limassol is under complete control as of midday on Thursday, according to the Forestry department
The fire, which broke ...
Polis mayor seeks changes to Akamas plan, wants more hotels
The mayor of Polis Chrysochous has suggested revisions to the controversial Akamas local plan to accommodate at least three more hotels in the area, but sustainable ones, he said.
Mayor ...
Cyprus research ecosystem to benefit from €6 million scheme
In an effort to bolster the local research and innovation landscape, the Research and Innovation Foundation (R&I Foundation) on Thursday unveiled a new funding scheme worth €6 million.
The ...
Is it game over for Decentraland and The Sandbox? Tradecurve community becomes stronger
The key to survival for metaverses is to keep adding new experiences for their users. As a result, Decentraland (MANA) and The Sandbox (SAND) have expanded their metaverses with new ...
Rhodes deputy mayor grateful for Cypriot reforestation funding
The deputy mayor of Rhodes has expressed his gratitude to Cyprus for offering to fund reforestation projects after fires devastated the island’s flora and fauna last month.
Speaking to ...
Water in reservoirs lower than last year
Water in Cyprus’ reservoirs stands at 58.5 per cent of capacity, considerably lower compared with the same time last year and will decrease further until October and November when the first ...
Sluggish return of business travelers forces US airlines to rejig their networks
US airlines are enjoying strong leisure travel demand, but corporate travelers are still not back in full force, compelling airlines to restructure their networks to account for fewer people flying ...
‘Very dangerous’ increased use of synthetic cannabis
Cannabis is not a harmless drug, deputy director of the drug squad said on Thursday, amid a concerning rise in its use and that of many other illegal substances.
Speaking ...
Paphos upgrading and marketing its tourism experience
The Paphos district is making “intensive efforts” to upgrade and market its tourism experience, according to the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) executive director Nasos Hadjigeorgiou.
He said Paphos is ...
Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers behind dozens of Teams phishing attacks
A Russian government-linked hacking group took aim at dozens of global organizations with a campaign to steal login credentials by engaging users in Microsoft Teams chats pretending to be from ...
Why fully autonomous UAVs are still the future, but approaching reality
By Oleg Krot
In old sci-fi movies about the 2020s, fully autonomous robots do everything without human operators: guard objects, transport passengers, prepare food and even raise children. However, the 2020...