Global regulators monitor crypto use in Ukraine war
The global Financial Stability Board is closely scrutinising the use of cryptoassets during the war in Ukraine after concerns they could be used to evade Western sanctions on Russia.
The ...
Turkish court keeps Kavala in prison, verdict expected next month
A Turkish court ruled on Monday that philanthropist Osman Kavala should stay in prison for at least another month as lawyers prepare their final statements in a trial which has ...
Egyptian pound drops 10 per cent after Ukraine war prompts dollar flight
Egypt’s pound depreciated by 10.67 per cent on Monday after weeks of pressure on the currency as foreign investors pulled out billions of dollars from its treasury markets after Russia’...
Cold snap to persist until weekend, zero inland (Updated)
A cold front is still affecting the island and will continue right through to March 25 public holiday, according to the latest Met Office report, with a low pressure system expected ...
Bus drivers decide to continue strike action, labour ministry initiative in the air (update 3)
Bus drivers decide to continue strike action, labour ministry initiative in the air
By Constandinos Tsindas
Bus drivers in Nicosia and Larnaca on Monday decided to continue strike action launched ...
Oil jumps as EU weighs Russian ban, Saudi refinery output hit
Oil prices jumped more than $3 on Monday, with Brent above $111 a barrel, as European Union nations consider joining the United States in a Russian oil embargo, while a weekend attack ...
Go back in time: Time travel movies to watch on streaming platforms on the island
Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynold’s newest film The Adam Project dropped on Netflix this week, promising a sci-fi trip using a well-known plot device: time travel. As we desperately wait ...
Vasiliko residents protest over plans for asphalt plant (updated)
Residents of nine communities in the Vasiliko area staged a protest on Monday and warned they would step up measures unless plans to relocate asphalt plants to the Kalavasos industrial ...
Kremlin says no significant progress in peace talks with Ukraine
The Kremlin said on Monday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine had not yet made any significant progress.
Moscow has accused Kyiv of stalling peace talks by making proposals ...
EU sees high risk of child trafficking as 3.3 million Ukrainians flee to Europe
The European Union’s migration commissioner warned on Monday that Ukrainian children were in danger of being trafficked as they flee their country from the Russian invasion.
Ylva Johansson told ...
Arrest after illegal sale of petrol in Paphos
A Paphos man has been arrested as authorities investigate the illegal storage and sale of petrol in an unlicensed facility, police said on Monday.
In a combined approach, relevant local ...
Pressed to choose sides on Ukraine, China trade favors the West (Updated)
US President Joe Biden’s warning of “consequences” for any aid China may give to Russia’s Ukraine war effort aims to force Chinese President Xi Jinping to choose a ...
Future looks bright for revitalised Barca after Real thrashing
Barcelona are back, manager Xavi Hernandez said after his side’s 4-0 thrashing of rivals Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
Xavi’s side gave a football masterclass in ...
Cyprus’ rugby match with Slovenia called off
It is with much disappointment that the Cyprus Rugby Federation (CRF) have announced the cancellation of the REIC Conference 1 South fixture against Slovenia, due to be played at the Stelios ...
Complying with an ECHR decision
A violation of Article 6.1 of the Convention was found and the re-opening of an appeal ordered
The decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), dated January 9, 2018, in the ...
Meteorite gouged huge Greenland crater 58 million years ago
An immense crater in northwestern Greenland, buried under a thick sheet of ice and first spotted in 2015, is much older than previously suspected – formed by a meteorite impact 58 million years ...
Remand after two arrests for string of armed robberies at Paphos kiosks (updated)
A 25-year-old man was remanded in custody for seven days on Monday in connection with a string of armed robberies at Paphos kiosks over the last few days.
A second ...
Two car accessories to protect your car in Spring
The spring season has its ups and downs. On the one hand, you have gradually warmer weather, and that feeling of summer getting closer. But at the same time, you ...
Ferrari are properly back at the top of F1
Ferrari ended a 45-race winless streak on Sunday to start Formula One’s new era with a flourish and a one-two finish in Bahrain that sent the sport’s oldest ...
Forestry departments protest lack of staff on international day
Forestry department employees, members of Pasydy, held a symbolic protest outside the agriculture and finance ministries on Monday – International Day of Forests – to lobby for additional staff to help address ...
Fritz inflicts Nadal’s first defeat of the year
Taylor Fritz battled through excruciating pain to bring Rafa Nadal’s 20-match winning run to an end with a 6-3 7-6(5) victory in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, becoming ...
Arrest after man reports he was mugged
A 30-year-old resident of Famagusta was arrested on Sunday evening on charges of mugging and illegal drug possession.
According to police, the 30-year-old man is being held for questioning in ...
Premier League and FA Cup talking points
MANCHESTER CITY DIG DEEP TO WIN
Manchester City beat Southampton 4-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday to secure their spot in the semi-finals but though the result may have ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Disy leader Averof Neophytou was unanimously ratified as the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming elections, during Disy’s Supreme Council session on Sunday. His ...