France proposal on migrants falls short says minister
The European Union needs to show solidarity on the issue of irregular migration in a tangible way, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Monday, adding that the latest proposal by ...
US moves to seize Russian oligarch Abramovich’s planes (Updated)
US authorities have obtained warrants to seize two US-origin planes owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich for flying to Russia without a license required due to US sanctions imposed on ...
Putin orders $81,500 payment to families of National Guards who die in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday ordering the payment of 5 million roubles ($81,500) to the families of members of Russia’s National Guard who died in Ukraine and Syria.
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Nouris says removing parents’ names from ID impractical
Parents’ names cannot be removed from Cypriot IDs unless those are also deleted from the state’s electronic register, which was “not desirable”, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Monday.
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Final fork food markets of the summer
“Before everyone runs off to the beaches and even outside Cyprus, we want to offer you two last chances to spend a lovely evening in the beautiful Gardens of Nicosia,” ...
TCs protest new Turkey protocol and petrol prices
Turkish Cypriots on Monday protested the recently signed economic cooperation protocol with Turkey and price increases on petrol outside ‘parliament’ in the north.
Demonstrators read a petition which the members ...
Bill to compensate Laiki depositors on way to House vote
Akel MP Irini Charalambidou said Monday she was pleased a bill compensating depositors of legacy Laiki bank would soon head to the plenum for a vote.
“It is with particular ...
Russia puts investigative journalist on wanted list
Investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov, known for his coverage of Russian security agencies, said on Monday that Russian authorities had placed him on a wanted list and frozen his bank accounts.
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Abortion rights protester locks neck to US Supreme Court fence
An abortion rights protester on Monday chained himself to a perimeter fence set up outside the US Supreme Court to protest its expected decision overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ...
Centre for children treated at hospital to be expanded
Families with children receiving treatment near the Archbishop Makarios III hospital in Nicosia will be able to rest easy at the new Ronald McDonald House.
The announcement came on Monday ...
Compromise that would release EU funds on the cards
The government and opposition parties appeared to have made some progress on Monday regarding legislation to be forwarded to the European Commission and which, if given the nod, would unlock ...
More meetings to tackle halloumi PDO dispute
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday discussed the legal service’s opinion on the halloumi PDO (protected designation of origin) with cheesemakers, who have been reluctant to follow the specifications on ...
Russia’s Lavrov calls decision to block plane ‘unprecedented’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday described as “unprecedented” a move by three eastern European countries to block his plane from travelling to Serbia, adding that he had yet ...
Cyprus to enter firefighting deals with other countries
Cyprus will engage with other countries in the region to set up a mechanism to provide timely firefighting assistance, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday.
Ahead of an anticipated ...
Varosha briefing for visiting Italian MP
An Italian MP met officials in Nicosia on Monday as he prepares a report about Turkey’s occupation of Varosha for the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
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Swimwear trends to get you in a holiday frame of mind
By Sam Wylie-Harris
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: your summer holiday.
Whether you’re going abroad or having a staycation, you’ll no doubt be thinking ...
Official launch marks new Alphamega-Group Casino tie
Alphamega Hypermarkets and French Group Casino marked the beginning of their new, strategic cooperation at a dynamic, successful launch, held in Nicosia on June 2. The tie was received with great ...
Protaras hotspot NAVA Seaside Lounge and Restaurant reopens
Situated in Protaras’ Pernera area, NAVA Seaside Lounge and Restaurant reopened this May and has already become the premier hotspot for drinking and dining, thanks to its gastronomic pleasures and ...
Confronting the inflation beast: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank looks all but certain to announce on Thursday that its years of bond-buying stimulus are over and that high inflation means interest rate rises are imminent.
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Larnaca parents want more schools to be built
Secondary schools in Larnaca are overcrowded as authorities delay building new premises and making repairs to existing buildings, the federation of parents’ associations of Larnaca secondary and technical schools said ...
How does a leadership challenge to PM Boris Johnson work and who could replace him?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote on Monday after more than 15% of elected Conservative lawmakers withdrew their support for the British leader following the “partygate” scandal.
Johnson, ...
Little cheer for Russian beer lovers as sanctions bite
“Sorry, that was the last bottle of Czech beer we had,” said a waiter at a central Moscow restaurant, a month after Russia sent troops into Ukraine and the West ...
Royal jubilees have always been surprisingly religious affairs
By Philip Williamson, Durham University
Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee, marking her 70 years on the throne. Like all jubilees since the first ...
National strategy to improve lives of elderly
The Ministry of health, took part in a workshop at the University of Nicosia as part of its drive to develop a national strategy for improving the lives of the ...