Argentina’s ‘first fan’ reached Qatar six months early
Argentina’s self-styled “first fan” Marcelo Martinez is so keen to see Lionel Messi and team mates at the World Cup that he arrived in Qatar six months early.
The ...
Limassol wages war on yellow fever mosquito
The Limassol municipality will tackle the problem caused by the appearance of the Asian tiger mosquito that causes yellow fever, the health ministry, the municipality, and Cyprus University of Technology (...
Two Koreas exchange warning shots near sea border amid tensions
North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their maritime borders amid heightened military tension.
The South’s Joint Chiefs ...
Get cosy this Autumn with nourishing herbs
At the nights draw in, it is time to look for some comfort in nature says MIRANDA TRINGIS
The shorter days and cooler evenings, and even some rain, invite us ...
Major digitalisation push for EU audits
The European Court of Auditors’ annual meeting got underway in Paphos on Monday as Cyprus hosted the event, with top officials praising the challenges which have been overcome.
Attendees heard ...
Israeli missile attack targets areas around Damascus (Update1)
Israeli missiles hit targets near the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday in a rare daytime attack, a Syrian military source said.
Israel has conducted strikes for years against what it ...
Euro zone October PMI adds to evidence bloc is heading for recession
The euro zone is likely entering a recession with business activity contracting at the fastest pace in nearly two years this month as the cost-of-living crisis keeps consumers cautious and ...
Genetic findings from Siberian caves give glimpse into Neanderthal life
Bone and tooth remnants from two Siberian caves are helping scientists for the first time decipher the social organization of our cousins the Neanderthals through genetic sleuthing, including on the ...
The secret life of Cyprus gamers
Gamers are going analogue. And across the island, hundreds of people are meeting to enjoy this fascinating, and extremely varied, pastime finds ALIX NORMAN
You’ve played Monopoly and chess. ...
Customs seize massive haul of smuggled tobacco
Police arrested two women attempting to bring over €14,500 worth of tobacco products from the north, the customs department said on Monday.
According to police, the two women were discovered at ...
President bids farewell to the pope
President Nicos Anastasiades met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, telling reporters afterwards that it was a very fruitful meeting.
The president detailed that he is thankful for the ...
The Midnight (Breakfast) Club
If horror is your thing, one of the masters of the craft is back with something new says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES
If there’s one thing to say about director/writer ...
2023 state budget is not an ‘electioneering ploy’ says minister (Updated)
Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides on Monday defended the 2023 state budget as being a “responsible” one, with substantially augmented spending on social assistance as well as growth-oriented projects.
He was speaking ...
The Nicosia traffic jam
Around two months ago I wrote an article about the traffic problem that exists coming into Nicosia from the highway, which is getting worse over time.
In addition to the ...
Free Greek lessons for Turkish Cypriots in Limassol
The education ministry announced on Monday that free afternoon Greek language courses will be made available to Turkish Cypriots that hold a valid ID card of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Abid and Abrar take the honours in good weekend of cricket
The weekend’s cricket produced a number of close matches in both competitions, a century by Abid Ali for Sri Lankan CC, and a change in leadership of the 40-over ...
2,000 short term stay units register with ministry
The deputy tourism ministry said on Monday that renters operating on platforms such as Airbnb have registered about 2,000 units with the government, ahead of the February deadline to do so.
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Netanyahu comeback dominates Israel election ‘all about Bibi’
At a dead-end road in a crime-hit town in central Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu stands on a mobile stage enclosed by a glass wall, pledging through a window to restore law ...
October rainfall already almost three times the average
Rainfall so far this month is already almost three times the average for October – 282 per cent – the met office said on Monday.
Preliminary data from the department showed that the ...
Labour union mobilising for safety at work week
Labour union Peo is holding a march to demand for the right for every employee to return home able-bodied and healthy.
The event will take place on Wednesday at 5pm ...
‘Government needs to do more to support the elderly’
Abuse and neglect of the elderly at home is a bigger problem than at care homes, spokesman for the Third Age Obervatory Dimos Antoniou said on Monday.
Speaking on CyBC ...
Russian-installed Kherson authorities create local militia
The Russian-installed administration of Ukraine’s Kherson region said on Monday it was organising some local men into militia units.
In a notice on Telegram, the occupation authorities said men ...
Coronavirus: new variant expected in Cyprus soon says epidemiologist
A new subvariant of Omicron Covid virus is expected to arrive in Cyprus and precautions must be taken, epidemiologist Michalis Voniatis said on Monday.
Speaking on CyBC radio, Voniatis said ...
The Halloween events not to miss
The end of October always has something to look forward to with a public holiday, which this year falls on a long-weekend, and Halloween celebrations in every town. Parties, crafty ...