Russia calls for integrating BRICS payment systems
Russia, hit by Western sanctions, has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to extend the use of national currencies and integrate payment systems, the finance ministry said on ...
For a modern and adaptable future society we must reform education now
By Achilleas Demetriades
The new generation is facing huge changes, at home and abroad. In an ever-changing world, it becomes more imperative to answer the following questions: Is education at ...
Dog attacks four-year-old at Xylotymbou park
A four-year-old girl was attacked by a dog late on Saturday at a park in Xylotymbou, in the Famagusta district.
According to the police, the child’s father reported to ...
Moody’s upgrades Israel’s outlook to positive, affirms A1 rating
Global ratings agency Moody’s on Friday upgraded Government of Israel’s outlook to “positive” from “stable” and affirmed sovereign credit rating at “A1”
Moody’s said the key drivers ...
Drilling of first Eni-Total well expected in the coming weeks – Energy Minister (Update)
Cyprus’s Energy Minister, Natasa Pilidou, said that drilling of the first well in the Eni-Total consortium will get underway in the coming weeks.
Pilides, in an interview to Greek-language ...
Our View: Crucial for Cyprus to be on the side of the West as of now
Defending Akel’s decision to boycott the speech in the House of Representatives via video link by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, deputy Aristos Damianou said the party had “reservations about ...
Indian police hunt gang accused of stealing a bridge!
Police in India were seeking to arrest members of a gang who dismantled a 60-feet-long iron bridge and likely sold it off in parts as scrap metal, officials said on ...
The make-believe world of quality tourism
A tourism expert explains why the decades’ old dream of a tourism upgrade has no chance of success
By Victor Mantovani
I am not very fond of Sundays. As a ...
US to Cyprus – work with Turkey on energy or get left behind
US pressure on Cyprus to offer the biggest confidence building measure of them all – energy cooperation with Turkey
A settlement of the Cyprus issue might no longer be a prerequisite ...
Two teenagers arrested in connection with Limassol mugging
Police in Limassol arrested two 15-year-olds last night in connection with the violent mugging of a 78-year-old man.
According to a report made to police by the 78-year-old, on the ...
AI is explaining itself to humans – and it’s paying off
Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) LinkedIn boosted subscription revenue by 8 per cent after arming its sales team with artificial intelligence software that not only predicts clients at risk of cancelling, ...
Police discover metamphetamine stash, arrest 42-year-old driver
Police arrested a 42-year-old man for the illegal possession and use of drugs with the intent to supply, as well as traffic offences.
Traffic police noticed that the car’s ...
Police arrest Famagusta learner driver under the influence of drugs
Famagusta Traffic Police arrested an 18-year-old learner driver on Saturday night (2230), found to be under the influence of drugs.
During the routine patrol, police discovered that the motorist was only ...
Elon Musk just made Twitter a much more interesting company
By Hamza Mudassir
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is now Twitter’s largest shareholder after acquiring a 9.2 per cent stake in the social media platform for just under ...
Urban weekend clean-up aims to have a lasting impact
A zero-waste lifestyle is a growing trend, both in Cyprus and abroad. To literally lead a zero-waste life is a difficult task, however, yet that doesn’t mean environmental activists ...
Business as usual for Liverpool in City showdown, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Manchester City will be no different from any other match and the German does not expect champions City ...
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 ...