Russian pork producers seek to capitalise on EU trade rift
Russian pork producers are aiming to capture 10 per cent of China’s pork import market in the coming years from a standing start, seeking to take advantage of trade tensions ...
Antidepressant usage doubles in five years
Figures from the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) show that the number of patients taking antidepressant drugs almost doubled in Cyprus in the past five years: from 33,470 in 2019 to 64,611 in 2023.
On ...
Recital honours Austrian and French composers
An upcoming voice and piano recital is set to bring masterful classic music melodies to Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia. The Contes a la Belle Etoile recital on September 10, organised ...
Haaland nets hat trick in City’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town
Manchester City scored a flurry of three goals in less than four minutes to beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, roaring back from a shock ...
‘Four in five UK Turkish Cypriots choosing Larnaca or Paphos airport’
Four in five British Turkish Cypriots travelling to Cyprus are choosing to fly to Larnaca or Paphos airport rather than the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport, Turkish Cypriot opposition party ...
Letymbiotis fires back over property arrests
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Saturday fired back at the north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli over the latter’s remarks that Greek Cypriots who use Turkish Cypriot-owned property vacated ...
Gaza talks resume in Cairo as suffering worsens under Israeli campaign
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas as the U.N. reported worsening humanitarian conditions, with ...
Norris puts Mclaren on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix
McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Red Bull’s Formula One championship leader and home hero Max Verstappen joining the Briton ...
Limassol district govt to order work to stop on ‘illegal house’
The Limassol district government on Saturday said it would decree that work stop on an “illegal house” being built near the Kryos river near Platres and examine whether conditions set ...
Brighton leave it late to beat Manchester United 2-1
Table toppers Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to stay perfect in the Premier League after Joao Pedro scored a late winner in the fifth minute ...
Why you should always wash fruit and veg
By Primrose Freestone
Eating fruit and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first.
While most people are aware of ...
Italian prosecutor opens manslaughter probe in Lynch yacht sinking
An Italian prosecutor has opened a manslaughter investigation into the deaths of British tech magnate Mike Lynch and six other people who were killed when a luxury yacht sank in ...
Government ‘is investing in villages’
The government “is investing in villages’ development”, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said.
Speaking at the annual dance party in the Limassol district village of Dora on Friday night, he said ...
Teenage girl remanded for robbing elderly man
A 16-year-old girl was remanded in custody for five days on Saturday, accused of having robbed a 64-year-old man who had invited her to his hotel room.
Her remand comes ...
Policeman ‘given promotion because he could play clarinet’
A police officer was reportedly handed a promotion on the strength of his proficiency in playing the clarinet.
According to daily Phileleftheros, the man was made a sergeant as his ...
Cyprus Paralympic athletes to arrive in Paris on Sunday
The Cyprus Paralympic delegation will arrive at the Paralympic Village in Paris on Sunday, just three days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Head of the delegation ...
Love the balletcore trend?
By Tamsin McLaren
Balletcore, the fashion trend inspired by the costumes of traditional ballet performers, has been popular since 2022, inspired by the spring/summer runway collections of designers such as ...
Fiery Sargeant crash halts final Dutch GP practice
Final practice for the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix was halted on Saturday after Logan Sargeant’s Williams crashed heavily and caught fire, with the American jumping out of the ...
Dive into calmness: The power of vitamin sea in Cyprus
I’ve always felt a deep connection to the earth element. My energy aligns most harmoniously when I’m surrounded by trees, immersed in the serenity of the woods, or ...
Preparations underway in Paphos village as cured fig season beckons
Preparations are underway in the Paphos district village of Lysos for the drying and production of the area’s cured figs, commonly known as ‘maxilles’, which are on the island’...
Villa must avoid Newcastle’s fall from top four fate, boss Emery says
Aston Villa must learn from Newcastle United’s past struggles after their Champions League qualification and focus on closing the gap at the top of the Premier League standings, manager ...
French police officer hurt in suspected arson attack in front of synagogue
A French police officer was injured on Saturday when a blazing car exploded in the car park of a synagogue in the town of La Grande-Motte, a union representative said, ...
Cyprus’ reservoirs only one third full
Cyprus’ reservoirs are only a third full, data released on Saturday shows.
The figure was revealed after the latest reading of the dams on Wednesday, which showed that there are 95.9 ...
Cyprus spending on fire protection below EU average
The proportion of Cyprus’ government expenditure spent on fire protection services was slightly below the European Union average in 2022, according to data released by the EU’s statistical service Eurostat.
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