Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Thursday, extending losses on hopes of easing tensions in the key producing region of the Middle East, while investors turned their focus ...
Kurt Cobain is still shaping culture
By Howard Monk
Thirty years since his death in April 1994, the impact of Kurt Cobain and his band, Nirvana, and their values, still resonates in today’s culture and music.
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Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was beaming with pride after his team dug deep for long periods on Wednesday to keep Manchester City at bay and squeeze past them on ...
‘Being a migrant is not a crime’ – protest organised for Saturday
By Robert Morgan
A protest against racism and in support of migrant rights is being organised for Saturday at noon in Solomos Square, Nicosia.
“Racial discrimination in Cyprus is becoming ...
Players need support and love after exit, says Arteta
Arsenal’s players have been stung by their Champions League quarter-finals exit on Wednesday but manager Mikel Arteta said they still have something “beautiful” to play for in the last ...
Minister welcomes IMF debt ratio revision — Cyprus to reach key figure a year earlier
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos welcomed the release of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Fiscal Monitor, which expects that Cyprus’ public debt ratio will decline to the Maastricht Treaty limit (60 ...
Top 3 exchange coins to invest in for April 2024: BNB, Kronos, DTX Exchange
As we approach the midpoint of April 2024, the spotlight in the cryptocurrency market falls on several exchange coins that present compelling investment opportunities. Binance Coin (BNB), Kronos, and DTX Exchange ...
Construction material prices fall from previous year
The price index of construction materials in Cyprus reached 117.19 units in March, with 2021 serving as the base year with a default value of 100 units, marking a slight increase of 0.21 per ...
India’s election officials climb hills, ford rivers to reach voters
India was preparing on Thursday for the world’s largest general election, as polling officers clambered up hills, travelled deep into areas riven by violent insurgencies and crossed rivers to ...
Keravnos expects party meeting to resolve multiple pensions spat
“It’s a joke” to say the government is replacing multiple pensions for government officials are being replaced by “tips”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Thursday.
He underlined he ...
US House to vote on Ukraine and Israel aid, despite objections
The U.S. House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday, ...
Greeks in Cyprus warned to only vote once for MEP elections
Greek nationals living in Cyprus were warned to only vote once in June’s European elections by the Greek Embassy in Nicosia on Thursday.
The embassy moved to make it ...
Cyprus travel agents pleased with tourist arrivals so far
Developments in the Middle East are indeed worrying, however, for the time being, they do not appear to have had any significant impact on tourist arrivals in Cyprus, with the ...
Top analyst predicts Algotech will follow in the footsteps of Solana and Ripple
A top analyst has positioned Algotech (ALGT) as the next breakout star in the blockchain sector, poised to follow in the footsteps of industry behemoths like Solana (SOL) and Ripple (...
Mouflons prepare for showdown against old rivals Malta
Calling all rugby fans! The mighty Mouflons are gearing up for an epic clash against arch-rivals Malta on Saturday May 4. This highly anticipated match marks the final showdown in Pool ...
Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions
Emergency workers tried to clear water-clogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai ...
Eight-car pileup on Nicosia-Limassol highway
Two car crashes took place within the space of two hours on the motorway between Nicosia and Limassol.
The incidents took place near Ayios Tychonas, with the first being an ...
Patients’ rights often violated – OSAK
The federation of Cyprus patients’ associations (Osak) on Thursday reaffirmed its committed to defending the rights of all patients and pledged to continue its “unwavering advocacy” to implement the Patients’ ...
SEC’s recent Uniswap decision surprises experts, Celestia & new AI Altcoin set to launch with a bang
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up its game with Uniswap, hinting at tighter rules for decentralized finance (DeFi). Meanwhile, Celestia is pushing the envelope on blockchain scalability ...
Cypriot capital markets to benefit from EMTN dual-listing
The Finance Ministry, in collaboration with SIX, a financial market infrastructure company, and the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE), on Thursday announced the successful activation, referred to as going live, of ...
Fire brigade to hire 259 new recruits
The fire brigade is in the final stage of recruiting a total of 259 new firefighters.
The new recruits will be added to the fire brigade’s current staff, which at ...
Christodoulides welcomes Euro-Turkish relations linked to Cyprob (Update)
The extraordinary European Council in Brussels reaffirmed its full commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the framework of the United Nations and in accordance with the ...
Nadal’s Barcelona return ended by De Minaur
Rafa Nadal’s hopes of winning the Barcelona Open for a 13th time were dashed on Wednesday following a 7-5 6-1 second round defeat by Australian fourth seed Alex de ...
Greek economy surges after decade of pain
A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest. Now, officials and investors say 2024 could be the year ...