Greece allows music in bars and restaurants again
Greece will allow music in restaurants and bars again and extend their operating hours as it lifts some of the restrictions imposed last month now that coronavirus infections and the ...
Traditional clothes and lace centre of ongoing exhibitions
For the fourth years in a row, the Lefkart exhibition is taking place in Larnaca with the support of the Youth Board of Cyprus.
Until February 4, Lefkart presents the artistic ...
Security Council approves Unficyp mandate but regrets lack of Cyprus progress
The UN Security Council on Thursday renewed the mandate for the peacekeeping force in Cyprus Unficyp until July 31, 2022 but expressed regret over the lack of progress in restarting formal negotiations, ...
Thousands of fish die from thermal shock as cold sweeps Greece
Hundreds of thousands of farmed fish have died from cold in a lagoon in northwestern Greece after a heavy snowstorm crippled the country this week.
The dead fish, seabream and ...
Nicosia bus service to undergo ‘greatest change yet’
Commuters in Nicosia and Larnaca will soon be able to use 5G-powered internet in buses and stops, operator Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) announced on Thursday, also presenting an extended network ...
History in the making as men’s semi-finalists vie for glory
An Australian Open that began with an unprecedented saga involving reigning champion Novak Djokovic will finish with a historic flourish on Sunday with all four men’s semi-finalists having the ...
Jerusalem’s holy sites and West Bank carpeted in rare snow
A rare heavy snowfall covered Jerusalem, some of northern Israel and hilly areas in the occupied West Bank overnight into Thursday, shutting down roads and schools.
Worshippers had to trudge ...
Contracts signed for first phase of new Athalassa hospital
A €12m contract for the first phase of a new psychiatric health hospital in Nicosia was signed on Thursday, with the move hailed by ministers as a major step towards ...
Hope for Children launches ‘milestone’ operation in the US
Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre inaugurated its “milestone” operations in the USA which will financially support its programmes in Cyprus and beyond, it emerged on Thursday.
The establishment of ...
Armenian foreign minister to visit Turkey after decades of animosity
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is to visit Turkey in March, his Turkish counterpart said on Thursday, as the neighbours work to mend ties after decades of animosity.
Turkey has ...
Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism
Protesters against COVID-19 measures who liken themselves to Jews under Nazi persecution are stoking global anti-Semitism, the Israeli government said in a report marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Such Holocaust ...
Six reasons why Cyprus is attracting expats and digital entrepreneurs
Cyprus is becoming home to many internet entrepreneurs and business-owning expats who are attracted by both the financial advantages and relaxed Cypriot lifestyle.
We spoke to the founder and CEO ...
Russia keeps door open after US rejects key security demands
Russia said on Thursday it was clear the United States was not willing to address its main security concerns but kept the door open for further dialogue in their standoff ...
After narrow escape from violence, Cameroon refugee gives birth to triplets
Heavily pregnant Fatime Eliane journeyed for three days by foot and dugout canoe last month to flee violence in northern Cameroon between herders, farmers and fishermen.
Upon arriving in neighbouring ...
Coronavirus: Friday’s free testing sites for eligible groups
A total of 34 free rapid testing sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been ...
Wizz Air warns of more losses before recovery takes off
Budget airline Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) warned its fourth-quarter loss would likely top the 213.6 million euros ($241.2 million) third-quarter hit reported on Wednesday, before an expected recovery takes off fuelled by ...
Restaurant review: Saffron, Limassol
We visited Indian restaurant Saffron on a blisteringly cold weekday evening, the cuisine serving to complement the innumerable layers of clothing we had donned for our outing. Because once you ...
Now or never? European banks eye comeback against Wall Street
Replenished firepower and higher interest rates will give Europe’s banks an ideal opportunity this year to reverse recent underperformance and claw back market share from rivals in the United ...
Audit Office says move to absorb port fee hikes needs EU approval
The Audit Office on Thursday warned that any state waiver to offset the looming rise in port fees in Limassol would require the approval of the European Commission first.
“In ...
Samsung targets smartphone growth in 2022, sees solid chip demand
Samsung Electronics said it aims to win a bigger share of the smartphone market this year with more 5G-capable models, and pointed to a possible price rebound for its flagship ...
Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final
American Danielle Collins stunned Poland’s Iga Swiatek with a commanding 6-4 6-1 victory to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday where she will face local favourite Ash Barty.
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EU funds for Cyprus-Israel-Greece electricity project a ‘landmark decision’
The EuroAsia Interconnector is the most expensive project Cyprus has ever been involved in, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Thursday after news that the EU has approved €657 million in ...
easyJet sees short-term Omicron hit before summer recovery
British airline easyJet (EZJ.L) said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was impacting its performance this quarter, but it expected to see strong demand this summer when its capacity will ...
Police will investigate prostitution gang claims ‘seriously’
Police on Thursday said a special investigation team will assess ‘seriously and responsibly’ a 47-page file sent by Greek activist Ilias Gkionis which includes information about the alleged Cyprus link ...