Medical team and aid trucks enter Gaza via Rafah crossing
A medical team and 10 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Friday via the Rafah crossing with Egypt, carrying water, food and medicine, a Palestinian border official told Reuters.
“This ...
Pochettino unhappy about Chelsea’s Christmas Eve game
Chelsea having to play a Premier League game on Christmas Eve at Wolverhampton Wanderers has come as a double blow to manager Mauricio Pochettino as he will be unable to ...
How to split any videos within minutes
Videos have emerged as a universal language. They tell stories, convey emotions, and encapsulate memories. However, there are moments when we need to trim the edges, slice out the unnecessary, ...
Cyprus and Italy deepen agricultural ties
Minister of Agriculture Petros Xenophontos attended a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Cyprus Federica Ferrari Bravo, where they both agreed to work closely in the fisheries and agriculture sectors, ...
Nicosia tourism board to take part in major London conference
The Nicosia Tourism Board (Etap) this week announced its participation in the highly anticipated World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 exhibition, in an effort to boost the capital’s status as ...
Justice minister raises concerns over rising drug use
The justice ministry is increasingly concerned for the public’s health and safety amid increasing drug use trends, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Friday.
Attending a workshop over illegal ...
Cablenet doubles its employee satisfaction index
Telco company Cablenet is reaping the rewards of its employee-focused work culture.
“Over the past year, we managed to double our employee satisfaction index,” stated Cablenet Chief HR Officer Chrystalla ...
Government urged to swiftly relaunch forestry college
The government’s decision to relaunch the forestry college must be swiftly adhered to, a representative of the forestry department workers said on Friday.
The call to action came after ...
Putin urges measures to stem illegal flow of weapons into Russia
President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for measures to curb the illegal circulation of weapons and ammunition in Russia, including from Ukraine.
“We need to think about how weapons and ...
A minute with Pascale Farah Candle maker and owner of Pixie Flames
Where do you live?
I am currently living in Nicosia, Cyprus.
What did you have for breakfast?
I usually have something light to start the day, such as oats with ...
‘Thousands’ of early retirees to benefit from new government proposal
Around 25 per cent of pensioners who retired at 63 look set to benefit from a government proposal to slash the 12 per cent penalty imposed on early retirement for those who contributed ...
Cyprus celebrates the Day of the Dead
The end of October and start of November celebrates more than just Halloween. It also marks the Día de los Muertos, commonly known in English as the Day of ...
Seized drug haul worth more than €1 million
The 500kg drug haul seized in a Larnaca warehouse is the largest quantity of drugs ever found in Cyprus, with a street value exceeding €1 million, police said on Friday.
Speaking ...
Animation screenings and community kitchen at H4C
Two exciting events are coming up this weekend at The Home for Cooperation, independent of each other. On Saturday, the Cyprus Animation Association will celebrate International Animation Day with a ...
TV shows we love: Beckham
Whether you’re a football enthusiast, a devoted supporter of an English team, or just a fan of gossip, it’s impossible not to have come across stories, rumours, or ...
Modern art is for dogs too at Museo Tamayo
Dogs and the special bond they have with humans have inspired artists for thousands of years.
Now, the Museo Tamayo in Mexico City has put together an exhibition of modern ...
How great is Japan’s reliance on the Middle East energy
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has renewed worries in energy-poor Japan over its heavy reliance on the Middle East for oil and gas, and the ...
Tatar: Cyprus should not be involved in Gaza crisis
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar on Friday urged countries stationing troops and military equipment in Cyprus to “not involve” the island in the ongoing crisis.
Tatar was in the Turkish ...
Trial of ‘insulting’ Turkish Cypriot journalist postponed again
The trial of Turkish Cypriot journalist Ali Kismir, who faces ten years in prison for “insulting” the Turkish Cypriot armed forces, was postponed for the second time in court on ...
Innovation hub to empower Cypriot small businesses
The European Digital Innovation Hub in Cyprus (DiGiNN) was officially inaugurated on Wednesday at The Cyprus Institute’s premises, according to an announcement released on Thursday.
Deputy Minister of Research, ...
Eight more aid trucks expected to enter Gaza later today
Another eight trucks carrying food, medicine and water are expected to cross into the Gaza Strip on Friday, a senior United Nations official said, as a combination of technical, political ...
British lawmaker Crispin Blunt arrested in connection with rape allegation
British lawmaker Crispin Blunt said he had been arrested in connection with a rape allegation.
Blunt, 63, was elected as a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party for ...
Police warn against being duped by deepfakes
Police on Friday warned the public that deepfake scams were becoming more common and to be aware.
According to the definition, deepfakes are images or videos “that have been digitally ...
Cyprus real estate sales reach 15 year high in second quarter — property prices on the up
Cyprus’ real estate market witnessed a record number of sales during the second quarter of 2023, reaching a level not seen in 15 years, according to a report released this week by ...