Sabalenka and Kyrgios relishing ‘Battle of the Sexes’ challenge
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios said they were excited about facing the unknown when they meet in Sunday’s “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match that ...
Ambulance services respond to 422 emergency calls over Christmas period
Ambulance services responded to 422 emergency calls during Christmas break, with 172 of these in the Nicosia district, the head of the ambulance service Riana Constantinou said on Saturday.
She said that ...
A minute with Froso Meliou, brand owner/ illustrator
Where do you live?I live in Spain by myself 🙂
What did you have for breakfast?Oats with yogurt and frozen berries 🙂
Describe your perfect dayIt’s a Saturday, I ...
Conservation work to begin on two historic churches in north
Conservation works will soon start at two historic churches in northern Cyprus, the co-chairman of the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage, Sotos Ktoris, said on Saturday.
The churches are ...
Missed opportunities on budgets and tax reform
In recent days the government of President Nikos Christodoulides and MPs approved the government budgets and a tax reform. In doing so they have missed real opportunities to support policies ...
FIRST ASHES WIN IN AUSTRALIA FOR 15 YEARS
England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win
England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years on Saturday as they chased down 175 runs for a four-wicket Ashes victory completed in two manic days at the Melbourne ...
Amorim praises Man United spirit in win over Newcastle
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded his team’s Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United on Friday was far from pretty, but hailed the grit and togetherness that got them ...
Winter weather in US Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations
A mix of snow and ice bore down on the U.S. Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey ...
AI seen as ally for teachers at Nicosia university lecture
The European University Cyprus hosted a public lecture in Nicosia earlier this month, exploring how artificial intelligence can support teachers and learners as education systems adapt to rapid technological change.
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Horse roams unattended on roads in Protaras
Police were alerted on Friday night after a horse was seen trotting alone on roads in the Protaras area, raising safety concerns.
Members of the public contacted the police after ...
Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia ended weeks of fierce border clashes on Saturday with a second ceasefire in recent months in the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.
The ...
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said would be a crucial meeting with U....
Eleven arrested and 120 traffic fines issued in police clampdown
Police arrested 11 people and issued 120 traffic fines during a night-time operation on Friday, as part of intensified checks across Cyprus, authorities said on Saturday.
Police said that the arrests and ...
Man arrested over alleged drug smuggling attempt at central prisons
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to bring paper sheets soaked with a banned substance into central prisons, authorities said on Saturday.
The justice ministry stated that ...
UK remains top destination for European toy exports despite Brexit
The European Union remains a significant net importer of toys from the rest of the world, according to Eurostat figures for 2024, reflecting a reliance on international manufacturing to meet the ...
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Wine, music and grills at Tsiakkas Winery
Situated in Pelendri village is Tsiakkas Winery, which, apart from its local wines, is well-known for its thrilling events. Each season, the winery puts together a grand celebration, transforming its ...
Scorching Aston Villa set to test extended winning streak at Chelsea
Third-place Aston Villa will see their lengthy winning streak put to its stiffest test on Saturday when they visit a fourth-place Chelsea side that is getting closer to full strength.
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Wet, windy and snowy end to 2025
The weather forecast for the final days of 2025 in Cyprus includes local rain and thunderstorms, as well as a drop in temperature and strong winds from Sunday onwards, according to ...
Return of Havertz will boost Arsenal’s struggling attack, Arteta says
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, out since August with a knee injury, is close to playing again after returning to training this week, manager Mikel Arteta said.
The Premier League leaders, ...
Cyprus SMEs invited to influence EU Single Market reforms
Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus has on small and medium-sized enterprises across Cyprus to take part in a new European Commission survey aimed at improving how the EU Single Market functions ...
Cost sensitivity slowing adoption of OLED displays in new cars
Global shipments of automotive OLED panels are projected to increase by 11.8 per cent year-on-year in 2025, according to new analysis from Omdia, as the industry transitions toward a more value-driven and ...
Tender under way for purchase of new firefighting aircraft
The tender process for the purchase of three firefighting aircraft is currently under way, with one of the aircraft to be financed through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, permanent secretary ...
Salah penalty gives 10-man Egypt rearguard 1-0 win over S Africa
Mohamed Salah scored a first-half penalty as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Agadir on Friday to become the first ...
Cinema bus experience coming to town
You read that right! A unique Christmas adventure is approaching – a cinema experience on four wheels. The Bus Cinema Experience this Sunday offers families and friends a new and different ...