Paphos man jailed for seven years for robbing optician
A 56-year-old man from Paphos was on Friday sentenced to seven years in prison after having been convicted of robbing an optician’s shop last year.
He will also serve ...
RMHC Cyprus launches new ‘Hugs on Wheels’ inititiative
With excitement and enthusiasm, the Ronald McDonald House in Cyprus (RMHC Cyprus) launched its new ‘RMHC Hospitality Cart’ programme, also known as ‘Hugs on Wheels’. The programme was launched at ...
22-year-old gets eight years for child pornography
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for possession and distribution of child pornography material.
Paphos criminal court heard the man was arrested in June ...
Almost 70% of Cypriots own their home – but have issues with quality
Almost 70 per cent of Cyprus’ population owned their home in 2023, according to data released by the EU’s statistical service Eurostat on Friday.
Specifically, 68.8 per cent owned their home, close ...
Trader who accurately predicted XRP’s 35000% rally in 2017 spots new Altcoin that can repeat it in the coming 4 months
Still, XRP’s stratospheric ascent in 2017 is among the most famous price movements in crypto history. At the beginning of the year, XRP was less than $0.01, but once the crypto ...
A minute with: Andreas Nicolaou, founder of the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
Where do you live?I am a refugee from Kyra, Morphou, and I now live in Nicosia with my family.
What did you have for breakfast?Black olives and a ...
Larnaca municipality warns of vehicle seizures in open spaces
The Larnaca municipality has announced plans to remove abandoned vehicles and other stationary objects left in public or private open spaces. The measure primarily targets car owners attempting to sell ...
Fake binmen knocking on doors for Christmas tips
People posing as garbage collectors are knocking on doors in Nicosia and asking for Christmas tips.
Nicosia municipality called on the public on Friday to be wary and report such ...
Cyprus petroleum product sales fall 4.7 per cent in November
Total petroleum product sales in Cyprus fell by 4.7 per cent in November, compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Despite the overall decline, kerosene ...
Call for blood donations before New Year holidays
Cyprus’ blood bank has called on the public to donate blood before the New Year break, to make sure there are enough reserves for the season.
Head of the Blood ...
Dollar strengthens on US economy growth outlook
The US dollar was headed for an almost 7 per cent annual gain while Japan’s yen was set for a fourth consecutive year of losses on Friday, as traders anticipated ...
New plan will help low-income families secure building plots
Low-income families will be able to secure building plots for their housing needs under a new government plan to address the housing problem.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the revised ...
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt meeting to focus on energy and security
The trilateral summit between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, set to take place on January 8 in Cairo, will focus on energy, regional security, economy and technology, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said ...
300 cartons of cigarettes confiscated on Christmas day
Authorities confiscated 300 cartons of cigarettes during a Christmas Day security check at Larnaca airport.
Customs officers discovered the cigarettes in the luggage of two Turkish Cypriot passengers traveling to the ...
Russia warns US against possible nuclear testing under Trump
Russia’s point man for arms control cautioned Donald Trump’s incoming administration on Friday against resuming nuclear testing, saying Moscow would keep its own options open amid what he ...
Turkey aims to provide power to Syria, collaborate on oil, gas
Turkey aims to provide electricity to Syria and strengthen its power infrastructure, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted on Friday as saying, adding that Ankara may also work with Syria’...
NASA spacecraft ‘safe’ after closest-ever approach to Sun
NASA said on Friday that its Parker Solar Probe was “safe” and operating normally after successfully completing the closest-ever approach to the Sun by any human-made object.
The spacecraft passed ...
TV shows we love: Black Doves
When the Chinese ambassador in London is found dead, Helen (Keira Knightley), wife of the defence secretary, wants to know why her lover is among the trail of seemingly unconnected ...
Cyprus, Greece, Armenia sign military action plan
Cyprus, Greece and Armenia have signed a joint action plan for 2025, promoting their role as pillars of stability in Caucasus and the eastern Mediterranean.
The action plan, signed in Athens ...
Release on licence a headache, says confidential report
Releasing prisoners on licence appears to be causing more problems than it solves, with the council responsible for these decisions citing serious concerns, including delays and incomplete information from the ...
CySEC eases prospectus language rules
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday published a consultation paper on amending the accepted languages for a prospectus.
According to the commission, the approach proposed under this ...
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General strike in north forces ‘govt’ u-turn over labour laws
A two-day general strike in the north on Thursday and Friday forced the government to “suspend” the passage of two bills through ‘parliament’, one regarding the payment of the cost-of-living ...
Okypy reports outbreak of respiratory infections
The state health services organisation (Okypy) has announced an outbreak of respiratory infections, including respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) , which primarily affects young children and the elderly.
“Cases of RSV are ...
Nicosia to host vibrant architecture event
Nicosia will host SESAM Identity 2.0, an architectural and cultural event, from March 1-10, 2025, according to an announcement released on Friday.
Organised by EASA Cyprus NGO, the gathering will bring 150 participants, ...