ECB raises interest rates again, cuts bank subsidies
The European Central Bank raised interest rates again on Thursday and announced it was changing the terms of its ultra-cheap loans to commercial banks in a bid to shrink its ...
Xi Jinping leads China on new journey
After 10 years at the helm of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, 69, once again stood in front of reporters as the Party’s head, vowing to lead the ...
Cyprus ranked 18th out of 140 countries for adherence to rule of law
Cyprus has been ranked 18 out of 140 countries for 2022 in the World Justice Report, which measures the adherence to the rule of law in states across the globe.
The country jumped ...
ASEAN still backing Myanmar consensus peace plan-chair
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains committed to a peace plan agreed with Myanmar’s military rulers, its chair Cambodia said on Thursday, even as some countries raised ...
Oil prices drop on fears China demand may slow
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, reversing a more-than-3 per cent rally in the previous session, as lingering fears over slack demand in China outweighed optimism from record US crude exports ...
‘Survival kits’ in lifts: Kyiv residents get creative amid power cuts
When near-daily rolling blackouts began in his Kyiv apartment block, Taras Logginov knew anyone getting stuck in the lifts of the 17-storey building would appreciate some basic supplies to help ...
Summer rolls on along French Riviera as balmy temperatures persist
It is late October on the French Riviera, but tourists are sunbathing in bikini, the terraces are full and the seawater is warm enough for swimming. On the beach in ...
Arsenal striker Jesus ready to play ’70 games per season’
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is not concerned about the potential for burnout during the club’s demanding schedule and says he is ready to play 70 games a season if required.
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Israel, Lebanon finalise maritime demarcation deal without mutual recognition
Israeli and Lebanese leaders finalised a U.S-brokered maritime demarcation on Thursday, bringing a measure of accommodation between the enemy states as they eye offshore energy exploration.
Leaders from Lebanon, ...
Chilling story brought to life on stage
A play by French playwright Philippe Minyana is arriving soon in the capital as part of the Nicosia International Festival. On November 2 a production in Greek will bring the chilling ...
Police call on parents to ensure children’s safety in vehicles
Police on Thursday reiterated calls to parents over child safety in cars following a Limassol accident that led to the hospitalisation of a 7-year-old child who was reportedly not wearing ...
Anastasiades refuses to be drawn on support for election candidate
President Nicos Anastasiades said he would not comment on the presidential elections during his visit to Paphos on Thursday, following sharp media speculation on the matter.
He said that today ...
Anglers on Argaka beach as far as the eye can see
The international confederation of sport fishing (FISP-M) is holding its 2022 seashore angling championship in Paphos this year. It is the first time Cyprus has been chosen as a location for ...
2023 Rhapsody of the Seas cruises from Limassol on sale
Let’s Go Tours by Amathus, the preferred sales representative of Royal Caribbean in Cyprus, announces the launch of summer 2023 cruise sales for Royal Caribbean’s ‘Rhapsody of the Seas’ ...
Shell posts $9.5 bln profit, plans to boost dividend
Shell on Thursday posted a third-quarter profit of $9.45 billion, easing from the previous quarter’s record high due to weaker refining and gas trading, as it announced plans to sharply ...
President Anastasiades spent the day visiting development projects in Paphos (Update)
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday that Paphos has re-emerged as a ‘centre of intellect’, and praised the mayor and the local council for their diligent efforts in upgrading the ...
European gas prices: why have they been falling?
European benchmark gas prices have been steadily declining over the past few months to near their levels before war broke out in Ukraine.
Europe has been facing an energy supply ...
Cyprus’ holy sanctuary for cats
Cats and Christianity come together in a monastery in Akrotiri. PAUL LAMBIS has a look around
Cyprus is an island with a strong Christian heritage, and has been known through ...
Alleged school arsonist reports to Limassol police station
The 34-year-old man, who has recently been identified through DNA as a suspect in a 2007 arson at a Limassol school, has been arrested early on Thursday.
The suspect denied involvement ...
Amalgamation choir’s final 2022 performance
Captivating voices, nostalgic Mediterranean sounds and dreamy images of landscapes are typically found in performances by Amalgamation Choir. The independent 20+ member all-female community choir frequently performs at festivals and concerts, ...
Cyprus’ pharmaceutical sector still experiencing Brexit-related drug shortages
A complete shortage of a blood thinner drug dose is recorded in Cyprus due to Brexit, with health officials urging patients to show solidarity and buy only what they need.
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Pharmacy drawers for drug storage
Refurbishing your drug store to look modern and keep up with market trends is crucial not only when you are developing it but also when you venture into new administrations. ...
ECB to raise interest rates, likely to trim bank subsidies
The European Central Bank will raise interest rates again on Thursday and likely reel in a key subsidy to commercial banks, taking another big step in tightening policy to fight ...
The foot scene in House of the Dragon was upsetting, but it’s nothing compared to the real history of the fetish
By Esmé Louise James
From the day it first graced our screens, the Game of Thrones franchise became infamous for depicting rather shocking and taboo sexual proclivities. From incest and ...