Man, 25, remanded for attempted murder (Updated)
A 25-year-old man, arrested for attempted murder, was remanded for eight days on Wednesday.
The man was arrested on Tuesday night in Nicosia in connection with the attempted murder of ...
Some 2,332 third-country nationals deported or returned to their home country this year
Police and the foreign ministry carried out over 2,300 deportations or returns of third-country nationals so far this year.
According to the police announcement, of the 2,332 deportations or returns, 304 concerned persons ...
ECB promises new instrument to support indebted members
The European Central Bank promised fresh support and a new scheme on Wednesday to temper a market rout that has fanned fears of a new debt crisis on the euro ...
TV shows we love: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Unless you know your Star Wars inside out, Obi-Wan Kenobi is going to necessitate a lot of pausing. We had rewatched the first three films in the chronology to prepare ...
Cyta celebrates future-focused, world-class comms offerings
On June 14, at an event dedicated to the future, Cyta shared with friends and partners the successes of the year marking Cyprus’ digital transition, which today place it among the ...
21-year-old remanded for assault and robbery (Updated)
A 21-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting and robbing another man in Ayia Napa last week.
Meanwhile, two more men, aged 26 and 25, are ...
Explainer: What is a bear market?
The S&P 500 index, the most closely followed benchmark for US equities on Wall Street, has slid this year as inflation jumped to its highest rate in 40-years.
On ...
Wealthy Russians pour money into real estate in Turkey
Turkish home sales surged 107.5% in May over last year to 122,768 houses, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed on Wednesday, with Russians topping foreign buyers for a second consecutive month.
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Chef exchange at Crowne Plaza Limassol, voco® Milan-Fiere
The first phase in an exciting IHG hotel chef exchange took place successfully last month, when Chef Fabio Mangia from the voco® Milan-Fiere visited the Crowne Plaza Limassol, joining forces ...
Anti-trafficking drive at Larnaca, Paphos Hermes airports
In a joint effort to combat the global phenomenon of human trafficking, the Interior Ministry, Cyprus Police, and Social Welfare Services, in collaboration with Hermes Airports, have launched an awareness-raising ...
Republican congressman who voted to impeach Trump ousted
Republican U.S. Representative Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, lost his re-election bid in South Carolina on Tuesday, while a ...
Warning to be sent to firm operating traffic cams, Karousos says (Update 2)
The company operating the traffic cameras system is to receive a warning from the government in the wake of a series of failures that are holding up the full implementation ...
Ukraine says Russia eyes a ‘vast area from Warsaw to Sofia’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the European Union on Wednesday to let his country start on the road to membership of the bloc, warning that Russia’s territorial ambitions stretched ...
MAP S.Platis Group launches 32-hour work week over summer
Following the success of its hybrid, flexible work schedule over the past two years, MAP S.Platis Group, a leading consulting, educational and tech firm in Cyprus’ financial services and ...
‘We cannot fall into the trap of Turkey’s revisionist rhetoric’, president says
Cyprus cannot fall into the trap of “revisionist rhetoric” adopted by the Turkish president to serve his own purposes, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters following a ...
James Joyce: Genius or moral sink of filth?
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
The Irish haven’t always been, still aren’t, good at appreciating their talent. Strangers with clout seem to fare better in ...
Bitcoin tumbles to new 18-month low
Bitcoin fell on Wednesday to a new 18-month low, dragging down smaller tokens with it, as the recent tumble in crypto markets showed no sign of letting up.
The world’...
Limassol’s new stadium unlikely to be delivered on time
The planting of grass, the importation of special purpose sand, an unfinished road network and unresolved management costs will likely delay the handover of the new Limassol football stadium.
The ...
Cabinet approves subsidy scheme for upgrading rural and mountain areas (Updated)
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the subsidy plan for the revival of rural and mountain areas with the aim of enriching and upgrading the tourist product in these areas, it ...
Kremlin says communication with Washington must continue
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that communication remains “essential” in relations with the United States, amid tensions over Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine.
“Communication is essential, in the future ...
Two dead in Turkish air strikes on PKK sites in Iraq’s north
At least two people werekilled and seven injured in Turkish air strikes targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) sites in Iraq’s northern province of Sinjar, security sources said on Wednesday.
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Serena gets Wimbledon wild card, to return to Tour at Eastbourne
Serena Williams will resume her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles title at this month’s Wimbledon after making her long-awaited return to the Tour when she competes ...
EU sues UK after plan to override deal on N. Ireland
The European Commission launched two new legal proceedings against Britain on Wednesday after London published plans to override some post-Brexit rules governing Northern Irish trade, and resumed another challenge it ...
Roots & Routes: an online exhibition
Taking up the online space of Nicosia-based Riana Raouna Gallery is a new solo exhibition by Mia Takemoto. Titled Roots & Routes, the exhibition is now open and live through ...