London’s Oxford Street could go traffic-free under mayor’s plan
London’s Oxford Street, home to some of the British capital’s most famous shops from Selfridges to Marks & Spencer, could be pedestrianised to attract more shoppers under a ...
Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls
Support for Ukraine guarantees the survival of neighbouring Moldova, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday at a conference to address concerns about broadening Russian interference in the region.
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Israel updates war goals with fate of defence minister unclear
Israel on Tuesday added the safe return of its citizens to their homes near the border with Lebanon to its formal war goals amid reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
Decomposed body identified as missing Serb
The decomposed body found in Ayia Napa on September 5 has been identified as 27-year-old Alexandar Gligorijevic from Serbia, who had been reported missing since July 27.
The cause of death has ...
‘I am a rapist’, admits husband in shocking French mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her over nearly a decade, on Tuesday admitted the various charges he faces and ...
Driver in north crash which killed Greek Cypriot appears in court
The 40-year-old driver of a vehicle which collided with a car driven by a Greek Cypriot man in the north and killed him appeared in court in Morphou on Tuesday.
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Cyprus, China officials talk prosecutorial cooperation
Attorney-general George Savvides and deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides,along with Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotison Tuesday met the deputy attorney-general of the People’s Republic of China Chen Guoqing to exchange ...
More than half a million tourists visit Cyprus in August
Tourist arrivals to Cyprus reached 554,923 people in August 2024, an 8.5 per cent increase compared to 511,387 in August 2023, according to a report released on Tuesday from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
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Cyprus banks highlight AML, compliance progress in US tour
A delegation from the Association of Cyprus Banks is currently in the United States, visiting Washington DC and New York, to highlight the progress of the Cypriot banking sector in ...
Exercise tests power plant’s security against terrorist attack
The Vasiliko power plant’s capacity to withstand a terrorist attack was put to the test on Tuesday through the Triton 2024 exercise, involving the ports authority, the police, the fire ...
Hellenic Bank stake adds to Eurobank’s positive outlook, says Moody’s
Eurobank’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Hellenic Bank, Cyprus is set to enhance its credit profile and geographic diversification, according to a statement by credit rating agency ...
Man dead after falling into sea in Kyrenia
A 48-year-old man died on Saturday after falling into the sea in Kyrenia.
He had been sat on the sea wall on the town’s promenade, before losing his balance ...
European Commissioners
Kadis named EU’s ‘important’ fisheries commissioner
Cyprus’ Costas Kadis was named as European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans on Tuesday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Von der Leyen announced the roles of her 26 ...
Paralimni marina set to complete first phase by year-end
The first phase of the Paralimni marina is set to be completed by the end of the year, according to Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikoletos, who visited the site on Monday.
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Health minister calls for dialogue to prevent hospital strike
Health Minister Michalis Damianos on Tuesday called on unions and the state health services organisation (Okypy) to keep talking to avoid a strike in state hospitals.
Earlier, trade unions said ...
Digital transformation key to Cyprus’ growth, says ministry official
Research Deputy Ministry official Georgios Komodromos on Tuesday said that digital transformation is crucial in improving the country’s competitiveness and economic growth.
In a statement, Komodromos outlined the government’...
Tatar ‘making moves’ to build new court buildings in the north
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday night said he is “making moves” on the matter of building new court buildings in the north.
All of the court buildings in ...
Man arrested for assaulting flight attendant on Cyprus-bound flight
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after having reportedly drunkenly assaulted a female flight attendant on a flight bound for Cyprus.
The aircraft had departed the Turkish Aegean city ...
Sinner adds former Djokovic trainer, physio to coaching team
World number one Jannik Sinner has added fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio to his staff following the dismissal of two members after he escaped a doping ban ...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with racketeering, sex trafficking
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with three federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday.
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Restaurant Review: The Queen’s Head and Artichoke
Usually, we’re all about the best dining spots in Cyprus. But how does that take into account the thousands with an interest in Cyprus across the globe?
After all, ...
Book review: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance
By Philippa Tracy
JD Vance has been making headlines again. This time following the recent deadly shootings by a 14-year-old boy at Apalachee High School in Georgia. He has been ...
Real Madrid boss Ancelotti gets injury boost ahead of opener
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expects to have several players back from injury ahead of their Champions League opener against German side VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Midfielders Jude Bellingham, Aurelien ...
9 common mistakes to avoid when hiring a home builder
Building a home is an exciting but complex project, and choosing the right builder is vital. Hiring the wrong one can lead to costly delays, legal disputes, or poor workmanship. ...