Nexo and Mastercard launch ‘world first’ crypto-backed payment card
Crypto lender Nexo said it has teamed up with global payments company Mastercard (MA.N) to launch on Wednesday what it calls the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card.
It ...
Legal framework expected for dance and music schools
The education ministry must work on forming a more cohesive legal framework for private dance and music schools, the House education committee agreed on Wednesday while discussing a variety of ...
Our View: Refreshing to see minister telling it as it is this week
Some weeks back, when the effects of inflation were starting to be felt and the government, parroting the EU line, was still insisting it was transitory, this column argued that ...
Man City and Liverpool through to Champions League semis
Manchester City produced a disciplined performance to secure a fractious 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and reach the Champions League semi-finals 1-0 on aggregate.
Tensions boiled over in ...
New uni building to be ‘centre of scientific excellence’
The AG Leventis Biological Sciences building will be a space of scientific excellence and a source of intellectual wealth for the University of Cyprus and our country, President Nicos Anastasiades ...
Man arrested after cheating restaurant chain out of €33,000
Limassol police on Wednesday arrested one of two suspects in a case of fraud involving a chain of restaurants.
The 38-year-old man, together with a 27-year-old woman who is still ...
Stop matching lone female Ukraine refugees with single men, UK told
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) voiced concern on Wednesday over a UK scheme that allows British residents to house Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, saying the programme could be ...
Street artist Millo completes new work of art in Paphos
Well-known Italian street artist Millo has completed his new mural at the Andreas Sylianides park in Yeroskipou.
This comes after the destruction of a Millo mural in January last year, ...
Russia says no escape for last defenders of Mariupol
Russia said it had taken control of the port in Mariupol on Wednesday and that more than 1,000 Ukrainian marines had surrendered in the southeastern Ukrainian city, whose capture would free ...
New York subway shooter arrested after massive manhunt
Authorities arrested the gunman who allegedly set off smoke bombs and shot 10 passengers in a packed New York subway car, television station NBC New York reported, citing four law enforcement ...
Anastasiades, Tatar attend event to include women in peace making (update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday attended an event hosted by Unficyp at Nicosia Airport, under the aegis of Special Representative and Head of the ...
House environment committee to look at cost of municipal waste
The House environment committee on Wednesday said it would look at the costs borne by the public when it comes to municipal waste management by local authorities.
The issue was ...
Real and Villarreal show LaLiga not far behind Premier League
Real Madrid and Villarreal reaching the Champions League semi-finals this week showed the strength of LaLiga, Barcelona manager Xavi said on Wednesday as he eyes a return to Europe’s ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths and 1,414 new cases announced (updated)
The health ministry announced two deaths and 1,414 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday.
The new deaths were of two women, aged 82 and 83, bringing the total death toll to 984.
There are 183 ...
Russian Netflix users sue streaming giant for leaving market
Russian users of Netflix have launched a class action lawsuit against the streaming giant for leaving the Russian market, demanding 60 million roubles ($726,000) in compensation, the RIA news agency reported on ...
Cyprus-based adult website introduces unusual staff benefit
Employees at a company based in Cyprus have reportedly been offered a very unusual addition to their worker benefit package.
Instead of a gym membership, free coffee, or private healthcare, ...
A two-day festival is dedicated to science lovers
Celebrating science is what the upcoming sCYence Fair 2022 on Friday and Saturday is about and it invites students, professionals and science lovers to get together. Held at Skali Aglantzias in ...
Large stash of tobacco with unpaid duty found
Police on Wednesday seized a large quantity of duty-free tobacco products during a search of buildings and cars in Nicosia.
Between 7am and 3pm, officers from the Nicosia crime unit ...
Cypriots most concerned with health, cost of living and immigration
Health, the economy, the rising cost of living and immigration are the four most important issues facing Cyprus according to EU’s latest barometer, released on Wednesday.
Of those asked ...
Kremlin says Biden’s ‘genocide’ comments are wrong and unacceptable
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it categorically disagreed with U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of Russia’s actions in Ukraine as “genocide”, and it accused Washington of hypocrisy.
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Russia tells Ukraine to ‘watch out’ after capturing pro-Kremlin politician
Russia on Wednesday told Ukraine to “watch out” after its former Soviet neighbour captured pro-Kremlin politician Viktor Medvedchuk, turning down Kyiv’s offer of a swap with a warning that ...
S. African leader visits flood victims as death toll rises
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to help the victims of devastating east coast floods on Wednesday, as the death toll rose to 259 from heavy rains that washed out roads ...
Pensioner remanded for stabbing man multiple times
A 74-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Wednesday after he admitted to stabbing a 34-year-old multiple times in Paphos the previous evening.
Both were taken to hospital, the ...
PwC hails MUFG Investor Service decision for Cyprus base
PwC Cyprus has welcomed leading global group MUFG Investor Services’ decision to set up a European base on the island, in order to provide administration services in the investment funds ...