Vladimir Putin’s tragic blunder in Ukraine
His decision to invade Ukraine has made the task of criticising Nato difficult, but the reality is that Nato is not innocent
I am happy to don sackcloth and ashes ...
Crypto exchange Coinbase’s trading volumes surge on retail interest
US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (COIN.O) on Thursday reported a surge in quarterly trading volumes on a sequential basis as volatility in prices drew in retail traders, but ...
From Russia to Cyprus: the geopolitical and geoeconomic risks that burden gas pipelines
Cyprus LNG plant vs the East Med pipeline in the context of Greek-Turkish and geopolitical tensions
By Panayiotis Tilliros
According to John Mearsheimer, the eminent American international relations scholar, “what ...
Uber revamps driver pay algorithm to attract drivers
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 US cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip and raises the ...
Taiwan sees limited impact from Ukraine war on chip supply chain
Taiwan expects little impact from the war in Ukraine on the supply of key raw materials for semiconductors, the government said on Saturday.
Taiwan is a major chip manufacturer, home ...
Intel picks Magdeburg in Germany for new European chip factory
Intel has chosen the east German city of Magdeburg as the site for a new multibillion-euro European chip factory and will make the decision public on March 4, a person familiar ...
A war of politics, not the people
Russians and Ukrainians in Cyprus speak out
Ukrainian residents in Cyprus are now desperately worried about what the future holds for their family members and friends living back home, following ...
Our View: Spread of liberal democracy to Russia is what Putin is fighting against
While the fighting was raging in Ukraine, Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov urged Ukrainians to get rid of their oppressive government. Russia had no plans to occupy Ukraine or ...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Ukraine events see new series of experts ushered in
THE LOCAL children of Mother Russia had their world turned upside down over the last week when the country they so lavishly praised for its supposed principled stand on the ...
EU sanctions target Russia’s economy, elites and Putin himself
The European Union has imposed two packages of sanctions on Russia for launching an “unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine”.
Further sanctions, including the suspension of Russia’s access ...
Germany softens stance on curbing Russian access to SWIFT
Germany changed its position on Saturday about imposing restrictions on Russia’s access to the SWIFT global interbank payment system, joining other Western powers in support of harsher sanctions aimed ...
Automakers idle production following Russia’s invasion, other firms also scramble
Several companies, including automakers Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and Renault (RENA.PA) and tire maker Nokian Tyres (TYRES.HE), on Friday outlined plans to shut or shift manufacturing operations following ...
Coronavirus: Four deaths, 1,606 new cases (updated)
Four deaths from Covid were announced on Saturday in addition to 1,606 new cases.
The deaths bring to 852 the total since the start of the pandemic.
They relate to two men, ...
Upcoming poetry events
Creatives around the island are celebrating poetry with several events coming up this March. Arriving first is a Poetry Open Mic and Poetry Jam in Limassol this Sunday at 7pm. ...
Two-day workshop explores the magic world of natural colours
Camping, doing yoga by the river and learning how to naturally dye fabrics is what an upcoming workshop in March will teach its participants. In the quiet village of Treis ...
Newcastle win at Brentford on Eriksen’s emotional return
Newcastle United claimed a fourth win in five Premier League games with a crucial 2-0 victory at 10-man Brentford allowing them to pull away from the relegation zone on Saturday.
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Government’s ‘dogmatism’ causes rising prices says Akel at rallies
The government has a “moral responsibility” to protect society and the economy from inflation because it is partly responsible for the increase of prices of essential goods, Akel general secretary ...
Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw
Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at home to lowly Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday, denting their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League.
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Cold War revisited: How the Russian invasion of Ukraine sets the world in camp mode yet again
By Irene Demetriou
Revisiting the historical past of international relations and politics, Cold War terminology comes to mind more vividly than ever before, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. For ...
Part of Makarios Ave to remain closed until Sunday night
A section of the Makarios avenue has closed to traffic due to asphalting works, it was announced on Saturday.
The closure will affect the section of Makarios avenue from its ...
Flamboyant France thrash hosts Scotland in Six Nations
France were at their flamboyant best as they scored six tries in thumping Scotland 36-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday to make it three wins out of three in the Six ...
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‘The quality of our service is evidenced by the ‘tier one’ rating awarded to us by the premier independent rating bodies. We seek to undertake actions which promote Cyprus as ...
Waving Ukrainian flags, stop the war protesters rally around world
In a sea of blue and yellow flags and banners, protesters around the world showed their support for the people of Ukraine on Saturday and called on governments to do ...
Uncertainty over owner Abramovich ‘worrying’ Chelsea, says Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said that uncertainty over Russian owner Roman Abramovich’s future in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was weighing on the club ahead of ...