Agriculture Minister leaves to attend EU meetings this week
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou departs on Sunday for Brussels to take part in the EU Councils for the Environment and Agriculture and Fisheries to be held on Monday and Tuesday, ...
Two years into the Ukraine crisis, what’s next?
By Yi Xin
On February 24, the Ukraine crisis marked its two-year anniversary. Despite the bloodshed on the battlefield and suffering of innocent lives, fighting continues with no sign of abating.
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A reflection on anti-racism day
Thursday March 21 was International Day Against Racism and Discrimination.
Racism which is a form of prejudice that includes negative emotional reactions to members of a group, and racial discrimination against ...
Larnaca man arrested in armed robbery investigation
A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with burglary in Larnaca mid-February, police said on Sunday.
According to police, the man was arrested on Saturday night after witness testimony was ...
Man remanded in Nicosia car arson case
A 40-year-old man was remanded into custody under suspicion of being involved in a suspected car arson.
According to police, police received testimony against the 40-year-old being allegedly involved in ...
Cyprus banks: interest rate policies harming borrowers and savers
Recent statements by Cyprus bankers that the profitable activities of banks are contributing importantly to the good performance of the Cyprus economy and that large bank profits emanate mainly from ...
Mostly clear for Sunday, dust levels increase throughout the week
The weather on Sunday will be mostly clear, with temperatures expected to rise throughout most of the week, the met office said.
According to the met office, the temperature on ...
Russia mourns victims of deadly concert hall attack
Russia lowered flags to half-mast on Sunday for a day of mourning after scores of people were gunned down with automatic weapons at a rock concert outside Moscow in the ...
Kyiv, Lviv under Russian air attack; missile violates Polish airspace
Russia launched 57 missiles and drones on Ukraine on Sunday, including attacking Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, officials said, with Poland’s armed forces saying one of Russia’...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 18:
In response to the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, the Cyprus Chamber of ...
Truth commission in Cyprus is crucial to reconciliation
The truth about the past should be uncovered and made known to people to avoid repetition
The human rights lawyer and former candidate for president of the Republic of Cyprus (...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: What is First Lady’s achievement?
IMH conference organiser has been promoting its Women Leaders’ Forum at the Hilton Hotel on Tuesday with a picture of the president’s missus, who is referred to as ‘Philippa ...
Our view: Government intervention in market economy is dangerous
Governments in Cyprus have tended to be led rather than lead, often shunning measures that are deemed unpopular until they are absolutely necessary. They have a tendency to be swayed ...
Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states
Intel (INTC.O) is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four US states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans – and it hopes to ...
Nvidia stock climbs as CFO says new chip to ship in 2024
Nvidia’s (NVDA.O) stock climbed on Tuesday after the heavyweight chipmaker said its new flagship AI processor is expected to ship later this year and CEO Jensen Huang said ...
Stellantis buys stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight
European carmaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI) announced on Wednesday that it was acquiring a stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight as it seeks to strengthen its market position and secure access ...
Aid corridor a ‘golden opportunity’ for Cyprus
But caution expressed about Amalthea sea corridor stopping aid arriving in Gaza by land or taking attention from larger problems
Despite the hype over the humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza, ...
Death and fear stoked hell in Moscow attack, witnesses say
The four armed men walked calmly towards the metal detectors at Crocus City Hall, firing their automatic weapons point-blank in short bursts at terrified civilians who fell screaming in a ...
How name dropping Messi saved an Israeli grandmother from Hamas
“I’m from where Messi is from,” 90-year-old Esther Cunio told the two masked Palestinian gunmen who moments earlier invaded her home in southern Israel.
It was the morning of ...
A look at the printmakers of Cyprus
The second annual exhibition has opened at the Hambis Printmaking Museum in Plataniskia, titled Greek and Cypriot Printmakers in France (1920-2000). This new exhibition is presented alongside the exhibition Hambis ...
Scotland embarrassed by Dutch thrashing, McGinn says
Scotland midfielder John McGinn said their 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in a friendly on Friday was embarrassing and they must learn to be more “streetwise” when they fall behind.
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Mbappe expects future to be decided before Euros
Kylian Mbappe believes he will know which club he will join next season before the European Championship kicks off in June, the France forward said on Friday.
Mbappe, who is ...
Kate praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ after cancer diagnosis
Kate, Britain‘s Princess of Wales, was praised on Saturday for her “extraordinary dignity”, as the shock announcement of her cancer diagnosis triggered an outpouring of support from well wishers.
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UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
A long line of blocked relief trucks on Egypt’s side of the border with the Gaza Strip where people face starvation is a moral outrage, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio ...