CBC paints gloomy picture for rest of 2022
The magnitude of the impact on the Cyprus economy from the war in Ukraine will depend on the duration of hostilities, and sanctions against Russia, Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) ...
Japan MOF official arrested for suspected assault
Japanese police on Friday arrested a senior finance ministry official involved in coordinating policies with the central bank for possible assault charges, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Heihachiro Ono, 56, deputy vice ...
Limassol exhibition invites artists from all over Europe
Exploring the visible and invisible landscapes that make up the world is what a new group exhibition in Limassol will showcase. Opening on May 27 at the Limassol Municipal Centre- Apothikes ...
Cypriot-Jordanian relations significant in tackling common challenges
President of the House Annita Demetriou stressed the significance of Cypriot-Jordanian relations in tackling common challenges during the official visit of the Jordanian deputy prime minister and minister of foreign ...
Two fires broke out in Nicosia, both under control
A fire broke out on Friday afternoon near the State Fair between Engomi and Anthoupolis.
According to fire department spokesman, Andreas Kettis, the fire broke out on dry grass and ...
MPs need to get serious about judicial reforms, Drakou says (Updated)
A major holistic overhaul of the island’s judiciary must be completed immediately in light of the data presented in the 2022 EU Justice Scoreboard, which placed Cyprus last in Europe ...
WHO calls emergency meeting as monkeypox cases cross 100 in Europe (Update 1)
The World Health Organization was due to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the recent outbreak of monkeypox, a viral infection more common to west and central Africa, ...
Defence ministry denies that suspect ‘offering army exemptions for cash’ ever worked there
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides on Friday denied that a suspect currently on remand by the courts for allegedly offering families army exemptions for their sons for a hefty fee, was ...
Football scrambles for answers as fan disorder continues
A return to perimeter fencing is not the answer to tackling pitch invasions and would represent “a failure of us all”, the UK’s football policing lead has said.
Recent ...
UN says its position on Varosha unchanged, Kasoulides asks to meet Stewart (Update 2)
Unficyp will raise the decision taken by Turkish Cypriot authorities to open another stretch of beach in Varosha with the Security Council, spokesperson for the peacekeeping force Aleem Siddique said ...
Putin to bolster Russia’s IT security in face of cyberattacks
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the number of cyber attacks on Russia by foreign “state structures” had increased several times over and that Russia must bolster its cyber ...
What’s Eaten Where: Atlas Mountains
This is where the ancient Greeks believed Atlas lived – holding the heavens aloft. It’s a legend that makes sense. The highest peaks in this North African range are well ...
Fourth person questioned in connection with farmers’ demo
A fourth suspect was charged in connection with a protest by goat and sheep farmers on Wednesday where they spilled gallons of milk and lit fires outside the presidential palace.
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Cost of living in focus as Australia’s election race hits final stretch
Prime Minister Scott Morrison crisscrossed Australia in a final day of campaigning, insisting he could still win Saturday’s election despite polls pointing to a change of government or hung ...
Struggling Russia paves way to sign up over-40s for army
In a sign of Russia’s urgent need to bolster its war effort in Ukraine, parliament said on Friday it would consider a bill to allow Russians over 40 and foreigners ...
Fearing Russian cutoff, German industry braces for gas rations race
German big business is drafting a plan to use an auction system to help ration available supplies in the event Russia cuts off its gas, although some fear it could ...
Ancelotti calls on Real Madrid fans to recognise Bale’s contributions
Carlo Ancelotti says it is important Real Madrid recognise the contribution Gareth Bale has made to club and called on fans to give him a fitting farewell in his final ...
Chronoly presale success will kill Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB)
A new age of cryptocurrency and NFT projects is upon us. The hype and trends are slowing down. It has resulted in the recent cryptocurrency crash, where Bitcoin has fallen ...
Defence minister denies link to man arranging army exemptions for cash
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on Friday a man on remand for allegedly taking payment to secure boys did not have to do the army was not employed at the ...
New space celebrates creativity, art and community
A brand-new space for collectivity, creativity and the community is opening in Nicosia, in the old town. Located within the walls, Entos ton Technon, as the space is called, will ...
Cheese makers turn attack on agriculture minister as halloumi row rumbles on
Cheese makers on Friday again clashed with the government, saying the agriculture minister is “adding fuel to the fire” by saying goat and sheep farmers should have protested against them ...
French baby formula maker Danone sharply ramps up US shipments
Aptamil maker Danone SA (DANO.PA) has stepped up shipments of infant formula from Europe to the United States, according to US customs data and shipping consultancy Ocean Audit, which ...
Leading Aussie brand Modibodi launches Period Pants in Cyprus
Leading Australian brand Modibodi have just launched their uniquely protective period pants in Cyprus. Designed to look and feel like normal underwear, these period pants completely replace disposable pads, liners ...
Doctor found guilty of negligence in death of 10-year-old boy
A doctor was on Friday found guilty by Larnaca District Court of failing to properly examine the head X-ray of 10-year-old Stavros Giorgallis, who later died from the injury.
At ...