Ukraine forces advance further after fall of Russian stronghold (Update 2)
Ukrainian forces kept pushing north in the Kharkiv region and advancing to its south and east, Ukraine’s army chief said on Sunday, a day after their rapid gains made ...
BMW bets on cylindrical battery cells for new class of EVs from 2025
BMW will power its new class of electric vehicles to be released in 2025 with cylindrical battery cells made in six factories by partners including China’s CATL and EVE Energy ...
Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, at least four dead (Update 1)
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck eastern Papua New Guinea on Sunday killing at least four people, injuring others and damaging property and essential infrastructure.
The quake hit about 67 km east ...
King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand
King Charles was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on Sunday in the nations’ capitals.
In New Zealand, the proclamation of Charles as ...
Putin discusses Ukrainian nuclear plant with Macron
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed the security situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
Speaking by phone, the ...
Elizabeth’s reign was as unique as it was long
And no, she could not have reprieved Evagoras Pallikarides in 1956
Queen Elizabeth may have passed away but some of us of a certain age will remain Elizabethans until “we too ...
Bats or buildings: that’s the choice says quarry owner
Environmentalists and owner fight over future of Akamas quarry
A fierce debate over the future of the Androlykou quarry zone could end up crippling the entire development industry, with operators ...
Our View: We all want different things. How would participatory democracy work?
In this day and age politics is all about packaging and presentation. It is no longer about ideas and convictions which are the subject of public debate. Few politicians seem ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Will the kids take over? Radical, nonsensical ideas for education
EVERY few years someone decides it is time to make a fuss about the corruption and sleaze plaguing the government’s Service for the Administration of Turkish Cypriot Properties. Although ...
Kindergarten teachers say ministry is ignoring their problems
Kindergarten teachers on Sunday blasted the education ministry for ignoring a number of issues they say has made the start of the new school year very difficult.
“Despite the input ...
Famagusta court hearings officially move to Paralimni
The Supreme Court has recently revoked a previous decree meaning the Famagusta District Court will now operate as its own entity and be housed in Paralimni, it announced on Saturday.
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Larnaca parents threaten action after suspensions
The suspension of around 50 students due to their haircuts from the Petrakis Kyprianou gymnasium violated current educational legislation and children’s rights, the Larnaca federation of parents and guardians of ...
Hong Kong speech therapists jailed for conspiracy to ‘brainwash’ children with cartoons
Five Hong Kong speech therapists were sentenced on Saturday to 19 months in jail for conspiracy to publish seditious children’s books, featuring cartoons of sheep and wolves that prosecutors had ...
Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole for home Italian GP
Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza on Saturday, with George Russell joining him on the front row for Mercedes.
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Patriarch given honorary degree from UCY
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday received an honorary philosophy doctorate from the University of Cyprus in a first ever ceremony in Fener, Turkey.
UCY rector Tasos Christofides said the proclamation ...
Aer Lingus cancels all flights from Dublin due to IT glitch
Aer Lingus cancelled all of its afternoon flight departures from Dublin airport on Saturday as connection problems in its reservation systems disrupted check-in and boarding processes, the company said.
The ...
Greek PM Mitsotakis to promise more cost-of-living support
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Saturday to announce further funding to cushion the impact of an energy crisis and soaring inflation on the nation’s households, a ...
Arrests in Paphos for drugs possession
Two people found in possession of illegal drugs have been arrested in Paphos, police said on Saturday.
One of the two, aged 26, was residing in the country illegally.
He was ...
British football criticised for cancelling play after Queen’s death
British football has come under fire for its decision to postpone this weekend’s round of fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth, with some fans questioning the move in ...
‘Humanity has been waging war on nature and nature strikes back’
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited several areas of Pakistan ravaged by floods, as he rounded off a two-day trip aimed at raising awareness of the disaster.
Record ...
What’s Eaten Where: Patna
Patna was the home of Vātsyāyana – the author of the Kama Sutra. Little is known of this monk, other than that he intended the book as more of ...
Police to investigate after Tsirio was packed for concert
Limassol CID on Saturday said it has launched an investigation into possible criminal offences after a sold-out concert overcrowded the Tsirio stadium in violation of safety rules earlier this week.
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Bolsonaro backer kills Lula fan as Brazil election tensions mount
A supporter of far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stabbed to death a backer of leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, authorities said on Friday, in the latest example ...
‘Corruption in Cyprus football puts our country to shame’
Football corruption is an ‘open wound’ in Cyprus, main opposition party Akel said on Saturday during the presentation of a survey that showed most fans believe match-fixing is a huge ...