AG: Andreas Loizou’s case re-opened after family’s request
Attorney-General George Savvides on Friday denied he had re-opened the case of Andreas Loizou’s death as a result of public pressure. Instead, he said it was because Loizou’s ...
The history of medieval graffiti in Cyprus
Is there such a thing as medieval graffiti or is street art a more contemporary form of expression? For many, graffiti is considered to be a relatively new movement yet ...
Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole position for F1’s season opener in Bahrain
Red Bull’s reigning world champion Max Verstappen took the first pole position of the Formula One season in Bahrain on Friday, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc alongside on the ...
Social trust in Cyprus low, people cautious of others
Social trust is Cyprus is low, with 65 per cent of people believing that caution should be exercised in interactions with others, the University of Cyprus revealed on Friday.
Citing the ...
Howe: I almost drove off the road when we drew City in Cup
Drawing defending champions Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals was the last thing Eddie Howe wanted to hear as the Newcastle United manager prepares to face last year’s ...
Cyprus sees renewable energy growth despite minor setback
Eurostat’s latest data reveals a compelling shift in the landscape of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) for heating and cooling within the European Union.
The year 2022 witnessed a substantial surge, ...
Cyprus marks 60th anniversary of civil defence force
Cyprus celebrated the 60th anniversary of its civil defence on World Civil Defence Day.
“We honour the tireless workers of the system, including the volunteers of the civil defence force, ...
Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning original mission for profit
Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not ...
Greek Cypriot arrested in north for sexually assaulting hitchhiker
A 69-year-old Greek Cypriot man appeared in court in the north on Friday, accused of sexually assaulting a hitchhiker he had picked up.
The man allegedly picked up a 20-year-old ...
February was warmest on record for England and Wales
Last month was the warmest February on record in England and Wales, the Met Office national weather service said on Friday, pointing to the impact of human-induced climate change on ...
Woman robbed of €420,000 hours after arriving in Cyprus
A 31-year-old foreign woman was robbed on Friday in Limassol, just two hours after arriving in Cyprus carrying thousands of euros in her purse, police said.
The woman, reported to ...
Minor earthquake detected off Lefka coast
A minor earthquake was detected off the coast of Lefka on Friday morning, according to the north’s met office.
The earthquake measured 3.6 on the Richter scale and was recorded ...
138 new residences to be built at Dhekelia base
Construction works for 138 new residences at the Dhekelia British base for the British forces personnel and their families in Cyprus have begun, according to an announcement released on Friday by ...
Soap dispensers and fans among goods seized at crossing point
The Turkish Cypriot police on Friday published the contents of seizures made at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in the space of 24 hours on Thursday.
The items were confiscated from ...
Cyprus Central Bank and Bank of Greece sign cooperation agreement
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during a ceremony held in Nicosia.
The signing ceremony took place ...
A minute with Elisavet Pieri Belly Dance Teacher and Performer
Where do you live?
I live with my husband and three kids in Limassol.
What did you have for breakfast?
My breakfast is usually just a coffee.
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Rebuilding of collapsed Nicosia wall section complete
Reconstruction of a section of Nicosia’s old city walls which collapsed in 2022 is complete, the Bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage announced on Friday.
The collapsed section was located ...
Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name
Thousands of Russians chanted Alexei Navalny’s name and said they would not forgive the authorities for his death as the opposition leader was laid to rest in Moscow on ...
Pressure mounts for inquiry into Israeli troops firing on Gazans waiting for aid
France and Germany joined calls on Friday for an independent inquiry into the deaths of dozens of Palestinians awaiting aid in Gaza, an incident which Israeli media said could weaken ...
Unveiling the thrill: Exploring the ethics and impact of cockfighting live streaming with Alo789
Cockfighting, a centuries-old practice steeped in tradition and controversy, has taken on a new form in the digital age with the emergence of live streaming platforms like sv388 and alo789. ...
Limassol armed robbery interrupted ‘gambling tournament’ (Updated)
By Tom Cleaver and Nikolaos Prakas
Police were collecting testimony from partygoers in Limassol on Friday, where four armed robbers stole over €20,000 worth of money and items.
Speaking to Cyprus ...
Kizilyurek hits back after campaign criticism
Turkish Cypriot MEP Niyazi Kizilyurek hit back at the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu on Friday following criticism levelled over his re-election campaigning in the north.
“Tahsin Ertugruloglu is ...
AG defends decision to suspend trial of Turkish Cypriot lawyer
Attorney-General (AG) George Savvides on Friday hit back at what he called criticism after the legal service advised the Nicosia court to suspend the trial of a Turkish Cypriot lawyer ...
Accommodation and food services surge in Q4, dip in professional activities
Cyprus’ Business Cycle Index recorded an increase in accommodation and food services during the fourth quarter of 2023, along with a decline in professional activities, according to a report released this ...