Street art in divided capitals
Nicosia’s division makes headlines often and it is what comes to the minds of many when describing life in the city. Over the course of history, it has not ...
North political crisis
North opposition ‘will not allow’ Ozturkler to attend budget debate as ‘speaker’
Opposition ‘MPs’ in the north “will not allow” Ziya Ozturkler, the man the ruling coalition declared as ‘parliament speaker’, to attend discussions over next year’s ‘state’ budget, ‘parliamentary’ finance ...
Trade union leader sues north ‘PM’ over fracas at power station
Ahmet Tugcu, the leader of the north’s electricity authority Kib-Tek’s employees’ trade union El-Sen, on Friday announced he had filed two lawsuits against ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel over ...
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers discuss Cyprus problem
The Cyprus problem was among the issues discussed during the two-hour meeting foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey had on Friday, in Athens, where they expressed their differing positions on ...
Cyprus among EU’s highest in antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance
Cyprus is among the EU countries with the highest antibiotic consumption and rates of antimicrobial resistance, Health Minister Michael Damianos stated on Friday during a press conference for a campaign ...
North tells EU to ‘stop being the Greek Cypriots’ spokesman’
The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Friday called on the European Union to “stop acting as the Greek Cypriot side’s spokesman”.
The ‘ministry’ was responding to EU High Representative ...
UNDP launches project for sustainable energy in north
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new EU-funded initiative aimed at promoting sustainable energy practices in Turkish Cypriot local communities.
The contract amounts to €245,000 and will be ...
Harris’ abortion focus fell short, dashing hopes of a federal right
A vital part of Democrat Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign was tapping into the groundswell of women’s anger and political activism unleashed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision ...
Runners brave freezing temperatures to compete in Antarctica ultra-endurance race
Fifteen competitors braved Antarctica’s freezing cold to compete in a first-of-its-kind ultra-endurance race that began on Thursday around Ultima Base Camp, where temperatures plunged as low as -25°C (...
ExxonMobil to begin drilling off Cyprus next year
American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil will next year begin drilling for natural gas under the sea off the coast of Cyprus, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday.
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Faltering City and Arsenal look to gain foothold in title race
Manchester City and Arsenal have led the way in the last two Premier League title races but both teams have hit a slump heading into the weekend when their squad ...
Six Syrians detained in Cyprus for alleged terror financing
Six Syrians suspected of financing terrorism have allegedly orchestrated the transfer of hundreds of thousands of euros, it emerged on Friday.
Investigation into the matter by the Republic’s authorities ...
‘Western states encourage belligerents by arming Israel’
The head of Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday that states supplying weapons to Israel as it pursues conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon despite evidence of violations of international ...
Hezbollah calls for US action, not words,
Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin hopes for a ceasefire on any particular U.S. administration, Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim al-Moussawi said on ...
Britain names Jonathan Powell as national security adviser
Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, who was chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Blair, as its national security adviser, a role that will involve responding to global ...
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries
The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries, according to a new ...
UK house prices reach record high
British house prices hit a new record high in October but the 0.2 per cent rise from September was the smallest in three months and demand could remain subdued if interest ...
Cyprus, Gulf nations discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Cyprus discussed bilateral relations and cooperation, the embassy of Kuwait said in a press release on ...
A minute with Jimmy Mavrommatis, lead vocalist
Where do you live?I live with my partner.
What did you have for breakfast?Boiled egg, nuts and a protein bar!
Describe your perfect day.There is no perfect ...
Defence minister highlights National Guard modernisation
The defence ministry is hard at work on modernisation and strengthening of the National Guard, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday at the Stylianos Kalbourtzis camp in Delikipos during ...
What Gainesville Coins suggests Central Bank gold buying can show us
Central banks have engaged in notable amounts of gold purchasing in recent years.
In 2022, their buying level reached its highest point since 1950, with banks ultimately obtaining 152% more gold than in 2021. ...
Collective agreement sorts out Okypy contract staff
After three years of deliberations, state health services Okypy and trade unions signed the first collective agreement regulating the labour rights of staff hired with personal contracts.
Trade unions hailed ...
Libraries key to community and literacy, says deputy culture minister
Libraries have a powerful role to play for which the government wishes to invest in, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Friday during a conference at the University of ...
CySEC warns of false and misleading posts shared on legitimate sites
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday issued a warning regarding a rise in fraudulent activity.
The latest spate of incidents involves individuals posing as CySEC officers to ...