As Shanghai expands COVID lockdown, life on hold in city of 26 million
China’s commercial hub of Shanghai ground to halt on Friday after the government locked down most of the city’s 26 million residents to stop the spread of COVID-19, even ...
Medvedev denied world No. 1 spot in Miami after defeat
Daniil Medvedev’s bid to reclaim the world number one ranking fell short on Thursday as the Russian lost 7-6(7) 6-3 to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami Open ...
Ukraine unable to get supplies to Mariupol or evacuate civilians – mayor’s aide
An aide to the mayor of Mariupol said on Friday the besieged southern Ukrainian city remained closed for anyone trying to enter and was “very dangerous” for anyone trying to ...
Record night for Giannis sees Bucks beat Nets
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points, hit the tying 3-pointer with 18.7 seconds left in regulation and sank the tiebreaking free throws with three seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted ...
All-new Dacia Sandero’s total cost of ownership is best in class
Already famed for offering customers the best value on the market, the All-New Sandero has strengthened its appeal as Dacia confirms it delivers the most competitive Total Cost of Ownership (...
Coronavirus: Cases up 78 per cent in last 14 days (updated)
Coronavirus cases and hospitalisations increased by about 78 per cent in the last 14 days compared with the previous two weeks, the biweekly epidemiological report showed on Friday.
However, the number of ...
Cyprus News Digest: Single-use plastic ban put back again
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...
Man accused of injuring officer ordered to criminal court
A 37-year-old man in the district of Paphos was referred to direct trial before the criminal court, in relation to an incident involving injury of a police officer on duty.
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Classic Easter piece highlight of Paphos concert
As we draw closer to the Easter period, the musicians of the island are preparing to celebrate the season as they know best. In Paphos, a unique concert dedicated to ...
Putin ally warns agriculture supplies could be limited to ‘friends’
One of President Vladimir Putin’s allies warned on Friday that Russia, a major global wheat exporter, could limit supplies of agriculture products to “friendly” countries only, amid Western sanctions ...
Since Ukraine invasion, Russians switch to internet privacy apps from makeup filter apps
In early February, the most downloaded app from the App Store in Russia was ‘Persona’, a makeup filter app, followed by video conferencing provider Zoom and the online retailer AliExpress (...
Ronaldo and Messi to learn World Cup last dance partners
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will learn on Friday their opponents for what is almost certainly their last World Cup finals when the draw is made for November’s tournament ...
Mid-air collision of S.Korean air force trainer planes kills three, media say
Two trainer aircraft of South Korea’s air force collided in mid-air on Friday, authorities said, with media putting the casualties at three pilots killed and another injured in the ...
Proposal for more ‘Big Potatoes’ in Xylofagou in response to UK map gaffe
A proposal is being put forward to the local council in Xylofagou calling for the mayor to build ‘a wall of Big Potatoes’ along the borderline with the British base ...
Man arrested for burglaries and theft
Famagusta police on Friday said they have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of burglaries and theft.
The man was arrested after officers found various tools which were suspected to ...
Ukraine strikes fuel depot in Russia’s Belgorod, regional official says
Two of Ukraine‘s military helicopters struck a fuel storage facility in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday after crossing the border at low altitude, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov ...
International asset servicing company opens new centre in Limassol
MUFG Investor Services, a leading company dealing in administration, asset servicing, banking and fund financing, announced on Thursday the opening of a new operational centre in Limassol.
The company, which ...
Sri Lanka lifts curfew after violent protests over economic crisis
Police in Sri Lanka‘s capital lifted a curfew on Friday after protests in which dozens of people were arrested and several policemen were hurt near the home of President ...
Cyprus wants to increase youth financial awareness
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced this week its successful participation in this year’s Global Money Week event, an annual event seeking to promote financial literacy.
Organised ...
Cyprus ‘project bank’ showcased in UAE
The Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency, commonly known as Invest Cyprus, on Thursday announced that it continued its efforts to promote the island as an investment and business destination through a ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced that, as part of its efforts to enhance security through technological solutions, will now notify its customers by push notifications and not by ...
Resources for refugees and migrants stretched to the limit
Cyprus faces a serious problem coping with the number of migrants arriving here daily, while the current Ukraine refugee crisis means less attention and resources diverted to people coming in ...
Our View: Unenforceable law to curb profiteering plainly absurd
Many were baffled, to put it mildly, by the government’s decision on Wednesday to approve a bill giving the commerce minister the power to set a maximum gross profit ...
Unit coordinating investigating corruption holds first meeting
A newly established unit coordinating the investigation of corruption cases convened for the first time on Thursday, with attorney-general Giorgos Savvides stressing that the department and its work are distinct ...