Construction work to begin on Cyprus’ first crematorium
Construction work is set to begin on Cyprus’ first crematorium within the first half of the year, according to the director of the company undertaking the project, MW Crematorium Cyprus’ ...
Iraq prepares to close down US-led coalition’s mission – PM
The Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the US-led international military coalition from the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s office said on Friday.
The US has 900 ...
Trump overstated worth by billions, New York attorney general says in civil fraud case
Donald Trump should be permanently barred from New York’s real estate industry for “outrageous” fraud, the state attorney general said in a court filing ahead of closing arguments in ...
Pistorius release touches a nerve in country scarred by violence against women
South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius’ release on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, provoked a raw response in a country scarred by ...
Cuellar announced as UN ‘personal envoy’ to Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-general Antonio Guterres announced on Friday evening the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as his “personal envoy” to Cyprus.
The announcement was made by his spokeswoman Stephanie ...
Cypriot journalist released after arrest in Turkey (Update)
Cypriot journalist Guren Tilki was released late on Friday evening, after having arrested in Turkey earlier that day for allegedly insulting the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a ...
Third arrest made in Nicosia drive-by shooting investigation
Police on Friday arrested a third person in connection with the drive-by shooting in Nicosia last week.
The suspect is a 29-year-old man from Larnaca for which police secured a ...
Isias hotel case: ‘The defendants are spreading lies in court’
Turkish Cypriot ‘MP’ and head of the north’s ‘parliamentary’ justice committee Oguzhan Hasipoglu made an extraordinary intervention to reporters on Friday regarding the trial of those held responsible for ...
Nude scenes as controversial work kicks off Thoc agenda
A new play presented by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation begins its series of shows this January and invites a strictly adult audience. Cleansed is a play by English playwright Sarah ...
24-year-old sought in Paphos break-in
Police on Friday were on the hunt for a 24-year-old man for breaking into a Paphos home and stealing. Another individual aged 33 was also arrested in connection with the same ...
Kisa offices destroyed in apparent attack
The offices of migrant support group Kisa were destroyed on Friday after an explosive device shattered the glass, destroyed equipment, and all of its records
The group said it had ...
Judge rejects AG request over Thanasis Nicolaou pathologist report
State pathologist Panicos Stavrianos has been barred from taking the stand in court proceedings investigating the death of former national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou.
The development during Friday’s court hearing ...
Compulsory testing makes a comeback as Covid-19 cases surge
Compulsory testing for Covid-19 within 48 hours of visits to a plethora of locations has been reintroduced by the government, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Friday.
Kanari was speaking during ...
Iran arrests suspects over bomb blasts, mourners demand revenge
Mourners wept over the coffins of victims of two deadly blasts in Iran as the interior minister said on Friday a number of suspects had been arrested over the attacks ...
Italy court clears Maradona of tax evasion years after his death
Italy’s highest court cleared the late Agentine soccer legend Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges, ending a 30-year-long legal battle between the ex-Napoli striker and revenue authorities.
Known as “...
US readies aid as Japan earthquake death toll nears 100
The United States said on Friday it is preparing military logistical support and aid for regions in Japan devastated by an earthquake that killed 94 people, forced about 33,000 people to leave ...
Arteta hopes Liverpool Cup clash is start of another ‘beautiful journey’
Neither Arsenal nor Liverpool would have preferred to play each other in the third round of the FA Cup but the north London club’s manager Mikel Arteta hopes the “...
Smart strategies for managing cash advances: Tips to avoid financial pitfalls
Cash advances are among the best ways to secure emergency cash advances for everything from unexpected auto repairs to past-due utility bills. However, many undisciplined borrowers may need help to ...
Cheesemakers suspend protest measures
Cheesemakers decided on Friday to suspend protest measures they announced to shut down dairy farms over an ongoing spat on halloumi.
The looming threat had also led cattle farmers to ...
Stay chic and cozy: Why a black maxi dress is the perfect winter wardrobe essential
When it comes to winter fashion, staying chic and cozy can sometimes feel like a challenge. But fear not, because we have the ultimate solution for you: the black maxi ...
IPv4 leasing: navigating the world of Internet Protocol address rental
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, IPv4 addresses have become a crucial commodity. With the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses due to the rapid expansion of internet usage, businesses and individuals are ...
Michaelidou hails expansion of free pre-primary education
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has hailed the government’s proposal to gradually expand the provision of free pre-primary education to children aged four years old and up.
Speaking to the ...
Party representatives express solidarity in Kenan Ayaz trial
Akel and Green Party politicians met with the German ambassador to Cyprus to discuss the ongoing trial of Kurdish political activist Kenan Ayaz, it emerged on Friday.
According to a ...
New tax system to maintain Cyprus as competitive financial centre
The economist overseeing the project for the finance ministry announced on Friday that preliminary proposals for changes to the tax law will be submitted in March 2024, following the completion of ...