Paphos one step closer to becoming smart city
Paphos is one step closer to becoming a “smart city” the municipality announced on Tuesday, with the completion of a mobile application designed to facilitate transactions for residents.
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Russia warns of uncontrolled escalation in case of greater Western involvement in Ukraine
Russia will respond to the West’s growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict although direct conflict with NATO is not in Moscow’s interests, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said ...
Today’s weather: Mostly clear
On Tuesday the weather will be mostly clear, however, in the afternoon there will be temporarily increased cloud cover, mainly in the mountains. The winds will initially be north-westerly to ...
Car fire breaks out in Geroskipou
The Paphos fire service rushed to extinguish a vehicle fire in the early hours on Tuesday morning.
According to police statement, the fire broke out at around 2 am in the ...
Stellantis, GME Resources seal nickel and cobalt deal for battery production
Carmaker Stellantis (STLA.MI) has signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with GME Resources (GME.AX) to secure supplies of nickel and cobalt sulphate for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the two ...
Two arrested in stepped up hooliganism prevention effort
Police arrested two people on Monday, as part of an effort to stem the violence at football stadiums.
The first arrest concerns a 22-year-old man, found to be in possession ...
Senior US senator blasts Riyadh for ‘supporting a war criminal’, wants ‘freeze’ on Saudi cooperation
The Democratic chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for a freeze on cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including most arms sales, accusing the kingdom of helping underwrite ...
Musk’s acrimonious Twitter bid heads for business school case study immortalisation
Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter (TWTR.N) takeover saga comes with all the drama necessary to be immortalised in case studies for future captains of industry, as the tycoon’s ...
Amazon to invest over 1 billion euros in European electric van, truck fleet
Amazon said on Monday it will invest more than 1 billion euros ($974.8 million) over the next five years in electric vans, trucks and low-emission package hubs across Europe, accelerating its drive ...
EU launches online job-seekers tool for Ukraine refugees
The European Commission unveiled a new online tool on Monday to help Ukrainians find a job as the bloc looks to extend its protection for those displaced by Russia’s ...
New HIO head determined to tackle Gesy budget and contracts
The new head of the embattled Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Monday they are committed to tackling all outstanding issues affecting the agency, beginning with their budget for fiscal ...
Our View: The state has no obligation to provide well-paid jobs for young
One of the recurring themes of the speeches and announcements by the presidential candidates is ‘helping the young’, all of whom claim this to be one of their main priorities. ...
Support for shipping will continue, no change in policy, says Anastasiades
President Nicos Anastasiades said Cyprus will continue to support the shipping sector, regardless who is in government.
“No matter who is president, the established policy cannot be changed, which says ...
Ukraine vows to strengthen armed forces after Russian strikes
Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial assaults on cities since the beginning of the war, forcing thousands to flee to bomb shelters and ...
Earthquake shakes Taiwan’s capital Taipei
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in the sea off Taiwan’s east coast rattled the island on Tuesday, the island’s weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of ...
UAE president to meet Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan will travel to Russia on Tuesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, UAE state news agency WAM reported on Monday.
UAE’...
Bi-communal cooperation for the Walk for Freedom to combat human trafficking
The international Walk for Freedom, organised to combat human trafficking and raise awareness on the issue, is being held for the first time in Cyprus with bi-communal cooperation on October 15.
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EU Commission stands by Cyprus on lifting of Turkey’s embargo on ships and airplanes
The European Commission’s position regarding the Turkish embargo on Cypriot-flagged ships and airplanes remains unchanged and has been clear for a long time, said EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean.
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Palestinian boy dies of gunshot wound days after Israeli West Bank raid
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy died on Monday after being shot by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank in late September, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Mahmoud ...
Escalation of violence in Ukraine disrupts aid work
The United Nations and other aid organisations in Ukraine said on Monday that Russia firing missiles at cities across the country had disrupted their humanitarian work on the ground.
Russia ...
Russian ex-president Medvedev on Kyiv wanted list
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has been on a list of wanted persons compiled by Ukrainian security officials for more than half a year, Ukraine’s SBU security service said ...
Julia kills 14 in Central America as it churns toward Mexico
The death toll from Tropical storm Julia rose to at least 14 on Monday, officials said, with victims confirmed in El Salvador and Honduras, as the weakening storm dumped heavy rainfall ...
JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of recession in 6 to 9 months – CNBC
JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM.N Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said the United States and the global economy could tip into a recession by the middle of the next year, ...
Biden condemns Russian missile strikes, says U.S. will continue to impose costs
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Monday’s widespread Russian missile attacks in Ukraine, saying they targeted civilians and served no military purpose, and vowed that the United States and ...