From darkness to light: children’s workshop at SPEL
An educational programme for nine to 12-year-olds will soon take place at SPEL State Gallery on photography, history and the use of light. The workshop will take place twice this ...
Attempted Botox smuggler foiled at crossing point
Ampules of Botox were one of the more bizarre items an individual attempted to smuggle through the crossing points last year, SBA Customs officials in Dhekelia aid on Thursday.
The ...
Routine traffic stop uncovers methamphetamine, cannabis and cocaine
Three men were arrested in Nicosia on Wednesday night after a routine traffic stop uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis and cocaine.
The 22-year-old driver was asked to pull over at 8:30pm and ...
Greece bans parties with convicted leaders from running in elections
The Greek parliament paved the way for banning political parties whose leaders have been convicted of crimes from running in elections, ahead of national polls in spring.
Lawmakers voted late ...
Failed attempt to smuggle drugs into Larnaca police station
A 24-year-old was arrested in Larnaca after a failed attempt to smuggle drugs into a police station for an inmate by concealing them in a chocolate wrapper.
The young man ...
Cyprus sees potential for deeper business relations with India
Cyprus and India can mutually benefit through a deeper and broader economic and business collaborative relationship, according to an analysis released this week by two executives from consulting and advisory ...
Limassol port closer to becoming regional hub; 200 cruise ships expected
Port management company DP World Limassol on Wednesday announced that it had one of its best years since taking over as operator in 2017, recording an impressive performance in 2022, with Limassol ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) on Wednesday announced that a range of free seminars will soon become available to tourism sector professionals.
“The Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises, ...
Moody’s cuts Egypt rating to B3, changes outlook to stable
Ratings agency Moody’s lowered Egypt’s sovereign rating by one notch to B3 from B2 on Tuesday, citing the country’s reduced external buffers and shock absorption capacity.
The ...
€25 million to upgrade Pournara migrant reception centre
Pournara migrant reception centre is set to receive upgrades with funds of €25 million being approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said.
On Thursday, the minister said ...
Our View: Outraged Disy made right decision not backing ‘traitor’
Everyone who wanted to speak was given a say at the meeting of the Disy political bureau that went on until the early hours of Wednesday, despite the fact that ...
Super-sub Sancho helps Man United fight back against Leeds
Substitute Jadon Sancho’s first goal since September earned Manchester United a thrilling 2-2 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday as the hosts came back from ...
Turkey leader acknowledges earthquake relief problems as death toll passes 15,000
The death toll from earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria this week passed 15,000 on Thursday amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the slow arrival of rescue teams.
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Cyprus will be collecting goods for earthquake victims
The civil defence on Wednesday announced centres across all districts, where people will be able to bring goods and supplies for those affected by devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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Nouris announces expansion of housing plans in Nicosia old town and rural areas
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Wednesday that they would initiating housing plans in the old town of Nicosia and extending existing plans for the rural and disadvantaged areas on ...
Church of England explores gender neutral God
The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans ...
Presidential candidate debate on Friday
Presidential candidates Andreas Mavroyiannis and Nikos Christodoulides will hold a debate on Omega TV Channel on Friday night, reports said on Wednesday.
According to reports in Politis, there will only ...
Tottenham set to be without injured Lloris for eight weeks
Tottenham Hotspur could be without their goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris for up to eight weeks after he was injured in Sunday’s Premier League win over Manchester City.
According ...
Zelenskiy, touring Europe, wins UK pledge to train pilots on NATO jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy embarked on a European tour on Wednesday to drum up aid, winning a British pledge to train Ukrainian pilots on advanced NATO fighter jets, a big ...
Greece rescues migrants missing after Lesbos shipwreck
Greece has rescued seven more migrants who were missing following Tuesday’s shipwreck off the island of Lesbos in which three people drowned, bringing the number of survivors to 39, the ...
Russia: US has questions to answer over Nord Stream explosions
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday the United States had questions to answer over its role in explosions on the undersea Nord Stream gas pipelines last year.
Commenting on ...
AGGA-GAGA: spontaneous music at Cornaro Art Institute
AGGA-GAGA is an adventurous music-making electric guitar duo formed in March 2022 by performer-composers Alkis Nicolaides and Georgios Bizios that is performing at Cornaro Art Institute this February.
Their performances explore ...
Planned upgrade for Paphos marina
Paphos is set for a major investment boost after the council of ministers approved the upgrading of the Paphos marina, with the door now open for luxury cruise ships.
Along ...
Jessica Lange in film produced by Cyprus-based film company
Cyprus-based production company Fetisoff Illusion – Europe is co-producing a screen adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, ...