Bases police raise €30,000 for local charities
Sovereign Base Area (SBA) police officers raised a total of €30,000 during the annual Cycle Challenge, they announced on Tuesday.
The money raised from the event on Saturday will be donated ...
Further uproar after beautician appointed to palace post
Opposition parties on Tuesday reprimanded the government over the hiring of a beautician at the presidential palace who had worked as a staffer for President Nikos Christodoulides’ election campaign, echoing ...
MPs debate housing discrimination among refugees
MPs on Tuesday sought to put an end to the discrimination among refugees by amending the law to allow everyone living in refugee housing to have title deeds.
Chairman of ...
In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season
Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said.
In-game audio ...
Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for police protection, court told
Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for his own police protection while in Britain because wealthy individuals should not be able to buy specially trained officers as private ...
Holy Synod to assess measures against former Kiti bishop following assault ruling
The woman who won the sexual assault case against the former Kiti bishop Chrysostomos announced on Tuesday that she will file for a retrial of the first rape case brought ...
Bank of Cyprus waits for SSM approval to lower mortgage rates
The Bank of Cyprus has prepared a proposal aimed at reducing lending rates, which has been submitted to the Central Bank of Cyprus, according to the group’s CEO Panicos ...
What freedom looks like
If you are stuck in a rut, there are exercises that can lift you out of it says DESPINA NICOLA
Last Sunday while out with my friend, I noticed how ...
Academic appointed to head CyBC board
Academic Dr Giorgos Kentas has been appointed as president of the board of national broadcaster CyBC, the presidency announced on Tuesday.
Kentas is an Associate Professor of International Politics and ...
Scholarship applications to study in Japan open
Cypriots who wish to study in Japan can now apply for a postgraduate research scholarship offered by the Japanese education ministry.
The Embassy of Japan has announced that the Japanese ...
Teen remanded after irregular migrants boat arrives in Cape Greco (updated)
A 17-year-old was remanded for eight days on Tuesday to facilitate investigations into the arrival of a boat transporting 18 irregular migrants from Syria the previous night.
The boat was spotted 10 ...
Banks need to take measures to address climate change, says CBC Governor
Banks need to take immediate measures to address climate change, said the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Constantinos Herodotou, during a conference on climate change held on ...
Best cryptos to buy now: Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), and Tradecurve (TCRV)
As we continue in 2023 Q2, experts recommend Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), and Tradecurve (TCRV) for massive gains. Tradecurve, in particular, is set to reward investors with more than 50x gains. ...
Family planning association: ‘dangerous’ to delay banning conversion therapies
The family planning association on Tuesday spoke of “dangerous practices” after a bill criminalising conversion therapies for LGBTQI+ people was postponed as far-right party Elam filed an amendment last week ...
Head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court detained – anti-corruption prosecutor
The head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court has been detained over an alleged bribery scheme, a prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said on Tuesday.
The prosecutor ...
The man ‘behind’ Michael Jackson
From bullied schoolboy to martial arts expert, PAUL LAMBIS meets someone set to bring his brand to the island soon
In celebrity culture, there is no shortage of individuals with ...
U.S. Supreme Court allows death row inmate’s lawsuit after failed execution
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a challenge by an Alabama death row inmate who sued months before surviving a botched execution claiming that the state’s troubled ...
All aboard: getting a taste for cruising
A few hours on board one of the world’s leading cruise ships was all it took for NIKOLAOS PRAKAS to be planning where the waves will take him next
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Access to religious sites on both sides could improve says State Department
Access to religious sites should continue to be discussed by officials on both sides of the divide, a US state department report on the island said on Tuesday.
It underlined ...
Ceramic art exhibition by Mary Pavlou
In just a few days, Limassol’s art scene will welcome a new exhibition as Cypriot artist Mary Pavlou presents her second solo ceramic art showcase. Housed at Exhibit8 Gallery ...
Pound dips after British jobs data, dollar near five-week top
The pound dropped on Tuesday after a rise in Britain’s jobless numbers suggested fewer Bank of England rate increases could be needed in the coming months to bring down ...
Over 3,000 cases of domestic violence reported in 2022
Domestic violence prevention services handled over 3,000 cases of domestic violence in 2022, the association of domestic violence prevention services (Spavo) said.
The total of 3,122 incidents handled shows an increasing trend, up ...
Bank of Cyprus posts €95 million profit — expects dividends ‘to build prudently’
The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced that it generated a €95 million after-tax profit for the first quarter of 2023, a significant improvement over the corresponding period of 2022, when it recorded ...
Tesla’s new car-making process stokes debate among industry experts
Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) new vehicle-assembly system, which created instant buzz when it was unveiled in March, ignited a debate among auto manufacturing experts on whether CEO Elon Musk’...