Putin admits Xi has questions and concerns over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he understood that Xi Jinping had questions and concerns about the situation in Ukraine but praised China’s leader for what he said ...
Man Utd beat Sheriff, Omonia lose at Sociedad
Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo gave timely reminders of their value with both on target as Manchester United got their Europa League campaign back on track with a 2-0 victory ...
Bill to allow change in gender identity going before parliament
The council of ministers has approved a law allowing anyone over age 16 to legally have their gender changed on official documents without having undergone gender reassignment surgery, according to reports ...
IAEA board passes resolution calling on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia
The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors on Thursday passed a resolution demanding that Russia end its occupation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
The ...
Stampede at Guatemala music festival kills at least nine including two children
At least nine people died, including two 12-year-old children, in a stampede at a large rock concert in the western Guatemalan city of Quetzaltenango, authorities and emergency services said on ...
Republican governor of Florida flies migrants to wealthy liberal enclave
Some residents of the wealthy liberal enclave of Martha’s Vineyard decried a move by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to fly dozens of migrants to the vacation island as ...
Ryanair cancels 420 flights due to French air traffic control strike
Ryanair RYA.I said it will cancel 420 Friday flights, impacting 80,000 passengers, due to an air traffic control strike in France that will limit overflights and more than halve Air France’...
Report into prisons controversy handed over to AG
A report relating to allegations and counter-allegations between the central prisons director and the head of the Drugs Squad was handed over to the attorney-general on Thursday.
The report was ...
Education ministry to probe latest bullying incident caught on camera
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Thursday the ministry would examine a bullying incident at a Limassol gymnasium, where a boy put another classmate in a headlock as other children ...
Former UN envoy says Cyprus solution still possible
Former UNSC representative in Cyprus Alvaro de Soto said it was still possible to find a solution to the Cyprus problem, claiming that not many changes would be needed in ...
Weekend jazz
Blues, swing and all that jazz! Another weekend will bring another round of live music nights at Sarah’s Jazz Club with some of the island’s most beloved and ...
Marine police to the rescue after mayday off Geroskipou
Maritime police transported an injured woman on board a boat sailing off Geroskipou to Paphos general hospital on Thursday after a call received by the joint search and rescue coordination ...
Putin acknowledges China’s concerns over Ukraine in sign of friction
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he understood China’s Xi Jinping had concerns about the situation in Ukraine, a surprise acknowledgement of friction with Beijing over the war ...
Nouris promises solutions to obstacles in way of municipal reform
Interior minister Nicos Nouris on Thursday assured lawmakers that local government reform will become a reality on July 1, 2024.
Speaking to the members of the House interior committee on Thursday, Nouris ...
Federer to retire from tennis after next week’s Laver Cup
Roger Federer broke the news fans across the world have long been fearing when he announced on Thursday he will retire from competitive tennis after next week’s Laver Cup ...
Military court in north extends detention of GC bicommunal activist (Updated)
Bicommunal activist Andreas Soudjis, will remain in the north’s central prison until he is charged and the trial in the case against him begins, a military court in the ...
Walmart-backed fintech to test banking services in coming weeks
One, a fintech company backed by Walmart Inc , will introduce checking accounts to thousands of Walmart employees and a small percentage of its online customers for beta testing in the ...
Cyprus’ little Switzerland
The epitome of life in the mountains, Kakopetria has something for everyone finds PAUL LAMBIS
To discover Cyprus’ most beautiful places, one needs to journey inland to the island’s ...
Finance ministry asks parliament for cash to buy eco-limos
The finance ministry has requested the release of €138,000 for the purchase of two hybrid limousines for the needs of the presidency.
According to Politis on Thursday, the finance ministry, in ...
World ‘will unite’ for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral as mourners queue for miles
The state funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will unite people from across the globe, the official in charge of the huge ceremonial event said on Thursday, as mourners from ...
Woman arrested over dead children found in suitcase
South Korean police arrested a woman on Thursday charged with murdering what is believed to be her two children whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand last month.
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Diver taken to Famagusta hospital for decompression treatment
A diver was taken to Famagusta General with decompression sickness on Thursday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said.
According to JRCC, they received a call at 10:12 am near the ‘Zenobia’ ...
Three direct flights to Saudi Arabia from next year
The transport ministry on Thursday announced direct air connection to three Saudi airports.
The flights will start in April 2023. The first will be Larnaca–Riyadh.
In July of the same ...
Restaurant review: Glykolemono, Larnaca
Even though we’re now in September, the weather doesn’t look like it’s letting up and summer seems to be lingering. This was not good news for getting ...