Pay gap shows women only earn 90% of what men do
The pay gap between men and women in Cyprus is 9 per cent, meaning that women on the island earn 91 cents for every euro earned by men, Commissioner for Gender Equality ...
Our View: If we don’t recognise the ‘TRNC’ shouldn’t we ignore anniversary of its declaration?
As is the practice every year on November 15 for the last 39 years, Greek Cypriots condemned the unilateral declaration of independence with the customary fiery statements and pledges to continue the ...
US State Deparment joins chorus condemning ‘TRNC’ observer status in Turkic States
The US State Department on Tuesday joined the European Commission in criticising the acceptance of ‘TRNC’ as an observer in the Organisation of Turkic States, reiterating American support in the ...
Russian missiles batter Ukraine as signs emerge of further retreat
Russia rained missiles on cities across Ukraine on Tuesday after its humiliating withdrawal from Kherson, even as signs grew that its retreating forces were pulling even further back from the ...
Opening of Varosha is proof there are two states in Cyprus, Tatar says
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, ‘House president’ in the north Zorlu Tore and Famagusta ‘mayor’ Ismail Arter on Tuesday accompanied Turkish Grand National Assembly president Mustafa Şentop on a visit ...
Refugees denied title deeds for properties built on state land
Lawmakers on Tuesday called for restitution to a number of Greek Cypriot refugees denied a title deed on their home because their property lies on state-owned land.
The law prohibits ...
Next up for the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, celebrate the Czech Republic’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union with a concert presenting ...
Prison overcrowding has grown worse in recent years
Overcrowding is a perennial problem at the central prison but has grown worse in recent years, the ombudswoman said on Tuesday after completing an investigation, and calling for immediate action ...
Motorcyclist crashes into car during police chase
A motorcyclist was arrested and taken to Nicosia general hospital for drug tests after committing several driving offences on Tuesday on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, culminating in him hitting a car ...
Woman who embezzled money paid for holidays to face trial
A 42-year-old woman wanted since 2018 for allegedly embezzling over €200,000 appeared before Larnaca-Famagusta court on Tuesday after her arrest last week, where her trial was set for December 1.
According to Larnaca ...
Three jailed after receiving 13.5kg cannabis at Larnaca airport
Three men, aged 22 and 23, were jailed by Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday after receiving 13.5kg of cannabis in a package at the airport.
The court sentenced one 22-year-old and the 23...
Health ministry welcomes cancellation of doctors’ strike
A doctors’ strike over security issues in A&E departments scheduled for later this week has been cancelled, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the ministry ...
Protests condemn UDI in the north (update 2, photos)
Thousands of students protested across the island on Tuesday, condemning 39 years since the north’s unilateral declaration of independence (UDI). At the same time, the north was celebrating the anniversary ...
In principle agreement to windfall taxes for energy companies
Government agencies on Tuesday agreed in principle with the notion of windfall taxes for fuel companies and renewables producers – as proposed by main opposition party Akel – but voiced reservations about ...
Health spending triples in last decade
President Nicos Anastasiades will present the pillars of the Cyprus-Tomorrow plan at a second such event at the presidential palace on the issue on Wednesday, Undersecretary to the President Petros ...
Wrangling over Ukraine war dominates G20 summit
A Western-led push to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated Tuesday’s Group of 20 summit on the Indonesian island of Bali where leaders of major economies grappled with a ...
Integrating Montessori practice into teacher training
Are you an early year’s educator? Would you like to add the Montessori expertise to your existing teacher training? Then the Integrating Montessori Practice (IMP) course may be the ...
EAC calls on unions to cancel strike (updated)
The Electricity Authority (EAC) board of directors on Tuesday called on workers to reconsider their decision to strike later in the week, to avoid inconveniencing the public.
“In an international ...
Lula’s COP27 visit seen as restoring Brazil’s climate credibility
The election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s next president is already boosting the country’s credibility at this year’s UN climate negotiations, with the left-wing ...
Is there a ‘right’ way to sleep?
What position should I sleep in ask CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS
After 50 years of research, eminent Stanford University sleep researcher William Dement reportedly said the only solid explanation he ...
Loss and damage finance tests global climate solidarity at COP27
By Megan Rowling
Ruqiyo Mohammed, 25, a mother of four in drought-stricken Somalia, has seen her two-year-old son hospitalised for a month with severe malnutrition, and has lost her farm and ...
36 people have died so far this year in traffic accidents
Thirty-six people have died in traffic accidents since the start of the year, police confirmed on Tuesday, despite the introduction of traffic cameras.
Limassol recorded the largest number of deaths ...
Climate justice gets harder as world population passes 8 billion
By Gloria Dickie
The world population surged past 8 billion people on Tuesday, the United Nations said, warning that more hardship is in store for regions already facing resource scarcity due ...
Terrorist exercise at Metropolis Mall hailed a success (photos, video)
An exercise at Metropolis Mall in Larnaca on Tuesday that simulated a terrorist attack was hailed by police as “a success.”
The exercise, Zion 2022, which included two armed men aimed ...