Man gets 18 months for burglary
A 53-year-old in Paphos was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Monday for burglary.
The Paphos district court ruled the sentence would begin on April 11, 2024, the day the man was ...
Senator Menendez sold power for gold, prosecutor says at corruption trial’s close
Bob Menendez sold his power for money and gold to help Egypt’s government and businessmen who showered the once-powerful senator and his wife with bribes, a prosecutor said on ...
Bomb explodes outside Mazotos house
A low intensity improvised explosive device caused extensive damage to a sliding glass door on Monday when it exploded outside the house in Mazotos.
The explosion appears to have occurred ...
Dubai’s high-end property sales undented by drop in listings
The number of homes worth $10 million or more that were sold in Dubai held steady in the first half of the year despite a drop in listings, an industry report ...
Storms expected for rest of the week
Isolated showers and possibly a storm are on the horizon for Tuesday, mainly in the mountains and inland.
Keep your umbrellas handy for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too, as rain ...
Russia says one dead, energy facilities on fire after Ukraine’s ‘massive’ drone attacks
One person was killed, two power substations and an oil depot caught fire after Ukraine launched “tens” of drones in a series of “massive” attacks launched across several Russian regions, ...
Cyprus Business Now
Building permit issuance in Cyprus saw a rise of 8.3 per cent in the period from January to April 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a ...
Paramount, Skydance merger deal ends Redstone era
Skydance Media and Paramount Global (PARA.O) agreed to merge, the companies announced late on Sunday, scripting a new chapter for one of Hollywood’s oldest studios.
The companies agreed ...
Revolut CEO to sell part of stake in $500 million share sale
British fintech company Revolut’s CEO Nikolay Storonsky will cash in part of his multibillion dollar stake in the company as part of a $500 million share sale, according to a ...
No aid left in secure area where Gaza jetty was anchored
There is now no humanitarian aid from Cyprus left in the secure area on the beach in Gaza where the temporary jetty was once anchored, United Nations World Food Programme (...
Our View: An eloquent explanation of why attempt to bring the two sides together is doomed to fail
The farewell letter by the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin did not deal with the specifics of her failed mission. These would probably be included in the ...
Anastasiades lashes out at Averof, denies suggesting two-state solution
Former President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday staunchly denied ever suggesting a two-state solution, while he called former Disy party leader Averof Neophytou bitter.
In an interview on the ANT1 podcast, ...
WIMBLEDON
Djokovic lets rip after majestic performance, Zverev bows out ‘on one leg’ (wrapup 2)
Emotions ran high for Novak Djokovic on Monday as he angrily lashed out at Wimbledon fans following his three-set demolition job over young Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round, ...
Biden says he won’t drop out as some Democrats question his ability
President Joe Biden refused to abandon his reelection campaign on Monday as he sought to stave off a possible revolt by fellow Democrats who worry the party could lose the ...
News ‘coming soon’ over Larnaca port and marina investment
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday suggested there would be news even next week over the Larnaca port and marina project.
“Very soon there will be an announcement, even next week. ...
MPs complain over state payroll in supplementary budget
MPs on Monday reviewed the government’s request for an extra €351 million in spending, just days before the supplementary state budget heads to the House plenum for a vote.
The ...
Diagnostic centres threaten action against feared shutdown
A medical association on Monday said it was preparing ‘necessary legal action’ against the Health Insurance Organisation amid a spat between the two.
The diagnostics association (Pasydike) stressed it was ...
Man jailed for six years for cannabis haul
A 44-year-old old man was sentenced to six years in jail on Monday after he was found with around 6kg of cannabis.
The sentence was handed down at Larnaca criminal ...
MPs dubious over ports authority’s financing for Larnaca
Lawmakers were skeptical on Monday when the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) requested an extra €8.4 million to run the port in Larnaca after the contract with a private company – Kition Ocean ...
Mixed response to Holguin’s open letter
Mixed reactions followed the open letter published over the weekend by Maria Angela Holguin, the UN secretary-general’s personal Cyprus envoy – some dismissed it as generic and tone-deaf to the ...
Maraveyas returns to Cyprus for a summer concert
It has now become a staple of summer in Cyprus to wait for a Kostis Maraveyas concert. Every year, the popular Greek singer adds Cyprus gigs as part of his ...
Cyprus classed as ‘strong innovator’ for third consecutive year
Cyprus has been recognised as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the third consecutive year, according to an announcement released on Monday by the Deputy Ministry of ...
‘Panic button’ to be rolled out for domestic violence cases
There is a steep rise in domestic violence cases, and efforts to roll out a ‘panic button’ to help victims should be ready in the next three months, Justice Minister ...
EURO 2024
Dutch Premier League connection adds spice to England semi-final
A strong Premier League influence on both sides could ensure an exciting game when England take on the Netherlands in the European Championship semi-finals, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven ...