Exxon to exit Russia, leaving $4 bln in assets, Sakhalin LNG project in doubt
Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) on Tuesday said it would exit Russia oil and gas operations that it has valued at more than $4 billion and halt new investment as a result ...
Akel MEP abstains during EP resolution seeking tougher response to Russia
Akel’s MEP Giorgos Georgiou abstained during a European Parliament (EP) resolution vote which seeks a tougher response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arguing that it deepens Europe’s ...
Dozens of Ukrainian families holidaying in Cyprus stranded on the island
Dozens of Ukrainian families who were vacationing in Cyprus have been stranded in the island after their homeland was invaded by Russian troops last week, a representative from the Ukrainian ...
Ongoing exhibition focuses on links between one moment and the next
An ongoing exhibition at Apocalypse Gallery focuses on connecting spaces and moments in between one moment and the next by Lara Sophie Benjamin.
Following on from her previous exhibition at ...
Which international banks are exposed to Russia?
The latest wave of sanctions on Russia over its Ukraine invasion has thrown the global banking industry deeper into turmoil, as Western countries try to squeeze Moscow’s access to ...
Partnership aims to promote sustainability in maritime industry
Safetytech Accelerator and CMMI are pleased to announce a partnership in which they will pool resources and expertise to support sustainable growth in marine and maritime sectors.
A focus on ...
President calls broad meeting to discuss impact of Ukraine crisis
President Nicos Anastasiades has called a broad meeting of his ministers for Friday to discuss the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Cyprus.
Among others, the meeting will ...
Russia says its delegation is ready for new talks with Ukraine
Russian officials are ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine on Wednesday but it is unclear whether Ukrainian officials will turn up, the Kremlin said.
Kremlin spokesperson ...
Paphos archives to be digitised within next six months, mayor says
As one of the main actions towards making Paphos a ‘smart’ city, all local authority records in Paphos will be digitalised. According to the Mayor Phedonas Phedonos, the process is ...
Russian rouble slips past 100 vs dollar, banks hunt for FX
The rouble weakened past 100 to the dollar on Wednesday, heading back to record lows, and the stock market remained closed as Russia’s financial system staggered under the weight of ...
Ukrainian crisis, energy security main focus of Israeli president’s visit (Updated)
Reiterating Cyprus’ friendship and will to cooperate, President Nicos Anastasiades welcomed Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, on Wednesday morning during an official visit.
Anastasiades underlined the excellent relations between the ...
Scottish fossil of flying reptile leaves scientists ‘gobsmacked’
A fossil jawbone peeking out from a limestone seashore on Scotland’s Isle of Skye led scientists to discover the skeleton of a pterosaur that showed that these remarkable flying ...
Accords must be updated to reflect Ukraine realities
By Theo Kyriacou
Nearly a fortnight ago when the Russian government had yet to send troops into Ukraine, two experts well versed in the history of East-West relations expressed their ...
Sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes, teams
The following measures were taken by sports federations following the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recommendations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events and to ...
Nicosia stands in solidarity with Ukraine, condemns Russia, says ambassador to UN
Cyprus stands in solidarity with Ukraine and reiterates its support to the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to ...
Coronavirus: Health ministry planning for slow return to normality
An updated pandemic management plan is expected to be finalised on Wednesday afternoon, during a meeting of Health Minister Michalis Hadjipandelas with members of the Scientific Advisory Committee.
Adjustments to ...
Fifteen more Cypriots from Ukraine, including minors return safely
In total 15 Cypriot citizens, including minors, who fled the war in Ukraine arrived safely in the island late Tuesday, a foreign ministry official told the Cyprus Mail.
The group left ...
World-class soprano with an operatic life story
In a world-renowned soprano THEO PANAYIDES finds an emotional, spiritual woman who has led a fascinating life that might well make an opera tale itself
It starts off dramatic, and ...
Russia’s No.1 lender Sberbank pulls out of Europe
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank SBER.MM said on Wednesday it was quitting almost all European markets, blaming big cash outflows and threats to its staff and property following Russia’...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, despite the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Cyprus’ goal of attracting more tourists this year than last is achievable, Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios has said.
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Turkey says Russia cancelled Black Sea passage bid upon its request
Russia cancelled a bid to send four of its warships through Turkish waters into the Black Sea at Turkey’s request, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, adding the decision was ...
Ayia Napa pub fire was arson (Updated)
An early-morning fire at an Ayia Napa pub was set deliberately, a police spokesman told the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday citing the results of an investigation by the fire ...
Assessing the new laws to fight tax avoidance
Government amendments to Income Tax Law and special contribution for defence law target loopholes
By Linda Stokes
On December 21, 2021 new provisions amending both the Income Tax Law and the Special ...
Mid-week live music
Before the weekend’s entertainment begins, caught in between carnival festivities and cancellation of events either due to covid or world situations, several mid-week music gigs arrive. Around the island, ...