Pakistan ‘showing interest and concern’ in north
Pakistan is showing “very close interest and concern” in the north, the north’s ‘parliament speaker’ Zorlu Tore said on Friday.
He was speaking regarding potential future recognition of the ...
EU’s ‘Right to Repair’ directive enhances consumer rights
A new EU directive will make it easier for consumers to choose to repair their goods instead of replacing them, with manufacturers required to provide repair services for a specific ...
Lidl opens third Paphos store, 21st in Cyprus
In a major expansion of its retail network, Lidl Cyprus opened its newest store in the Neon Mall of Pafos on July 24, 2024, marking the third Lidl store in a row ...
What is a diaphragm pump? Functions and applications
Within the industrial landscape, numerous operations rely on the controlled movement of liquids. A key player in this field is the diaphragm pump. This pump stands out from traditional options ...
British man’s death in north being treated as suspected murder
The death of a British national in the north is being treated as a suspected murder, the Turkish Cypriot police said on Friday.
57-year-old Andrew Cullen was found dead at ...
Russia welcomes Trump comments on ‘war machine’ that defeated Napoleon, Hitler
The Kremlin on Friday welcomed Donald Trump’s comments on Russia being “a war machine” that had defeated Napoleon and Hitler, but said it was not wearing rose-tinted spectacles when ...
Eurostar cancels a quarter of all services, urges against travel
Eurostar said it would cancel a quarter of all services on its network and asked passengers to postpone their travel where possible on Friday after its rail services between London ...
The role of Crypto in enhancing financial inclusion for small businesses
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have transcended their initial perception as mere speculative assets, evolving into practical tools that can significantly enhance financial inclusion. For businesses, especially those in sectors like ...
TV shows we love: MH370: The Plane That Disappeared
As the title suggests, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared promises to delve into the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished in 2014. However, this mini-docu series is as much about ...
Kremlin will retaliate over EU transfer of frozen asset proceeds to Ukraine
Russia will carefully consider how to respond to the European Union’s transfer to Ukraine of 1.5 billion euros taken from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ...
WHO sends over 1m polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
The World Health Organisation is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected after the virus was ...
Obamas endorse Harris in video of live call
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle endorsed Kamala Harris’ bid for president on Friday in a roughly one-minute long video that captured a private phone call between the ...
Compare and Contrast: Outlining vs. Mind Mapping for Essay Structure
The dreaded blank page. It’s a familiar scene for anyone who’s ever tried to write an essay. The ideas are swirling, but organizing them can feel like untangling ...
No rate cuts on the horizon as Turkey focuses on lowering inflation
Turkey’s central bank is not even considering a rate-cutting cycle at this time because easing too early could reignite inflation and extend the pain for an economy on the ...
Woman accused of selling Greek Cypriot property in north sees bail bid rejected
A 49-year-old German national who stands accused of selling Greek Cypriot property in the north had her request for bail denied by the court of appeal on Friday.
The woman ...
New to campus
If you are planning to attend university in Cyprus, there are two things to know. One, expect to spend most of your time studying. Two, expect to spend the rest ...
Unaccompanied minors relocated from Cyprus to Germany
A total of 25 unaccompanied minors departed from Cyprus for Germany on Thursday accompanied by representatives of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), as part of the pilot programme for the ...
Petroleum product sales in Cyprus drop in June 2024
Cyprus experienced an overall decline in the sales of petroleum products during June, which amounted to 127,395 tonnes, marking a 4.1 per cent decrease compared to June 2023, according to the latest figures ...
Technical issues leave village without water for over a week
Technical difficulties which were challenging to diagnose, were the reason Lageia village was left without water for over a week, Deputy Mayor Areti Miltiadou said on Friday.
Residents had earlier ...
Norwegians issue cheeky challenge to French over Olympic food
The Norwegian delegation engaged in some good-natured ribbing of their hosts over comments about food quality and small portions at the athletes’ Olympic village, claiming to have more medals in ...
Investors divided ahead of potential BoE rate cut decision next week
The Bank of England’s first interest rate cut since 2020 hangs in the balance next week, with greater uncertainty than usual as key policymakers have not spoken publicly for more ...
CBC sets reference interest rate at 11.76 per cent
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that it has set the reference interest rate at 11.76 per cent.
In a statement, the Central Bank of Cyprus said that, ...
Nissi beach ‘the best in Europe’
Ayia Napa’s Nissi beach is “the best beach in Europe”, according to British insurance comparison website QuoteZone.
The beach was found to be the best in Europe after the ...
Oil prices steady but set for third weekly decline
Oil prices were little changed on Friday but on track for a third consecutive weekly decline, pressured by muted demand in China and expectations of a Gaza ceasefire deal that ...