Our View: Ending lifetime state benefits is the correct call
Well done House speaker Annita Demetriou for publicly backing the bill that would end the lifetime benefits granted by the state to former presidents and House speakers. She is a ...
Pokemon Co says will defend intellectual property after viral game sparks debate
The Pokemon Company said on Thursday it will investigate and take action over any infringement of its intellectual property rights, after a viral game from a Japanese developer became dubbed “...
North to restart Covid vaccinations
The north is to recommence its Covid-19 vaccination programme on Monday, following an announcement by its ‘health ministry’.
The ‘ministry’ said booster vaccinations would be available to those over the ...
Tatar calls meeting of Turkish Cypriot politicians
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar on Friday evening called a meeting of the north’s political leaders, with the meeting believed to have been held in advance of United Nations ...
Bizet’s Carmen comes to Limassol screen
Carmen is Georges Bizet’s most famous opera, renowned all over the world. Bringing it to Limassol is The Met: Live in HD, a programme that broadcasts operas straight from ...
Block on Turkish Cypriot mixed marriages for citizenship lifted (Updated)
The block on Turkish Cypriots of mixed marriages, wherein one of their parents is a citizen of the Republic of Turkey, will now have their applications for Republic of Cyprus ...
Halloumi decision post EU court ruling in February
The government will take decisions on halloumi during a wide-ranging meeting with all stakeholders after February 21, when an EU Court is expected to issue its decision over the halloumi appeal, ...
Turkish Cypriot butchers protest as consumers buy from Republic
Turkish Cypriot butchers on Friday called on the north’s ‘government’ to act as consumers desert them to buy cheaper meat in the Republic.
They staged a protest at the ...
King Charles admitted to London hospital for prostate treatment
Britain’s King Charles went into hospital on Friday to have planned treatment to address an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said, joining his daughter-in-law Kate who is recovering from surgery.
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South Africa’s genocide case a diplomatic win, after ‘damning’ verdict
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel may have ruffled feathers in the capitals of vital Western trading partners, but it has boosted the country’s standing as a champion ...
Tesla plans to build new electric vehicles in mid-2025
Tesla (TSLA.O) has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new mass market electric vehicle codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025, according to four people familiar with the matter, ...
Forensic pathologist: strangulation confirmed in Nicolaou’s death
Friday’s proceedings of the inquest looking into the death of National Guard officer Thanasis Nicolaou, whose lifeless body was found under a bridge in Alassa in 2005, saw forensic pathologist ...
Sinner books Medvedev final as Melbourne gears up for new king
Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to defeat Alexander Zverev 5-7 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 6-3 on Friday in a thrilling semi-final and reach the Australian Open title clash with ...
Cyprus deposits rise by €346 million in December, total hits €52.2 billion
The value of deposits in the Cypriot banking system experienced a substantial monthly increase of €346 million in December 2023, reaching a total €52.2 billion, according to a report released on Friday by ...
Man sentenced to four years for drug possession
The Larnaca criminal court imposed a four-year prison sentence on a 31-year-old man on Friday after finding him guilty of illegal drug possession with the intent to supply to others.
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A minute with Encarnita Io Performer, artist
Where do you live?
In Larnaca with my person and my dog
What did you have for breakfast?
I don’t eat breakfast. I don’t have this healthy habit ( 😀 )
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The last of Sessions at SPEL
Sessions, the series of queer happenings that has taken over the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL in Nicosia over the past year, will open its doors for the last ...
President speaks about interconnector with UAE
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday spoke about the possibility of a “Great Sea Interconnector” with the United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Foreign Minister and a delegation of the country’s Taqa ...
payabl. secures EMI license by the CBC in boost to European market expansion
payabl., one of Europe’s leading PayTechs, on Friday announced that it was granted an Electronic Money Institution licence (EMI licence) by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), which will ...
Govt to take matters into own hands over football violence (Update 3)
By Nikolaos Prakas and Tom Cleaver
The government will legislate to give itself the power to order football matches be played behind closed doors, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Friday, ...
World Court: Israel must prevent acts of genocide
The World Court ordered Israel on Friday to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinians and do more to help civilians, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire as ...
India’s ‘Blue Helmets’ on a mission to give peace a chance
Giving peace a chance – 24/7 and 365 days a year – is an army of United Nations (UN) peacekeepers across the world. May 29 happens to be a celebration of the important role these ...
E-justice system ‘a debacle’, lawyers protest
Lawyers across the country held a one-hour protest outside district courts on Friday, over the mess which has beset the e-justice system.
This is the second protest this week, where ...
Guilty doctor faces licence review
A doctor, who was found guilty of indecent acts, will have to now appear in front of a disciplinary board of the Cyprus Medical Association (CyMA), which could strip him ...