Man, 53, arrested for illegal possession of firearm and drugs
A 53-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and drugs at the Ayios Dometios crossing point, police said early on Thursday.
He was arrested after drug squad ...
Coronavirus: Two Paphos business booked for violating measures
Two Paphos business owners and ten individuals were booked for violating coronavirus measures after 2,096 checks in the government-controlled areas in the last 24 hours, police said early on Thursday.
The establishments ...
Cyprus IT services market value surpassed €100 million this decade
The Cypriot IT services market exceeded €100 million in total value this decade, reaching €113.16 million in value during the previous year, a rise of 12.8 per cent since 2018, according to a report ...
British Columbia sees death toll rising from massive flood; Ottawa pledges aid
The death toll from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to rise, with the Canadian province declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday and ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday the economy’s performance during the third quarter of 2021 reaffirm the resilience of the economy and bode well for the final quarter ...
Qatar emir appoints state auditor as central bank governor
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday appointed Sheikh Bandar bin Mohamed bin Saud al-Thani as central bank governor, according to a statement posted the website of ...
Getting balance right on UK euro clearing may take years, says EU official
The European Union won’t suddenly pull up the “drawbridge” on Britain’s financial services sector, and reducing reliance on the City of London for euro clearing could take years, ...
Coronavirus: Experts divided over new measures
Possible new measures to curb the further spread of the coronavirus are to be discussed next week with some experts calling for bringing back teleworking for some or introducing self-tests ...
Our View: Turkey’s Varosha actions violate international law, so why won’t the EU act?
Since the Turkish side began opening up Varosha last year, it has been predictably disappointing to see how the EU has been handling Cyprus’ pleas to take action against Ankara.
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US annual drug overdose deaths hit record high of over 100,000
Over 100,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses during the 12-month period ending April 2021, setting a grim record, according to data published on Wednesday.
That marks a 28.5% jump ...
Third arrest as police probe alleged murder plot (Updated)
Two brothers were remanded for five days on Wednesday afternoon after police received a tip off they were conspiring to carry out an attack against the president of the Limassol ...
Greeks march to mark anniversary of 1973 student revolt
Thousands of Greeks marched peacefully through the capital Athens on Wednesday to commemorate a 1973 protest in which dozens died when the army cracked down on students opposing military rule.
Hundreds ...
Bullet from army firing range hits car
A bullet which appears to have been fired from a national guard shooting range in Sia struck the window of a man’s car as he was driving past.
Defence ...
Hoffman to resign as Premier League chair amid Newcastle backlash
Gary Hoffman will step down as Premier League chair at the end of January.
The Premier League thanked Hoffman for his “committed service” in announcing the news, which comes after ...
Move to exonerate two men convicted of killing Malcolm X
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office said it will act to exonerate two men convicted of killing black activist and civil rights advocate Malcolm X in 1965 in what will represent ...
EU to send aid to migrants at Belarus border
The EU said on Wednesday it will send 700,000 euros worth of food, blankets and other aid to migrants at the Belarus border, after criticism it had done too little to ...
US Capitol rioter ‘QAnon Shaman’ sentenced to over three years in prison
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced the US Capitol rioter known as the ‘QAnon Shaman’ for his horned headdress to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 ...
‘I feel better every day,’ says Brazilian great Pele
Former Brazilian footbaler Pele said on Wednesday he was feeling better “every day”, almost two months after leaving hospital following the removal of a tumour in his colon.
“Friends, it’...
British fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean, pilot ejects
An F35 fighter from Britain’s biggest aircraft carrier crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, though the pilot ejected and was safely returned to the ship.
The pilot ejected ...
Coronavirus: 346 new cases, no deaths (Updated)
The health ministry reported 346 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday following 53,832 tests – a positivity rate of 0.64 per cent. No deaths were announced.
There are 81 people in hospital with the virus, 37 of ...
Man dies from November 6 car crash
A 50-year-old man succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday, obtained during a traffic collision on November 6.
He was in a critical condition and receiving treatment at the ICU wing at ...
Afro funk, jazz and more in Nicosia
Sarah’s Jazz Club is turning up the music once again with its weekly live performances. This week has a few special evenings planned as the Club welcomes esteemed musicians ...
House spat over MEP who still holds university post
Akel MEP Niyazi Kizilyurek’s unpaid position at a public university while simultaneously serving public office is a violation of the constitution, according to arguments heard at Wednesday’s House ...
Child commissioner: a child is abused every 27 hours
A child is sexually abused every 27 hours in Cyprus, a statement by the children’s rights commissioner’s office said on Wednesday, a day ahead of the European day for ...