Man United hopes fade as Galatasaray fight back for draw
Manchester United twice gave up a two-goal lead in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Galatasaray on Wednesday that just kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16.
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Turkey’s Erdogan welcomes Gaza pause as temporary ‘stop of bloodshed’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a pause in the Gaza war and the exchange of hostages and prisoners between Israel and militant group Hamas as a temporary “stop ...
Hamas hands over two Israeli-Russian hostages held in Gaza
A convoy of vehicles with two Israeli-Russian hostages released by Hamas arrived in Israel on Wednesday on the final day of a two-day extension of a truce in the war ...
Slovak truckers to block Ukraine crossing, joining Polish protests
Slovak truckers will block the main border crossing with Ukraine from Friday, the country’s truckers association UNAS said, joining Polish protests to win restrictions against Ukrainian drivers.
Polish truckers ...
Decisions on buffer zone incidents expected Thursday (Updated)
The government’s decisions regarding this week’s Turkish violations of the buffer zone will be implemented from Thursday morning, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday following another incident.
He ...
MPs clash over draft bill on special advisers
A discussion at the House Ethics Committee quickly deteriorated on Wednesday when MPs discussed a draft bill that would set minimum requirements for special advisers appointed by the presidential palace ...
Two suspects released in motorcycle heist case
Two of the five suspects arrested in the north after a motorcycle heist in Limassol last week were released without charge on Wednesday.
All five appeared in court in northern ...
Report of Israeli hostage family’s deaths overshadows Gaza truce talks
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to extend the Gaza truce were overshadowed at the last minute on Wednesday by an unconfirmed claim by Hamas that a family of Israeli hostages ...
Six months in jail in north for Greek Cypriot who forged car insurance
A Greek Cypriot who was arrested by Turkish Cypriot police after presenting them with forged car insurance documents was sentenced to six months in prison on Wednesday.
The man, named ...
British PM fuels diplomatic dispute with Greece over Parthenon sculptures
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fuelled a diplomatic row with Athens on Wednesday by accusing his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis of “grandstanding” during a recent trip to London over ownership ...
UN chief says Gaza in midst of ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the Gaza Strip was in the midst of an “epic humanitarian catastrophe,” as calls grew for a ceasefire to replace the temporary ...
Photography project captures Cyprus’ communities
The village of Lefkara welcomed a photography exhibition this month as UCLan Cyprus presents the Explore Cyprus: Beyond the City project. Travels in known and unknown villages and communities of ...
Labour unions call for suspension of work stoppages
Labour unions Pasydy, Sek, and Peo announced on Wednesday that they have requested members to suspend any work stoppages. They stated that the collective agreement, reached last month for low-wage ...
Minister says Chevron’s position on EEZ synergies is positive
Chevron’s call for synergies between companies regarding natural gas in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is positive, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Wednesday.
“Our ministry’s position has ...
Row over audit findings on Christodoulides’ overtime and stipends
The audit service and the presidential palace got into a row on Wednesday after reports indicated that an announcement is due to be issued on President Nikos Christodoulides’ overtime hours ...
One sixth of Cypriot electricity consumption from renewable sources
Just over a sixth of Cypriot electricity consumption came from renewable energy sources in 2022, it was learned on Wednesday.
The exact figure, 17.2 per cent, was included in a report handed ...
Trade union urges solidarity with Palestinians, calls for peaceful demonstration
Trade union Peo on Wednesday reiterated its support for the Palestinian people by urging people to take part in a peaceful demonstration scheduled for December 3 at Eletheria Square in Nicosia.
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VAR official from PSG’s draw with Newcastle stood down
VAR official Tomasz Kwiatkowski, who recommended a controversial penalty check during Paris St Germain’s Champions League draw against Newcastle United, will not be part of the officiating team for ...
The youngest weaver in Cyprus
There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares
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Akamas works report expected next week, says agriculture minister
A report on the works in Akamas will be ready next week, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Wednesday.
Speaking after a cabinet session, the minister said that the report ...
Justice minister calls for cooperation against migrant smuggling
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou on Wednesday said Cyprus is ready to work alongside international partners in revising European legislation aimed at combatting migrant smuggling.
Procopiou took part in the inaugural ...
Freed Israeli hostages tell families of beatings and death threats
Israeli women and children on their return from Hamas captivity in Gaza speak of being beaten and threatened with death, moved from place to place and forced to whisper during ...
Cyprus economic climate improves in November 2023
Cyprus experienced an upturn in its economic climate in November 2023, compared to October, primarily attributed to the service and construction sectors, according to a study conducted by the University of ...
Uber tries to win over London black cabs
Uber will open up its platform to London’s black cabs next year, the ride-hailing firm said on Wednesday, trying to win over the British capital’s taxis after a ...