Our View: university clinics do not need the consent of a self-serving union
For years now, there have been attempts by the state to set up university clinics that would be used by the medical school of the University of Cyprus. The first ...
M&S annual profit soars 58 per cent as turnaround strategy delivers
British retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) on Wednesday reported a 58 per cent rise in annual profit, ahead of market expectations, as its strategy to re-shape the business delivered strong ...
Animal party opposes proposal to turn Limassol zoo into educational ‘animal farm park’
The Cyprus Animal Party has strongly opposed the proposal from the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (Cycere) to transform the Limassol Zoo into a ‘Limassol Animal Farm Park.’
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Cancer victims sue Johnson & Johnson over ‘fraudulent’ bankruptcies
A group of cancer victims sued Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N on Wednesday, accusing the healthcare company of committing fraud through repeated and continued efforts to use a shell company’...
Boeing deliveries to China delayed by state regulator review, source says
Boeing’s BA.N plane deliveries to China have been delayed in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review of batteries related to the cockpit voice recorder, a source ...
Origins of recovered military-grade weapons investigated
The G3 military rifle included in the recovered weapons and explosives found in an Oroklini cemetary did not originate from the national guard, media reported on Wednesday.
Instead, it is ...
US says Palestinian state should come via talks, not unilateral recognition
U.S. President Joe Biden believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations, not unilateral recognition, the White House said on Wednesday after Ireland, Spain and Norway said they ...
US lawmakers advance bill to make it easier to curb exports of AI models
The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to advance a bill that would make it easier for the Biden administration to restrict the export of artificial intelligence systems, ...
Philip Morris Cyprus unveils path to cigarette-free island
Philip Morris Cyprus’ ambitious goal of making Cyprus the first smoking-free country in Europe, was presented by the company’s General Manager Stavros Drakoularakos at the opening of its new ...
Mental health staff joins nurses’ work stoppage on Thursday
The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in the public nurses’ one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday.
The announcement came just hours after ...
Nicosia students lack access to free potable water- parents federation
Students in the capital have difficulty accessing free, cool drinking water, the federation of parents’ associations of primary schools in Nicosia said on Wednesday.
The federation called for the re-launch ...
Cypriot and Greek ministers discuss migration
The issue of migration, as well as the Greece-Cyprus INTERREG Cross-Border Cooperation Programme, were at the forefront of Wednesday’s meeting between the Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, and the Greek ...
Cyprus a ‘strong member’ of European Public Prosecutor’s Office
Cyprus stands out as a robust member of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) with ten active investigations in Cyprus and assistance in 58 cases involving other participating member states, ...
Driver in fatal accident released
The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident which resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his appearance in court, Larnaca police said on Wednesday.
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‘Time to choose’: Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday for July 4, saying Britons would be able to choose their future in a vote his Conservatives are widely expected ...
Dates announced for Queer Wave fest
The 5th Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is set to bring together the island’s communities once again this year through a series of screenings and parallel events. Preparations for the ...
Cabinet announces appointments to CBC and national betting authority boards
Cabinet on Wednesday appointed two executive directors and one non-executive member to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Cyprus.
Chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides, the council of ...
Invincible no more, but Nadal targets final fling at Roland Garros
Rafa Nadal hopes to play in the French Open where he would be in the unfamiliar role of underdog but niggling injuries threaten to sour what would likely be the ...
Child suffers vision loss playing with laser toy
A child suffered vision loss after playing with a laser toy, prompting the state health services organisation (Okypy) on Wednesday to issue a warning over laser pointers and toys.
The ...
National Guard registration is progressing ‘smoothly’
The registration process for the 2024 class of National Guard conscripts “is proceeding smoothly”, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Wednesday.
Conscripts started reporting to their army camps on Monday. The ...
Kremlin: West needs to engage in talks to defuse rising nuclear tensions
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that “in-depth dialogue” was the way to reduce rising tensions between Russia and the West, including in the nuclear sphere, but that “the collective West” ...
Akel speaks out against quarry expansion
Left-wing Akel on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to proceed with a tender for an environmental impact assessment and ecological study for a potential new quarry ...
Man stabs nightclub bouncer in chest
A man appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday, accused of stabbing a nightclub bouncer in the chest.
Police officer Emrah Turgul explained in court that the stabbing took ...
Cultural integration tips for international students in Cyprus
Embarking on your educational journey as an international student in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet diverse people, and expand your academic horizons. ...