British family seeks UK govt support for father to attend son’s funeral
The family of a British father facing prosecution over the death of his three-year-old son is seeking support from the UK government to allow him to return to Britain for ...
TV shows we love: The Queen’s Gambit
What could be more thrilling than a coming-of-age drama that follows a red-haired force of nature chasing greatness?
A miniseries released in 2020 and set in the Cold War, The Queen’...
No substitute for diet
By Maria Izquierdo-Pulido, Isabella Parilli Moser and Maria Fernanda Zeron Rugerio
Magnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a whole host ...
Getting outside and meeting people might reveal we’re more alike than different
When Lauren Hough set off across America in 2023 in her self-refitted second-hand Dodge van, she had the twin goals of circling the US and not traumatising her dog, Woody Guthrie. ...
Cyprus condemns Russian deadly strike on Sloviansk
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Saturday condemned a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, which killed civilians and damaged Latvia’s honorary consulate.
“The targeting of residential areas is ...
Thirteen arrested in island-wide police crime prevention operation
Thirteen people were arrested during coordinated police operations carried out across Cyprus on Friday night as part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime and strengthen public safety.
According to police, ...
Isolated showers possible before temperatures climb again
Seasonal low pressure is affecting the area, bringing mostly fine weather on Saturday, with a chance of isolated afternoon showers before temperatures begin to rise again in the coming days.
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AI providers face new EU transparency rules
The European Commission this week published new guidelines to help artificial intelligence (AI) providers and users comply with transparency requirements under the EU’s AI Act, with the rules set ...
Euripides’ Alcestis closes the Greek drama festival
The fifth and final production of this year’s International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama arrives soon as the National Theatre of Greece presenting Euripides’ Alcestis under the direction of ...
Cyprus Business Now: CBC, venture capital, technology, AI, tourism, euro notes
A Cyprus-based venture capital firm is positioning itself ahead of anticipated landmark IPOs in the artificial intelligence sector, with its leadership arguing that the flotations could reshape global valuation benchmarks.
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Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and Spain declared a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid and searing ...
Nice glasses. Are they recording me?
The next great technology battle will not be fought in our pockets. It will take place on our faces.
More than a decade after Google Glass became a cautionary tale ...
EU employment tied to foreign trade hits record 31.6 million
31.6 million people were employed in the EU during 2024 to satisfy the final demand for goods and services from non-EU economies, according to a report from Eurostat.
This figure accounts for 14.4 ...
Addressing the affordability crisis of Cyprus households
Recent opinion surveys indicate that the affordability crisis is the most pressing concern for Cyprus households. Indeed, many state their inability to cope with daily cost-of-living pressures and doubt that ...
Drowning deaths in Cyprus prompt renewed safety push
Thirty-three people died from drowning in Cyprus during 2025, with authorities warning that prevention measures remain necessary.
Marking world drowning prevention day (July 25), the health ministry presented the figures on Friday.
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Our View: Power cuts expose years of neglect
Every year, at the height of the summer, we face the same problem. The Electricity Authority’s power stations had great difficulty producing enough power to satisfy demand. The antiquated ...
Turkish Cypriot coalition largely silent over failed Turkish bill to change northern Cyprus’ name
The Turkish Cypriot ruling coalition was largely silent on Friday over a bill which was put forward to and eventually rejected by the Turkish parliament late on Thursday night, demanding ...
Limassol to receive new ‘northern bypass road’ in drive to ease congestion
A new northern bypass road will be built around Limassol, as part of a wider effort to ease congestion in Cyprus’ second city, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Friday.
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Larnaca campaign teaches children to save water
The Larnaca district government has launched an educational initiative to encourage water conservation among children as part of its “Larnaca -26” campaign, the authority said on Friday.
The initiative includes ...
More free summer cinema in Nicosia
Family-friendly films are coming to the outskirts of Nicosia as a new summer cinema series launches. Actually, the outdoor film nights return for another annual edition, organised by the South ...
One in five Europeans lives in poverty, says deputy minister
One in five Europeans and one in four children live in poverty, Social Welfare Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina said on Friday, highlighting Cyprus’ efforts during its presidency of the Council ...
Five UK police officers injured after boat strikes bridge in London
Five British police officers were injured after a Metropolitan Police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday, the force said.
The vessel, from the Met’s Marine Policing ...
Court upholds landlord’s burglary conviction
The appeals court has upheld the conviction of a landlord found guilty of burgling a property he had rented out and stealing his tenant’s belongings following a dispute over ...
Kisa furious as 23 migrants ‘forced to leave’ state accommodation
Non-governmental organisation Kisa on Friday expressed fury after the social welfare services department “abruptly terminated the accommodation and food support” it had provided to 23 Indian nationals, who, it said, are ...