HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Wimbledon day eight
Highlights of the eighth day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (times GMT):
Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to defeat Italian Matteo ...
Government efforts on Cyprob yield ‘positive response’
Efforts surrounding the Cyprus problem are garnering a positive response, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday night.
He sought to stress that he has observed “positive developments” reiterating the government’...
North Korea warns it may shoot down US spy planes violating its airspace
North Korea accused the United States on Monday of violating its airspace by conducting surveillance flights and warned that, while Pyongyang was exercising restraint, such flights may be shot down.
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‘Foreclosures bill to protect the vulnerable and safeguard the economy’
President Nikos Christodoulides said it was not goal to “convince anyone” over the foreclosures and non-performing loan bills, after a meeting with MPs at the presidential palace on Monday night.
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BBC sex photo claims are ‘rubbish’, young person’s lawyer tells broadcaster
Allegations that an unnamed BBC presenter paid a young person to pose for explicit photos are “rubbish”, a lawyer acting for the young person has told the broadcaster in a ...
Veto on Turkey’s F-16s is an unwritten rule, Menendez says
“If the administration chooses to override the F-16 veto, I will oppose it and there will be consequences,” Senator and Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez ...
Death at Aphrodite’s Rock was due to drowning, autopsy reveals
A 29-year-old man who died at Aphrodite’s Rock in Paphos on Sunday drowned, an autopsy revealed on Monday.
Carried out by state pathologist Orthodoxos Orthodoxou, the findings were in ...
British woman in Ayia Napa quad bike accident repatriated
British woman Ellie Horrocks, 22, who was in a coma after a quad bike accident in Ayia Napa has made it back to the UK after a GoFundMe managed to raise ...
Jabeur crushes Kvitova to set up rematch of 2022 Rybakina final
Ons Jabeur set up a quarter-final repeat of last year’s Wimbledon showpiece against Elena Rybakina after crushing out-of-sorts former champion Petra Kvitova 6-0 6-3 in a Centre Court demolition ...
State will spend €60m on Cost of Living Allowance
The state will spend €60 million more this fiscal year as a result of the increase since June in the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA), MPs heard on Tuesday.
The funds ...
Rybakina to face Jabeur after tearful Haddad Maia quits with back injury
– Holder Elena Rybakina was given an easy ride into the Wimbledon quarter-finals after Brazilian opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia retired midway through the first set with a back injury and will ...
Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles ‘a giant mirror in space’
It is a planet astronomers say probably should not even exist.
Researchers said on Monday they have spotted a truly extreme planet beyond our solar system, a blazingly hot world ...
Eurostat: 5.6% of those at risk of poverty in Cyprus cannot afford proper meals
Out of the population of individuals that were at risk of poverty in Cyprus in 2022, 5.6 per cent were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent ...
Nassar, disgraced doctor who abused US gymnasts, is stabbed in prison
Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor of USA Gymnastics who was convicted of sexually abusing young female gymnasts, has been stabbed multiple times by another inmate in prison and was in ...
Showdown looms at the House over foreclosures
A marathon session in parliament on Monday failed to avoid a showdown at the House plenum for later this week, where MPs will be voting on a contentious bill tabled ...
Djokovic holds off Hurkacz to reach quarter-finals again
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was temporarily knocked off course by big-serving Pole Hubert Hurkacz but quickly got back in the groove on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Having edged ...
Celebrating International Moon Day in old Nicosia
International Moon Day is coming up shortly and Nicosia has special events organised for it. Apart from joining celebrations around the world, our capital city has a special role in ...
Medvedev into last eight for first time after Lehecka retires injured
Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Monday when his fourth-round opponent Jiri Lehecka retired injured after losing the first two sets 6-4 6...
More funding available for energy efficient homes
The energy ministry said on Monday that funds for the making housing energy efficient will be increased by €25 million.
According to the announcement, the ministry will increase the funding from €35 ...
Cook accused of stealing thousands to stand trial
A 53-year-old man on Monday pleaded not guilty to burglary charges brought against him for incidents in July 2022.
On Monday, the man appeared in the Larnaca-Famagusta Criminal Court, where a ...
Paphos murder case adjourned
The trial of a 45-year-old man accused of premeditated murder in Paphos has been adjourned following a request from his defence lawyers.
The trial is set to resume on September 20 ...
Alphamega loyalty scheme offers eco-friendly Ocean Buddies
Via its upgraded Stick & Win reward scheme, Alphamega Hypermarkets continues to reward its customers’ loyalty, while also raising the environmental awareness of children. Ocean Buddies, a range of stuffed ...
Alambra adds fresh goat’s milk to dairy line
Alambra Dairy Products are enriching their range by being the first to offer fresh goat’s milk. The only one of its kind in the Cypriot market, its launch demonstrates ...
One union pulls out of casino protest
Less that 24-hours before the planned protest at Limassol’s casino resort, one of the unions has backed out as a response to the labour minister’s “plea to refrain ...