Thirty-two witnesses to testify in golden passports case
The third defendant in the golden passports trial pleaded not guilty on Thursday during a hearing at Nicosia criminal court, while a new state prosecutor has been assigned to the ...
CFA and football union join forces against violence
The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and the Footballers’ Association (Pasp) both called for radical measures to combat football violence following a meeting on Thursday.
A set of suggested measures were ...
Regenerate and restore: stem cell therapy in Germany
Most human organs and tissues recover extremely slowly, and some are almost incapable of regeneration. Connective tissue is formed in place of the structures damaged by the pathological process. It ...
Ukraine envoy praises Cyprus support for sanctions on Russia
Cyprus is making an “extremely important” contribution in increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, said Ukraine’s ambassador to the east Mediterranean island, which was long in the spotlight for close ...
Health minister meets with Okypy
Health Minister Michalis Damianos on Thursday discussed major issues faced by the state health services organisation (Okypy).
Visiting the Okypy offices for the first time since taking on the role ...
Covid drug arrives from Greece
A “sufficient quantity” of Paxlovid, a drug used to treat Covid-19, arrived in Cyprus from Greece on Thursday, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said.
Damianos was speaking after a meeting with ...
Sunak appeals to Lords to deliver his Rwanda asylum law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on the upper house of parliament to “get on board” and pass his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a day after surviving ...
EU sends information request to 17 tech firms including Amazon, Apple, Meta
The European Commission said on Thursday it had send requests for information under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to 17 tech companies that it regards as very large online ...
Enduring pain keeps public support for Gaza war strong in Israel
Life in Tel Aviv appears normal for Rhona Ukrainsky three months after Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, but the pain and fear are just under the surface, causing her to ...
Christodoulides among ‘richest presidents in Europe’
Nikos Christodoulides is one of the “richest presidents in Europe” in relation to average salaries, according to a study released on Wednesday.
The study compares the annual gross salaries of ...
Cyprus construction material up 2.91% in 2023
According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the prices of construction materials show a small increase. The Construction Materials Price Index for 2023 recorded an increase of 2.91 per cent per compared ...
Lidl Cyprus again named island’s, Europe’s top employer
Lidl Cyprus is the “Top Employer” for the seventh consecutive year in Cyprus and Europe, according to the results of the internationally-recognised independent Top Employer Institute. The certification process includes ...
Cyprus Stands Out in EU Car Statistics
Cyprus is among the top European Union countries in car ownership, with 658 passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants – an increase of 19.85 per cent over the past decade – according to the latest Eurostat ...
Apple overtakes Samsung as top seller of smartphones
Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab ended Samsung Electronics’ (005930.KS), opens new tab 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, ...
EAC poles and cables stolen
Five poles belonging to the Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) and aerial cables attached to them were stolen in the village of Ayios Mamas, near Limassol.
According to the police, the ...
Battle of Khan Younis threatens biggest hospital still functioning in Gaza (Updated)
Israeli forces advanced into the southern Gaza Strip’s main city on Thursday, pounding areas near the enclave’s biggest functioning hospital, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed “many more ...
Indian Navy rescues crew after attack on ship off coast of Yemen
The Indian Navy said on Thursday it had rescued the crew of a U.S.-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi movement ...
Wolves fan plucked from crowd to take on fourth official duties
A Wolverhampton Wanderers fan struggled to contain his joy when his team scored a late winner in Tuesday’s FA Cup tie against Brentford after he had stepped forward from ...
Restaurant review: Syrian Restaurant, Limassol
By Andrea Kouyali
In the land of overpriced everything, in the heart of Limassol’s tourist area lies the Syrian Restaurant. Around for years, it is home to the best ...
Old Larnaca hospital will be given to municipality
State health services organisation (Okypy) will turn over the old Larnaca hospital to the municipality in September 2024, mayor Andreas Vyras announced on Thursday.
The hospital is currently owned by the ...
Fire set deliberately at tyre shop
Police in Paphos are investigating a fire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the courtyard of a tyre shop, which was set deliberately.
Paphos police spokesperson ...
Family fun on the Water: Why inflatable paddle boards are perfect for all ages
Paddleboarding has emerged as more than just a water sport; it’s become a delightful family activity that transcends generations. In recent years, inflatable paddle boards have taken centre stage, ...
Paphos police searching for suspects in public prosecutor attack
Police in Paphos are actively pursuing leads to identify the perpetrators behind Tuesday night’s attack on a public prosecutor’s car.
The investigation is focusing on closed-circuit surveillance systems ...
Stocks hit by rate-cut pushback, China takes a beating
World stocks and bonds took a hit on Wednesday as central banks pushed back against interest rate cut bets, while signs of a patchy economic recovery in China drove shares ...