Railway tracks uncovered in Kyrenia from last century
Old railway tracks were revealed in the Kyrenia harbour area on Sunday, authorities in the north said about renovation works going on in the area.
According to a report in ...
China should be judged by its actions, not words – German defence minister
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Sunday reacted with scepticism to a Chinese ceasefire proposal for the war in Ukraine.
“When I hear reports – and I don’t know whether ...
Why public health officials are not panicked about bird flu
By Julie Steenhuysen
A new strain of bird flu that transmits easily among wild birds has triggered an explosive spread into new corners of the globe, infecting and killing a ...
Animal abuse claim filed after chicken spotted tied and held by wings at football match
The animal party is filing an animal abuse claim with police on Sunday, after images surfaced of a chicken dressed in Omonia colours at a match the day before.
According ...
‘Cabinet announcements to move forward as planned’
The composition of the new cabinet will be announced as planned, president-elect Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday at a memorial service for Eoka fighter Grigoris Afxentiou at Machairas monastery.
He ...
Suspects vandalise and burn a Limassol gymnasium
Police in Limassol are searching for suspects that vandalised and set fire to a school in Ypsonas, authorities said on Sunday.
According to police, the fire service was alerted to ...
Can US support for Ukraine last as war enters second year?
By Simon Lewis, Patricia Zengerle and Humeyra Pamuk
US President Joe Biden dramatically emphasised US backing for Ukraine this week with a trip to the wartorn country, but back home ...
Rumba Attack presents debut album with concert series
Local band with international flavour to stage shows around the island finds ELENI PHILIPPOU
Flamenco-infused guitar strums, Middle East-inspired melodies and nostalgic Greek notes are to fill the island’s ...
Thousands attend Limassol Carnival parade
Thousands of people were out for the Limassol carnival parade on Sunday, as it was the first time in two years the celebrations were being held.
The parade and carnival ...
The family that was too ‘green’ for its own good
Aglandjia municipality wanted to penalise woman who didn’t throw out enough trash
By Theo Panayides
Aglandjia municipality’s pace-setting ‘Pay as you throw’ scheme is the future, due to ...
Karousos says over 85 communities supported by multi-million euro projects
Over 85 communities have been supported with over €19 million in last few years, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos addressing the 34th General Assembly of the Cyprus Union of Communities.
Speaking on Saturday ...
Big Tech ‘fair share’ debate set to dominate Barcelona mobile meet
A clash between Big Tech and European Union telecoms firms over who will underwrite network infrastructure is set to dominate discussion at the world’s largest telecoms conference this week.
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Migrant shipwreck in southern Italy kills 58, 80 survivors reported (update)
Forty-three people died while 80 people survived when a boat carrying migrants crashed against rocks near the coast of southern Italy early on Sunday, the Italian coast guard and police said.
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Akel’s Stefanou tests positive for Covid-19
Main opposition Akel general secretary Stefanos Stefanou tested positive for coronavirus, an announcement from the party said on Sunday.
The announcement added that Stefanou tested positive for the virus on ...
Ukraine well advised to give Chinese peace plan a chance
The problem is how to reconcile on one hand respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and on the other Russia’s historical, demographic and security claims
By Alper Ali ...
UK deputy PM Raab: Hopeful for good news on Brexit deal in days, not weeks (update)
Britain is on the cusp of a deal with the European Union to tackle trade and political disruption in Northern Ireland caused by Brexit, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said ...
Cyprus’ first crossover transplant to be performed in March
Cyprus’ first crossover transplant will be performed on March 1, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the kidney transplant will take place at the new transplant clinic ...
Two people rescued overnight in Lefkara area
The fire services and police rescued two people that got lost in the Lefkara area early on Sunday morning.
According to the fire services, the two Russian individuals were found ...
Putin: Russia must take into account NATO nuclear capability – state TV
President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia had no choice but to take into account the nuclear capabilities of NATO as the U.S.-led military alliance was seeking ...
Suspects remanded in Paphos drug bust
Police remanded six people for eight days in Paphos, following a drug bust earlier in the week, authorities said.
According to police, the Paphos court on Saturday issued an eight-day ...
Ukraine military says Russian offensive near Yahidne unsuccessful
Ukraine’s military said on Sunday that Russia conducted unsuccessful offensives near Yahidne over the past day, after Russia’s Wagner mercenary group claimed to have captured the village in ...
China’s EU ambassador says EU leaders may visit China by mid-2023
Chinese ambassador to the European Union Fu Cong said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel may visit China in the first half of 2023, ...
Two children hit by firecracker during football match
Two young boys were injured at a football match after being hit by a firecracker during the Anorthosis-Ael game in Larnaca, police said on Sunday.
According to authorities, the two ...
Jordan hosting Israeli-Palestinian talks to avert escalation in violence (update)
Jordan hosted a meeting between top Israeli and Palestinian officials on Sunday to try to halt surging violence, an official said, as Washington and its Arab allies seek to defuse ...