Aircraft crashes near Nicosia village (Updated)
A small aircraft crashed in the village of Marki, in the Nicosia district, on Saturday morning.
The Larnaca Search and Rescue Centre said they received information about the crash at ...
‘A question of balance’: why Cyprus abstained on UN vote for ceasefire
Cyprus abstained on Friday night from a United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution calling for a “sustained humanitarian truce in the Middle East”.
The resolution was adopted by ...
Why Do We Need: Iron?
In the intricate web of human health, iron is indispensable. This unassuming element is the backbone of our physical well-being. From its ancient discovery to the pivotal role it plays ...
In praise of almonds and nuts
There’s plenty of good reasons to recommend everyone include a handful of nuts in the food they eat each day
By Boris Hansel, Diana Kadouch, Jérémy Puyraimond-Zemmour
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At least 21 dead, more missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan
At least 21 people have died in a mine fire in Kazakhstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the local unit of the Luxembourg-based steelmaker which operates the mine, said on Saturday.
Of the 252 people ...
Man dead after bicycle crash in Paphos district
A 38-year-old man died on Friday evening after being involved in a bicycle crash in the Paphos district.
The man, named as Panayiotis Savva, was riding his bicycle on the ...
How often do you think about the Roman empire?
TikTok trend exposes the way we gender history says DOMINIC JANES
How often do you think about the Roman empire? This question, posed to men by their partners on social ...
Four ambulances destroyed in fire at old Larnaca hospital
Four ambulances were destroyed by a fire which broke out at the old Larnaca hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to the State Health Services (Okypy)’s ...
Clocks to go back an hour on Sunday morning
The clocks will go back an hour on Sunday morning, as daylight savings time comes to an end.
At 4am, clocks across Cyprus will go one hour back, with the ...
Game changer: celebrating woman pioneer in world of sports
Promoting a more inclusive world, Souzana Psara speaks to a woman breaking the mould in the area of sports journalism
In the world of sports broadcasting, there are individuals who ...
Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots take to streets in anti-‘government’ protest
By Tom Cleaver and Nikolaos Prakas
Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of northern Nicosia on Friday evening in a mass anti-‘government’ protest.
The protest was general ...
Maine massacre suspect found dead, apparently of self-inflicted gunshot wound
By Gabriella Borter
The man suspected of killing 18 people and wounding 13 in a shooting rampage in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead of a likely self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday, ending ...
Cyprus property market boosted by foreign investors — analyst cautions that local needs must be factored in
Despite numerous challenges stemming primarily from rising loan interest rates, persistent inflation, the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing shockwaves of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cyprus real ...
UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas
By Michelle Nichols
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and demanded aid access to the besieged ...
Limassol hotel highlights benefits of restoring listed buildings
Cyprus is a treasure trove of historic buildings and cultural landmarks, many of which have been designated as listed properties. These historical gems offer not only a glimpse into the ...
Cruise line unveils state-of-the-art ship at Limassol Port
Athens-based cruise line Celestyal Cruises this week showcased its largest fleet addition, the Celestyal Journey, at Limassol port.
The vessel is part of the cruise routes initiated last September and ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that it has set the reference interest rate for the October-December 2023 quarter at 11.52 per cent.
This decision comes in accordance with ...
Cyprus sees slight increase in petrol sales despite soaring prices
Cyprus witnessed a modest annual increase in total petroleum product sales in September, despite the prevailing trend of elevated fuel prices, according to a report released on Friday by the ...
Qualcomm unveils new PC laptop chip with AI features for 2024
Qualcomm this week gave details about a chip for Microsoft (MSFT.O) Windows-based laptops that it claims will be faster at some tasks than Apple’s (AAPL.O) chips for ...
Hellenic Bank employees to stage walkout
Hellenic Bank employees announced on Friday they are to stage a three-hour walkout on November 6.
The move was announced by employees’ union Etyk, which condemned the “provocative behaviour” of the ...
Our View: Irregular dealings must be exposed no matter the offender
The Cyprus Olympic Committee (KOE) is currently under investigation for squandering public money. The Committee for Ethics and Protection of Sport is expected to give its findings on an investigation ...
War in the Middle East and its broader implications
By Ioannis Tirkides
The killing of innocents and of non-combatants cannot be acceptable, and the Hamas attack of October 7, no matter its origins, has been an atrocious war crime. But ...
Consumer Reports finds more lead and cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey
Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it had found “concerning” levels of lead and cadmium in a third of various chocolate products it tested recently, and called on Hershey (HSY.N) ...
Maine shooting changes Congress member’s mind on ‘assault rifle’ ban, but not the math in DC
The latest mass shooting in the United States, which killed 18 people in Maine, prompted U.S. Representative Jared Golden, whose constituents died in the massacre, to reverse his opposition to ...