Bomb explosion damages Limassol residence
Police on Tuesday are investigating a bomb explosion that occurred at dawn at the entrance of a Limassol residence.
According to the police the explosion happened at 2.45am at the ...
Public works announcement: Larnaca
A section of the Larnaca Airport to Rizoelia highway will be closed on the night of Tuesday July 4, until Wednesday morning for maintenance, the Larnaca Public Works Department announced.
The ...
Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones, flights disrupted
Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had launched a drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region that disrupted flights at one of the capital’s main airports.
At least ...
Limassol mayor hears concerns over planned congestion works
Drastic works and measures need to be implemented to solve the Limassol’s congestion problems, Mayor Nicos Nicolaides said.
The mayor was speaking on Monday at the third and last ...
Turkish central bank says it will tighten until inflation outlook improves
Turkey’s central bank said on Monday its monetary tightening process, which it began last month with a sharp post-election rate hike, is expected to continue until a significant improvement ...
Four killed, two injured in Philadelphia shooting
Four people were killed and two were injured in a shooting on Monday night in Philadelphia, and a suspect was taken into custody, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at ...
Cyprus government records €315.1 million surplus, boosted by increased revenues
The Cyprus general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €315.1 million, equivalent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, between January and May 2023, according to a report by the state’s statistical service.
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New Greek minister of foreign affairs arrives in Cyprus
The new Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis is making his first visit to Cyprus on Tuesday.
According to the program, the Greek minister will be received t 9am ...
Cyprus Business Now
Startups4Peace recently launched an initiative that seeks to unite the two communities in Cyprus and empower aspiring entrepreneurs to build and expand their businesses.
With its mission to bridge ...
Today’s weather: Mainly hot and sunny
On Tuesday the weather will be mostly clear with locally increased afternoon clouds in the mountains. Winds will initially be light and variable, up to 3 Beaufort, gradually turning south-westerly to ...
UBS goes on hiring spree for wealth managers catering to rich Americans
UBS (UBSG.S) has gone on a US recruiting drive for wealth managers catering to rich Americans even as it considers culling 30 per cent of its combined global workforce after ...
Online platform rates Limassol Cyprus’ most expensive city
The monthly cost of living for a four-member family in Limassol is €4,141, making the coastal city the most expensive in Cyprus and roughly 11 per cent more than Nicosia, according to ...
Our View: Bicommunal trade does work, but it’s under the radar
In its Green Line Regulation report for 2022 the European Commission recorded 144 per cent increase in trade between the two sides compared to the previous year. In percentage terms this could ...
Djokovic, Swiatek begin title quests with easy wins at rain-hit
Defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek started their Wimbledon campaigns in ominous fashion on Monday as rain temporarily halted play on the outside ...
Two of three fugitives in the north caught
Two of the three men who escaped from custody after being arrested in the north were rearrested later on Monday – one is still at large.
Ibrahim Takimcilar, Aydin Guner, and ...
Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation (Update 10)
Israeli forces hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday in one of the biggest West Bank operations in 20 years, killing at least eight Palestinians and involving hundreds ...
Prison spat over falling concrete overshadows safety issue
A row over the need to renovate the Nicosia prisons has been overshadowed by a spat between prison officials regarding comments on the issue, with the deputy director accusing a ...
‘Mortgage to rent’ scheme nearing completion
The government will soon roll out its ‘Mortgage to Rent’ scheme after getting the green light from the European Commission, a senior official briefed MPs on Monday.
Giorgos Panteli, permanent ...
Overhaul of education to promote creative thinking
A complete overhaul of the educational system is underway, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Monday.
She is set to hold a series of meetings with educational associations and parents ...
New festival added to Larnaca line-up
The CARE Festival (Cyprus Arts and Education) is a new institution introduced by Larnaca 2030 Candidate European Capital of Culture, with the aim of making Larnaca a meeting point and encouraging ...
British woman injured in quad bike shows improvement
A 22-year-old British woman who was in a coma after a quad bike accident in Ayia Napa, appeared to be showing signs of improvement on Monday.
“She has woken up,” ...
More staff for paediatric oncology ward
The children’s oncology ward at the Makarios hospital is set to be permanently staffed by a psychologist and a social worker.
The move was announced by Health Minister Popi ...
Rublev leads Russian return with easy win
Andrey Rublev said he was happy to be welcomed back to Wimbledon after becoming the first returning Russian through to the second round by beating Australian Max Purcell on Monday.
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Those who sued central bank over 2013 crisis could have legal fees slashed
Individuals or entities who sued the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) over bonds linked to Bank of Cyprus or former Laiki bank relating to the 2013 financial crisis may be entitled ...