Democracy: illusion or farce?
THE WAY THINGS ARE
The ancient Greek demokratia/polis system was an exclusive gents’-entitlement club, participatory and self-governing. Demokratia joins demos (people) and kratos (power). At the same time, ...
Cycling tour imagines a sustainable Nicosia
An alternative cycling tour will take place in Nicosia this Saturday, weather permitting, and it seeks to lead participants around the capital, exploring ways to make Nicosia more sustainable. Organised ...
Early release of man who had sex with minor
The supreme court has ordered the early release of a 29-year-old man convicted to four and a half years in jail for sexually abusing a minor, it emerged on Wednesday.
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Global natural gas crisis dampens momentum for ‘cleaner’ LNG
Europe’s energy crisis has cooled efforts to lower the carbon intensity of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, as buyers worried about a winter supply crunch prioritize securing shipments of ...
30,000 children of mixed marriages in north denied citizenship
Around 30,000 children from mixed marriages in the north are trying to get Cypriot IDs and passports, opposition CTP ‘MP’ Urun Solyali said on Wednesday.
Solyali has said that the state-controlled ...
Cabinet approves creation of a national autism committee
The cabinet has approved the creation of a national autism committee, the deputy ministry for social welfare announced on Wednesday.
A written statement explained that the decision was taken during ...
Man arrested after rape allegations
A man was arrested after a 16-year-old girl reported she was raped in an apartment in Paphos.
The arrest concerns a 19-year-old soldier based in Cyprus with whom the minor ...
Despite challenges, Cyprus aims for energy self-sufficiency – Pilides
Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Wednesday that Cyprus is making great strides towards reaching energy self-sufficiency and a competitive internal gas market.
“At the same time, we are also ...
Glencore delivers Russian-origin aluminium into LME system
Commodity trader Glencore has delivered significant amounts of Russian-origin aluminium to London Metal Exchange registered warehouses in Gwangyang, South Korea, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on ...
Energy crisis revives coal demand and production
High natural gas prices and global competition for the fuel have driven more demand for thermal coal for power generation this year as countries try to wean themselves off Russian ...
Qatar urged to be patient and tolerant with World Cup fans
The US ambassador to Doha has urged Qatar’s police and authorities to be patient, tolerant and transparent in managing more than a million soccer fans expected to visit during ...
Warriors begin NBA title defense with win over Lakers
The Golden State Warriors responded to a fourth championship-ring ceremony in the last eight years with a performance they hope will lead to a fifth in nine, riding Stephen Curry’...
France’s Kante ruled out of World Cup after hamstring surgery
France international N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after undergoing an operation on a hamstring injury, his Premier League club Chelsea said on Tuesday.
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Russian rouble edges lower with market focused on OFZ auctions
The Russian rouble edged lower in a relatively narrow range in early trade on Wednesday after weeks of volatility, with domestic investors focused on two OFZ treasury bond auctions the ...
Man, 84, jailed for murdering wife
An 84-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in jail by the Limassol criminal court on Wednesday for killing his 82-year-old wife Giorgoulla Charalambous on June 6 after an alleged disagreement.
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What are the main security risks of using public Wi-Fi?
Today, there are public Wi-Fi networks almost everywhere, from hotels and cafes to supermarkets. While this is certainly convenient, to use public Wi-Fi when sitting in a cafe or being ...
Police and special forces attend training in Jordan
Police and military special forces are attending a training in Jordan that aims to promote common tactics for future joint operations.
Following the official invitation from the Jordanian armed forces, ...
Chronocatz or Goofball Gang: Which NFTs should you buy?
Chronocatz and Goofball Gang are two new NFT projects that investors could consider buying, but which is the better option? In this article, we’ll discuss what they are and ...
World-class tattoo artist a “miracle from Nicosia”
In the island’s most famous tattooist THEO PANAYIDES finds an intense, disciplined man dealing in pain all his life, whose vivid artistic style saw him draw in the celebrities ...
Vehicle arson in early hours in Enaerios, Limassol
A car fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a vehicle parked on a coastal road, in the vicinity of Enaerios, in Limassol.
According to police ...
Man robs Limassol kiosk at knifepoint
An as-yet unidentified man robbed a kiosk in the early morning hours of Wednesday in Limassol.
According to police statement, the robbery which happened in the Agios Nikolaos area, was ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the Cyprus economy is expected to grow by 5.7 per cent this year, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday addressing The Economist conference in Nicosia.
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Welcoming the first of autumn’s markets
Arts and craft markets and pop-up bazaars are back! As we enter the autumn and winter months, the anticipated season of markets begins and before all of the annual Christmas ...
Klopp receives backing as managers’ behaviour comes under spotlight
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola’s angry touchline rants during Sunday’s stormy Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City has put the behaviour of managers in the spotlight ...