Europe investigates ‘attacks’ on Russian gas pipelines to Europe
Europe was investigating on Tuesday what Germany and Denmark said were attacks which had caused major leaks into the Baltic Sea from two Russian pipelines at the centre of an ...
Demonstrators hold protest outside Iranian embassy (photos)
Demonstrators gathered anew on Tuesday outside the Iranian embassy to protest following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died after being taken into custody by Iran’s ...
‘Too early’ to name common candidate for independents in election
The four independent presidential candidates will get together again on Wednesday for more talks on forging a possible alliance that might garner enough support to push them into the second ...
14 years for sexual abuse charges
A 42-year-old man was on Tuesday sentenced to 14 years in prison for multiple sexual abuse charges after a trial held behind closed doors at Paphos district court.
According to a ...
Government drops consultations with Hermes due to ‘toxic climate’
The government said on Tuesday it would cease talks with the Hermes consortium over expansion works at the two airports due to the toxic climate in the country caused by ...
Events to bring communities of the island together
Somewhere in Nicosia’s old quarters and forests, a group of locals are planning to host a series of events to bring the communities of the two sides of the ...
Last day to register to vote in presidential election set for December 27
The last day to register to vote in the 2023 presidential elections is December 27, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday.
For the elections on February 5, 2023, all individuals who will be over ...
After two difficult years, Cyprus ‘tourism on the mend’
All signs are pointing towards a return to normality within the tourism industry, president of the Cyprus Hotels Association (Pasyxe), Haris Loizides said on Tuesday, marked internationally as World Tourism ...
‘Relationship with Russia has changed but hopefully not forever’
Cyprus’ relationship with Russia has changed but hopefully not forever, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides told Bloomberg – adding that that the island has aligned itself fully with the West.
Kasoulides was ...
Turkey has been given alibi to ignore ECHR decisions says Famagusta mayor
The Council of Europe’s ruling to end supervision of a Greek Cypriot refugee’s individual application against Turkey gives Turkey an alibi to not abide by ECHR decisions, Famagusta ...
Pummelled pound faces long road back as investor confidence shredded
Sterling’s slide to record lows leaves it staring at parity with the dollar. Whether or not it hits the symbolic level, investors say Britain’s new government has dealt ...
Southgate’s loyalty to be tested by Maguire dilemma
Even Gareth Southgate’s unshakeable loyalty to players that have served him well during his England reign will be tested to the limit by the dilemma he faces over Harry ...
Moscow’s proxies in occupied Ukraine regions report big votes to join Russia (Update)
Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine reported huge majorities on Tuesday in favour of becoming part of Russia after five days of voting in so-called referendums that Kyiv and ...
Man arrested for spying in north jailed for 30 days
Imprisoned in the north over the use of walkie talkies and taking photographs of a military area, Andreas Soudjis will be released on October 7, a military court decided on Tuesday.
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Tepak boosts grant for rent for some out of town students
Over 250 students at Limassol’s state university of technology (Tepak) will receive up to €2,500 each to help cover rent this academic year, the university announced on Tuesday.
Saying that housing ...
House president attends Abe funeral
House President Annita Demetriou conveyed Cyprus’ condolences to the Japanese government on Tuesday at the funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Demetriou attended the state funeral at the Nippon ...
‘In no other country would he still be in politics’
Nobel prize laureate Christopher Pissarides has strongly criticised presidential candidate Nikos Christodoulides and called on him to step down following a series of recent leaks – with further damaging allegations emerging ...
Protest against new ‘government’ complex in the north
Scuffles broke out in the north on Tuesday afternoon to protest the construction of a new ‘government’ complex worth over a hundred million euro by Turkey in the middle of ...
Is apple cider vinegar the key to shiny, healthy hair?
By Katie Wright
Celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Kourtney Kardashian and Katy Perry have all touted the apparent health benefits of drinking raw apple cider vinegar – usually a couple of tablespoons ...
Iran security forces clash with protesters over young woman’s death
Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday, state media and social media said, amid continuing protests against the death of young Iranian ...
US state legislative races carry high stakes for abortion access
Maine state Representative Reagan LaRochelle didn’t spend much time discussing abortion with voters when she ran for office last year. But she said the conversation has changed after the ...
Cyprus and EU tourism bouncing back after pandemic
The EU tourism industry, and that of Cypurs, is bouncing strongly back from the Covid-19 pandemic, with data for 2022 closely mirroring that for 2019, a report released by Eurostat on Tuesday ...
New assistant chief of police appointed
Justice Minister Stephie Dracou on Tuesday appointed Ioannis Georgiou as the new assistant Chief of Police.
During the appointment ceremony, Dracou congratulated Georgiou for his new role and expressed confidence ...
App launched to allow public to report problems on the road
An app to alert the authorities of problems in the road, called Fix Cyprus, was launched on Tuesday by the Cyprus Centre for Research and Excellence (Kios) in the presence ...