Pensioner loses over €67,500 in online crypto scam
A pensioner has reported he was scammed out of over €67,500 in an online cryptocurrency scam.
Nicosia police are investigating after the 73-year-old man complained that in June he was contacted ...
Green party in spat over member’s active support for Mavroyiannis (Updated)
Green party member Efi Xanthou’s decision to actively support Andreas Mavroyiannis’ candidacy in the presidential elections has prompted in-house problems after a colleague filed a complaint against her.
Speaking ...
NGO calls on consumers to think of environment during Black Friday shopping
Environmental NGO Friends of the Earth has called on people to consider the costs to the environment in making purchases on Black Friday weekend.
Surveys have shown that huge numbers ...
Freezing Ukraine tries to restore power after Russian strikes on grid
Millions of Ukrainians were still without heat or power on Friday after the most devastating Russian air strikes on its energy grid so far, with residents warned to brace for ...
Cyprus labour market slack increased in 2021
In 2021, the labour market slack, which comprises all people who have an unmet need for employment, amounted to 15.0 per cent of the extended labour force among people aged 15 to 74 years ...
Limited visibility on Paphos-Limassol highway due to rain
There is limited visibility on the Paphos – Limassol highway due to strong rainfall, police announced on Friday.
It warned roads may be slippery due to water pooling and heavy rains. ...
A minute with Thekla Demetriadou, a.k.a. Smiloon, crocheter
Where do you live?
I live in Strovolos, Nicosia, in my castle (apartment), with my long-term partner of 15 years: Mushka (the Black Cat)
What did you have for breakfast?
It’...
Archbishop hopefuls must file candidacy by Monday
Aspiring archbishops have to finalise their candidacy by Monday, when ballots are set to go to print. This should also mean an end to rumours about who will be running, ...
Putin tells mothers of soldiers: ‘We share your pain’
President Vladimir Putin on Friday met the mothers of soldiers who had been fighting in Ukraine, telling them that he and the entire Russian leadership shared their suffering.
The war ...
Situation at Nicosia prison, ‘uncontrolled and dangerous’ AG says (Updated)
Management of the Nicosia central prisons is “neither adequate nor effective”, the facility is rife with drugs and criminal activity including witness intimidation both inside and outside the prison, leading ...
Larnaca transforms into a Christmas land
There is no stopping the Christmas events this year as artists, municipalities and institutions plan festive happenings to bring the holiday spirit alive. Larnaca Municipality will welcome the season with ...
At World Cup, Argentina pay tribute to Maradona on anniversary of death
Former team-mates of Diego Maradona gathered at the World Cup in Qatar on Friday to pay tribute to the icon on the second anniversary of his death, reminiscing about brighter ...
Last-gasp double keeps Iran in World Cup after Wales thriller
Iran scored twice in the final moments of stoppage time to keep alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time with a thrilling last-gasp ...
Researchers test mRNA technology for universal flu vaccine
An experimental vaccine provided broad protection against all 20 known influenza A and B virus subtypes in initial tests in mice and ferrets, potentially opening a pathway to a universal flu ...
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving under shadow of more mass shootings
The United States marked the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday with traditional feasts, parades and American football, taking a moment to celebrate in a week shadowed by gun violence.
The official ...
Consumers show limited interest in Black Friday sales (Updated)
Shoppers appear to show limited interest in Black Friday sales, as stores opened their doors early Friday to fewer crowds than usual likely to due the economic climate fuelled by ...
Santas are coming to town…
A Santa Claus fun run will be held in Limassol on Sunday, December 11, organised by the Limassol Tourism Board.
Santa Runs are popular Christmas events around the globe that attracts ...
Cyprus post supports children’s contact with Santa
Cyprus post will bring children in contact with Santa Claus for another year this Christmas.
Continuing the Post2Santa tradition, the postal services will deliver children’s letters to Santa ...
Who could be potential Manchester United buyers?
Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are considering selling the club as they explore “strategic alternatives”. If the Glazers decided to follow through with the sale of the Old ...
Two doctors under investigation return to work
Two doctors who are being investigated over the death of a 15-year-old patient returned to work on Friday after the administrative court nullified their suspension.
Health authorities said they “respect” ...
The Regional Museum of Droushia on “Culturescope”
In the next segment of Culturescope, showrunner and presenter PAUL LAMBIS visits the village of Droushia in the Paphos region and the vibrant museum that honours and protects Cyprus’ cultural ...
Lidl Cyprus’ eco-friendly 20th store opens in Nicosia
On November 24, Lidl Cyprus officially opened its impressive latest store in Nicosia, which will operate with the most modern European standards and, as always, with a responsibility towards the environment.
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Decision over sending Patriot air defence to Ukraine lies with nations – NATO
The decision whether to send Patriot air defence units to Ukraine lies with the specific nations, NATO’s chief said on Friday when asked about Polish demands for Germany to ...
20 women murdered in Cyprus over the last four years (Updated)
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides reported gaps and weakness in the state’s adoption of the Istanbul convention to combat gender based violence on Friday, as data showed that 20 women have ...