Nicosia linear park to get full-scale facelift
The Pedieos linear park is getting a facelift with a budget of over €26 million, the municipalities of Nicosia, Lakatamia and Strovolos announced on Monday while presenting their integrated plan for ...
Paris demands probe after French journalist killed in Ukraine
France on Monday called for an investigation after a French journalist was killed in Ukraine when shelling hit the vehicle he was travelling in that was being used for the ...
Putin ready to facilitate unfettered grain exports from Ukraine’s ports – Kremlin
– President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia was ready to facilitate the unhindered export of grain from Ukrainian ports in coordination with Turkey, according to a Kremlin readout of ...
Russia eyes gas-for-roubles template for foreign Eurobond payments
Russia is considering paying Eurobond holders by applying the mechanism it is using to process payments for its gas in roubles, the Kremlin and the finance minister said, as the ...
Live music returns to Prozak
Prozak is a favourite local spot just outside the capital’s Venetian walls, serving cool drinks and friendly vibes. There are lots to like about Prozak Kafeneio, its delicious brandy ...
State universities urge speed on bills to allow them to offer courses in English
Immediate action must be taken to allow for English language undergraduate courses to be taught at state universities to attract foreign students, the rectors of three public higher education institutions ...
Tsitsipas dumped out of French Open by teenager Rune
Teenage sensation Holger Rune outmuscled world number four and last-year’s French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday to move into the quarter-finals with his biggest ...
Finance ministry preparing second supplementary budget
The finance ministry on Monday signalled that it was drafting a second supplementary budget for this year, even as it awaited the green light from MPs for the first such ...
Fire in Panagra caused by damaged power lines
Friday’s fire near Panagra in Kormakitis in the north was the result of damage caused to power lines by a garbage truck according to electricity workers.
“In the on-scene ...
Coronavirus: Vaccine centres to no longer operate on Saturdays
Covid-19 vaccination centres will no longer operate on Saturday, the health ministry announced on Monday.
They will still remain open from 8am to 3pm from Monday to Friday.
People wishing ...
Youths arrested for stealing backpacks on beach
Two Nicosia youths were arrested and charged with stealing backpacks at a Protaras beach, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Monday. The two men are aged 19 and 20.
Famagusta district police ...
‘Massive fraud’ to blame for Champions League chaos
French interior minister Gerald Darmanin insisted there was “industrial level” fraud as he blamed fans with fake tickets for the problems ahead of the Champions League final.
The French authorities ...
Large fires near homes in two villages (updated)
The fire service on Monday afternoon responded to large fires in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts.
Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis reported that around 2.15pm a fire broke out between ...
Cyprus a constructive participant in EU Russia discussions says spokesman
Cyprus is a constructive participant in EU-wide discussions on sanctions against Russia, government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Monday.
He was speaking from Brussels, where he is accompanying President Nicos ...
Fox found in basketball hoop after being killed
The Animal Party on Monday condemned as unacceptable, abhorrent and macabre the killing of a fox which was then left in basketball hoop.
The fox was found slumped across the ...
Forest owner Marinakis promises investment for Premier League return
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said the club will get the investment it needs to recruit top players after they sealed their return to the Premier League by beating Huddersfield ...
How to nail the preppy fashion look
By Prudence Wade
Few style icons are as enduring as Princess Diana, whose off-duty fashion was all about elegant preppiness.
It’s the perfect look for a spring refresh – which ...
Prime Property Group launches holistic living brand bbf:
Prime Property Group has announced the launch of a new international brand, bbf: build better future, dedicated to designing and developing healthy and sustainable future living environments on an international ...
How a cheap component could help kill off combustion cars
The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together, has become an unlikely scourge of the auto industry. Some predict it could hasten the downfall of combustion cars.
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All measures being taken over seized ships in Iran says deputy minister (updated)
The Republic of Cyprus is currently taking all relevant diplomatic action to bring an end to the hostage taking of two Greek vessels and their crew – among them a Cypriot ...
MAP S.Platis Group wins ‘Best Regulatory Consultancy-Europe’
MAP S.Platis Group has received the Best Regulatory Consultancy – Europe award at the 2022 RegTech Insight Europe Awards.
The RegTech Insight Europe Awards recognise solution providers that have stood out ...
Mona Lisa unharmed but smeared in cream in climate protest stunt
The Mona Lisa was left shaken but unharmed on Sunday when a visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the glass protecting the world’s most famous painting before smearing ...
Kalush Orchestra raises $900,000 for military by auctioning Eurovision trophy
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this month, raised $900,000 for the country’s military battling the Russian invasion by selling the contest’s trophy.
The ...
UK says Russia suffers devastating losses among lower-ranked officers
Russia appears to have suffered devastating losses amongst mid- and junior-ranking officers in its conflict with Ukraine, raising the prospect of weaker military effectiveness in future, Britain’s defence ministry ...