Ex-minister rubbishes MPs’ claims as fuel tax saviours
Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has slammed down hard on the narrative propagated through the media – that it was MPs who ‘saved the day’ by passing legislation in the nick ...
Six vehicles affected by car garage fire
A fire at the Kaimakli industrial area set six vehicles alight in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The vehicles were at two car repair shops that were also affected ...
Domestic worker bound and gagged in Polis Chrysochous robbery
A 30-year-old domestic worker was tied up and gagged by robbers who broke into the home she worked at and stole €60, police said on Sunday.
The case came to light ...
Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here’s how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
By Sara Webb
We have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. The earliest written record presenting the idea of “aliens” is seen in the satiric work of ...
Beardyman: King of Sound coming to Limassol
Cyprus to welcome one of the world’s best beatboxers and multi-instrumentalists says ELENI PHILIPPOU
Beatbox, live looping and unique vocal music creations always get this artist’s crowds on ...
Private school increases fees by more than 200 per cent
Law change provides loophole to charge massive hikes
A legal loophole has enabled a private school in Limassol to hike its tuition fees by over 200 per cent, leading to a ...
Traffic cameras to be rolled out in coming weeks, 6 more to start on Monday
A number of traffic cameras will become operational across Cyprus starting Monday, police warned on Sunday.
Those at the crossings between Limassol Avenue and Armenias, as well as Prodromou with ...
Cyprus scores 94.4 in World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law index
Cyprus scores 94.4 out of 100 in the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law index for 2023, it emerged on Sunday.
The Women, Business and the Law 2023 report assesses 190 countries laws ...
Nine years on, families urge new search for missing Malaysia plane MH370
Families of those on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared mysteriously nine years ago, called on the Malaysian government on Sunday to allow U.S. seabed exploration firm Ocean ...
Stop human traffickers, Pope Francis says after Italy’s migrant shipwreck
Pope Francis on Sunday called on authorities to stop human traffickers operating in the Mediterranean, as he expressed his sorrow over last week’s migrant boat disaster off Italy’s ...
Thousands protest in Athens after Greece’s deadly train crash
Clashes erupted briefly between police and a group of demonstrators in central Athens on Sunday on the fringes of a protest by thousands of students and railway workers over Greece’...
Education ministry to don Greek flag colours in memory of train crash victims
Cyprus’ education ministry is lighting up its building with the colours of the Greek flag as a sign of respect over the train crash tragedy in Tempi, near the city ...
Woman scammed out of almost €30,000
A 55-year-old woman fell victim to an internet scam, after she lost €29,300 that were transferred to a bank account in Portugal, police said on Sunday.
According to deputy police chief ...
Three men arrested after bicycles reported stolen
Paphos police on Sunday said three people were arrested for breaking in to a block of flats and stealing a number of bicycles.
Residents of the building reported the theft ...
Sugar island—from the Lusignans to loukoumades
How a once-rare treat turned into something we can’t do without
What is the most widespread addiction of our time? No, it’s not an illegal drug. In fact, ...
PM Sunak: If you come to UK illegally, you will not be able to stay
Anyone arriving illegally in Britain will be prevented from staying, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in an interview published on Sunday, ahead of new legislation which is expected to be ...
Man arrested after more than 100 ecstasy pills found in Famagusta home
A 28-year-old man was arrested after he was found with over 100 ecstasy pills and over 30g of cannabis in his Famagusta home, police said on Sunday.
Drug squad officers who ...
Ukraine war is blurring the lines between Nato and the EU on defence policy
By Baris Celik
The EU and the Nato have proved crucial in bringing together their member states around a coordinated response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Recognising the continued ...
Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress
While teen years are never easy, research is examining whether they are harder than ever for the current generation of teenagers.
By Ali Jones
Media headlines lamenting spiralling levels of ...
Netanyahu tries to calm outcry over minister’s remarks on Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought on Sunday to soften international outcry over a call by a far-right member of his cabinet for a flashpoint Palestinian village to be “erased”, ...
Third Greek train crash victim of Cypriot origin identified
The remains of 24-year-old Demetra Kapetaniou of Cypriot origin, were identified from Greece’s train crash carnage just outside Larissa, the state broadcaster reported.
Kapetaniou’s father is from Paphos ...
Fund management: the importance of specialising in institutional clients
Wealth management for institutional clients requires specialisation in order to deal with the tumultuous regulatory environment, as well as all new trends, challenges and opportunities, according to Eurobank Cyprus’ Menelaos ...
Cyprus can become a global tourism and entertainment destination
Melco Cyprus is fully aware of the role it can play in helping to develop the island’s tourism industry and will ensure that the country becomes a global entertainment ...
Cyprus seeks to bolster business ties with Cuba
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Cuban counterpart, as part of the chamber’s strategy ...