Geopolitical developments and the green transition
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
The ‘Green Deal’ and the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy constitutes a top priority both at EU and global level, leading to new ...
Nadal admits fitness ‘far-from-perfect’ after rib injury
By Fernando Kallas
Rafa Nadal said his fitness was “far from perfect” as he prepares to return to action after a debilitating rib injury that has left him racing against ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing centres for eligible groups on Monday
The ministry of health will operate 27 rapid testing units on Monday to give free rapid tests to those in eligible groups.
Those entitled to a free test include minors, the ...
Civilians evacuated from Azovstal plant
A group of 40 civilians was evacuated on Sunday from Mariupol’s Azovstal steel works in a convoy with vehicles bearing United Nations symbols, signalling a deal had been struck to ...
Irene Charalambidou says she would stand for president if asked
Akel MP Irene Charalambidou said on Sunday if she was asked by the party to stand as its candidate for the presidential elections in 2023 she would say yes.
In an ...
Ukraine: The reversal of expectations
Two months ago, when Russian tanks first rolled into Ukraine, every message from Washington or Nato about the invasion included a prominent passage saying what the western alliance would not ...
Greece lifts Covid curbs for travellers ahead of key summer season
Greece lifted COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday for foreign and domestic flights, its civil aviation authority said, ahead of the summer tourism season that officials hope will see revenues bouncing back ...
Leeds confirm Dallas suffered broken leg in Man City clash
Leeds United defender Stuart Dallas suffered a broken leg in his team’s 4-0 defeat by Manchester City at Elland Road on Saturday, the club said in a statement.
Dallas ...
Pope says Mariupol ‘barbarously bombarded,’ implicitly criticising Russia
Pope Francis on Sunday described the war in Ukraine as a “macabre regression of humanity” that makes him “suffer and cry”, calling for humanitarian corridors to evacuate people trapped in ...
Kontides wins World Championship race in Hyeres
Cypriot sailor Pavlos Kontides on Sunday thanked the whole team behind him as he marked the end of a podium drought winning gold in the Laser category at the World ...
Workers rights an important pillar of government policy says Anastasiades
The protection of workers’ rights has been a priority for the government since it came into power, President Nicos Anastasiades said in an event to mark Labour Day on Sunday.
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Betting against your biological clock
Egg freezing allows women to delay starting a family, and in Cyprus the government even contributes to the cost. Gina Agapiou finds out more
Hundreds of women freeze their eggs ...
Earthquake recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded between Cyprus and Lebanon, the geological survey department announced on Sunday.
The quake was felt at 12.02pm, the department of the ...
For ever is a long, long time
Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine has cast Russia as a pariah. How long before Russia might be readmitted to the community of civilised nations? What will it all ...
Labour Day speeches descend into spat for government and Akel
The result of Akel policies are still fresh in the memory of workers, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday in response to charges made by the leader of the ...
As Beijing tightens COVID curbs, hard-hit Shanghai sees signs of life
By Ryan Woo and Brenda Goh
China’s capital Beijing tightened COVID restrictions on Sunday as it battled an outbreak, while Shanghai let some of its 25 million residents venture out ...
The trap into which Akel must not fall
It is not enough for candidates to promise change, they must say what this is and how it will be achieved
I confess I do not ‘belong’ to anyone. Neither ...
Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women
In the past few years, people across the world have spent more time on video chat programs like Zoom and FaceTime than ever before. These applications mimic in-person encounters by ...
United States’ Pelosi meets Ukraine president in Kyiv
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday said she had met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv to send the message that the United States stands ...
West Ham manager David Moyes preparing for Arsenal’s ‘flexibility’
West Ham boss David Moyes admits he will have some thinking to do when his side come up against the flexibility of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on Sunday.
The Irons ...
Disy government widening inequalities, Akel says in Labour Day address
Young people today are offering maximum yet receiving the minimum, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Sunday addressing a Labour Day event organised by left wing union Peo which saw ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: ‘Russia is just a victim of Western conspiracies’
A FRIEND, I had not heard from for months called me on Thursday saying he needed psychological support, because “I do not know if I am going mad or the ...
Government will continue to promote workers’ rights says minister on Labour Day
May 1 is a milestone for the struggles of all workers, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said in a message on Sunday saying the current government attaches particular importance to the protection ...
Man remanded as more migrants found off Cape Greco (updated)
A 44-year-old man was remanded for five days on Sunday by the Famagusta District court after being caught allegedly bringing illegal migrants into the country.
According to the police, at 6.20 ...