India secular character must be preserved, country’s top court says
India’s secular character must be preserved and protected, and states must take action to stop hate speeches, the country’s top court said on Friday, in response to a ...
Petrides: Cyprus and EU states should have prepared sooner for green transition
Cyprus and other EU member states should have done more in the past to be prepared for the green transition and weaning themselves off fossil fuels, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides ...
Trump ex-adviser Bannon sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump, was sentenced by a judge on Friday to four months in prison for refusing to cooperate with lawmakers investigating last ...
New date for last Fork Food Market of the year
The very last Fork Food Market of 2022 was scheduled for Friday but due to a rainy weather forecast, the event will now happen next Thursday. The premise remains the same ...
Anastasiades: EU needs to do more about third countries violating sanctions (Updated)
The European Union needs to do more about third countries violating sanctions on Russia, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday attending a European Council meeting in Brussels, and alluding to ...
New meeting on cost of living allowance slated for November 7
The cost of living automatic price index adjustment (Cola) is to be discussed at a meeting scheduled with the ministry of labour for November 7.
Minister of labour and social insurance ...
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus’ #YouthEmpowered Programme returns
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus’ pioneering #YouthEmpowered Programme returns this month with physical presence at the University of Cyprus.
The #YouthEmpowered Programme is a timeless institution that aims to provide knowledge, skills, ...
Ayia Napa to get new €7m fire station
The department of public works announced a tender on Friday for a new Ayia Napa fire station slated to cost more than €7 million.
The total area of the project amounts ...
Former world number one Halep provisionally suspended for doping
Two-times major winner Simona Halep of Romania has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance roxadustat, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Friday.
Halep, ranked ...
Kasoulides has ‘strong and stern’ conversation with UN rep over stadium works
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides had a “strong and stern” phone conversation with Unficyp head Colin Stewart on Friday, over the works that were agreed with the north to be conducted ...
Oil steady as rate hike talk counters China demand hopes
Oil prices were little changed on Friday as optimism about a possible rise in demand in China faded and the market again weighed the impact of sharp interest rate rises ...
Pair to stand trial for murder in Paphos
Two defendants were brought before the permanent criminal court on Friday to be tried in the case of premeditated murder of a 37-year-old Syrian.
According to police statement the two ...
Police investigating scuffle at Limassol school
Police are investigating an incident at a Limassol high school on Friday during which pupils and staff were injured.
According to police statement, a scuffle broke out between pupils attending ...
University of Nicosia advances to the Top 501-600 universities
University of Nicosia, which ranks second in Cyprus, advanced to the Top 501-600 Universities in the World, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
The latest edition of the ...
Liopetri residents and authorities at impasse over sewerage plant
President of the Kokkinochoria sewerage council and Mayor of Dherynia, Andros Karayiannis, has asked to meet with the ministers of the interior and agriculture to find a solution for the ...
A minute with Panayiota Chrysostomou Jewellery Designer @Mission Arts & more
Where do you live?
I currently live in Milan by myself
What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee, coffee and a pistachio croissant with coffee.
Describe your perfect day
A ...
Polis residents postpone planned protest over hospital closure
Polis Chrysochous residents have postponed a gathering planned for Saturday to protest against the downgrading of their local hospital.
Mayor of Polis Chrysochous, Yiotis Papachristofi, has repeatedly made the case ...
Ministry announces fast-track process for large investments
The agriculture and environment ministry announced on Friday the submission of a bill aiming to push through a ‘fast track’ licensing mechanism for investment.
“The operation of the proposed mechanism ...
Some 3,000kg of fireworks and firecrackers destroyed
It is impossible to stop the use of fireworks in residential areas, a police inspector said on Friday noting that authorities focus on prevention and have confiscated some 3,000 kilos of ...
Cyprus leads the way for Montessori in Europe
Cyprus is leading the way for Montessori education in Europe, as owner of local nurseries was re-elected on the board of a European association promoting the child-centred method of education.
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TV shows we love: Thai Cave Rescue
Although you know how it will end before watching the dramatisation of a young Thai football team’s well-documented 18 days stuck in an underground cave in a remote area of ...
Ten Hag confirms Ronaldo refused to come on as sub against Spurs
Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, and is now training alone away from the first-team ...
Nicosia hotel evacuated after small fire on roof
A Nicosia hotel was evacuated on Friday early afternoon after a fire broke out on the roof, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis has said.
Three fire engines, including a mounted ...
Jazz night at the Cyprus Wine Museum
An evening of jazz is coming up in Erimi village as the Cyprus Wine Museum and its Commandaria Orchestra & Friends concert series welcome Bulgarian pianist Dimitar Gorchakov for his ...