EU leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine, squabble over gas cap
European Union leaders on Friday agreed to give more financial and military aid to Ukraine, but a full day of talks in Prague’s ornate royal castle seemed to bring ...
Anti-nuclear Austria files legal challenge to EU green investment rules
Staunchly anti-nuclear Austria said on Friday it had followed through on a pledge to file a legal challenge to the European Union’s inclusion of natural gas and nuclear energy ...
Britain slaps down Russia’s push for secret U.N. vote on Ukraine
Britain on Friday rejected Russia’s call for a secret ballot in the U.N. General Assembly next week on whether to condemn Moscow’s move to annex four partially ...
Man, 62, found dead on farm was killed by cows, post-mortem finds
A 62-year-old man died in Aradippou, after sustaining a chest injury from a cow’s hoof after being trampled on a cattle farm, reports said.
According to the reports, the 62...
Iranian coroner says Mahsa Amini did not die from blows to body
An Iranian coroner’s report denied Mahsa Amini had died due to blows to the head and limbs while in the custody of Iran’s morality police and linked her ...
‘Official’ buildings to be opened in Varosha, Tatar says
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Friday that in the coming months they would be opening a number of ‘municipal’ and ‘government’ buildings in Varosha.
Speaking ahead of celebrations ...
Erdogan hints at creation of new military base in north
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan implied on Friday that a military base like the drone base in Lefkoniko could be established in Karpasia, reports from the north said.
Asked about a ...
Cancer patients to protest, want shoe factory held to account
The Astrasol Cancer Patients Committee said on Friday they will be protesting a Supreme Court ruling that the factory had no bearing on the high number of cancer cases seen ...
Greek Cypriot activist held in north finally released
A Greek Cypriot who had been held for over a month in the north for possession of walkie-talkies and photos allegedly showing military installations, was finally released on Friday morning.
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Biden says Putin’s nuclear threat brings risk of ‘armageddon’ (wrapup)
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has brought the world closer to “Armageddon” than at any time since the Cold-War Cuban Missile Crisis, U....
Kyriakides: Strong cooperation is key to prepare for new Covid waves
Strong cooperation within the European Union and beyond is key to prepare for a possible new coronavirus wave and other future health threats, EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said on ...
In echo of Cold War, Nobel Peace Prize goes to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus campaigners
Jailed Belarusian activist Ales Byalyatski, Russian rights group Memorial and Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, highlighting the significance of civil society for ...
A minute with Marios Haritou Artist
Where do you live?
Paphos with my wife and two daughters.
What did you have for breakfast?
Usually, I have a coffee and porridge, and on the weekends, I like ...
COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will ...
Work on EuroAsia connector to begin next week
Works on the EuroAsia Interconnector are due to start on October 14 and an inauguration ceremony for the project will also take place on the same day at the presidential palace.
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TV shows we love: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
I had been looking forward to this show for a long time, so when it was released last week it only took me two days to be over with it.
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Hellenic-backed Nicosia Book Fest to focus on Portuguese lit
A successful presentation on the upcoming Nicosia Book Fest 2022 took place at Hellenic Bank’s headquarters on October 5. Hellenic supports the event as cultural sponsor.
Over the past seven years, ...
Guest recipes with Tonia Buxton
Spice up a midweek meal
Spicy Lamb Chops with Greek Style Mint Sauce
For the chops
10 tsp salt
5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2½ tsp ground coriander
1¼ tsp cayenne pepper
10 garlic ...
CPT inaugurates new bus station at Nicosia General Hospital
The opening ceremony of Cyprus Public Transport’s (CPT’S) new bus station took place with great success on October 6. The new Nicosia General Hospital station is the first to ...
Erdogan and Putin discuss improving ties, ending Ukraine war
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about improving bilateral ties and he repeated Ankara’s willingness to do its part to peacefully resolve the ...
Biden overhauls US policy on marijuana, pardons prior federal offenses
President Joe Biden took steps to overhaul U.S. policy on marijuana on Thursday by pardoning thousands of people with federal offenses for simple marijuana possession and initiating a review ...
Ritual frame drumming workshops in Nicosia
The frame drum is the world’s oldest known instrument, say organisers of an upcoming workshops series, “extensively played by women throughout the Eastern Mediterranean for thousands of years. Archaeological ...
Private cars will not be allowed on Makarios Ave after October 20
Only public transport, delivery vehicles, emergency vehicles, and shop owners and residents will be able to drive down Makarios Avenue in Nicosia as of October 20, as had been the original ...
Innovations in Cyprus Education System in 2022
The year 2022 was an exciting year for the ministry of education of Cyprus. It ushered in concrete steps aimed at enhancing innovation in teaching methods. The educators and the students ...