Genius with his feet, many English will remember Maradona for his hand
For all his God-given footballing genius, Diego Maradona, at least for a generation of England fans, will be forever demonized for a moment of skulduggery...
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MEPs call for measures to make goods longer lasting
Hoping to accelerate a shift away from a disposable culture, the European Parliament on Wednesday called on the European Commission to grant consumers a ‘right...
Eight defendants in Chlorakas killing released on bail
All eight defendants in the killing of a 20-year old Syrian in Chlorakas last April were released on bail on Wednesday with Paphos Criminal Court...
Coronavirus: Rapid tests sites for Thursday
Rapid coronavirus testing will be carried out in all districts on Thursday as the government steps up tests of the general population as part of...
Forestry department hits back over Ayia Napa hotel leases
The Forestry Department on Wednesday rejected criticism from the auditor general over decades-old agreements leasing forest land in the Ayia Napa area for the construction...
Bishop Nikiforos apologises after angry spat with journalist (Update 2) (v)
Kykko Bishop Nikiforos came under fire on Wednesday over an undignified altercation with a journalist whose questions on the Ukraine church issue apparently irritated the...
Offbeat: Santa’s marzipan mask, fish friends, gun-toting deer
New idea for your Santa list? Crockery, slippers or trolleys from British Airways British Airways put crockery, slippers and trolleys from its now retired jumbo...
Measures at care homes inadequate says senior citizen group (Updated)
The Association of Cypriot Pensioners, Ekysy, on Wednesday blasted inadequate measures at the island’s care homes which it said has led to a surge in...
Consumer watchdog to check Black Friday deals are genuine
The government’s consumer protection service is stepping up checks for Black Friday, focusing particularly on prices for electronic goods and shops’ adherence to health protocols...
Limassol police made 29 domestic violence arrests in two months (Updated)
The Limassol police unit tasked with investigating domestic violence cases responded to 180 complaints in two months and made 29 arrests, Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis...
Larnaca warns of heavy fines for illegal dumping
Larnaca municipality will carry out thorough inspections in the area of the salt lake to prevent the illegal dumping of garbage and people who are...
Coronavirus: ministry says PCR is only valid test for detecting Covid
The health ministry on Wednesday clarified for the public that the only valid test for detecting Covid-19 was the rtPCR test and not antibody or...
Adamou will ask police to probe Cypra operator’s failure to appear at parliament
House president Adamos Adamou said Wednesday he will be asking the police to investigate a report filed by an MP against the owner of an...
First flamingos arrive at Larnaca salt lake (video)
The first flamingos have arrived at the Larnaca salt lake this week in search of warmer climes, and food. Numbers are expected to increase in...
Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand
About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km (497 miles) off New...
Israel ‘looks weak’ in ongoing talks with Cyprus over shared gas field, media there says
Despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries, a media report said Cyprus continued to develop an offshore gas field, which extends into the Israeli exclusive...
Regling says Cyprus should utilise EU pandemic funds to promote reforms
Cyprus should utilise EU pandemic funds to promote reforms that would diversify its economy, Klaus Regling, the European Stability Mechanism General Director told the Economist...
A Christmas Carol, a seasonal burlesque
Everyone is getting into the festive spirit as in common with countries around the world, it sometimes feels like it is all we have left...
A battle worth fighting on legal grounds
Can the Commission take over the Cypriot passport programme? By Nikos Korogiannakis I have read with great interest the article of my esteemed colleague Mr...
Coronavirus: GPs slam ministry decision for them to monitor Covid patients
Family doctors (GPs) on Tuesday said they disagree with the state’s decision to transfer onto them the responsibility of monitoring the progress of their patients...
