Who signed off on the fall of Constantinople?
By Christos Panayiotides
As you know, Constantinople was captured by the Turkish army on May 29, 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine empire, which lasted over a thousand years. In the ...
Anti-monarchists plan protests at coronation of Britain’s King Charles
British anti-monarchists said on Sunday that they planned to protest during the coronation of King Charles in May, saying the ceremony was “a slap in the face” for most people ...
Tsitsipas holds off Sinner in thriller to reach quarter-finals
By Ian Ransom
Stefanos Tsitsipas found another gear when it counted to fend off Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in a rare win ...
Russia claims more progress in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
Russia’s defence ministry said for the second straight day on Sunday that its forces were improving their positions in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region.
“During offensive operations in the ...
Foundation stone laid for upgrade to Liopetri harbour
The foundation stone of a “cutting edge” project to transform the picturesque Liopetri harbour was laid on Sunday.
Laying the stone, President Nicos Anastasiades said the idea belonged to the ...
Okypy response to medics’ strike ready on Tuesday
An answer will be given on Tuesday by the state health services organisation Okypy to medical staff who went on strike last week, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Sunday.
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Cyprus at the crossroads
We have two options facing us and we should use our vote in next month’s elections carefully
By Takis Christodoulou
In 1990, South African voters had two options in deciding ...
The watermills of Cyprus
A new book celebrates the hundreds of watermills that once graced our rivers and ground our wheat
A new book sheds light on Cyprus watermills as the most complete recording ...
President speaks of regret over not solving Cyprus problem at monument unveiling
A monument to the members and athletes of the Famagusta Gymnastics Club Evagoras was unveiled on Sunday by President Nicos Anasyasiades, on a tour of the region.
The Evagoras club ...
Paphos resident remanded for murder after second knocked off his moped
A 45-year-old permanent resident of the island suspected of the premeditated murder of another man was on Sunday remanded in police custody for eight days by the Paphos district court.
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UK says it still wants Ukraine to get German-made tanks
Britain still wants an international deal to provide Ukraine with the German-made tanks that Kyiv says it needs in its fight against Russia but whose transfer needs Germany’s consent, ...
Ten dead in shooting near Los Angeles during Lunar New Year festivities (update 3)
By Jonathan Allen
A man fatally shot 10 people at a ballroom dance venue where people were celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year late on Saturday in a city on the ...
Fighting breaks out in Limassol during Eoka memorial (update 2)
An investigation team to identify those involved has been set up by the Limassol police after stones and Molotov cocktails were thrown on Sunday as fighting broke out in the ...
It’s not all doom and gloom for 2023
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
In 2022, the world economy exhibited subdued growth, accompanied by intense inflation pressures and energy security concerns. The continuing pandemic – particularly acute in China – the ...
Introduction of Gesy lauded as president opens hospital wing
It is with joy that someone inaugurates projects in the health sector, especially as they demonstrate the priorities set by the government to create the conditions for the provision of ...
Three drivers stopped at high speed on the highway
Three drivers were stopped on the highway on Saturday driving at extremely high speeds, the police announced on Sunday.
On the Larnaca to Kofinou stretch of the highway two drivers ...
Pharmacists postpone measures until HIO presents new plan
Pharmacists have put strike measures on hold to give the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), responsible for running the state health services Gesy, more time to come up with a plan ...
New Zealand chooses ‘Chippy’ Hipkins to replace charismatic Ardern
By Lucy Craymer
New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party chose former COVID minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the ...
Putin ally says West’s deliveries of new weapons to Kyiv will lead to global catastrophe
A close ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that deliveries of offensive weapons to Kyiv that threaten Russia’s territories will lead to a global catastrophe and make ...
Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania urge Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
The Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania made a joint call to Germany on Saturday to step up its leadership and send its main battle tanks to Ukraine, putting ...
Rybakina eyes Swiatek’s No.1 ranking after Australian Open win
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina set her sights on taking Iga Swiatek’s world number one ranking after knocking the Pole out of the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-4 victory ...
Gauff in tears after failing to crack Ostapenko code
By Shrivathsa Sridhar
A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5 6-3 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, with the 18-year-old American saying ...
Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as Covid death toll rises
By Alessandro Diviggiano
China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress and financial hardship under the pandemic, as ...
Korda beats Hurkacz to reach first Grand Slam quarter-final
American Sebastian Korda reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time on Sunday after defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 6-3 6-2 1-6 7-6 (10-7) at the ...