Air India crash survivor says he escaped through broken emergency exit
The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people said he walked out of a broken emergency exit after the aircraft hit a medical college ...
Hamilton says he’s in for the long haul at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton launched a passionate defence of Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Thursday and said that the Frenchman was key to his move to Maranello and his hopes for ...
Rescuers scour buildings after Air India plane crash kills over 240
By Sudipto Ganguly, Abhijith Ganapavaram and Sumit Khanna
Rescuers searched for missing people and aircraft debris in charred buildings in Ahmedabad on Friday after more than 240 people were killed in ...
Cyprus needs a new economic model, policy paper warns
Cyprus needs a fresh economic model to address today’s challenges and improve social well-being, according to a new policy paper by Andreas Theophanous and Mary Vardas.
The paper, published ...
Pope Leo to make Carlo Acutis first millennial saint on September 7
By Joshua McElwee
The canonisation of the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, will take place on September 7, Pope Leo announced on Friday.
Acutis, a British-born Italian ...
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President stresses security, distances Cyprus from Israel-Iran conflict
Estia plan activated, police on alert
President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said he hoped there would be no further escalation in the region in the wake of Israel’s air ...
Spaun tames Oakmont for US Open lead while big names struggle
Unheralded J.J. Spaun outshined the game’s top players and led the U.S. Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday at steamy Oakmont Country Club ...
Wizz Air suspends operations to Israel
Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, and several closed airspaces in the region, Wizz Air on Friday morning announced the suspension of its operations to Tel Aviv, ...
Israel’s airlines evacuate planes to other countries after strikes on Iran
Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia said on Friday they were moving their planes out of the country, hours after Israel launched widespread strikes against Iran and braced for ...
Elderly man dies after being hit during charity bike race
A 75-year-old man who suffered serious injuries Saturday while attempting to cross a road in the Larnaca district village of Ormidia while a charity cycle race was ongoing, died in ...
Altamira to hold third Open Day, live-bidding event at Majestic Gardens 3 complex
Following the tremendous success of the previous Open Days at the Majestic Gardens 1 & 2 holiday apartment complexes, Altamira Real Estate is hosting the third and final Open Day & Live ...
Foreign ministry issues advice for Cypriots in Israel, region
Foreign ministry issues advice for Cypriots in Israel, region
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Friday issued advice for Cypriot nationals in the region due to the situation in Israel.
It recommends ...
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Bases ‘not involved’ in Iran strikes but UK updates Cyprus travel advisory
As the UK keeps its distance for now from the growing conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the British bases in Cyprus say they did not participate in Israel’s ...
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Trump says not too late for Iran to halt Israeli attacks
Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to attacks
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as sirens sounded on Friday night across Israel following what the country’s ...
Dare to play: Mystery pop-up experience awaits in Nicosia
If you are seeking a different kind of experience, one that ignites curiosity, the senses and imagination, this event ticks all the boxes. The second edition of the Mystery Pop-Up ...
A long way to go to attract talented Cypriot expats
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
Recently President Nikos Christodoulides was in London to launch the ‘Minds in Cyprus’ initiative, with the aim of bringing talented Cypriots back to their country.
This ...
After years of waiting, Israel’s Netanyahu finally makes his move on Iran
Iran once ridiculed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the boy who cried wolf for his constant public warnings about Tehran’s nuclear programme, and his repeated threats to shut ...
The 10-step guide to starting a clothing brand
So, you’re interested in starting a clothing brand? Whether you’re designing your own line of wardrobe basics or stocking your online store with wholesale beanies, starting a clothing ...
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat
An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket to India’s capital New Delhi received a bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities ...
Leadership shift at ICS as Kazakos takes helm
Thomas Kazakos has officially taken over as secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), following a handover ceremony during the organisation’s general assembly in Athens, marking the ...
Arrest for June 4 knife attack in Limassol
Police in Limassol have arrested a 23-year-old man from India, who was wanted in connection with the attack on a 23-year-old compatriot on June 4.
According to police, the suspect was ...
Car destroyed by fire in Paphos area
A fire broke out around 1am Friday in a car owned by a 50-year-old man, which was parked on the old Limassol-Paphos road, near Ha Potami.
According to police, the ...
Former supermarket worker arrested over €180,000 in missing items
Police on Thursday arrested a 44-year-old man as part of an investigation into a case involving theft by an employee.
According to a complaint made to police by a supermarket ...
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars ...