Hollywood’s striking actors join writers on the picket lines
Striking Hollywood actors joined film and television writers on picket lines on Friday, the first day of a dual work stoppage that has forced U.S. studios to shutter productions ...
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame ‘possible carcinogen’; consumption limits unchanged
The sweetener aspartame is a “possible carcinogen” but it remains safe to consume at already-agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday.
The rulings ...
Young Canadian firefighter killed battling blaze in British Columbia
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday paid tribute to a young firefighter killed while battling a forest blaze in British Columbia, as wildfires continue to rage across the ...
France, ‘a valuable friend of Cyprus’, President Christodoulides says
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday expressed the conviction that France would continue to be Cyprus’ solid partner to efforts to reunify the country, for the benefit of all Cypriots.
In ...
Audit Service key to fighting corruption, AG says
The audit service plays a key role in fighting corruption even though this is not under its responsibilities, Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides told university students interning at the parliament on ...
EAC postpones power cut as orange alert issued
The electricity authority postponed a scheduled power cut in Larnaca due to the heatwave gripping the island as the met service issued another orange alert for extremely high temperatures on ...
Blinken reaffirms commitments to Japan, S.Korea, condemns N.Korean missile launch
North Korea’s firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday violates multiple U.N. resolutions and threatens peace and stability in the region, the United States, South Korea, ...
Defeated repo bill polarises parties
Political parties in Cyprus on Friday exchanged sharp words in response to Thursday’s controversial debate on foreclosures.
After a fiery debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday, the ...
Australian MP to Cyprus opens discourse on human rights, migration and peace
Australian MP and Chair of the Australia/Cyprus Parliamentary Friendship Group, Maria Vamvakinou paid a visit to Cyprus last week, opening the discourse on human rights, migration and peace, the ...
Majestic Djokovic eases past Sinner to reach Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic barely got out of second gear as he swept past subdued Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, easing into a record 35th Grand Slam final with a ...
Second arrest in Limassol bomb attacks
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of bomb attacks investigated in Limassol while another suspect remains in custody, police said on Friday.
The second arrest ...
The Italian Tenors to grace the island again
Following successful concerts in Nicosia and in Limassol in 2021, The Italian Tenors and four distinguished musicians will return to Cyprus for two summer concerts, one at Skali Aglantzias and the ...
Policy framework outlined for energy storage systems
The Energy ministry outlined the general policy framework for energy storage systems on Friday.
The ministry also said the implementation of the aid plan for renewable energy source-based projects with ...
Nurturing inclusive dialogue in Cyprus education
By Hanna Yerega
Without a doubt, schools play a pivotal role in creating an environment that promotes empathy, respect, critical thinking and the prevention of hate speech. That’s why ...
City’s Mendy not guilty of UK rape charges
Former Manchester City soccer player Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape and one of attempted rape by a British court, PA Media reported on Friday.
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Mother of Thanasis Nicolaou to file lawsuit against police and National Guard
Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother is set to file a private lawsuit against police officers, members of the national guard and the state pathologist who carried out the autopsy on her ...
Nicosia to focus on revitalisation efforts
Nicosia was the focus of discussions on Friday to come up with ideas that will inject some new life and a new interest in the historic city.
The island’s ...
Heatwave forces Athens to close Acropolis, U.S. Southwest broils (updated)
Greece closed the ancient Acropolis during the hottest part of the day on Friday to protect tourists as southern Europe suffered in a fierce heatwave, while more than 100 million Americans ...
North’s electricity authority 805 million TL in debt
Kib-Tek, the north’s electricity authority, is in 805 million TL (€27.4 million) of debt, it was announced by the north’s ‘government’ on Thursday night.
The debt is owed to Turkish ...
UCI bars transgender women from competing in female category
The governing body of cycling (UCI) banned transgender women who have undergone male puberty from competing in the female category of competitive events on Friday, while renaming the men’s ...
Invest Cyprus welcomes fast-tracking of strategic investments
Invest Cyprus, the national investment promotion agency, on Friday released a statement expressing its support for a recent decision to fast-track strategic investments on the island.
On Thursday, the House ...
A minute with Andreas Anastasiou Head of Media for Eurovision Song Contest
Where do you live?
I live in Larnaca with my family. I enjoy living in Larnaca due to its relaxed lifestyle, friendly community, and the abundance of recreational activities.
What ...
Two facing pre-meditated murder charges in Ypsonas case
Two men aged 49 and 54 will face pre-meditated charges in a trial set to begin at Limassol criminal court in September, it emerged on Friday.
The case concerns the death of 44...
Fishermen protest over incomplete Liopetri infrastructure projects
Fishermen and restaurateurs on the Liopetri river staged a protest on Friday morning over the delay to planned works in the area and the resulting loss of earnings.
The protesters ...