Biden administration throws support behind potential F-16 sale to Turkey
The Biden administration threw its support on Wednesday behind the potential sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, a day after Ankara lifted a veto of NATO membership ...
National Guard to get equipment from Israel after agreement signed
The Cyprus National Guard is set to be supplied with personal protective equipment from Israel, under an agreement signed in Nicosia on Wednesday.
The same PPE is used by the ...
Russia tells U.N. chief it’s ready to help avert food crisis
Russia said on Wednesday it was ready to work with the United Nations to combat the risks of a global food crisis, and was willing to meet its obligations to ...
A night at the movies with Buffer Fringe and Queer Wave
In preparation for its 9th edition in October 2022, Buffer Fringe Performing Arts Festival is exploring possible artistic reactions to its Pockets (beyond) theme, aiming to initiate a discussion on who ...
‘Time for rule of law to come first’
It is time to prove that public interest and the rule of law come first for the government, House legal affairs committee chair Nicos Tornaritis said on Wednesday as the ...
Nine per cent of school age teens use cannabis
Some nine per cent of young people aged 14 to 18 use cannabis, and one in five of these do so daily, the House legal affairs committee heard on Wednesday.
The figures ...
DBRS slashes Cyprus’ growth rate amid deteriorating outlook due to war in Ukraine
Rating Agency DBRS Morningstar on Wednesday slashed Cyprus’ baseline growth rate by 0.7 per cent for 2022, citing a deteriorating outlook following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In its updated sovereign baseline ...
Nostalgia Parties dance to favourite movie soundtracks
When good films and good music come together it is a thrilling combination. Sometimes, it is a film’s music that makes it what it is and so it comes ...
Crypto crash threatens North Korea’s stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests
The nosedive in cryptocurrency markets has wiped out millions of dollars in funds stolen by North Korean hackers, four digital investigators say, threatening a key source of funding for the ...
Finance minister, parties discuss safeguarding primary homes, NPLs
Finance Minister Constandinos Petrides met with political party leaders on Wednesday to present the comprehensive and holistic framework for the management of non-performing loans as well as protection measures of ...
Huawei Cyprus celebrates expanded ‘Seeds of the Future’
Huawei Cyprus has once again offered university undergraduates and postgraduates the opportunity to immerse themselves in cutting-edge technology, via the company’s pioneering ‘Seeds of the Future’ educational programme.
This ...
Lifepal: a life-saving free app that detects early signs of cancer
The lifepal application, one of the most useful, practical and inexpensive modern tools for the early detection of various forms of cancer, was presented at an event held on June 28 ...
Four arrests over drugs and threats
Three men, aged 21, and one, 22, were arrested on Wednesday after a safe was found with about half a kilogramme of cannabis in the home of one of the suspects, police ...
Concern expressed over latest Nato developments
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides expressed concern on Wednesday over the details of Turkey’s agreement with Nato – namely its likely participation in Pesco, as part of Ankara granting approval for ...
TV shows we love: Winning Time
If you’re looking for an accurate depiction of the Los Angeles Lakers’ stunning rise and success between the 70s and the 80s, then Winning Time is not for you.
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US ‘actively’ seeking WNBA star Griner’s return from Russia, White House says
The United States is actively trying to resolve WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday, reiterating Washington’s ...
How a massive options trade by a JP Morgan fund can move markets
A nearly $17 billion JP Morgan fund is expected to reset its options positions on Thursday, potentially adding to equity volatility at the end of a dismal first half for stocks.
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Campaign to remove illegal advertising boards in Larnaca
A campaign to combat visual pollution will be held in the tourist areas of Larnaca to remove all illegal signage
The campaign Broom will be held on July 4 and 5, by ...
Britain sanctions Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin
Britain on Wednesday announced sanctions on oligarch Vladimir Potanin, described by London as Russia’s second-richest man and who has been buying assets from firms exiting Russia over the invasion ...
Cyprus ministers back Fit for 55 agreement
The EU’s Fit-for-55 initiative to combat climate change approved by EU environment ministers is a balanced package that takes on board Cyprus’ concerns and will help it transition to ...
Minister admits there is racism in school after graduation ceremony descends into chaos (updated)
The education ministry on Wednesday launched an investigation and admitted racism is an issue in schools after a Larnaca secondary school graduation ceremony descended into chaos and was abruptly called ...
CyBC’s first lady of English news
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
She had been on my mind, so I messaged my former boss at CyBC’s English language department, respected journalist and author ...
Famagusta hoteliers looking forward to better summer
Although still reeling from the impact of the war in Ukraine, hoteliers in Famagusta are predicting a better July than June, president of their association Doros Takkas said on Wednesday.
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Belarus threatens to execute activists for anti-war railway sabotage
Three Belarusian activists could be executed after being charged with conducting railway sabotage in Belarus to hinder the movement of Russian troops in the early phases of their invasion of ...