Communities near Vasiliko say will close energy centre
The nine communities near Vasiliko announced on Friday they will close the local energy centre to protest the recent government decision to move two asphalt plants to the area.
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Stray dogs of Cyprus – working towards a possible solution
There are said to be close to a quarter of a million stray dogs in Cyprus, only a fraction of which are rescued and find homes. Many more die alone ...
Sixth arrest over drug haul at airport in July (updated)
A 38-year-old Limassol resident was remanded in custody for seven days on Friday after his arrest on Thursday night in connection with a 27.5kg cannabis drug bust which took place ...
Archbishop well after undergoing surgery
The Archbishop’s operation to treat a fractured humerus bone in the upper right arm was successful, the Archbishopric announced on Friday.
He was operated on late on Thursday evening, ...
Presidency welcomes municipal reforms as ‘imperative necessity’ (update 2)
The government on Friday welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of local government reform legislation that will see the number of municipalities slimmed down to 20, calling it an “imperative necessity” ...
Israel to resume all flights to Dubai with new security deal -security agency
Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed a security arrangement that will allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai, the Shin Bet security agency said ...
Ukraine’s envoy criticises Turkish tourism group over ‘two-faced’ approach
Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey urged Ukrainian travel agencies on Thursday not to work with an association of Turkish agencies over what he called its ‘two-faced’ stance amid Russia’s ...
Ted Lasso hasn’t helped’ -Marsch out to prove a point with Leeds
Leeds United’s newly appointed manager Jesse Marsch said the sports comedy-drama series ‘Ted Lasso’ has not helped shed the stigma around American coaches working in England but the 48-year-old ...
Australia mourns death of beloved cricketer Rod Marsh
Prime Minister Scott Morrison led tributes as Australia mourned the death on Friday of much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh at the age of 74, with messages pouring in from around the world ...
An eventful weekend ahead
The first weekend of March arrives with plenty of events, fiestas and workshops ready to entertain old and young.
On Saturday morning at Ayia Marina Chrysochous in Paphos a unique ...
Coronavirus: One third of Covid cases asymptomatic
One in three new coronavirus cases in the last two weeks of February were asymptomatic, the health ministry said on Friday in the latest national report on the Covid outbreak.
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Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the problems Cyprus is facing from the EU ban on Russian flights and the wider implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the island’s ...
Cyprus News Digest: Will sanctions on Russia have the desired effect
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this ...
Coronavirus: Reevaluation of data shows more deaths, fewer cases
Three additional deaths from Covid were reported on Friday that relate to deaths from 2021, the ministry of health said.
They were found as government scientists reviewed the data, meaning the ...
Australia lists all of Hamas as a terrorist group
Australia on Friday listed the entire Palestinian Islamist group Hamas as a terrorist organisation, calling the move a deterrent to political and religious violence and bringing Australia in line with ...
Coronavirus: Betting shop owner fined €1,500 after customer found without SafePass
A betting shop owner has been fined €1,500 for allowing a customer into the shop without a SafePass.
The fine came as police charged 11 people in the 24 hours leading up to 6...
Arrest after man found with bags of heroin
A 25-year-old has been arrested after he was found in Nicosia with bags of heroin in his possession, police said on Friday.
Following reports of suspicious behaviour in the area ...
Russia curbs access to BBC Russian service and Radio Liberty
Russia’s communications watchdog has restricted access to the Russian-language websites of the BBC and Radio Liberty for spreading what it cast as false information about the conflict in Ukraine.
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Investors warn of unintended consequences as companies cut Russian ties
A responsible-investing group representing $10 trillion of assets under management and advisement said companies could be right to cut Russian business ties to protest Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but urged ...
Hong Kong retail chains ration staples to curb Covid panic buying
Two of Hong Kong’s largest consumer retail chains started rationing some food and drug items on Friday to curb panic buying that has plagued the city over the past ...
Ukraine’s tech diaspora races to mobilize Silicon Valley in war with Russia
Ukrainians working at Western tech companies are banding together to help their besieged homeland, aiming to knock down disinformation websites, encourage Russians to turn against their government, and speed delivery ...
Cyprus Business Now
Rising fuel costs, electricity, fruit and vegetables have caused inflation to go up by 6.6 per cent in February, according to data published on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
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Unemployment falls to 6.3 per cent in fourth quarter
Unemployment fell to 6.3 per cent of the workforce in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 8 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2020.
According to a labour force survey conducted by ...
VAT reduction only solution, fuel industry stakeholders say
By George Pirishis
In an effort to contain costs from the rising fuel prices, the government has decided to temporarily reduce the excise tax on petrol and diesel by 7 cents ...