Italian tenor brings Golden Hits of World Classics to Cyprus
Moments of classical music bliss reach the island soon as renowned Italian tenor Massimo Giordano prepares for two Cyprus concerts. Celebrated as one of the finest voices in the world, ...
‘Abuse of Gesy needs to be addressed’ (Updated)
The biggest problem plaguing the health system Gesy is abuse, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said on Thursday in a speech to the House Health Committee on the state of healthcare.
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Bobi loses ‘world’s oldest dog’ title, posthumously
Guinness World Records (GWR) has revoked the title of the “world’s oldest dog” it awarded a now-deceased Portuguese canine named Bobi last year, as it found no conclusive evidence ...
Israel hits Gaza’s Rafah; Hamas chief’s trip raises truce hopes
Israeli bombs on Rafah flattened a mosque and destroyed homes in what residents called one of their worst nights yet, while the Hamas chief was in Cairo for talks Gazans ...
Using the guitar to change lives for the better
Cyprus is incomparable says one successful guitarist who teaches people of all ages from around the world. JOHN IOANNOU meets him
Cyprus often punches above its weight in terms of ...
Purpose Academy programme marks successful first round
Purpose Communications is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first round of its Purpose Academy programme. This initiative, launched in 2023, aimed to empower charitable and non-profit organisations in ...
BitMart to list Pullix (PLX); Filecoin (FIL) and Stacks (STX) remain Altcoins to keep on your radar
BitMart just announced that it’ll be listing Pullix (PLX), an altcoin with a lot of upside. Some analysts even hint that this Stage 8 presale star may soar by 100x ...
Preparations underway for June municipal and EU elections
Preparations are underway for the European Parliament elections and the local government elections on June 9, said the head of the Elections Service of the Ministry of Interior Menelaos Vasiliou on ...
Man arrested for ‘causing psychological harm’
Police in Larnaca on Thursday announced the arrest of a 22-year-old man who had been “causing psychological harm”.
The man, they said, had been issuing threats to people, among other ...
A weekend full of music
Is it truly the weekend without some live music? This week, the musicians of the island are getting ready to share their tunes and melodies with listeners across the country.
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Cyprus consumer prices rise by 2.1 per cent in January 2024
The harmonised index of consumer prices in Cyprus (HICP) in January 2024 increased by 2.1 per cent compared to January 2023, according to a report released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (...
Two iconic sculptures of eight pianos donated to UCY
Kyriakides Piano Gallery and Avantgarde Cultural Foundation has officially handed over two iconic artworks consisting of eight pianos to the University of Cyprus.
The works The Piano Cube and Floating ...
Interior committee to submit report on Napa beach violations
The House interior committee is to prepare a report that will include the names of persons involved in any way in the violation of the EU Habitats Directive when it ...
Cyprus employers hoping for support measures for businesses
The Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) this week released a statement welcoming the new support measures for Cypriot households, while at the same time expressing “hope for the prompt formulation ...
Changes to public markets law expected
A revised draft of a new law regulating public markets has been submitted to parliament with the debate expected to begin next Tuesday at the House agriculture committee.
The new ...
Cyprus and Egypt discuss energy cooperation
Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou this week met with his Egyptian counterpart Tarek El Molla, engaging in discussions on bolstering energy collaboration between Cyprus and Egypt.
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Concerns over homeless living in abandoned buildings run high in Limassol
Concerns have been raised over abandoned buildings in Limassol following suspicions of human involvement in the fire that destroyed the historic Pavlidis mansion.
The listed mansion, located on Iphigenias Street ...
bbf: unveils innovative mixed-use development in heart of Limassol
In a move that aims to redefine urban living and working spaces, renowned real estate developer bbf: has officially launched :flow, an innovative mixed-use development located in the Ayios Nicolaos ...
Cabinet approves gender equality award in shipping
The Cabinet this week approved the establishment of an annual award for gender equality in Cyprus’ shipping sector, according to an announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
The announcement ...
Trial postponed for fatal New Year car crash
The trial of the 44-year-old driver suspected of causing the traffic accident that killed four people on New Year’s Day in Limassol has been postponed until March.
On Thursday, ...
Brazil’s Dani Alves jailed over nightclub rape
Catalonia’s top court on Thursday found former Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, sentencing him to four and a half ...
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce welcomes support measures — ‘entire economy to benefit’
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week released a statement expressing satisfaction with the newly announced government support measures, originally unveiled by President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday.
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CySEC supports development of collective investment sector, vice chairman says
Vice Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) George Karatzias on Thursday reaffirmed the commission’s support for the country’s collective investment sector, outlining a number of ...
Flares thrown from outside pitch disrupt match
Police have launched an investigation after three naval flares were launched from outside a football stadium onto the pitch during a football match on Wednesday night.
The game in question ...