Aphrodite back in the limelight
The roadmap to resolve the dispute with Israel is welcome but Europe is still phasing out gas
The news this week that the energy ministers of Cyprus and Israel agreed ...
Truss tells allies to stand firm on Ukraine
British Prime Minister Liz Truss said allies should stand firm on Ukraine and ignore Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “sabre-rattling”, as she seeks to mend fences with democratic powers in ...
Bilingual education: we need to be able to talk to each other
By Dr Panayiotis K Mavros
The permanent division of our country is in sight and it is our utmost duty to strive hard to unify Cyprus, turning it into a ...
‘Our duty is to build an open and inclusive society’ Drakou tells Pride attendees (with videos)
The efforts made by the government to protect and further promote the rights of LGBTI+ people, have moved from words to deeds, Justice Minister Stephie Drakou said on Sunday in ...
Cyprus’ shipping industry to become more efficient and competitive
Earlier this year, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilios Demetriades announced a new piece of legislation that would enable the creation of a limited liability company to be used exclusively for ...
Polish venue cancels Roger Waters gigs after Ukraine comments
Concerts by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters were cancelled by a venue in the Polish city of Krakow, organisers said on Sunday, after the artist’s comments on the war ...
A window of opportunity
Now is the time for Cypriot diplomacy to make a move with concrete, realistic proposals
The recent decision of the US government to lift the US arms embargo on Cyprus ...
Eyes up on Sunday night: Jupiter moves in close
If you look up at the sky on Sunday night, you could be treated to a spectacular view as Jupiter will be closest to the Earth, which hasn’t happened ...
Fire in Mesogi extensively damages home, affected three other houses
A house in Mesogi, Paphos was extensively damaged and three more affected by a fire that broke out around 2pm on Sunday.
No one was injured.
Fire department spokesman Andreas ...
Outpouring of anger shows Iranian woman’s death not in vain
By Special Correspondent
The killing of 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s ‘morality police’ on September 16 has triggered a massive wave of national protest ...
Solidarity protest for Iranians outside embassy in Nicosia
Dozens of Greek Cypriots protested in front of the Iranian embassy in Nicosia on Sunday in support of the struggle for freedom in Iran and the protests that have been ...
Toyota Motor to close its factory in Russia
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Friday that it had decided to end vehicle production in Russia due to the interruption in supplies of key materials and parts.
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Marlow Navigation
Cyprus 4.0 speaks to Joint Managing Director at Marlow Navigation, Andreas Neophytou to get his take on the current environment in shipping in Cyprus and how it is moving ahead
Shipping ...
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with ‘kamikaze drones’
Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian forces have continued attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the south of the country, including launching eight “kamikaze drones” at ...
Bangladesh ferry accident kills 23, dozens missing
At least 23 people were killed and dozens were missing after a boat packed with passengers sank on Sunday in the latest waterways tragedy to hit Bangladesh.
The bodies recovered so ...
‘The crossings may be open but Cyprus is still a divided island’
Everybody has a story from the other side. A new documentary looks at the people whose lives span the divide
It’s perhaps the punch line at the end of ...
Swiss on course to reject initiative to ban factory farming (Updated)
Swiss voters were on track on Sunday to reject a proposal to ban factory farming in a referendum on whether the wealthy country’s strict animal welfare laws need to ...
Truss to review visa schemes to ease labour shortages
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is set to launch a major review of the country’s visa system in a move to tackle acute labour shortages in key industries, the ...
Small tremor felt in Limassol
A small earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale occurred in the eastern Akrotiri area at 9:17 on Sunday morning.
The department of geological surveys, with a post on Twitter stated: “This ...
Walk-in vaccination centres open on Monday for 3rd and 4th doses
The age limit for the administration of the booster, or 4th dose of the Covid vaccine is being reduced from Monday, the health ministry announced.
The ministry said that from ...
Inadequate government response to cost of living crisis
The prospect of a recession in Cyprus is a distinct possibility
According to the latest Eurobarometer by the European Commission seven out of ten Cypriots describe the economic situation of ...
Thomas A. Kazakos: Director General, Cyprus Shipping Chamber
‘The Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s (CSC) primary goals are to advance the interests of Cyprus Shipping and constantly enhance the standing of the Cyprus flag’
Thomas A. Kazakos is the ...
Baggage handlers to discuss more measures after two-hour Paphos strike
Around 70 ground staff at Paphos airport staged a lightning two-hour strike on Saturday night over possible redundancies, affecting a total of eight flights where passengers could not collect their luggage.
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Neophytou and Christodoulides part of the problem, not the solution, Akel says
Averof Neophytou and Nikos Christodoulidis cannot bring about the changes necessary for Cyprus since both of them are part of the problem, Akel general-secretary Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday.
Akel ...