People smugglers jailed for 2.5 years
Two men aged 24 and 21 were sentenced to two and a half years in prison by the Larnaca court on Thursday for people smuggling.
The two men were first arrested last ...
Russians against war organise rally for Saturday in Limassol
A group called Russians in Cyprus Against war (RAW) are organising a demonstration in Limassol demanding that political prisoners in Russia be released.
The rally will take place at 5pm ...
Teetering on default, Russia misses $1.9 mln payment, committee determines
Russia’s failure to pay $1.9 million in accrued interest on a dollar bond will trigger payouts potentially worth billions of dollars, a panel of investors determined on Wednesday, as the ...
Thousands gather to salute Queen Elizabeth as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Tens of thousands of royal supporters lined the streets of London on Thursday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and kick off four days of pomp, parties and parades ...
Moscow calls EU move to phase out Russian oil ‘self-destructive’
Russia warned on Thursday that the European Union’s decision to partially phase out Russian oil would likely destabilize global energy markets, calling it a ‘self-destructive’ step that could backfire ...
Celebrity chef Nobu to helm three-day food festival at Amara
With the promise of delighting fine-dining enthusiasts, celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to the Amara Hotel for the second Nobu Food Festival, running June 9-11, 2022.
In keeping with his renowned ...
Greek restaurants feel the heat as Souvlaki prices soar
As Greek restaurateurs gear up for the summer season, they are keeping a wary eye on the potentially damaging impact of inflation – amply illustrated by the soaring price of a ...
Oil prices fall on prospect of OPEC offsetting Russian output loss
Oil prices fell on Thursday on speculation that Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members may boost crude output to compensate for a drop in Russian production.
Brent crude was down $2.82, ...
Work it like Beckham
By Prudence Wade
Unsurprisingly, David Beckham’s fitness regime isn’t easy.
The legendary footballer has given us a glimpse into the intense way he trains, by creating a cardio ...
Akel criticises Agapinor-2022 as Cyprus-Israel exercise ends
The large-scale military exercise Agapinor-2022 involving Cyprus’ national guard and the armed forces of Israel, was completed on Thursday, the defence ministry said in a statement.
The exercise started on ...
Cablenet expands strategic partnership with Plume
Leveraging its strategic partnership with Plume, personalised communications services pioneer Cablenet is making an unprecedented leap in the evolution of the intelligent home.
Leading Cyprus telco provider Cablenet has once ...
Art Talk exhibition
The Gallery 45 in Limassol, which has recently celebrated its first anniversary, is once again inviting art lovers and enthusiasts to its space in the old town to explore a new ...
This is why the Bahamas were given a royal seal of approval
By Ed Elliot
“When they came to The Bahamas, we told them: ‘Hey, you saved the best till last’,” recounts Marcus with a smile. “We rolled out the red carpet ...
Arrest for gun possession
A 25-year-old Limassol resident was arrested on Wednesday after a gun and ammunition were found in his home, police said on Thursday.
According to a police statement, the man was ...
Fan pleads not guilty to causing a disturbance
A 31-year-old man will stand trial on December 8 in connection with an incident with football fans outside the Antonis Papadopoulos stadium in Larnaca on April 30, the Cyprus News Agency reported ...
French diplomats strike over reforms, cost cuts, lack of recognition
French diplomats went on strike on Thursday for the first time in 20 years in protest at a perceived lack of recognition, fewer means, and reforms pushed by President Emmanuel Macron ...
Saudi, OPEC may make up for Russian oil output loss as Biden visit looms
Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members may boost oil output to offset a drop in Russian production, a move that could take some pressure off surging global inflation and pave ...
Cyprus has biggest need in EU for energy to cool buildings
Cyprus has the biggest need for cooling buildings in all the EU, recording on average, the highest levels of cooling degree days (CDD) for the period between 1979-2021, according to ...
Man remanded as police probe bank robbery
Larnaca district court on Thursday ordered a 32-year-old man remanded in custody for eight days as police investigate a bank robbery committed in Kiti on Wednesday.
A police spokesman told ...
Restaurant review: I Kardia tou Manga, Nicosia
The thing I like the most about taverns – or shall we say tavernas to make it proper? – is that, no matter how similar they might all appear, there will always ...
Metaverse Tokens Stacks (STX) and Theta Network (Theta) could lose to this new Project Chronoly (CRNO)
Metaverse coins like Stacks (STX) and Theta Network (Theta) are on a verse to lose from the new project Chronoly (CRNO). With the fall of the crypto market, these coins ...
44 irregular migrants come to shore, man found drowned (Update 3)
A bid for a better life turned to tragedy early on Thursday when a young Syrian man drowned trying to make it to shore near Lara, Paphos.
He was one ...
Cyprus has tools to become a destination that respects environment
Cyprus has all the tools to become a destination that respects the environment, Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios said on Wednesday, adding that recent Eurostat statistics show that around 38 ...
Yiannaki also faces charges of forging letter of recommendation
Former volunteerism commissioner Yiannis Yiannaki will appear in court on June 9 to answer charges of forging his academic documents, an allegation which led him to resign from his post in 2021 ...