No-boom, no-bust economy dogs Democrats in US midterm elections
Household cash is near record levels in the United States, and consumers are using it to pack restaurants and airplanes and buy new cars. Jobs are there for the taking. ...
Facebook parent Meta is preparing large-scale layoffs this week
Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) is planning to begin large-scale layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday citing people familiar with ...
Election procedures have changed since late archbishop was appointed
With the passing of Archbishop Chrysostomos II, and the vacating of the throne, the caretaker of the Church of Cyprus will now initiate procedures for elections leading to the nomination ...
Our View: Archbishop Chrysostomos, never afraid to ruffle feathers
Archbishop Chrysostomos II, who passed away on Monday morning, after a long battle with cancer, might not have been very interested in questions of the faith and spiritual matters, but ...
EDF finds radioactive leak at France’s Civaux 1 reactor, says no safety risk
French utility EDF EDF.PA discovered a radioactive leak last Wednesday in the primary cooling circuit of its Civaux nuclear plant in southwestern France, the company said, adding there was ...
Germany, Belgium pledge funds to tackle climate ‘loss and damage’
Germany and Belgium on Monday joined a small number of wealthy countries to commit funding to help developing nations facing damage and losses caused by climate change, committing 170 million euros ...
Mastodon: What is the social network hailed as a Twitter alternative?
With Twitter in disarray since the world’s richest person took control of it last week, Mastodon, a decentralised, open alternative from privacy-obsessed Germany, has seen a flood of new ...
Euro zone grapples with coordinating energy support plans as recession looms
Measures to support the euro-zone economies against soaring energy prices could complicate 2023 budget plans if they need to be extended into the spring, the region’s finance ministers said on ...
Yellow weather warning renewed until midnight Tuesday
A yellow weather warning was issued on Monday night, as the meteorological service over isolated thunderstorms that would be affecting the area.
According to the service, the warning is in ...
PEGA draft report to be presented in EU Parliament on Tuesday
A draft report on the use of Pegasus software will be presented on Tuesday morning, the rapporteur of the EU parliament’s committee that visited Cyprus over the PEGA cases ...
Biden, Trump make final pitches to U.S. voters on eve of midterm elections
One day before midterm elections that could usher in a new era of divided government in Washington, President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump will hold competing rallies in ...
In the sea of the setting sun: new photography exhibition
The State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL is set to present a new exhibition welcoming photographers, artists and visual practitioners. The In the Sea of the Setting Sun – Contemporary Photographic ...
UK, France in “final stages” of deal to tackle illegal migration
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed optimism on Monday about working with France to tackle illegal migration and his spokesman said the two nations were close to a new deal ...
Greece to ban sale of spyware amid wiretapping scandal
Greece will soon ban the sale of spyware, the government said on Monday, after a newspaper report that more than 30 people, including ministers and business people, had been under state ...
Kasoulides: Turkey in a state of insanity
Ankara’s policy toward its neighbours can only be described as being driven by ‘insanity’, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Monday following talks in Athens with his Greek counterpart.
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Annual Radiomarathon charity fundraiser
Volunteers of the Radiomarathon 2022 took to the streets on Monday, collecting donations for the annual charity event that kicked off over the weekend.
As of 6am, volunteers were in the ...
Cyprus spent over €200m on covid healthcare
Cyprus has spent over €200 million in tackling Covid-19 since 2020 to date, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Monday. Presenting his ministry’s budget at the House finance committee, he outlined ...
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group would consider new shareholders
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) would consider new shareholders for Liverpool having frequently received expressions of interest from third parties, the English Premier League club’s American-based owners said on Monday.
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How the kimono became a symbol of oppression in some parts of Asia
By Ella Tennant
A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like ...
Taking on the world by tall bike
Expanding his tour around Europe to take in the rest of the world, one travel enthusiast has now reached the island. If you haven’t already seen him round Cyprus, ...
Student accommodation boosted in Nicosia’s old city
A significant boost to the availability of student accommodation in Nicosia’s old town is underway, with 25 applications having been submitted for the creation of 315 rooms.
Notably, all the applications – ...
Imelda Staunton picks up royal baton for new season of The Crown
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian
Imelda Staunton picks up the royal baton as the latest actor to play Queen Elizabeth in hit Netflix drama The Crown, whose new season has faced criticism ...
Apple warns of lower iPhone shipments as Covid hobbles China plant
Apple expects lower shipments of premium iPhone 14 models than previously anticipated following a significant production cut at a virus-blighted plant in China, dampening its sales outlook for the busy year-end ...
Ukraine says Russian troops loot, occupy Kherson homes as battle looms
Ukraine accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare for street fighting in what both sides ...