Lebanese army says Israel procrastinating in withdrawal
Lebanon’s army accused Israel of procrastinating in withdrawing troops from south Lebanon as required under a ceasefire that ended the war with Hezbollah, a day after Israel said its ...
Trump uses executive power to reinstate anti-abortion pacts
President Donald Trump on Friday used his executive authority to restore U.S. participation in two international anti-abortion pacts, including one that cuts off U.S. family planning funds for ...
Yellow weather warning for hail and winds
A yellow weather warning will be in place from 7pm on Saturday evening until 6am on Sunday, the met office said.
The western half of the island will be most ...
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Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners
The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday in return for 200 Palestinian prisoners, in keeping with the ceasefire agreement in the 15-month-old war in Gaza.
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Zelenskiy hopes Europe, US will be involved in Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes Europe and the United States will be involved in any talks about ending his country’s war with Russia, he told reporters on Saturday.
At ...
Chaos on the highway as roadworks continue
Roadworks on the Nicosia to Limassol highway caused chaos on Saturday with frustrated drivers stuck in queues estimated at up to 4km long.
Drivers leaving Nicosia were trapped by roadworks ...
Cacciatore: The Rustic Italian Dish with a Hunter’s Heart
The word cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and the dish it names – pollo alla cacciatora or cacciatore – carries the earthy essence of Italy’s countryside.
Typically made with chicken or ...
The DJ who has bridged Cyprus’ divide for decades
It’s quite an emotional moment, on a Friday evening at Hoi Polloi a few minutes north of the checkpoint. Gifts are brought, as to a visiting dignitary: a Pink ...
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Part of a lung found on busy Limassol street
A piece of a lung was found on Anexartisias street in Limassol on Saturday, prompting police to investigate whether it belongs to a human or animal.
The organ was spotted ...
Building trust through bicommunal basketball
An initiative aimed at empowering young girls through basketball was launched on Saturday by the French ambassador and the non-profit organisation United Sports Cyprus (USC) at the outdoor basketball court ...
The Year of the Wood Snake: aligning with growth, harmony, and prosperity in Cyprus
The Year of the Wood Snake, starting on January 29, marks a period of reflection, renewal and purposeful growth. Known for its wisdom and quiet power, the Snake invites us to ...
Cyprus-Egypt gas agreements ‘most important ever’
Natural gas agreements set to be signed between Cyprus and Egypt next month are among the most important ever signed by the island over the exploitation of natural gas fields, ...
Lonestar’s moonshot: Firm aims to place data center on lunar surface
Lonestar Data Holdings is reaching for the moon in its quest to place the first physical data center on the lunar landscape.
The space startup will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 ...
Paphos man remanded after cocaine found
A 25-year-old man was remanded for eight days at Paphos district court on Saturday after he was found with almost 1kg of cocaine.
Members of the drug squad had pulled ...
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Keys dethrones Sabalenka to land first Grand Slam crown
An inspired Madison Keys ripped up the script with a bold and brilliant performance to end Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open reign and win her maiden Grand Slam trophy on ...
Arrest after 22kg cannabis found at airport
A 51-year-old British national was arrested at Larnaca airport on Saturday after 22kg of cannabis were found in his suitcase, police said.
The man flew in from Thailand through the ...
Spurs ‘playing with fire’ by not signing players in January
Tottenham Hotspur are “playing with fire” if the North London club do not sign new recruits during the January transfer window, manager Ange Postecoglou said as the injury-hit squad continues ...
Larnaca airport threats put through paces
By Ifigenia Theodoridou
An exercise to address potential threats at Larnaca airport was carried out on Saturday, the transport ministry said.
The exercise was conducted due to increased drone activity ...
Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2025
World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President.
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Former Russian MP jailed for masterminding Peyia murders
A former Russian MP has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for masterminding the murder of three Russian nationals in Peyia in 2004.
The decision at a St Petersburg court on ...
Greek lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round of voting
Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a first round of voting on Saturday.
A majority of 200 votes in the 300-seat parliament was needed for one of the ...
Woman taken to hospital after Limassol robbery
A 50-year-old woman was robbed in Limassol on Friday night as she drove her electric bike on Makarios avenue, police said on Saturday.
Shortly after 11pm, two young people on ...
Traditional festivals showcase best of Cyprus
The island is entering one of its best seasons. With spring around the corner, Cyprus is about to bloom as the fields turn green, the trees blossom and the weather ...
Does renting clothes have a real (positive) environmental impact?
By Joëlle Vanhamme
Is renting clothes instead of buying them truly better for the planet? As the textile industry faces growing scrutiny for its environmental impact, clothing rental services ...