Successful bid for Cyprus-Greece ferry link
The deputy ministry of shipping announced on Monday that it had completed the evaluation of tenders for a ferry link between Cyprus and Greece.
The winning company behind the successful ...
Ukraine says first civilians killed in Lviv, Mariupol holds out
Ukraine said a Russian missile attack killed seven people in Lviv on Monday, the first civilian victims in the western city, and the commander of Ukrainian forces holding out in ...
Knifeman arrested after confronting police near London’s Downing Street
British police closed a road in central London near Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s official residence on Monday and said they had arrested a man armed with a knife who ...
Action plan launched for Nicosia’s old city
A €40 million action plan aimed at revamping Nicosia’s walled city was presented on Monday which will provide incentives for young families to move into the area and grants for ...
Giannis and Bucks take lead over Bulls in NBA playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 27 points on 10-of-19 shooting and helped the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the visiting Chicago Bulls to earn a 93-86 win on Sunday night to open their ...
Covid-shaming pits neighbour against neighbour in locked-down Shanghai
The tensions of lockdown have exposed divisions among Shanghai residents, pitting young against old, locals against outsiders, and above all, COVID-negative against COVID-positive people.
Shanghai’s 25 million people, most of ...
‘Gladiator’ Ronnie O’Sullivan digs deep to see off Gilbert
Ronnie O’Sullivan attributed his World Snooker Championship win to his gladiator sprit after coming from 3-0 down to beat David Gilbert 10-5.
The world number one is hunting a ...
Ukraine mayor describes ‘hard’ interrogation by Russian captors
A Ukrainian mayor described hours of “hard” interrogations when held for almost a week by Russian forces last month and said he had appealed to the pope for help to ...
Bouclé is back: How the classic fabric became a modern must-have
By Katie Wright
Ever since the mid-1950s, when Coco Chanel reimagined what was previously a menswear design, the bouclé jacket has never really gone out of style.
Beloved by ...
Turkey says its warplanes hit Kurdish militant targets in Iraq
Turkish warplanes, helicopters and drones hit Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq in an air and land operation that targeted facilities ranging from camps to ammunition stores, Turkey’s defence ...
Liverpool boss Klopp expects Man United to ‘go for it’ in key clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp described Tuesday’s game with Manchester United as a clash between “two of the biggest clubs in the world” and said his team were in for ...
Russia denies plans for consulate in north
Russia has “no intention” of recognising other authorities other than the Republic of Cyprus, the Russian embassy in Nicosia said on Monday as it rubbished reports regarding the creation of ...
Coronavirus: All virus restrictions lifted at crossing points
Covid-19 restrictions at the crossing points are to be lifted from 9am on Tuesday, the bicommunal technical health committee announced on Monday.
This means that proof of vaccination and test ...
Putin: Western countries have hurt their own economies with sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Western countries had scored an own goal by imposing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine which he said had led to a “deterioration ...
Oil slips on China demand fears, supply worries limit losses
Oil edged lower on Monday pressured by worries over slowing demand in China, although concern over tight global supply and the deepening Ukraine crisis kept Brent crude above $111 a barrel.
...
PwC Cyprus honours world-level achievements of trainees
PwC Cyprus has honoured its trainee accountants for their significant distinctions and overall performance in the ACCA exams that took place in December 2021, at a special ceremony held on April 15, 2022. ...
UK employers offer average 2.8 per cent pay rise to staff, survey shows
British employers are offering annual pay settlements worth an average increase of 2.8 per cent to staff, well below the rate of inflation, a survey showed on Monday.
The Chartered Management ...
Premium hotel Amara joins Virtuoso luxury travel group
AMARA, a member of the Stademos Hotels family, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
According to Stademos Hotels ...
Failed asylum seeker detained in Paphos
A 33-year-old man is expected to be deported from the island after he was arrested in Paphos without the necessary documents, police said on Monday.
Officers found the man walking ...
Cypriot entertainment journalist is a professional name dropper
Miss Ntertainment takes her stories on a run around New York, PAUL LAMBIS finds a driven woman a long way from her island family
Greek Cypriot Nadia Neophytou has spent ...
Two captured Brits appear on Russian state TV, ask to be swapped
Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked to be exchanged for a pro-Russian politician who is being held by ...
One-day exhibition looks back to move forward
One more art exhibition is added to the island’s cultural agenda, enriching Nicosia’s art scene. This upcoming showcase titled Looking Back to Move Forward is a group exhibition ...
‘I don’t want fake meat and cheese’
By Prudence Wade
When you think about Greek and Greek Cypriot food, your mind might go to a whole lot of meat. “There’s just so many kebabs, and we ...
More physiotherapy sessions for cerebral palsy patients
The number of physiotherapy sessions provided under the general health system (Gesy) for people with cerebral palsy will be increased following an agreement reached with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) ...