Ukraine calls for more sanctions, weapons to stop Russia’s ‘catastrophe’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia’s aggression was never limited to just Ukraine and the whole of Europe was a target as he urged the West to impose a complete ...
Prosecuting war crimes and war criminals
War crimes difficult to prove except that sometimes the facts speak for themselves
According to the Nuremberg Tribunal crimes against peace, crimes against humanity and war crimes are committed by ...
North reeling from exorbitant energy prices, intermittent supply
As electricity prices rise 200 per cent in the north some people quip they are almost grateful for the constant power cuts
By Esra Aygin
Turkish Cypriots from all walks of ...
Tales from the coffeeshop: Supporters of democrats vindicated by Zelenskiy speech
AS FAR as woefully pathetic excuses go, the one given by the comrades of Akel for not attending President Zelenskiy’s address of the special session of parliament on Thursday ...
Coronavirus: One death, 1,764 new cases (updated)
One Covid death was announced on Saturday as the ministry of health recorded 1,764 new cases.
The death referred to an 84-year-old man who died on Saturday, bringing to 975 the total ...
Chelsea hit Saints for six, Arsenal beaten by Brighton
Chelsea roared back to form as two goals each by Timo Werner and Mason Mount and first half strikes by Marcos Alonso and Kai Havertz sealed a 6-0 Premier League ...
Interior minister tours refugee facility in Slovenia
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris visited a Ukrainian refugee reception centre in Slovenia on Saturday during an official visit in the country at the invitation of his Slovenian counterpart Ales Hojs.
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In show of support, British PM meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Prime Minister Boris Johnson, one of his staunchest backers, in Kyiv on Saturday, with the British leader using the visit to set out a new financial ...
Moderna recalls nearly a million Covid vaccine doses in Europe
Moderna said it was recalling 764,900 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine made by its contract manufacturer Rovi after a vial was found contaminated by a foreign body.
No safety issues have ...
British diver rescued off Malaysia says his son died at sea
A Dutch teenager who disappeared after going diving off the coast of Malaysia is dead, according to his father who was found drifting at sea on Saturday, officials said.
Fourteen-year-old ...
Polis Chrysochous, Peyia welcome municipal reform law after Akamas row
Polis Chrysochous and Peyia municipalities have jointly welcomed the rejection of the president’s challenge to local government reform, which would have seen Akamas communities under a single municipality.
In ...
Ukraine faces ‘hard battle’ in eastern regions, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, a day after a missile attack in ...
Longtime Nicosia mayor Lellos Demetriades dies (updated)
Former Nicosia Mayor Lellos Demetriades passed away at the age of 89 at the Nicosia General Hospital on Saturday afternoon.
According to his son, Achilleas, Demetriades had been facing health issues ...
Everton boost survival hopes with win over woeful Man Utd
Manchester United’s miserable season continued on Saturday as Everton boosted their Premier League survival hopes with a 1-0 win over Ralf Rangnick’s side at Goodison Park.
Out of ...
Charity children’s book sale to continue on Sunday
A group of Limassol parents on Saturday rose over €2,000 for charity by selling second-hand books at the old port.
The event will also take place on Sunday, deputy Ypsonas mayor ...
Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appealed to younger, progressive-leaning voters in his last scheduled interview before Sunday’s first-round presidential vote while his forecast lead over far-right candidate Marine ...
Defence ministry says all measures been taken as female officers demonstrate
Relatives of female army personnel protested outside the defence ministry on Saturday, demanding an immediate end to gender discrimination after male colleagues were promoted over a decade earlier than female ...
Coronavirus: Free rapid testing sites for eligible groups on Sunday
The ministry of health will operate 61 testing sites on Sunday offering free rapid tests to those in eligible groups.
These include minors, the vaccinated and those who are recovering from ...
Man arrested driving more than twice the speed limit
A 55-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he was caught speeding at 130kph in an area with a speed limit of 50kph in Paralimni.
He was caught by traffic ...
A Minute with … Mary Moustaka Creator of Gluten & Dairy Free Mary
Where do you live and with whom?
Nicosia with my husband
What did you have for breakfast?
Chocolate doughnuts (obviously vegan and gluten free which I made myself!)
Describe your ...
Ukrainians protest at pro-Russian event (updated)
A group of Ukrainians protested Russia’s war in Ukraine on Saturday in Kato Polemidia as a pro-Russian event was taking place with hundreds of Russian and Cypriot nationals.
The ...
Russia’s actions appear to be war crimes, EU chief says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate ...
Drug positive driver arrested after trying to flee on foot
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he was caught driving a stolen car under the influence of drugs in Larnaca.
Police said they spotted the suspect driving a ...
Expert says landfill can safely be explored
A preliminary study on the former landfill in occupied Dikomo, where the remains of 70 Greek Cypriot missing persons are believed to be buried has been submitted to the committee on ...