US wants to oust Iran from UN women’s body
The United States will try to remove Iran from the 45-member U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) over the government’s denial of women’s rights and ...
President Anastasides: Disy is a family, stresses unity (Update 3)
Disy leader and presidential candidate Averof Neophytou said he and President Nicos Anastasiades “will continue to move forward together” following a meeting of the two aimed at clearing the air ...
Thousands stranded at Paphos airport (Updated)
Thousands of passengers were stranded at Paphos airport on Wednesday amidst a protest by ground staff which affected over 20 flights.
Some airlines had to transfer passengers to various hotels following ...
Pensioner hit by car in serious condition
A 76-year-old man was hospitalised in serious condition late on Wednesday after he was hit by a car while crossing the road in Peyia.
Paphos CID chief and police spokesman ...
Cabinet will continue to subsidise electricity bills
Cabinet on Wednesday approved €30 million in the second supplementary state budget for this year to continue the subsidy for the increased electricity prices.
The total amount of the second supplementary ...
Ukraine vows to repair shattered rail network to reconnect retaken towns
The head of Ukraine’s railway vowed to keep trains running and to repair the damage done to the network by Russian troops, highlighting how rail is the lifeblood of ...
Two more arrests over weekend football violence
Two more men have been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the violent incidents that took place during the Apollon – Apoel football match at the Tsirio stadium over the weekend.
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Court visits scene of alleged crime in trial of former Kiti bishop
The trial of former Kiti bishop Chrysostomos – accused of assaulting a teenage girl – resumed with an on-site visit to his office on Wednesday, where the alleged offence took place 40 years ...
More jazz evenings coming to Technopolis20
Arriving soon on the west coast are more jazz nights organised by Technopolis 20 bringing duets and trios to the floor. On a mission to present songs from various jazz and ...
Scotland to host England in 150th anniversary match
England and Scotland will mark the 150th anniversary of their first meeting with a match at Glasgow’s Hampden Park on Sept. 12 next year, the teams announced on Wednesday.
The ...
Portugal likely to scrap much-criticised ‘golden visa’ scheme
Portugal is likely to scrap its “golden visa” programme giving wealthy foreigners residence rights, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Wednesday, saying that the 10-year-old scheme had already fulfilled its ...
At least 20 migrants drown off Greek island, dozens more feared dead
Greek rescuers on Wednesday recovered 20 bodies of migrants who drowned after their small boat capsized while trying to cross from Turkey to Greece, the coast guard said, and dozens more ...
State universities called to offer places to private school students
State universities should offer places to private school graduates with international qualifications, parents of children attending private high schools said on Wednesday.
Representatives of parents and guardians of private school ...
Russia: West must stop encouraging provocations to avoid nuclear disaster
Russia said on Wednesday that avoiding a nuclear clash between the world’s nuclear powers was its first priority, but accused the West of “encouraging provocations with weapons of mass ...
Increased financial incentives for listed buildings
Architectural heritage is an important asset for the country, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Wednesday as he announced the comprehensive programme for the protection and promotion of listed buildings.
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What’s Eaten Where: Edinburgh
Happy Halloween! And welcome to the world’s most haunted city! According to Condé Nast Traveller, Edinburgh is the spookiest place in the world, simply racked with things that go ...
Nouris: those responsible for Pournara clashes will be deported
The 75 people wanted in connection with last week’s clashes at Pournara will be deported without a doubt, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Wednesday.
Though Cyprus aims to help ...
Extroverted and exclusive: new Porsche 718 Style Edition models
Fresh colours and harmonious contrast packages characterise the new Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Cayman Style Edition sports cars.
Both mid-engine models have always stood for the perfect combination of ...
‘I haven’t lost my marbles,’ says ex-minister heading for reality TV show
Former British health secretaty Matt Hancock defended his decision to join “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here” on Wednesday, saying that appearing on the reality TV show ...
Cyprus turns deficit to surplus as revenue jumps by €1.15 billion
Cyprus’ recorded a general government surplus of €587 million, 2.2 per cent of GDP, during the first nine months of 2022, compared to a deficit of €453.3 million, 1.9 per cent of GDP, in the ...
Remains of ancient copper mines investigated
The antiquities department on Wednesday announced that an archaeological project carried out in the area around the villages of Kalavasos and Asgata unveiled a number of remains of ancient copper ...
The ‘fantastical’ side of Stephanie Leonidas
Acting allows a London Cypriot the chance to experience other worlds finds PAUL LAMBIS
Stephanie Leonidas describes herself as “lucky.” From sci-fi to biblical and everything in between, she has ...
Cabinet approves electric charging station scheme
Cabinet on Wednesday rubberstamped a €3.7 million scheme for 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the country.
The efforts are part of the national recovery and resilience plan titled ‘rapid transition to ...
Works by Cypriot composers coming to Nicosia
It is some of the very best classical music that audiences hear at the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra concerts. Renowned world composers and timeless pieces are often performed yet the next ...