Media watchdog issues fines for violations
The Cyprus radio television authority (CRTA) on Wednesday announced that it has issued fines to various local media for 43 cases of violations of regulations governing the broadcasting sector. A total ...
Recognise our human rights, say those from mixed marriages in north
Women are most affected by the Republic of Cyprus’ delay in giving IDs to children born to a mixed marriage in the north, the group ‘Uncredentialeds’ said on Wednesday, calling ...
Poland says missile that hit it was Ukrainian stray
A missile that hit Poland was probably a stray fired by Ukraine’s air defences and not a Russian strike, Poland and NATO said on Wednesday, easing global concern that ...
Woman reports gang rape at Pournara
A 34-year-old woman has reported she was gang raped at Pournara reception centre for asylum seekers, police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday.
The alleged sexual assault took place a ...
Justice delayed again: new courts put back six months (Updated)
The highly touted two additional supreme courts envisioned within the justice reform package passed in summer – and aimed at speeding up the snail’s pace rate of court cases – are ...
Teacher accused of sexual abuse on remand but not suspended
A secondary education teacher who has been arrested this month on suspicion of sexually abusing over a dozen students continues to hold his position at a Limassol school, as competent ...
Greek for laughs
In a ‘funny Greek’ from Canada, PAUL LAMBIS finds a stand-up comedian who has resonated with audiences around the world
Speaking with Angelo Tsarouchas is like conversing with a comedic ...
Pilakoutas Group celebrates 50 thrilling years of BMW M
The Pilakoutas Group celebrated 50 thrilling years of BMW M as well as its award as ‘Best BMW Importer in High Performance Vehicles’ at a unique event, with guests including BMW ...
State scheme for childcare and vulnerable groups for public consultation
The new €23.7 million state scheme aiming to strengthen the social support network for children and people with long-term care needs was put to public consultation on Wednesday.
Funded by the ...
UK inflation hits 41-year high as Hunt readies tough budget
Surging household energy bills and food prices pushed British inflation to a 41-year high, data showed a day before finance minister Jeremy Hunt announces “tough but necessary” tax hikes and ...
€80m to be spent on healthcare services
Cyprus health services will get an €80 million revamp through the Cyprus Tomorrow plan which includes the completion of the first phase of the long-awaited new mental hospital.
National health care ...
Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup, says Van Gaal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Dutch fans who are boycotting the World Cup over human rights concern are right to do so but hopes that if his side get ...
Add your BoC card to Google Pay for more convenience, security
Your mobile phone or tablet is all you need to make transactions using Google Pay, wherever you are. Simply download the app and add your Bank of Cyprus credit or ...
Italy’s Meloni needs urgent fix for ballooning pensions bill
Italy’s new prime minister Giorgia Meloni needs urgently to rein in a bloated pension system that absorbs most social spending and looks increasingly unsustainable in the face of surging ...
Watchers come in all shapes and sizes
THE WAY THINGS ARE
The word ‘watch’ is as versatile as the cliched egg. On Netflix, The Watchers centres on a family new to town who find that people who ...
Queer migrants – break the silence
We have all heard of love migrants and it certainly is a romantic concept but what happens in the case of queer migrants? “An increasing number of LGBT+ people are ...
New anti-corruption authority unable to work
The newly established anti-corruption authority is having to hire experts from abroad as locals are refusing to assist in investigations such as the passport programme.
The five-member body, selected by ...
Qatar authorities apologise for threatening Danish film crew at World Cup
Qatar’s Supreme Committee said it has apologised after a Danish film crew were threatened by security staff live on air as they broadcast in the capiatl Doha ahead of ...
Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals, Alcaraz to finish year at No.1
Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, which also guaranteed that teenager Carlos Alcaraz ...
Messi picks Brazil, France and England as World Cup favourites
Argentina’s Lionel Messi picks out Brazil, France and England as the biggest threats to his dream of finally adding a World Cup winners’ medal to his bulging trophy cabinet.
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Archaeological investigations off the coast of Paphos completed
The antiquities department announced the completion of a three-month excavation project on Yeronisos Island off the Paphos coast and Cape Drepanum, located right across the island.
The project, which was ...
Dollar gains fizzle out as traders reassess risks from Poland
The dollar on Wednesday traded just above multi-month lows against most majors as flows that had supported the safe-haven currency slowed after Joe Biden said a missile that caused an ...
Barclays cuts 2023 global growth forecast, expects weakest growth in four decades
Barclays economists on Wednesday cut their global economic growth forecast for 2023 as inflation is seen unlikely to fall quickly, forcing monetary policy to be ‘restrictive’.
The brokerage warned that 2023 looks ...
King Tupou VI of Tonga meets with Honorary Consul Borghese
His Majesty King Tupou VI held an audience with Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Tonga in Cyprus, Mr. Joseph Borghese, during his visit in Abu Dhabi. Mr. Borghese received ...