Lidl Cyprus donations to support Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society
Focusing on fellow human beings, and with a high sense of solidarity, this Christmas Lidl Cyprus once again offers love to those who need it. Over December 11-31, 2023, with each ...
‘Worst Christmas ever’ in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, leaving hotels, restaurants ...
Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fuelling fears of exodus into Egypt
Hamas said it was striking back against Israeli forces across Gaza on Monday and Palestinians and international relief agencies said public order was disintegrating as hunger spread, fuelling fears of ...
Handling of Nicolaou’s remains questioned in court case
The trial for the death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou continued Monday, with the testimony of the police guard that transported the soldier’s remains to Greece for further testing ...
New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel ‘phase out’
A draft of a potential climate deal at the COP28 summit on Monday suggested a range of measures countries could take to slash greenhouse gas emissions, but omitted the “phase ...
Epic recognised as ‘Fastest Fixed Internet Network in Cyprus’
Ookla, the global organisation for internet performance testing and analysis, has honoured Epic with a notable distinction. Based on Ookla Speedtest® results, Epic has been awarded as the “Fastest Fixed ...
Around 300 post office workers to strike until Friday
Around 300 postal delivery officers, members of the Isotita union, have decided to strike until Friday.
According to the Cyprus News Agency, the union said issues, primarily centred on increases in ...
Greece orders top-flight clubs to play matches without fans for two months
Greece must play all its top league football matches without fans for the next two months following the severe injuring of a police officer in violence during a volleyball match ...
Tougher police presence promised at large gatherings
Cyprus’ police chief has given strict orders for tougher police presence during large gatherings and popular spots across the country, the force’s spokesman Christos Andreou said on Monday.
He ...
Cyprus labour study reveals income losses despite higher wages
The Cyprus Institute of Labour, associated with the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (Peo), released a comprehensive report on Monday, delving into the economic and employment landscape for 2023.
The findings of ...
Two Iranians face deportation over foiled terrorist attack
Two Iranian nationals may face deportation after they were linked to a foiled terror attack against Israelis and Jewish people in Cyprus, police said on Monday.
The two have been ...
A better haircut for Cyprus?
‘The world is changing. Cyprus must change too!’ Ten years after the island’s haircut, ALIX NORMAN meets an unusual barber who’s challenging our long-held beliefs
What do you ...
Cyprus bonds steady at €6.75 billion amidst ECB monetary policy efforts
The European Central Bank’s continual balance sheet offloading in its battle against inflation has kept the value of Cypriot bonds held within the Eurosystem at €6.75 billion, according to a ...
Man remanded for pocketing car sale money
The Paphos district court on Monday issued a four-day detention order against a 29-year-old Paphos resident to facilitate investigations into three cases involving theft and money laundering.
According to Paphos ...
Sunak battles to unite divided party in pivotal week
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces the most dangerous moment of his premiership this week, when he is due to appear before a COVID-19 inquiry and must win a crunch vote ...
UN marks 75 years of human rights declaration in shadow of Gaza
The U.N. human rights chief urged countries on Monday to work together to defeat threats such as war and pollution at an event to mark 75 years of the Universal ...
COP28: entering the home straight
COP28 has entered the home straight. The summit must conclude by the end of Tuesday, December 12. And it is getting down to the key issues.
As one COP28 delegate put ...
Verstappen says he and Red Bull can still do better
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have just finished Formula One’s most dominant season but the triple world champion said on Friday they could still improve.
Runaway champions Red Bull ...
The plot of every Hallmark holiday movie ever made
They may be hackneyed but the sheer number of schmaltzy festive films shows they have a market says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES
It’s the holiday season. People are somewhat happier, there’...
5 ways to navigate the world while pursuing your degree
Welcome aboard this exciting journey where hitting the books meets hitting the road! Picture this: one day, you’re soaking up history in the canals of Venice, and the next, ...
‘Historic visit’ by Iraqi president
President Nikos Christodoulides praised on Monday the “historic visit” of Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, who is visiting Cyprus for the first time.
He described the visit as ...
3 reasons why eToro and Pullix could dominate retail Crypto trading
eToro is one the biggest fintech companies in the world, with over 20 million users and a total trading volume of more than $1 trillion. In contrast, Pullix is an up-and-coming trading ...
New vessels boost coast guard powers (Updated)
Three Category B vessels have been added to the maritime fleet of the Cyprus coast guard, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Monday.
“The addition of the vessels is crucial, ...
Ukraine says no green light for EU membership talks would be ‘devastating’
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday it would be “devastating” for Kyiv and the European Union if EU leaders do not give his country the green light for ...