Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen on Friday after they drove into northeast Mexico have been found dead, and the two survivors have returned to the United States, the ...
Almost all in north think ‘government’ is corrupt
Almost all people in the north believe that the ‘government’ is corrupt, a study conducted by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) found, reports said on Tuesday, as opposition parties there called for ...
Patients should not be seen in terms of euros says Osak
The federation of patients’ associations (Osak) on Tuesday censured those who regard healthcare as a purely financial exercise, where care is measured in euros and cents.
“Patients are neither expenses ...
US says intel indicates pro-Ukrainian group hit Nord Stream pipelines – NYT
New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials indicates that a pro-Ukrainian group sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines that carried natural gas from Russia to Europe but there was no evidence ...
Israeli forces raid West Bank refugee camp, six dead
Israeli forces on Tuesday raided a refugee camp in the volatile West Bank city of Jenin, killing at least six Palestinians, including a gunman suspected of shooting two brothers from ...
March music in the mountains
In spring, the hills really are alive with the sound of music. And in Cyprus that is because the seasonal music series Music in the Mountains returns. This March several ...
Minister makes urgent call for energy prices to come down
Electricity prices must come down, as expensive energy is sapping people’s disposable income and also raising the cost of production for businesses, new Energy Minister George Papanastasiou stressed on ...
Man hospitalised after falling from moving vehicle on highway (Update)
Police confirmed that a young a British man is hospitalised in critical condition after having fallen out of a moving vehicle along the Paphos-Limassol highway on Tuesday afternoon.
Police confirmed ...
Are any of us safe, asks Migs after suspended sentence for attempted murder
A suspended jail sentence for a man who tried to kill his wife is infuriating and simply unacceptable, the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (Migs) said on Tuesday.
Decrying the ...
Hooked on growth, bitcoin investors turn to smart tokens
For investors living on the digital edge, bitcoin is starting to look a little old-fashioned.
Hooked on high growth, some are turning away from the original cryptocurrency – designed as an ...
Kids charity behind clean-up operation
Dozens of people in Nicosia participated in the Cans for Kids – WE CAN Spring clean-up of the capital, the group said on Tuesday.
The clean-up was held near the recycling ...
University of Cyprus plans massive expansion
The University of Cyprus has submitted plans for a major 1.39km² expansion of its campus with the aim of creating facilities to welcome 13,820 students by 2030.
It is understood to currently ...
Training begins at Nicosia hospitals to boost level of care
Training programmes by a group of Canadian officials began on Tuesday at Makarios and Nicosia general hospitals to upgrade nursing and administrative processes.
Nineteen members of the group Accreditation Canada ...
Upcoming events at Prozak Kafeneio
This charming Nicosia café is well-known for its cultural evenings. Besides serving cocktails and herbal teas, Prozak Kafeneio often hosts nights of literature, art and live music, so much so ...
President says state hospitals will live up to public expectations
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday he was determined for state hospitals to live up to the public’s expectations of them, assuring that one of the focal points of ...
Turkey earthquake damage set to exceed $100bn: UN agency
Damage caused by a devastating earthquake in Turkey will exceed $100 billion, a U.N. Development Programme official told a press briefing on Tuesday ahead of a major donor conference next ...
Stek warns of inadequate regulation of tourism rentals
The Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) on Tuesday warned of “inadequate regulation” of self-catering tourist accommodations.
It said there were between 80,000 and 100,000 rooms rented out to tourists that do ...
Cypriot choir to take part in Commonwealth celebrations in London
The Cypriot choir Amalgamation was selected to participate in upcoming ceremony for Commonwealth Day that will be held in London, it was announced on Tuesday.
The choir will perform at ...
Health minister says mindset in public hospitals needs change
If Gesy collapses then the entire Cypriot economy will crumble, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday calling for a change in attitude within public hospitals.
Speaking on CyBC radio, ...
Changes set to be made to twice-yearly exams
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday conceded that changes must be made to the twice-yearly exam programme as it has failed in achieving its stated goals.
“The twice-yearly exam programme was ...
What’s the ‘weight set point’?
And why does it make it so hard to keep weight off asks NICK FULLER
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as ...
War of the worms: Polish politicians give each other a mouthful over edible insects
Polish voters were given food for thought on Friday, as politicians from the two main parties traded accusations that the other side planned to push meat-loving citizens into eating worms ...
EU rewrites climate diplomacy deal to resolve nuclear sticking point
By Kate Abnett
European Union countries intend to push for a global phasing out of fossil fuels among their climate diplomacy priorities this year, which the bloc hopes to approve ...
President has specific people in mind for EU Cyprus problem role
President Nikos Christodoulides has a number of political people in mind from EU member states that could play a constructive role in resolving the Cyprus problem, he said on Tuesday.
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