Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
U.S. President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” on Thursday, escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border ...
Cyprus students lag EU in basic skills
Students in Cyprus lag behind their European peers in basic, civic and digital skills, with a recent European Union report pointing to a “general problem related to the quality of ...
Cyprus moves to update driving licence rules
Authorities have begun work on updating legislation governing driving permits, bringing it in line with a new EU directive, media reported on Thursday.
The updated EU Driving Licence Directive introduces ...
Holders PSG to meet Barca, Man City as Champions League draw throws up marquee ties
Champions League holders Paris St Germain will take on Barcelona and Manchester City in this season’s league phase, while record 15-time champions Real Madrid will face Inter Milan and ...
Ustel: Is the goal to isolate Turkish Cypriots from the world?
Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Thursday offered criticism for the efforts made in Greek Cypriot political and sporting circles in recent days to force the cancellation of a ...
Limassol demands action over sea pollution
Additional measures to strengthen inspections and improve the response to marine pollution were agreed on Thursday following a broad meeting in Limassol, as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis insisted Cyprus’ ...
The Ancient Odeon of Paphos lights up under the August full moon
There are several events to enjoy this week, yet there is a sight that is set to captivate islanders. The rise of the full moon on Friday, August 28, will offer ...
Pension increases to be phased in over five years
Sixty per cent of planned pension increases could be implemented within the first two years of the government’s pension reform, Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said in an interview published ...
Next leaders’ meeting to take place on Wednesday
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will next meet next Wednesday, with the meeting marking the first of the weekly comings together to which the pair had ...
Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino
UEFA has asked a U.S. federal court for permission to obtain testimony and documents from FIFA entities in Florida for use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against ...
HIO defends actions after boy dies of meningitis
The health insurance organisation on Thursday moved to defend itself from criticism after a four-year-old boy died of meningitis, with his family claiming that he had not been diagnosed in ...
Govt announces increased benefits for disabled people
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday announced that an extra €106 million had been allocated to increase state benefits for disabled people between this year and 2028.
“Simply put, more support, without ...
EAC rejects claims it is blocking rival power plant
The Electricity Authority (EAC) on Thursday hit back at reports that it’s blocking the operation of a key infrastructure of a private power station located near its own Vasiliko ...
Civil society steering committee members named
The ten members of the steering committee of the civil society consultative body were named on Thursday, after President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman agreed to do ...
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies
Ratko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in a U.N.-designated “safe area” of Bosnia, Europe’s worst atrocity since World War Two, ...
E-scooter offences could bring 90-day impoundment
E-scooters could be impounded for up to 90 days for offences including speeding, underage use and riding in prohibited areas under a new draft decree announced by the public works department ...
China donates €6,000 to Committee on Missing Persons
China has donated €6,000 to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP), bringing its total financial contribution to the committee since 2019 to €26,000.
The CMP on Thursday thanked China for the ...
Lorry and car overturn in Nicosia-Larnaca highway crash
A lorry and a car overturned in an accident on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway on Thursday afternoon, with traffic congestion already building in the area.
The accident occurred shortly after 4.15pm ...
Parents warned over dangerous chemicals in school supplies
Parents have been urged to be careful when buying school supplies for their children, with the labour inspection department warning that some products may contain potentially dangerous chemicals.
In an ...
Letymbiotis on Barcelona camp: We are doing exactly what a recognised state should
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Thursday insisted that in making efforts to ensure the cancellation of a children’s football camp which was due to be organised under licence on ...
Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
A U.S. Air Force judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, and three co-defendants to go on trial before ...
The era of the Mutant Saga is here
Before you proceed, be warned: this article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend hitting the big screen for ...
Cyprus deposits jump €562m as loans fall €69m
Deposits held with Cyprus financial institutions increased by a net €562.3 million in July, while total loans declined by €68.7m, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).
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Police: ‘Sandy’ claims will be judged in court
Claims made by the woman using the pseudonym “Sandy” will be assessed in court, police spokesman Vyron Vyronos said on Thursday, after a second written statement from the woman brought ...