Greek Cypriot hits ‘police’ car in the north after drug bust, remanded for 3 days
A Greek Cypriot man was remanded for three days in the north after a drug bust he tried to flee from that resulted in a ‘police’ chase.
Turkish Cypriot media ...
Burkina Faso suspends France 24 broadcasts in the country after al Qaeda interview
Burkina Faso’s military government on Monday suspended France 24 broadcasts in the country after the TV station reportedon an interview with the head of al Qaeda’s North African wing ...
Armed robbery was staged, two arrested (Update 2)
A dramatic armed robbery on Monday appeared to have been staged, leading to the arrest of two men aged 55.
The incident unfolded at around noon where three armed robbers stole ...
House president and US ambassador discuss Cyprus problem
The US is firmly in favour of finding a solution to the Cyprus problem within the framework of the relevant UN resolutions, US ambassador Julie Fisher said on Monday during ...
Refugees want status of Varosha brought before Macron, Scholz
Refugees have asked President Nikos Christodoulides to raise the matter of the status of Varosha with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The mayor of Famagusta and ...
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra concerts in April
To start off the new month, and the spring season, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra has two concert series planned for April. Invited maestros and soloists will share the stage with ...
People with disabilities had limited access to information during the Covid pandemic
Visually and hearing-impaired persons had no access to information being broadcasted during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, MPs at the House human rights committee heard on Monday.
“We have a long ...
Elias Neocleous bucks the trend with solid performance in 2022
Following completion of the review of the firm’s financial performance for 2022, the management of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC thanked all partners and staff for their hard work and ...
Annita Demetriou meets with Akel’s Stefanou
The leaders of Cyprus’ main political parties, Disy and Akel, met on Monday, to discuss a way forward now that both parties have become part of the opposition, following elections ...
Wizz Air to launch three new routes from Larnaca to Saudi Arabia
Cyprus is to link up with Saudi Arabia as Wizz Air will add a third jet to its base on the island.
That will open up new routes from Larnaca ...
Prince Harry, Elton John appear at UK court in privacy lawsuit
Britain’s Prince Harry and singer Elton John made a surprise appearance at London’s High Court on Monday as they and five others began a lawsuit against the publisher ...
President calls on Cypriots to be more involved in EU affairs
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday called on lawmakers across the political spectrum in Cyprus to be more involved in European affairs, after he received the annual European Parliament report from ...
Land of Tomorrow project presented in Larnaca
Deputy tourism minister Costas Koumis heralded the Land of Tomorrow project spearheaded in Larnaca. In a statement on Monday, Petrolina Group which is driving the project, said the investment will ...
Chelsea post £121.3m loss, blame sanctions on ex-owner Abramovich
Chelsea had an overall net loss of 121.3 million pounds for 2021-22 due to “extraordinary expenses and loss of revenue” after sanctions were imposed on previous owner Roman Abramovich, the Premier ...
The art of balding
GLEN JANKOWSKI offers a brief history of hairless men
Balding is really common, affecting more than 50 per cent of men. It’s also physically inconsequential (bald men live just as ...
Letymbiotis: No rift between Nicosia and Athens
The government spokesman on Monday denied there being a rift between Nicosia and Athens over the latter supporting Ankara’s bid for a senior role at a UN agency.
Doubts ...
Cyprus and New Jersey National Guard to sign partnership agreement on Thursday
The US State Partnership Programme (SPP) agreement between the New Jersey National Guard and Cyprus will be signed on Thursday, and consists of a variety of military fields, authorities said ...
Cyprus 4.0: Annita Demetriou
“An equal society brings about progress and prosperity for all and has a major economic impact, as it can tap onto the unique talent and potential of every single individual ...
Man posing as doctor tries to deceive woman out of €20,000
An attempted scam against an elderly woman in Dasoupoli was foiled on Monday, after unknown perpetrators tried to extort €20,000 from her for a medical operation she was told her granddaughter ...
Putin ally says Russia has weapons to destroy US if existence threatened
An ally of President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia has the weapons to destroy any enemy, including the United States, if its own existence is threatened, accusing Washington of ...
Finance minister calls on banks to amend lending rates, reduce charges (Updated)
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday said he has issued ‘strong advice’ to commercial banks to focus on loan restructuring for distressed borrowers, as well as to increase deposit rates ...
US Senator says FBI briefed him on Trump’s rhetoric over probe
U.S. Senator Mark Warner said on Sunday he was briefed by the FBI on Donald Trump’s rhetoric after the former president verbally lashed out at a New York ...
Morocco coach in dreamland after win over Brazil
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has hailed his team as history makers after they followed up their giant-killing feats of last year’s World Cup with their first win over Brazil ...
Ukraine planning response as battle shifts to ‘post-apocalyptic’ Avdiivka
Ukraine’s ground forces commander said on Monday Kyiv was planning its next move after Moscow shifted the focus of its offensive from a flagging assault on the eastern city ...