Former US Marine surrenders, to be charged in choking death on New York subway
A former U.S. Marine who killed a homeless man by putting him in a chokehold on the New York City subway was charged with manslaughter on Friday in a ...
George Michael to be posthumously inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The late British born, Greek Cypriot musician George Michael will be posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
Michael, who formed the pop duo ...
Filipino priest on mission in Europe to halt fossil fuel financing
A Filipino priest is touring top European banks to demand they curtail ties with companies behind new fossil fuel projects in a region of his home country that is rich ...
Second tranche of US sanctions data received (Updated)
Officials from the UK and the US will soon visit to provide additional information on the sanctions, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday as authorities received the second tranche of ...
Iran frees two French citizens, says Macron
Two French citizens, Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, have been freed from detention in Iran, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, calling it “a relief”.
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna ...
Tepak seeking student housing in Paphos, appeal to apartment owners
The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) announced on Friday that it was launching a tender process for flat owners in Paphos to provide student housing.
Tepak said that they were ...
CoLA compromise deal signed, labour peace restored (Update 2)
President Nikos Christodoulides said he was pleased with the cost of living allowance (CoLA) agreement signed on Friday afternoon which is putting an end to a long-standing labour dispute.
The ...
The Uterus Project
Periods, wombs and uteruses. Is it time to talk about these things openly and through facilitated discussions? The Women of Cyprus and Let’s Talk Period Cyp certainly seem to ...
Chelsea must respect Forest team ‘fighting for their lives’, says Lampard
Chelsea’s season may be over with nothing left to fight for but manager Frank Lampard said on Friday that he is wary of Nottingham Forest who are still involved ...
Doctored video fuels tensions in Turkey’s close election race
A doctored video splicing footage of President Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival and a Kurdish militant chief and showing them uttering the same slogan has raised tensions ahead of a ...
Audit office slams environment department after breakwater collapse
The audit service slammed the environment department in a report on Friday, accusing it of not doing everything it could over the jetty construction at Paralimni marina.
The findings detail ...
Cypriot and Israeli armed forces conduct Agapinor 2023 drill (with video)
The Agapinor 2023 international exercise was held in Cyprus between May 7-11 within the framework of the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme between Cyprus and Israel.
A news release from the National ...
Cyprus aiming for a competitive and resilient shipping industry, minister says
The Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, emphasised the importance of competitiveness, resilience, and anticipation of new trends and challenges in the shipping industry.
Hadjimanoli’s comments were made during ...
Fire in Akamas brought under control in 30 minutes
Firefighters are on alert in the Akamas peninsula on Friday after bringing a forest fire under full control in an area within the Akamas National Forest Park on Friday afternoon.
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Nurses reiterate demands on international day (Updated)
Private nurses reiterated sector’s demands, including salary increases, as state health services organisation (Okypy) honoured nurses on the occasion of the International Nurses’ Day on Friday.
The International Nurses’ ...
Action founder Tony Christodoulou dies age 80
The founder and chairman of Action Global Communications Tony Christodoulou has died aged 80, the company announced.
“The Action family has lost our visionary mentor, teacher, leader, and beloved friend. Gregarious, ...
No plans to move Champions League final from Istanbul, says UEFA
The 2023 Champions League final will be held in Istanbul, UEFA said in a statement on Friday that discounted reports they were considering moving the game due to political unrest.
“UEFA ...
Pro-war nationalists say they are entering Russian politics to counter turmoil
Pro-war Russian nationalists led by Igor Girkin said on Friday that a new group they had set up was entering politics to save Russia which they warned was in danger ...
World’s largest refugee camp threatened by Bangladesh cyclone
Tropical cyclone Mocha intensified to become “very dangerous” on Friday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, warning of violent winds, floods and possible landslides in Bangladesh that could hit the ...
Bayern’s Muller remains key team member even as a substitute, says Tuchel
Bayern Munich stalwart Thomas Mueller remains a key player for the team even in his current substitute role, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Friday, refusing to be drawn into speculating ...
Minister awaiting report on school bus incident
An overhaul of school bus safety criteria is on the cards in light of an incident on Wednesday involving a school bus packed with school children skidded across the motorway ...
A minute with Giorgos Kyriacou Actor, stand-up comedian, creator
Where do you live?
In the heat of it. Next to Limassol agora. With a very good friend of mine.
What did you have for breakfast?
Kelloggs Coco pops. We ...
Cyprus helping train 24 experts from Ukraine in demining
Cyprus, as part of the European Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine (EUMAM) programme, is participating in the training of 24 experts from Ukraine in mine clearance issues, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas ...
Long-term strategies discussed for road development in Paphos
Long-term strategies for much-needed road development projects in Paphos were the focus of discussions on Friday between the transport minister Alexis Vafeadis and local council representatives.
With the aim of ...