More Cypriot and British evacuees arrive from Sudan (update 4)
Six more flights with evacuees from Sudan were due to land in Larnaca on Wednesday as the island continued to be used as a hub to get European nationals out ...
Palace aims to be ‘positive example’ for circular economy
The presidential palace aims to be a “positive example” by transitioning to the circular economy, with the aim to transform into a zero waste to landfill building, the palace said ...
State has not taken onboard suggestions to prevent cyberattacks MPs say
State services did not take into account suggestions and instructions to avoid cyberattacks, the House ethics committee heard on Wednesday.
Behind closed doors, in a discussion tabled by Disy’s ...
UK sees record sickness and zero productivity growth in 2022
Britain saw a record number of working days lost due to short-term sickness last year and zero annual growth in economic output per hour worked in the final quarter of 2022, ...
Bill to regulate stray dogs ‘full of holes’
A bill approved by the previous government covering stray dogs has too many gaps lawmakers said on Wednesday after they discussed making changes to it.
In statements after the House ...
Russians, Belarusians sign declarations to compete at Wimbledon
Several Russian and Belarusian players have already signed personal declarations that will clear them to compete as neutrals at this year’s Wimbledon championships, the All England Club said on ...
Upgrade works at Kyrenia port delayed
The opening for Kerynia port in the north will take place in the end of June, as opposed to early May as was initially planned, it was reported on Wednesday.
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House education committee calls for more local art in public buildings
The House education committee on Wednesday discussed legislation aiming to ensure public buildings are enriched with pieces of art.
Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas said although a 2009 law specified every public ...
‘Rocket’ misfires as Brecel sends O’Sullivan crashing out of world championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s hopes of an eighth world snooker title were ended in a stunning 13-10 quarter-final defeat by Belgium’s Luca Brecel at the Crucible on Wednesday.
England’...
Legal 500 sees Elias Neocleous continue to lead the pack
With the release of this year’s Legal 500 rankings for Cyprus, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is delighted to report that all nine departments covered by the rankings have been ...
FA Cup final kick-off brought forward to 3pm
The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on June 3 will kick off at 3pm local time (1400 GMT) at Wembley, the Football Association said on Wednesday.
According to ...
Court throws out golden passports pretrial request
Nicosia criminal court rejected on Wednesday the pre-trial request raised by defendants in the ‘golden passports’ case as judges decided the charges are valid.
The case began last October but ...
Cyprus included on Jordan Peterson world tour
Canadian clinical psychologist, author, podcaster and media commentator Jordan Peterson is set to give a talk in Nicosia on May 11 as part of his latest book tour.
It is scheduled ...
COVID here to stay but moving out of emergency phase – WHO
The virus causing COVID-19 is here to stay but the world is beginning to transition out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, the World Health Organization’s chief said ...
Elias Neocleous celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
Today is a special day because we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day (‘World IP Day’).
This year World IP Day has as its theme the positive attitudes of women inventors, ...
A day-time techno party at Skali
With May just around the corner, more and more spring events are popping up. A new season of parties and festivals begins to emerge this time of year and Nicosia ...
Cypriot teen making waves on US motor racing circuit
US-based racing driver Evagoras Papasavvas, who has roots in Limassol, introduced himself on Wednesday as the latest Cypriot to make a name in the sport.
At 15, he is based in ...
Oelmek demands urgent measures to protect schools
State secondary school teachers’ union Oelmek on Wednesday called for immediate measures to protect schools following the latest fire at a high school in Nicosia on Tuesday night.
“Oelmek condemns ...
Voters say neither Biden nor Trump should run in 2024
About half of U.S. Democrats say President Joe Biden should not seek re-election next year and that he is too old to run, a worrisome sign for the 80-year-old, ...
Minister says Covid showed importance of vaccination
Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday urged the public to ensure they are up to date with all vaccines in light of the government’s updated vaccination programme.
Speaking on ...
More than 500 expected from overseas for L’Étape Cyprus cycle race
More than 500 arrivals athletes and support staff from abroad are expected on the island in November for the L’Étape Cyprus by Tour de France.
The Cypriot edition of the ...
Rising prices continue to make workers struggle says union head
Workers in Cyprus are struggling as increasing prices are eating away at wages, Peo union general secretary Sotiroulla Charalambous said on Wednesday.
During a visit to Hermes airport, she highlighted ...
Port developer welcomes end to protest
Kition Ocean Holding on Wednesday welcomed the move by boat owners to stop protests at Larnaca port, saying it would pause the planned increase of berthing fees for three months.
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China’s Xi holds first call with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy since Russian invasion
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by telephone on Wednesday Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, after months of pressure from ...