Varosha hotel sales could just be the start
Commentators in the north say the three properties reported to be sold this week could lead to legal amendments so more could follow
The agreement made for the purchase of ...
Upcoming cultural performances in Paphos
In Paphos, Technopolis 20 continues to offer entertainment and bring together artists and culture lovers. In the upcoming weeks, it will host a plethora of events, from dance performances to choirs, ...
Ukraine hails return of 45 Azov fighters, Russia says 3 pilots released
Ukraine on Saturday hailed the return of 45 Azov battalion fighters captured during the battle for Mariupol while Russia said three of its pilots had been released by Kyiv, but neither ...
Putting food waste to good use
A new website puts those in need in contact with those with too much. But organisers hope this is the start of a new mentality
A new food donation platform ...
Anastasiades rubbishes the notion of match-fixing
Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday accusations against him about match-fixing were “old myths” in an ongoing spat between the former president and the ex-chairman of the sports ethics committee Andreas ...
Car bomb wounds pro-war Russian writer and kills his driver
A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing that killed his driver on Saturday, an attack that Russia immediately blamed on Ukraine and the West.
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€400,000 in cash seized from airline passenger in Paphos
Customs agents seized hundreds of thousands of euros from a passenger arriving in Paphos airport on Saturday, authorities said.
According to an announcement from the customs department, agents seized €400,000 from ...
Investigations to locate missing man continue
Investigations to find Angelos Perikleous, 31, continued on Saturday, police said.
According to witness statements, they said, the victim appears to have been killed by a 25-year-old suspect, currently in custody.
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Sudan paramilitary RSF to attend Jeddah talks with armed forces
Envoys of Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are in Jeddah for talks on Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said, as the gathering’s international mediators pressed ...
What’s Eaten Where: Guyana: home of the river wolf and the pepperpot
Guyana is home to the river wolf, the world’s largest species of river otter. Nearly 2 metres in length and weighing over 34kg, this social creature is highly playful – you’...
Three new art exhibitions in Nicosia
Adding to the capital city’s art scene are three new exhibitions which open in May. Solo shows and group showcases highlight more of the creative work that Cyprus-based artists ...
Over 2,000 foreign nationals evacuated from Sudan through Cyprus
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Saturday that ‘Estia’ plan to evacuate foreign national from Sudan via Cyprus has been completed.
The plan was initiated on April 25, and in total 2,611 ...
Disy members vote to fill party top spots (Update 2)
Elections for top spots in opposition party Disy are being held on Saturday, as party members vote, following the election of a new leader two months ago.
House Speaker and ...
Two Palestinian militants killed in Israeli West Bank raid
Two Palestinian fighters were killed in an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Israeli militaryand Palestinian militant group Hamas said.
The military said it conducted a ...
Coronation draws tens of thousands in paper crowns and plastic tiaras
Young and old, from Britain and across the globe, tens of thousands of people amassed in central London on Saturday, drawn by the allure of what they said was the ...
Police arrest republican leader Smith ahead of King Charles coronation (Update 1)
British police arrested Graham Smith, leader of anti-monarchy group Republic, and a number of other individuals as part of what they called “a significant police operation” ahead of King Charles’ ...
Fire in Limnitis sparked by electrical fault
A fire in Limnitis appears to have been caused by a spark between electricity cables, reports from the north said on Saturday.
The fire had broken out at around 1pm ...
The pendant is 20,000 years old. Ancient DNA shows who wore it
Inside a Siberian cave that has been an archeological treasure trove, an elk’s canine tooth – pierced to become a pendant – was unearthed by scientists with care to avoid contaminating ...
The On Bodies dance festival returns
May is proving to be a busy month for the events world in Cyprus. The On Bodies Festival returns with dancing, performing and sharing as Dance House Lefkosia presents the ...
Recipes with Roddy Damalis
Sweet and savoury
Combining both tastes in one dish can lead to some excellent flavours says RODDY DAMALIS
Chevre, Orange & Almond Souffle
Prep: 15’ / Cook: 15’ / Serves: 1 / Dietary Notes: Vegetarian
The ...
Work meets holiday in workcations for growing number in Cyprus
On an island where workplace mental health policies are virtually unknown, the ‘workcation’ is vital. Alix Norman finds out more
Cyprus has the highest number of public holidays in Europe: 15 ...
The acquisition of Voyager’s assets by Binance fell through due to regulatory issues, while DigiToads (TOADS) and Cardano (ADA) outperformed the market.
An end to the $1.3 billion deal between Binance and Voyager might have squeezed the happiness out of crypto enthusiasts. Although they still have reason to be optimistic predictions about the ...
Yellow storm warning in place from 11am to until 6pm
A yellow warning has been issued for storms and rain inland and in the northern parts of the island on Saturday.
The alert will be in place from 11am to 6...
Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu exits Erodogan’s shadow in election race
Stuck in Tayyip Erdogan’s shadow throughout his career, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu believes his time has come to set Turkey on a new path and roll back much of ...