New ambassadors present credentials
The new ambassador of Bulgaria, Nedialtcho Dimitrov Dantchev on Tuesday said he looked forward to extending the “active and fruitful” dialogue between the two countries, he said while presenting his ...
Akel calls for golf course decision to be reversed
Opposition Akel on Tuesday called on the government to cancel a decision by the previous administration regarding the leasing of state land for the construction of a golf course.
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Bitcoin pushes past $30,000 as investors eye end of rate rises
Major cryptocurrency bitcoin breached the key $30,000 level for the first time in 10 months on Tuesday, adding to its steady gains as investors raised bets that the US Federal Reserve will ...
Real’s Ancelotti backs Lampard, rules himself out of Chelsea return
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti backed Frank Lampard to do well as manager of his former side Chelsea and ruled himself out of a return to the Premier League ...
Over 100 asylum seekers relocated to Germany
Over 100 asylum seekers were sent onwards to Germany on Tuesday, where they will relocate, the interior ministry said on Tuesday.
The 126 asylum seekers from Somalia, Afghanistan, Congo, Nigeria, and Syria ...
Firecracker sellers move onto TikTok
The police clampdown ahead of the Easter bonfire season has had to keep up with the times after it emerged on Tuesday there was a TikTok account offering firecrackers costing ...
Erdogan launches election campaign with pledge to slash Turkey inflation
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan launched his AK Party’s (AKP) re-election campaign on Tuesday with a pledge to slash inflation to single digits and boost economic growth, as he seeks ...
A&E staff to be boosted
Authorities are trying to find staff for A&E departments at the state hospitals around the island, the health ministry and the state health services (Okypy) said on Tuesday.
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UN tally of confirmed civilian deaths in Ukraine approaches 8,500
Nearly 8,500 civilians are confirmed to have been killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a U.N. body said on Tuesday, with many thousands more unverified deaths still feared.
The ...
Welfare office workers down tools after asylum seeker arrested
Employees at the social welfare office in Ayioi Anargyroi, Larnaca staged an impromptu half-hour work stoppage at noon on Tuesday asking for better security measures after a 19-year-old asylum seeker ...
Cryptoverse: Ethereum upgrade to unlock $33 billion
Investors are finally set to gain access to more than $33 billion of ether this week under a planned revamp of the blockchain.
A new software upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain, ...
In chaos opportunity is found
It is possible to overcome dependency says DESPINA NICOLA, one small step at a time
There are no primary reasons why dependencies occur. Many times, the dependent can’t control ...
Sex education a crucial tool says activist
Sex education is a crucial tool in combating sexual abuse as it can give children the help they need to recognise the risks at hand and know how to tackle ...
Man jailed for six years over fatal traffic accident
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to six years in jail for manslaughter on Tuesday, after he was found guilty by the Paphos criminal court for causing the death of a 60...
Improvised Molotov cocktails found at Limassol grave
Improvised Molotov cocktails were found behind a grave in Limassol, police said on Tuesday.
According to authorities, the explosives were found around 11:30am at the Ayios Nikolaos cemetery in Limassol.
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State’s main aim remains reunite country says Demetriou
The state’s main aim is to protect, free and reunite the country, House President Annita Demetriou said on Tuesday, during a visit to the Mari naval base.
Demetriou also ...
Credit Suisse job cuts must be frozen, bank employees leader says
Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) and UBS (UBSG.S) must freeze any job cuts planned as part of their emergency merger, the Swiss Bank Employees’ Association (SBPV) said on Tuesday, in ...
IVF heist Romantic Getaway explores the desperation couples can feel on costly IVF journey
By Michelle de Souza
British comedy Romantic Getaway recently dropped on streaming service Binge and sees Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan as Alison and Deacon, a couple desperate for a ...
Britain braces for ‘unparalleled’ disruption from doctors’ strike
Junior doctors in Britain began a four-day strike over pay on Tuesday that is likely to cause unprecedented disruption to the state-funded National Health Service (NHS), prompting the government to ...
Russian parliament backs electronic call-up papers in crackdown on draft dodgers
Russia is ready to introduce electronic military draft papers for the first time in its history in an effort to make it harder for men to avoid being drafted after ...
Paphos A&E doctors to strike next week
A&E doctors in Paphos are set to go on strike next Thursday, citing severe understaffing at the general hospital’s emergency department.
The strike, by members of Pasyki ...
Exhibition at Aigaia presents Anna Alexandrou’s work
In the old neighbourhood of Ayioi Omologites is a hub for creativity. The Aigaia School of Art and Design besides running classes for children and adults also hosts the Aigaia ...
Hunting federation, justice minister discuss anti-poaching strategies
Measures to combat poaching and regulate hunting were discussed between the hunting federation and the ministry of justice, it was announced on Tuesday.
According to the federation, the meeting between ...
Petrol station owners report fuel companies for unfair pricing
The Cyprus petrol station owners’ association in Nicosia filed a complaint to the competition authority (CPC) on Tuesday for fair play violations on the part of major petrol importers.
According ...