MPs discuss law on femicide
MPs on Wednesday discussed a new law proposal that will introduce femicide as a discrete offence without requiring further proof of aggravating factors.
The new proposal comes after the legal ...
Sonica introduces itself with concerts around the island
Time for some fresh sounds and music! A brand-new band is eager to share its tunes with a series of live performances this June in Larnaca, Nicosia and Limassol. Sonica, ...
‘Humbled’ Johnson takes responsibility but won’t quit over lockdown parties
A “humbled” Boris Johnson said he took full responsibility but would not quit after a damning official report on Wednesday detailed a series of illegal lockdown parties at the British ...
Soros says Ukraine may be start of World War Three
Billionaire financier George Soros said on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have been the beginning of World War Three so the best way to preserve free civilisation ...
Cypriots receive training at first European coding challenge
Amidst a serious shortage of IT specialists, Cypriots received training from tech experts at the first European coding challenge in Nicosia this month.
The leading global provider of information and ...
Alleged members of army exemption ring under police investigation
A second person, a retired military doctor, has been arrested in connection with a ring offering families a way to pay their son’s way out of the army, it ...
Criminalisation of conversion therapy under microscope at House
Lawmakers on the House Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday examined the controversial issue of conversion therapy as part of efforts to amend the law and criminalise the practice.
Conversion therapies ...
SKY express partners with leading Delta Air Lines
As of May 19, 2022, Delta customers flying from North America will be able to take one of Delta’s daily, non-stop flights to Athens, and then travel to one of the ...
Girl reports she was sexually harassed while in school (updated)
A secondary school student has filed a complaint that she was sexually harassed and abused in a classroom during school hours, police said on Wednesday.
But the report was later ...
TV shows we love: Derry Girls
Erin, Clare, Michelle and Orla are regular teenagers: they keep diaries, they have crushes, they love pop music, and always seem to be getting in trouble. They’re also growing ...
Albanian police injured in violence ahead of Conference League final
Police in Albania said 19 officers were injured while trying to break up fights between Feyenoord and Roma fans ahead of Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final in Tirana.
The police ...
Liverpool’s Klopp named LMA, Premier League Manager of the Year
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been named League Managers’ Association Manager of the Year and also collected the Premier League award at a gala dinner in London on Tuesday evening.
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Apple’s iPhone development schedule delayed by China lockdowns
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its suppliers to speed up iPhone development after China’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns hampered the schedule for at least one of the new phones, ...
Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits
Russia’s parliament approved a law on Wednesday in double-quick time removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the military, amid heavy casualties in Ukraine.
Lawmakers in the ...
Raducanu’s Paris adventure cut short by Sasnovich
US Open champion Emma Raducanu was bundled out of the French Open in the second round on Wednesday, losing 3-6 6-1 6-1 to inspired Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
The 12th seeded ...
Eurovision: Song contest or political platform?
By Paul Lambis
Following all the buzz surrounding this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Ukraine emerged victorious, thanks to the enormous support from the European public who voted by phone, ...
Coronavirus: Majority of advisory committee back scrapping masks indoors
The majority on the government’s advisory team for coronavirus favour suspending the requirement to wear face masks indoors, except at high-risk areas such as hospitals and closed structures, a ...
Gray report: Leadership to blame for illegal parties at Downing Street office
Senior leaders at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Downing Street office were to blame for a culture that led to illegal parties being held there during coronavirus lockdowns, a report ...
A Saturday dedicated to wellbeing
After two successful and packed Wellbeing Day events, the Mind, Body & Spirit team is back with the 3rd MBS Outdoor Wellbeing Day this June 4. Held at St Raphael’s ...
Tseri Avenue fire under control (Updated)
A fire off Tseri Avenue in Strovolos, Nicosia is under control, fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Twitter on Wednesday.
He said the fire had burned dry grass and ...
Amazon.com faces record challenges at shareholder meeting
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) faces 14 investor resolutions challenging its policies at its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, a record for the retail and cloud computing giant, as socially minded ...
Suspected home invader wanted for kidnap, theft and assault charges
The police are still looking for Kleitos Rossides, 25, in connection with a series of alleged offences including kidnapping, burglary, theft and assault.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Rossides ...
Britain’s M&S pulls out of Russia and warns on outlook
British retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) will pull out of Russia altogether and joined rivals in warning about the outlook for the current year amid a worsening cost-of-living crunch.
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Lawmakers to return to official parliament building
Both the plenum and House committees are set to return to the permanent parliament headquarters on Nicosia’s Nehru Avenue from May 30, following the relaxation of Covid-19 measures.
The House ...