Man in north dies of West Nile virus
An 82-year-old man in the north died of the West Nile virus last week, according to the ‘health ministry’.
The man was one of three confirmed cases of the disease ...
UK’s Labour vows to ‘rebuild Britain’ and offer stability
Labour’s finance policy chief Rachel Reeves promised on Monday to “rebuild Britain” if in government, vowing to deploy “iron-clad” fiscal rules, crack down on fraud and work with business ...
Bill to force owners to deal with listed buildings
Local authorities said on Monday they will be able to step in to tackle listed buildings that are in a dangerous state if an interior ministry bill is passed into ...
Zelenskiy criticises Iran’s role in Ukraine and Israel conflicts
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday linked the assault by Hamas on Israel with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and criticised Iran over both conflicts.
Israel was caught off ...
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
The Israeli military said it had called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and was imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip, in a sign it may be planning a ground ...
Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to world soccer governing body FIFA on ...
Netanyahu: Israel’s response to Gaza attack will change Middle East
Israel’s response to the unprecedented multi-pronged attack by Palestinian gunmen from the Gaza Strip will “change the Middle East,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
He was speaking ...
President highlights shipping industry’s vital role in Cypriot economy
President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted the significant role of the shipping industry in Cyprus’ economy during his address on Monday at the opening of the international Maritime Cyprus 2023 conference held in ...
EU foreign ministers to meet on Tuesday to discuss Israel
European Union foreign ministers will meet in an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Israel and the region, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said in ...
‘The nightmare’ of illegal gambling needs regulation
The size of the illegal betting market has become “a nightmare”, the president of the National Betting Authority Ioanna Fiakkou said on Monday, stressing the need for a revised regulatory ...
Cyprus heirlooms for the generation that lost everything
ALIX NORMAN meets a second-generation refugee who’s helping those without tangible mementoes of their past reclaim their heritage
When Christina Sokratous’ father fled Famagusta in 1974 he left behind all ...
UK government tells top court of pressing need for Rwanda migrant plan
Government lawyers told Britain’s top court on Monday there was a serious and pressing need for its plan to deport migrants to Rwanda, one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’...
Blind School’s newly-renovated Amphitheatre unveiled
In the presence of the President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides, the Makarios III Amphitheatre of the Ayios Varnavas School for the Blind, renovated by OPAP Cyprus, was unveiled on ...
CySEC releases investor guide to sustainable investing
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) unveiled its comprehensive “Investor Guide to Sustainable Investing” on Monday, shedding light on the growing importance of sustainable investing and providing essential insights ...
Horror, true crime and boomers
Spooktober is upon us and streaming giant Netflix has a lot of original content ready to hit your screen this month says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES
Lupin Part 3
Omar Sy is back ...
Most Cypriots wishing to leave Israel have done so, advisory issued (Update 3)
Most Cypriots in Israel have returned safely to the island, ambassador Kornelios Korneliou said on Monday, following the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, which led to a retaliation by ...
Europe’s Luxury stocks at risk of going out of style
Europe’s luxury brands may have sparkled at Paris Fashion Week, but investors are questioning their taste for the shares in the face of a Chinese slowdown and interest rate ...
Cyprus foreign ministry flies Israeli flag
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Monday raised the Israeli flag outside its building as a show of solidarity after the neighbouring country suffered a major attack from Hamas.
In a post ...
Construction to begin on Pyla-Arsos road after ‘mutual understanding’ found (Update 2)
Construction on the road between the villages of Pyla and Arsos is set to begin later this month after a “mutual understanding” was found to solve the buffer zone dispute ...
The Crypto gold rush: Three coins with potential millionaire-making power
As the crypto market stages a recovery, novice investors are wondering which top altcoins they should buy. Experts believe Near Protocol (NEAR), Compound (COMP), and VC Spectra (SPCT), which secured $2.4 ...
Cyprus committed to improving fish stocks
Cyprus remains committed to improving the state of fish stocks, Director of the Environment Department Kostas Hadjipanayiotou said on Monday.
It is important to achieve sustainability of the fishing sector ...
The indifference of authorities
There is a strong indifference exhibited by both authorities of the state and professional associations in the real estate sector. It is rare for the latter to submit a proposal ...
Abu Dhabi’s oil champion ADNOC bets on global expansion
The United Arab Emirates is refashioning state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the image of an international oil major by stepping up its global expansion and finding new ...
‘Tender to be held’ for Varosha hotels (Updated)
An anonymous Turkish businessman who has taken ownership of a number of hotels in Varosha is to hold a tender for their reconstruction and structural reinforcement within the next six ...