Council of Europe warns of rising intolerance in Cyprus
Although hate crime and hate speech remain relatively rare in Cyprus, the general climate of tolerance and respect has deteriorated in recent years, the Council of Europe said on Friday.
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WeeDrive growing as more teens join programme
Six weeks into its implementation, WeeDrive is growing more popular among Limassol parents, who see their teens getting to activities on time without the stress associated with commuting.
Limassol’s ...
72-year-old sentenced to 12 years for cocaine trafficking
A 72-year-old man was sentenced on Friday by the Limassol criminal court of to 12 years in prison for his involvement in two cocaine trafficking cases dating back to May 2022.
The ...
Authentic experiences key to future of Cyprus tourism, says minister
Tourism must deliver tangible benefits across local communities, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Friday.
He added that the government is “continuing this year to support the promotion ...
Large families object to tax proposals
Families with multiple children voiced strong objections before the House finance committee on Friday over the government’s proposed tax reform.
The Pancyprian organisation of large families argued that in ...
With $18.80M raised and high upside potential, MUTM’s model makes it the next big crypto
The crypto world is expanding with attention on meme and highly speculative tokens. Traders chase quick gains, but volatility often erodes confidence. Utility-driven tokens are outperforming these speculative projects. They ...
Christodoulides honours Eldyk soldiers who fought in 1974
President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas on Friday awarded two honorary medals to soldiers of the Hellenic Force in Cyprus (Eldyk) who fought during the Turkish invasion in 1974.
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Cyprus seen as ‘stable pole’ for EU maritime strategy
Cyprus’ geopolitical location and its good relations with neighbouring countries make it a “stable pole” in the region, well positioned to facilitate discussions on EU maritime protection strategies during its ...
Turkish MPs to visit jailed PKK leader Ocalan in prison
Turkish lawmakers overseeing the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militant group will visit its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan in his island prison, state broadcaster TRT Haber said ...
Cyprus jails Azeri man for conspiracy, drops terrorism-related charge
By Michele Kambas
A court in Cyprus on Friday sentenced an Azeri man to 6-1/2 years in jail on charges of conspiracy, his lawyer said, after prosecutors earlier dropped charges ...
Christmas village opens in Paphos
The first Christmas Village in Paphos will open its gates this Saturday in Statos–Ayios Fotios, where it will operate till January 6.
The initiative was announced by the Statos–Ayios ...
Zara owner Inditex closes 136 stores in major restructure
Inditex, the group behind Zara, Stradivarius, Oysho and Massimo Dutti, closed 136 stores in the first quarter of 2025 as it accelerates a shift towards larger, more technologically advanced outlets.
The move ...
Health minister highlights upgrade of medical equipment at Makarios hospital
The health ministry marked the delivery of new medical equipment to the Archbishop Makarios III hospital on Friday, in what officials described as a step towards strengthening public healthcare.
Health ...
US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal
The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal, two ...
A minute with: Andys Skordis, Composer
Where do you live and with whom?I don’t have a permanent base.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee.
Describe your perfect day.Swim, coffee, compose, lunch, nap, ...
TV shows we love: The Why Files?
Not strictly a TV show but if you’re into the weird and wacky, the Why Files? YouTube channel is highly engaging which can’t be said for most of ...
Nicosia unveils Christmas programme
Officials presented Nicosia’s events programme for the holiday season in Eleftheria Square this Friday.
Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, alongside the president of the cultural committee, Leoni Orphanidou and cultural officer, ...
Paphos joins European partners to boost sustainable tourism networks
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week took part in the partner meeting of the European project ‘MED-Routes – Promotion of Eco-Itineraries within European Cultural Routes’, according to an announcement ...
Palmer’s Chelsea return delayed by broken toe suffered in home accident
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who was close to a comeback from a groin injury, has fractured a toe in an accident at home that will keep him out of this ...
Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN
More food supplies are getting into Gaza since the October ceasefire but are still falling short of huge humanitarian needs as winter rains risk spoiling delivered foodstuffs, the U.N. ...
Two British teens plead not guilty to London transport cyberattack charges
Two teenagers pleaded not guilty on Friday to hacking charges over a 2024 cyberattack on London’s public transport body, with one of them also denying charges related to two health ...
Jewish community says Trump tree-planting was ‘misunderstanding’
The planned planting of 48 trees “in honour of US President Donald Trump” by the Jewish community in Larnaca was a “misunderstanding” and was “not intended to be a political event”, ...
Death toll rises to 41 in central Vietnam flooding, more heavy rain forecast
The death toll from a new barrage of torrential rain, flooding and landslides in central Vietnam since the weekend has risen to 41, state media reported on Thursday, with water levels ...
Tax chief warns of €695m revenue risk from audit threshold bill
Cyprus risks losing up to €695.2 million in annual government revenue if a new proposal expands the number of companies allowed to undergo a simple financial review instead of a full ...