Trump faces new trial date in rape accuser’s lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Tuesday delayed by two months the scheduled defamation trial of Donald Trump by a writer who accused the former U.S. president of rape.
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Local government reform a reality says minister
Local government reform is no longer a goal but a reality, Interior Minister Nicos Nouris said on Tuesday while addressing the 40th annual general assembly of the union of municipalities ...
Cyprus Bar Association to stage a two-hour protest on Thursday (updated)
The Cyprus Bar Association is set to stage a two-hour protest on Thursday outside the Supreme Court to voice its opposition to regulations aimed at speeding up cases that have ...
Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: ‘I lost it’
Actor Will Smith addressed the shocking moment he slapped and shouted a vulgarity at comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife’s hairstyle at this year’s Oscars, saying “...
Veterans Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth
Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina’s 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland’s 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 ...
Ballot papers for archbishop election being printed
Ballot papers for the archbishop election are already being printed at the state printing office, Commissioner for the archbishopric elections Ioannis Charilaou said on Tuesday, adding that everything for them ...
Finance ministry starts public consultation on windfall taxes
The finance ministry on Tuesday initiated a public consultation on two draft bills aiming to tax the windfall profits of producers and suppliers of energy generated from both fossil fuels ...
ECB warns of losses as it pays price for decade of money printing
The European Central Bank warned on Tuesday that it might make a loss as high inflation forces it to raise interest rates and foot the bill of a decade of ...
Cyprus Airways launches holiday package platform
Cypriot airline Cyprus Airways on Tuesday released a statement saying that it is launching a package holidays platform called Cyprus Airways Holidays.
The platform offers a single package, combining Cyprus ...
No solution for Cyprus after 50 years of negotiations says Turkish minister
A solution to the Cyprus problem cannot be found after half a century of negotiations, thus cementing a two-state solution, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Tuesday.
“It is ...
Almost €12 million to support children with cancer given in 25 years
The One Dream One Wish association has offered €11.9 million to help children with cancer and related diseases over its 25 years of operation, the NGO’s chairman George Penintaex said on ...
President says corruption claims cannot be ignored (updated)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday said the government, and the president cannot remain indifferent on claims on corruption, with the anti-corruption authority set to investigate allegations made in books by ...
What’s this ‘longevity’ diet, and will it really make you live longer?
Although targeted at older people, it is also recommended for the younger generation says EVANGELINE MANTZIORIS
You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended ...
UK drama set to begin filming in Cyprus
A four-episode UK series named Love Rat is due to be filmed in Cyprus, national investment agency Invest Cyprus said on Tuesday.
The series, produced by Clapperboard Studios and distributed ...
No booze? No problem for most fans at Qatar World Cup
Fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer, a few have tried to smuggle booze into stadiums but most simply accept that ...
Man jailed for three years over intent to deal cannabis
A 27-year-old man who was caught with over 900g of cannabis was jailed for three years on Tuesday.
According to a police announcement, the man was arrested on October 8 in ...
First phase of dialysis unit at Famagusta hospital set to open by year end
The first phase of the new haemodialysis unit at Famagusta general hospital will be completed by the end of the year, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Tuesday.
“Some of ...
Fire service carries out training exercise at Petrolina facility
The fire service on Tuesday participated in a fire drill hosted at Petrolina’s facilities in Vasiliko as part of training activities.
The exercise followed a scenario where a fire ...
Singapore repeals gay sex ban, limits prospect of legalising same-sex marriage
Singapore’s parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have ...
UK’s Superdry in talks with Bantry Bay to refinance $85 mln facility
British fashion group Superdry (SDRY.L) said it is in negotiations to refinance borrowings of up to 70 million pounds ($85 million) with Bantry Bay Capital as it races to secure new ...
Cybarco launches ‘Destination Cyprus’ podcast
Cybarco Development Ltd, the company behind landmark projects like The Oval, Limassol Marina and Trilogy Limassol Seafront, has launched a podcast dedicated to Cyprus. Recorded in English, with a mission ...
Food waste ‘one of most important challenges facing society’
Food waste is one of the most important challenges facing society today, which has a profound impact on both the environment and on the economy, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said ...
The Cypriot actor with sights set on Hollywood
After taking on roles in Cyprus TV and stage shows, one local is now turning his eyes towards the States. PAUL LAMBIS meets him
Ever since that pivotal moment when ...
UK royals in US spotlight as William and Kate visit
Prince William and his wife Kate fly out to the United States on Wednesday for their first visit for eight years, as an intense media spotlight on the British royal ...