Why the dollar’s wrecking-ball rally is not done yet
A rally that has the dollar on course for its best year since 1984 has further to run, traders and analysts say, suggesting more pain almost everywhere else as other currencies ...
Cyprus minimum wage gives above EU average purchasing power
The government on Wednesday spun the new minimum wage in a positive light, saying that in terms of purchasing power, the €940 a month, seen by unions as inadequate, was in ...
Our View: Time for action to be taken over abuse of Turkish Cypriot properties
Chairman of the House refugees committee Nicos Kettiros had written to the interior ministry last February asking for a list of names of civil servants of the Service for the ...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy involved in car accident, not seriously hurt -spokesman
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s car was involved in a traffic accident in Kyiv, but he is not seriously hurt, his spokesman Serhii Nykyforov said in a Facebook post early ...
Haaland hurts Dortmund with late Man City winner
Erling Haaland grabbed an 84th-minute winner against his former club Borussia Dortmund as Manchester City came from behind with two late goals to seal a 2-1 win in Champions League ...
Limassol Wine Festival kicks off on Saturday
Limassol mayor Nicos Nicolaides said on Wednesday that everything is ready for the 61st Wine Festival, which will start on Saturday and run for a week.
During a press conference, ...
President praises work at Karaiskakio foundation and pledges continued support
President Nicos Anastasiades praised the work done by the Karaiskakio foundation and pledged the government’s continued support through yearly donations at a philanthropic dinner at the Presidential Palace on ...
Remains of fourth man killed during coup found in Limassol grave
The remains of a fourth man killed by Eoka B, 48 years ago on July 16, were found on Wednesday in a grave on Limassol nearby a grave excavated in July, which ...
Swedish PM Andersson concedes election, right bloc prepares for power
Sweden’s Social Democrat prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, accepted defeat on Wednesday after a close-fought election, handing the four-party right-wing opposition bloc victory and first go at forming a new ...
End of Covid pandemic is ‘in sight’ -WHO chief
The world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, his most optimistic outlook yet on ...
EU seeks $140 billion to insulate consumers from energy crisis
The European Union’s executive outlined plans on Wednesday to raise more than $140 billion from energy firms to help shield households and businesses from soaring prices that threaten economic recession ...
Armenia and Azerbaijan clash again as foreign peace efforts intensify
New clashes erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia on Wednesday as international peace efforts intensified a day after the ex-Soviet republics witnessed their deadliest violence since 2020.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ...
King Charles, William and Harry reunited in grief to escort queen’s coffin
King Charles, his sons Princes William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn procession taking Queen Elizabeth’s coffin as the late monarch made her final journey from ...
LP’s upcoming concert will unite fans in love
It is not often that Cyprus audiences are treated with big names from the international music scene, yet this autumn breaks the dry spell. This October, the island will welcome ...
House education committee breaks into war of words
The House education committee descended into chaos amid a war of words on Wednesday with Akel MP Christos Christofides later accusing independent MP Andreas Themistocleous of debasing parliament.
“Truly I ...
As Britain shuts down for Queen’s funeral, thousands face disruption
While Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday will be observed across Britain, thousands of people face cancelled doctor appointments, closed food banks and shut supermarkets because of a surprise national ...
Michael Owen joins a Cypriot team
One of the biggest football transfers of the year is for a Cypriot team!
In2bet, a sports betting company based in Nicosia, proudly welcomes famous striker Michael Owen as ...
UK inflation falls for first time in nearly a year
British consumer price inflation fell for the first time in almost a year in August as a drop in fuel prices offered some unexpected – and probably brief – respite to households ...
Development frozen in two areas of the island
Two areas in Cyprus were on Wednesday declared by the cabinet as ‘white zones’, forbidding any development in the areas until September 2023, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said.
The ruling affects ...
Cyprus will become a desert in 50 years warns MP
Cyprus is destined to become a desert in 50 years or even before if proper measures are not adopted, Diko MP Christos Orphanides said on Wednesday.
Speaking during the House environment ...
British High Commissioner presents his credentials (updated)
New British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq on Wednesday said he looked forward to strengthening ties with the island as he presented his credentials to President Nicos Anastasiades at the presidential ...
October to see third edition of Lidl ‘Wellness Camp’ at Agros
Lidl Cyprus’ Wellness Camp returns over October 15-16, to be held, once again in the warm environment of the Rodon Hotel, situated in picturesque Agros village.
Held to mark World ...
Ukraine leader views wrecked frontline town as Russian forces dig in
Ukraine said it was trying to extend a counter offensive in the east as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a surprise visit to a devastated and recently recaptured town on Wednesday, ...
Two injured turtles nursed back to health, released into wild
Two adult green sea turtles, named Damianos and Kostis, found injured in the sea off the coast of Limassol a few months ago, were released back in the sea on ...