Civil rights activists on Tuesday failed to convince a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that could sharply curtail lawsuits enforcing a landmark voting rights law’s protections against racial discrimination. The full 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request by the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State...
Hamas said on Tuesday it had received and was studying a new proposal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza, presented by mediators after talks with Israel, in what appeared to be the most serious peace initiative for months. A senior Hamas official told Reuters the proposal involved...
Italy protested to Hungary on Tuesday over the treatment of an Italian woman who appeared in a Budapest court chained and shackled to face charges of taking part in an anti-fascist assault on far-right militants. Images of Ilaria Salis, 39, being led into court on Monday with her feet and hands bound...
Two people were killed and three injured in an explosion in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan region on Tuesday, a senior police officer said. Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the attack in a post on its Telegram channel. The blast took place after a rally by former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...
The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution extending the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) mandate, which expires on Wednesday, for one more year. The UN said that the force’s mandate is extended until January 31, 2025. The resolution was adopted unanimously, as all 15 members of the...
Residents of areas near the Dhekelia power plant threatened on Tuesday to “shut down” the station, frustrated with what they say are broken promises that the facility would cease to operate by 2019. The operation of the power plant and its impact on surrounding communities was discussed in parliament. Taking...
Opposition parties gave a lukewarm response on Tuesday to President Nikos Christodoulides’ presentation of government goals for 2024 made a day earlier. “Certainly the president and the government will be judged by their actions and works,” Akel said after the president outlined a series of 80 points where action will...
Lawmakers on Tuesday heard about shady practices in the area of Polis, where Turkish Cypriot land is reportedly being used for growing crops in ‘under the table’ transactions between lessees and farmers. Nikos Kettiros, chair of the House refugees committee, spoke of around 16,000 decares of land around the village...
Theatre group Solo for Three is wrapping up its production of Venus in Fur, with just three more shows spread in Nicosia and Limassol. Its next performance on January 31 is already sold out but a few more tickets remain for February 3 at Theatro Chora in Nicosia and February...
A man died on Tuesday afternoon from a traffic accident on the Kolossi-Akrotiri road in Limassol, police said. The car, in which a father and his son were travelling, was hit by was hit by an oncoming vehicle driven by a British man, with his five-year-old daughter as a passenger....
A prisoner was taken to Nicosia General on Tuesday after he went to the prison infirmary with facial injuries, the prisons department said. At around 3pm, the convict was taken to the prisons’ infirmary, where it was found that a thin metal object had been passed through his face from...
One of the trade unions representing workers at the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) alleged on Tuesday there are plans afoot to privatise and “plunder” the organisation, to the detriment of consumers. In a statement, the Astepaik syndicate – the independent trade union of technical and labour personnel – spoke...
The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution extending the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) mandate, which expires on Wednesday, for one more year. The UN said that the force’s mandate is extended until January 31, 2025. The resolution was adopted unanimously, as all 15 members of the...
Chelsea expect a sentimental atmosphere when they face Liverpool at Anfield but will be focused on claiming a vital win, manager Mauricio Pochettino said following Juergen Klopp’s announcement that he will depart Merseyside at the end of the season. Chelsea will hope to extend their Premier League winning streak to...
Birth rates among Cypriots dropped by over 400 children in a year, the Elam-led ad hoc House committee on demographics heard on Tuesday. After the session, committee chair and Elam MP Linos Papayiannis said that the meeting was attended by officials representing four ministries and that they were informed that...
By Charlie C. Nicholson, Jessica Knapp, and Maj Rundlöf The European Parliament voted against a proposal to curb the use of agricultural pesticides in November 2023. These chemicals, designed to protect crop yield from pest insects and other organisms, can contaminate the water and air and threaten the people and...
December 2023, with an average islandwide temperature of 14.5C, is the second warmest December, the met office said on Tuesday. The weather in December, it said, was extremely warm and extremely dry. Unstable weather conditions prevailed during December 6-12, 16, and 21-23, causing rain, localised thunderstorms, hail, and snow in...
Pandora the world’s largest jeweller by amount of products sold, has stopped using mined silver and gold and now only manufactures with recycled precious metals, which require less energy to produce. The Danish company, known for its $65 to $95 charm bracelets, buys around 340 tonnes of silver and one tonne...
Electric heating has gained popularity as a versatile option in the heating landscape, providing various systems to cater to different needs. With the rising global demand for natural gas, electric heating, alongside other low-carbon alternatives, becomes an attractive choice. In this article, we’ll explore different electric heating options, their benefits,...
Lidl Cyprus, remaining true to its timeless corporate values, supports and steadily strengthens the important charitable work carried out by the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. Within this framework, and during a press conference held on January 30, 2024, at the offices of the Society in Nicosia, the company handed over a...
The most important thing is to listen, not just to leaders, but to society, the UN secretary general’s personal envoy to Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin said on Tuesday following her first meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Speaking to reporters in the north following her...
The Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre (HFC) provided services to more than 8,340 children in Cyprus in 2023, the organisation said on Tuesday, reviewing its work for the past year. HFC Executive Director Andria Neokleous said that child protection can only be achieved through cooperation and active commitment. The...
The significant achievements and actions of ‘Hope For Children’ CRC Policy Center (HFC) during 2023, as well as the priorities set for 2024, were presented at a special event held at the Cyprus Olympic Committee building, in the presence of partners, supporters, and members of the humanitarian organisation’s administration. Through...
All fines that companies paid before the ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) deadline was extended will be returned, it emerged on Tuesday during the House commerce committee. So far, paid fines amount to €2 million. The deadline for all corporate entities to file their updated UBO data by December 31, 2023...
In the realm of social media, the allure of anonymous story viewing has led users to seek ways to navigate digital spaces discreetly. This guide, titled “Stealth Mode Engaged,” unveils a collection of tips and tricks designed to empower individuals with the mastery of anonymous story viewing, ensuring a seamless...
