Cyprus new ‘Golden Visa’ is still constrained
On March 24, the government announced changes to the offer for a ‘Golden Visa,’ – Cyprus residency in exchange for investment, but no passport. However the new offer is little changed from ...
Coronavirus: hoteliers on tenterhooks in face of UK uncertainty
Despite the continuing uncertainty emanating from the UK as regards foreign travel, hoteliers in Cyprus are forging ahead and getting ready to reopen their doors to tourists in the next ...
Our View: ‘Historic day’ for halloumi could lead to problems down the road
The EU approval of the registration of halloumi as a protected designation of origin (PDO) on Monday has given our beleaguered government something to cheer about. It was “a milestone ...
The air we breathe is killing us
From car emissions to polluting factories, the state is failing its people
By Charalampos Theopemptou
People often ask me which is the biggest environmental problem that we face. My answer ...
No more delays. We must get tough on child abuse
Dealing with it requires the mobilisation of many civil society groups, government departments and tougher penalties
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
More and more people are finding the courage to report ...
Free drinking water, but please use reusable bottles
It started with a refill station at Yermasoyia and is now spreading to other municipalities around the island
By Eleni Kazelas
Last Monday, March 22, was World Water Day, and to ...
Warnings over geoengineering in climate change fight
By Andrea Januta
The National Academies of Science on Thursday called for the United States to pursue research into solar geoengineering to cool the Earth’s atmosphere but urged caution ...
Belgium and Holland run riot, Ronaldo strikes for Portugal
Belgium hit eight in a ruthless destruction of Belarus in World Cup qualifying.
Brighton forward Leandro Trossard and Club Brugge’s Hans Vanaken scored twice apiece for Roberto Martinez’s ...
Cyprus get their first win in World Cup qualifying
Cyprus recorded the first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia at the GSP stadium in Nicosia on Tuesday night.
Apollon star Ioannis Pittas ...
Shipping ministry not given up on ferry link to Greece
Deputy Shipping Minister Vassilis Demetriades said on Tuesday the government had not given up on establishing a ferry link with Greece and was hoping the European Commission would allow better ...
Coronavirus: Tourism stakeholders cautiously optimistic for growth
A cautiously optimistic picture of the coming months was painted by stakeholders taking part in a conference on the restart of the tourism industry on Tuesday with the consensus that ...
Germany decides AstraZeneca COVID shot can be used for over-60s
German federal and state health ministries agreed that from Wednesday AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine can be used for people aged 60 and above, following further reports of a rare brain blood ...
Lefkara lace initiative ‘extremely important’
Energy and Commerce Minister Natasa Pilidou on Tuesday visited Lefkara to check out the embroidery training programme, which is part of a plan to save, strengthen and preserve traditional techniques ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 439 new cases (updated)
The health ministry announced two deaths and 439 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday.
The deaths concerned a 67-year-old woman with underlying conditions who was being treated in the ICU and ...
Coronavirus: Low demand for vaccines means portal for diabetics, obese will close early
Due to low demand for appointments, the vaccination portal for insulin-dependent diabetics, diabetics with other serious conditions and the obese will close at 7pm on Wednesday, the health ministry announced ...
Greece registers 4,340 new COVID-19 cases, new high
Greece reported 4,340 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, its highest daily tally, after increasing the number of tests performed while its hospitals remain under severe pressure from a wave of new ...
Turkish Cypriots say more clarity needed on halloumi/hellim PDO
News of the registration by the EU of halloumi/hellim as a protected designation of origin (PDO) was met in the north with calls for more clarity about how the ...
Plan unveiled to revitalise old Nicosia
The government’s plan for revitalising old Nicosia – an endeavour with an approximately three-year timeframe – was presented to stakeholders on Tuesday by Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides.
Petrides and Nicosia mayor ...
Blues, rumba, jazz and more
A new venture in Paphos brings together music enthusiasts, artists and venues to provide a series of quality live music events after a seriously dry period. The Paphos Sessions is ...
Aguero’s City exit kick-starts Manchester race to sign Haaland
Sergio Aguero’s departure from Manchester City looks set to kick-start a “derby” between City and Manchester United for the signature of Europe’s hottest striking talent – Borussia Dortmund’s ...
Around 40 missing persons close to identification
Around 40 missing people are set to be identified soon by the Committee for Missing Persons (CMP), Akel MP Skevi Koukouma told the Cyprus News Agency on Tuesday.
Koukouma, who is ...
Lace to the top: Macklemore’s collection of coveted sneaks
The multi-billion-dollar luxury sneaker market has undeniably elevated athletic shoe-wear into much-coveted status symbols for the well-heeled.
Such desires are on full display in this video for GQ, in which ...
EU experts to say nuclear power qualifies as green
By Kate Abnett
Experts tasked with assessing whether the European Union should label nuclear power as a green investment will say that the fuel qualifies as sustainable, according to a ...
Paphos municipality announces water cuts
Paphos municipality on Tuesday announced there would be water cuts in various parts of town due to damage to the Water Development Department’s pipeline.
“It is expected that there ...