Valentine’s Day frowned upon by many in Gaza Strip
Valentine’s Day is considered un-Islamic by many of the 2.3 million Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip and business was slower than usual on Tuesday at those shops selling red ...
EU group to investigate possible access to frozen Russian funds
The European Union will on Wednesday launch an ad hoc group to investigate how billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction ...
Ways in which you can jeopardise your Social Media security
The truth will shock you as we explore the hidden side of social media security. You may think that you are just scrolling through cat videos and posting pictures of ...
Six pulled from rubble as survivors leave Turkey quake zone
Six survivors were rescued from the rubble in Turkey on Tuesday, eight days after a devastating earthquake, as the focus shifts to helping those who survived find shelter, food or ...
Ukrainian nationals get temporary protection extended for a year
Ukrainian nationals who received temporary protection in Cyprus will have their permit automatically extended for one more year, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday.
Those who are already beneficiaries of ...
Parents call for exams to be invalidated after ‘tragic’ results (updated)
The Pancyprian Federation of Parents’ Associations on Tuesday asked for the results of the first cycle of the twice-yearly exams held in January to be invalidated, citing results “that can ...
When it comes to mental health, choose positivity
While it is easy to judge, it will only harm your own wellbeing says DESPINA NICOLA
Our learned patterns are anchored beliefs from childhood. We view them as facts. We ...
Venezuelans say credit cards that were once lifeline now ‘useless’
Credit cards are becoming increasingly useless in Venezuela because of high inflation and government restrictions, hurting people already struggling to meet daily needs on low salaries, banking industry sources, analysts ...
Disy leadership race: Harris Georgiades joins race for top post (updated)
Disy’s Harris Georgiades on Tuesday said he will run for the party leader, amid speculation on what the future of the party would hold.
Georgiades is currently Disy’s ...
Moldova briefly shuts airspace after warning of Russian coup plot
Moldova closed its air space for undisclosed safety reasons on Tuesday before later reopening it, a day after the small east European country accused Russia of plotting to bring down ...
Minister hails green growth in practice for water supply
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Tuesday hailed his ministry’s work on green growth and the circular economy during a tour of the wastewater treatment plant project in Achna.
The ...
Big Oil’s spent billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing
By Christian Downie and Robert Brulle,
You’ve probably seen ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They’re meant to be inspiring and hopeful, ...
Library of humans: challenging stereotypes
Facing your own prejudices or broaching a generally taboo subject is the aim of Human Library events. The Cyprus branch has an event coming up in Nicosia. ELENI PHILIPPOU turns ...
Hospital payment scheme seeks to establish minimum quality of care
A bid to streamline remuneration for services offered at hospitals under the national health scheme Gesy is underway with proposals from its operator, the health insurance organisation (HIO), already in ...
Can we trust corporate climate pledges or is it greenwashing?
By Jack Graham
Corporate climate pledges are mushrooming as global companies seek to reassure customers and investors about their green credentials by promising net zero emissions and carbon-neutral products.
But ...
Cats and dogs among Cyprus’ invasive species
Ten invasive species have been red listed in Cyprus for their dangerous impact on the environment, according to a presentation this week by BirdLife Cyprus and the forestry department.
And ...
No place for Russian ‘culture’ when it’s committing cultural genocide in Ukraine
Statement by the Ukrainian ambassador to Cyprus Ruslan Nimchynskyi
On February 14-15 the Russian ballet is coming to Cyprus – Limassol and Nicosia – as part of the so-called Gala Ballet ‘Celebrate ...
CVAR hosts Gülden Plümer’s book presentation
The launch event of Gülden Plümer’s book titled They Weren’t the Only Ones That Disappeared, in which she wrote about her 15 years of experience and memories ...
Sentence of child sex abuser increased to 15 years
A man who committed the “extremely vile” crimes of sexually abusing three children and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a “blatantly inadequate sentence” has now had his sentence ...
Israeli sports technology company expands to Cyprus
i-BrainTech’s decision is seen as a vote of confidence in Cyprus
Israeli sports technology company i-BrainTech, a pioneer in athletic brain training, on Tuesday announced its plan to expand ...
Liverpool welcome UEFA report on Champions League final chaos
Liverpool welcomed a review into the 2022 Champions League final which said organisers UEFA were responsible for the chaos before the game, calling on the European soccer governing body to “take ...
Moscow’s decades-old gas ties with Europe lie in ruins
Meticulously crafted over decades as a major revenue stream for the Kremlin, Moscow’s gas trade with Europe is unlikely to recover from the ravages of military conflict.
After President ...
Mbappe in PSG’s squad but still doubtful for Bayern clash
Kylian Mbappe was included in Paris St Germain’s squad for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes after taking part in ...
Spurs can’t afford more injuries says Conte before Milan tie
Tottenham Hotspur will be in trouble if they pick up any more injuries, coach Antonio Conte said on the eve of their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against AC Milan.
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