‘Very strong demand’ from UK, says deputy tourism minister
The deputy tourism ministry’s plan to fill the gap left in this year’s tourist market because of the war in Ukraine is in motion, deputy minister for tourism ...
Events held to raise awareness of autism
A march will take place in Paphos on Saturday evening to mark World Autism Awareness Day, “with the aim of spreading love and awareness”.
The day, established 15 years ago by ...
A Minute with Diego Armando Aparicio Festival director, Queer Wave
Where do you live and with whom?
In Limassol, with my family.
What did you have for breakfast?
Yoghurt with walnuts, honey and blueberries.
Describe your perfect day
A day ...
Exhibition looks at what’s Found and Lost
In its third edition, KunstRaumGoethe by the Goethe-Institut Cyprus is presenting the exhibition Found and Lost with artists Phung-Tien Phan from Germany and Marina Xenofontos from Cyprus. Curated by Lorenzo ...
Senegal and Holland to get World Cup under way before hosts Qatar’s opening game
Senegal and Holland will open the 2022 World Cup finals on November 21, with hosts Qatar having to wait until later in the day for their big moment.
It will be the ...
Britons warned of long Easter airport queues due to staff shortages
Airline passengers were warned on Saturday to expect long waits at British airports over the Easter holiday period due to a chronic shortage of check-in staff and security personnel.
“We ...
Burglary suspects remanded
Famagusta district court ordered four and five-day remands for two 27-year-old suspects arrested on suspicion of a series of burglaries and theft in the district, police said on Saturday.
The ...
Further remands for people smugglers in north
Turkish Cypriot media on Saturday reported that two men arrested in the north for smuggling illegal migrants were remanded for a further three days.
According to Kibris Postasi, the two ...
Police sweep of Chlorakas
A police operation in Chlorakas resulted in 35 fines for traffic violations but none for violations of the interior ministry decree prohibiting the settlement of additional migrants in the community, police ...
Camp of Ukrainians at the US-Mexico border swells, as more refugees arrive
By Jorge Duenes, Daina Beth Solomon and Kristina Cooke
Hundreds of Ukrainians are camping in the Mexican border city of Tijuana hoping to seek U.S. asylum, a surge in ...
Coronavirus: Shanghai separates Covid-positive children from parents in virus fight
By Brenda Goh and Engen Tham
Esther Zhao thought she was doing the right thing when she brought her 2-1/2-year-old daughter to a Shanghai hospital with a fever on ...
Three arrests for illegal crossing
Police on Saturday said they have arrested three people in Larnaca for facilitating an illegal crossing into the republic.
According to a written announcement, on Friday night officers flagged down ...
Exciting events welcome first week of April
The first week of April already has plenty of fun events in store, with a little something planned for all tastes. Lovers of spoken word, song and the performance world, ...
Warning issued over high concentrations of dust in the air
Authorities on Saturday issued a warning over high concentrations of dust in the atmosphere, urging vulnerable groups to stay inside.
“The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, ...
Man arrested for child pornography
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for possession of child pornography, police said on Saturday.
According to a written announcement, an arrest warrant was issued against the suspect after the ...
A cleansing journey in Akamas
With the Spring Equinox behind us and a new season upon us, this time of year can be taken as a cleansing period in more meaning than one. Easter is ...
Coronavirus: 12 people, 5 businesses fined for violations
Twelve people and five businesses were booked on Saturday during police checks for violating coronavirus protocols.
The fines came from 2,096 checks carried out across the republic in the past 24 hours.
...
Why we should eat more beige food
By Prudence Wade
Benjamina Ebuehi wants to reclaim the beauty of beige food.
While it doesn’t always have the best reputation for being particularly nutritious or tasty, Ebuehi still ...
A chance to dance your way around the world
The Tree of Life community centre is promoting cultural togetherness with its interactive ‘International Dance Party’
“We’ve been living in fear for way too long!” exclaims Soulla Andreou. “Let’...
Cyprus deficit drops to €465 million in 2021
Cyprus’ government deficit fell to €465 million at the end of the previous year, reflecting a reduction of €463.87 from 2020, according to a financial report released by the treasury this week.
The ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) this week welcomed the proposed transfer of the Cyprus Port Authority to Limassol, saying that the city is the key representative of the shipping industry ...
Will Smith resigns from film academy, says he’s ‘heartbroken’
Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying on Friday that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year’...
Europe pursues unified Russian gas payment response as supply threat eases
European governments and companies were working on Friday on a common approach to President Vladimir Putin’s demand that they pay for Russian gas in roubles as the threat of ...
European hydrogen development and opportunities
The war in Ukraine has made the security of energy supply a top priority, increasing pressure in Europe to accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels, including hydrogen. This was one ...