Bishop fit to stand rape trial, court says
The Larnaca criminal court ruled on Wednesday that former Kition bishop Chrysostomos is mentally fit to follow proceedings in a rape case brought against him after he was reported by ...
Veteran journalist’s coming-of-age journey
In a columnist and novelist THEO PANAYIDES finds a man dedicated to both realism and magic, a control freak with a passion for theatre and travel
Back in the day, ...
Arsonists set fire to room at Limassol court
Arsonists in the early morning hours, set fire to a room at the Limassol district court where evidence is kept, causing extensive damage to the contents, police said.
Police were ...
Over 10,000 species risk extinction in Amazon
More than 10,000 species of plants and animals are at high risk of extinction due to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest – 35% of which has already been deforested or degraded, according ...
France, Israel express support for Cyprus in light of latest Turkish moves (Updated)
French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed support for Cyprus on Wednesday, after a move by Turkish Cypriot authorities to partially reopen an abandoned town for potential resettlement, which ...
‘Mind the gap’ – why the complaints about the EU’s climate plan?
By Isla Binnie
The European Union’s huge policy package to make good on a pledge to reduce net greenhouse emissions by 55 per cent from 1990 levels by 2030 has stirred opposition ...
New site in Larnaca focuses on tradition
Tradition is in right now. Traditional elements and techniques show up in fashion, cost-free programmes invite the public to learn local art and now one more centre has been established ...
Interview with business analyst – Arkady Shkolnik, BA Team lead at Brain Rocket
What does the B2C BA-Team in Brain Rocket deal with?
BA B2C – is a unit belonging to the Project Management Office structure of BrainRocket’s RnD. We process ...
Two more arrests after Sigma attack
Two more men, 30 and 38, were remanded for eight days on Wednesday in relation to the Dias attack over the weekend, raising the number of suspects under police detention to 14, while ...
Despite lockdown, Australia sees jump in infections
Australia’s two largest states reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a blow to hopes that lockdown restrictions would be lifted with more than half the country’...
Cyclist injured in hit and run in Paphos
A 22-year-old driver was arrested late on Tuesday on suspicion of hitting a cyclist and abandoning the scene in the coastal area of Yeroskipou.
The accident took place around 7pm ...
Brexit: UK and EU set for conflict over North Ireland border as Frost seeks to change the rules
The UK will on Wednesday announce demands that are expected to violate post-Brexit trading arrangements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Protocol, agreed by the UK and ...
At least 25 dead as central Chinese province swamped after heaviest rain in 1,000 years (videos)
At least 25 people have died in China’s flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather ...
The freak show: MVP Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee to first NBA title since 1971
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an NBA title for the Milwaukee Bucks with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the Finals on ...
Netflix to add mobile video games as subscriber growth slows
Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) said it would make a deeper dive into video games as the movie and TV streaming service projected weak subscriber growth amid growing competition and the ...
EU to ‘close the door’ on money-laundering
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed the creation of an anti-money laundering authority to clamp down on financial crime across the European Union (EU).
“These are bold steps to close ...
Nicosia municipality provides €700,000 in aid to local businesses
As Nicosia recovers from the pandemic, the Nicosia municipality is working to give local businesses close to the Green Line a boost.
“A lot still hinges on how the pandemic ...
Cyprus fires: Protecting ourselves from a savage future
The recent fires have highlighted yet again the crucial importance of forest management, not least what trees should go where
By Martin Clark
On Saturday, July 3, with students in Nicosia; ...
Our View: Varosha move leaves few options for Cyprus government
In the end, Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan made a passing reference to the reopening of the fenced area of Varosha in a speech he gave in the occupied north ...
Omonia in trouble after defeat in Zagreb
Cyprus champions Omonia began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 away defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie.
After a goalless first ...
UK tells EU to think again over bloc’s plan for Gibraltar talks
Britain told the European Union to “think again” after the bloc published a plan for post-Brexit negotiations over the future of Gibraltar that London said seeks to undermine British sovereignty ...
Parties express anger over Varosha ahead of National Council meeting Wednesday
The National Council is set to convene on Wednesday to assess the latest developments on Varosha with some parties calling for countermeasures against the announcement that part of the fenced ...
EC report says more needs to be done to upgrade justice
Cyprus has made some progress toward tweaking its justice system, but there remains work to be done on improving transparency and accessibility to public documents, mechanisms to combat corruption, and ...
Israel PM warns Unilever boss over Ben & Jerry’s boycott
By Dan Williams and Siddharth Cavale
Israel warned consumer goods giant Unilever Plc on Tuesday of “severe consequences” from a decision by subsidiary Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ...