Magnitude 4.0 quake shakes the island
An earthquake hit the island late on Tuesday centred in the sea area of Paphos, the geological survey department of the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
The quake of 4.0 magnitude ...
New Russia gas halt tightens energy screws on Europe
Russia halted gas supplies via a major pipeline to Europe on Wednesday, intensifying an economic battle between Moscow and Brussels and raising the prospects of recession and energy rationing in ...
Ukraine makes push along entire front, Zelenskiy says, as Russia halts gas
Ukrainian troops have attacked Russian positions along the entire front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, while Russia halted gas supplies via a major pipeline to Germany citing the need for ...
Last Soviet leader Gorbachev, who ended Cold War, dies aged 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, hospital officials in Moscow ...
‘Developing markets can benefit from medical tourism boom’
During the previous week, Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios spoke on two government schemes that seek to bolster Cyprus’ tourism product, with particular focus on the healthcare and wellness ...
Musk’s bold goal of selling 20 million EVs could cost Tesla billions
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk has set his young company on an aggressive expansion path like no other auto executive has dreamed – but one riddled with potholes ...
Rouble firms in early Moscow trade, Russian stocks hit 2-month high
The rouble firmed towards 60 against the dollar and euro in early Moscow trade on Tuesday, while higher oil prices helped push Russia’s benchmark stock index to its highest point ...
Cyprus Business Now
Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus experienced a slight drop in July, with sales from gas station pumps falling for the second month in a row, according to a report ...
What animals can you have at home?
Regulations over a year old stipulate those you cannot own. Why haven’t they been enforced?
By Charalampos Theopemptou
In March 2021, a tough new regulation came into force about the ...
Our View: Could passport irregularities have taken place without go-ahead of president?
The release of the auditor-general’s report on the citizenship by investment scheme nine days ago sparked a political row in which everyone has become involved – the political parties, presidential ...
Crypto lender Hodlnaut granted creditor protection by Singapore Court
Hodlnaut said on Tuesday it has been placed under interim judicial management by the Singapore High Court, after the troubled cryptocurrency lender suspended withdrawals earlier this month.
Judicial management allows ...
Russia fines streaming service Twitch 3 mln rbls -agencies
A court in Russia on Tuesday fined streaming company Twitch 3 million roubles ($50,209) for refusing to remove a two-hour interview with an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Russian news agencies ...
Stuttering Chelsea beaten at Southampton
Chelsea’s stuttering start to the season continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Southampton on Tuesday despite Raheem Sterling giving them an early lead.
Sterling struck in the 23...
“Access4ALL” festival aiming at raising awareness for persons with disabilities
Aiming at raising awareness among the public, policy makers and professionals in relation to the needs and fundamental rights of persons with disabilities festival “Access4ALL” is being scheduled to ...
Alcarez and Swiatek through at US Open (Day 2 highlights)
Highlights of the second day at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday (times GMT):
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Cyprus involved in the export of surveillance software to other EU member states
Countries other than those accused of surveillance should also be investigated, including Cyprus, according to MEP and member of the European Parliament’s inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus ...
Lawmakers urged to swiftly pass intellectual property bills
Lawmakers are being urged to quickly study and pass bills on intellectual property rights or Cyprus risks being sanctioned by the European Commission.
The call to action came from Energy ...
Covid: Health minister expected to advance ease of measures
The lifting on the mandatory use of face mask and the resetting of spaces to their full capacity are expected to be advanced by health minister Michalis Hadjipantela during his ...
Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Masterworks
The Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra welcomes September and the inauguration of a new season with a concert of symphonic masterworks on September 7. Simply titled Symphonic Masterworks, the concert will bring ...
Defence agreement signed with Romania
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides on Tuesday spoke of the impact of the war in Ukraine, at regional and international levels, in the context of the EU’s defence ministers informal ...
Two tenders received to build new Cyprus Museum
Two tenders have been submitted to build the new Cyprus Museum, the transport ministry said on Tuesday.
The first offer concerns a Iacovou – Cyfield joint venture for €121 million plus VAT ...
Open champion Smith among latest players to join rebel LIV Golf
World number two Cameron Smith, who won his first major at last month’s British Open, headlined the latest group of players who have agreed to join LIV Golf, the ...
Dead body found in Strovolos (updated)
The body of a dead woman was found in Strovolos, Nicosia at around 4pm on Tuesday, police said.
The body was found on the second floor of an abandoned residence ...
Bleeding bitcoin’s holding out for a hero
Who can save bitcoin?
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency can’t seem to catch a break. It finally looked to be regaining strength this month, breaching $25,000 for the first time ...