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President Nicos Anastasiades continues on Friday to take part in meetings of the informal summit of EU leaders at the palace of Versailles in France to debate the war in ...

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co 9983.T and Japan Tobacco Inc 2914.T said they would suspend some operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the green light on Friday for up to 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East to be deployed alongside Russian-backed rebels to fight in Ukraine, doubling down ...

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 ...

Those running Gesy were accused of being utterly and completely clueless by the president of the House watchdog committee as the noxious fallout over the healthcare system spread further on ...

A search and rescue exercise (SAR) has been held near Larnaca International Airport to familiarise personnel with the environment of the salt lakes and to test specialised equipment. The scenario ...

One man was remanded in police custody on Friday after police found 265g of cocaine following a raid on the premises of a courier company in Larnaca. Police had received ...

Cyprus, itself a victim of foreign invasion and occupation, fully understands the plight of Ukraine and its people, President Nicos Anastasiades told his EU counterparts during a dinner on Thursday ...

The sanctions against Russia following its invasion in Ukraine and the potential impact on the Cypriot economy will be one of the main issues to be discussed in the context ...

Chelsea supporters are concerned about a future without their billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich, but are confident that their team will continue to be successful on the pitch. Fans arriving ...

Barcelona were held to a 0-0 home draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday as Scottish side Rangers kept their momentum in ...

As the Philippos weather system continued to batter Cyprus with strong winds and rain early on Friday morning the fire service responded to 15 calls for help, mostly to remove fallen ...

An exhibition opening in Nicosia this March welcomes works by an artist considered to be one of the most talented painters of Cyprus of the younger generation. From March 17, Argyris ...

In today’s episode, the president is in Brussels attending an EU meeting to address the sanctions on Russia – where he said Cyprus fully understands what is now happening in ...

Ukraine hopes a “humanitarian corridor” will be opened successfully for civilians to leave the besieged southern port city of Mariupol on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said. Residents have ...

North Korea recently used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two secretive launches, likely paving the way for a resumption of long-range tests, U....

Seven individuals and one business owner have been fined for breaking coronavirus regulations in the 24 hours leading up to 6am on Friday morning. According to the police, a total of 1,647 ...

The United States, together with the Group of Seven nations and the European Union, will move on Friday to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” status over its invasion of ...

Rich Russians are trying to shift some of their wealth from Europe to Dubai to shield assets from a tightening wave of Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of ...

The latest on Russia’s oligarchs and their assets: ALISHER USMANOV Alisher Usmanov, 68, metals and telecoms tycoon with an estimated $16.2 billion net worth has been sanctioned by the United States ...

Hundreds of thousands of civilians remained trapped in Ukrainian cities on Thursday, sheltering from Russian air raids and shelling as talks between Ukraine and Russia’s foreign ministers made little ...

Justice Minister Stefi Drakou on Thursday held a meeting with Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Selk) president Pieris Markou, with their discussion focusing on the implementation of the anti-corruption legal ...

By George Pirishis The EU sanctions against Russia do not exclude the “golden passport” and “golden visa” programmes since a legislative initiative report of the European Parliament calls on the ...

With no Russian, Ukrainian tourists, vacancies in sector will not need filling As the tourism sector braces for pain following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, employers and trade unions are ...