Drivers’ licence applicants will be given option to sign up as blood donors
People applying for a driver’s licence will simultaneously be given the option to sign a consent form enrolling them as blood donors, under a law passed on Thursday.
On ...
Limassol stadium in limbo MPs hear
Lawmakers on Thursday voiced concern that the new Limassol stadium – costing taxpayers around €40 million – could remain idle, leaving the three local sports clubs without a venue.
Works at the stadium ...
In Bahrain, pope speaks out against death penalty and discrimination
Pope Francis spoke against the death penalty on Thursday at the start of a trip to Bahrain where the Shi’ite Muslim opposition accuse the Sunni monarchy of overseeing human ...
Upcoming festival looks at brave new humanity
November’s festivals are coming on thick and fast, and will soon include the Work in Process Festival (WIP) presented by the CYENS Centre of Excellence. With the 2022 title Brave ...
Nemesis exercise ‘aimed at strengthening multinational cooperation’
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said Cyprus was committed to upholding its responsibilities arising from oil and gas exploitation activities in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Petrides’ comments came ...
State called to implement promises of flood protection for Larnaca
The construction of flood protection works for the Larnaca neighbourhoods of Kamares and Vergina were discussed by the House interior committee on Thursday, with MPs calling on the ministry to ...
Plaque with names unveiled to keep alive memory of the island’s missing
The government on Thursday sent a message to the international community to remind it of the need to clarify the fate the missing persons in Cyprus.
Speaking at the unveiling ...
Ieronymos of Athens in Cyprus to visit Archbishop Chrysostomos
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens visited the island on Thursday to see the prelate of Cyprus church who has been in critical condition due to intestinal cancer.
The Athens archbishop arrived ...
Microsoft extends free tech support for Ukraine through 2023
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Thursday it would extend technology support for Ukraine free of charge through 2023, as Russia’s invasion of the country drags on.
Microsoft said it ...
Magic mushroom compound shows promise as depression treatment in key study
The main psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms can significantly reduce symptoms of difficult-to-treat depression, data from the largest clinical trial ever to test the keenly-watched compound has found.
The ...
New Cytavision TV App to offer smart viewing experience
Cyta is introducing its Cytavision TV App, a new, easy and modern way to access the Cytavision service from any internet or mobile network.
Via the app, customers of the ...
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap (Update)
A Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine said Moscow will likely pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and urged civilians to leave, possibly signalling ...
Three road transport officials suspended, probe into test irregularities
Three officials from the road transport department were suspended on Thursday as an investigation is ongoing on alleged interference in the department’s system to grant driving licences to people ...
Bank of England makes historic rate hike despite ‘very challenging’ outlook
The Bank of England raised interest rates to 3 per cent on Thursday from 2.25 per cent, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as it warned of a “very challenging” outlook for the ...
Russia warns British ambassador over ‘dangerous’ drone strike on Crimea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had delivered a protest to the British ambassador after summoning her over its allegation that British specialists had been involved in ...
Information campaign underway in Larnaca on mosquito control
Health service officials are currently carrying out an information campaign in Tsakilero, near Larnaca, warning people of the dangers posed by mosquitos in the area.
According to the head of ...
The natural ‘face’ of Larnaca
For a walking tour of the island, the seaside district’s nature trails are an ideal place to start hears PAUL LAMBIS
Thinking of Larnaca, many things come to mind. ...
Transport ministry calls on airport employees to respect regulations (Updated)
The transport ministry on Thursday called on airport employees and companies to respect the relevant decrees and regulations, a day after an unlawful work stoppage caused travel chaos at Paphos ...
Ban on non-Gesy doctors at private hospitals to remain
Private doctors with practices within hospital contracted with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) had their request to maintain the status quo rejected by a court on Thursday.
The move was ...
Bank of Canada sets out path for regulating digital payment providers
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday said it would take a flexible, risk-based approach in its nascent role as a digital payment regulator, aiming to ensure confidence in the safety ...
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in ‘clear assassination’ attempt
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in the east of the country in what his ...
Ancient Greek artifacts go on display for first time, amid protests
Fifteen ancient Greek artifacts from the private Cycladic art collection of a US billionaire went on display for the first time on Wednesday in Athens, under an agreement which has ...
BMW recognises Pilakoutas Group with significant award
As part of the official presentation of the new M3 Touring at the Adria Airlines aircraft repair facility in Slovenia, the Pilakoutas Group received the ‘Best BMW importer in high-performance ...
Delhi’s air a ‘crime against humanity’, spurs calls to close schools
Delhi’s 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the “severe” and “hazardous” categories in nearly all monitoring stations of the Indian ...