Arsenal were stunned by two late Aston Villa goals as they lost 2-0 at home on Sunday to hand the initiative in the Premier League title race to defending champions Manchester City. Villa substitute Leon Bailey tapped home from close range in the 84th minute before Ollie Watkins’ sublime finish...
Stefanos Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1 6-4 victory on Sunday. Tsitsipas dominated proceedings against fellow 25-year-old Ruud from the onset, cruising through six consecutive games to wrap up the opening...
A brace by Andreas Pereira ensured Fulham’s third win on the road in this Premier League season when they beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday. Konstantinos Mavropanos lost control of Alex Iwobi’s long ball in the ninth minute and it fell to Pereira inside the box. The former Manchester...
Liverpool’s quest for a Premier League title in manager Juergen Klopp’s final season with the team suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday that left them third in the table. Eberechi Eze scored in the 14th minute to stun the Anfield faithful...
German sportswear brand Puma is using this year’s Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint champions Jamaica to focus on speed as it jostles with Adidas and Nike to carve out space in an increasingly competitive running and lifestyle market. Puma CEO Arne Freundt aims to boost sales of “performance”...
Wildlife services say they probably haven’t been orphaned and you will harm their chance of survival As spring ushers in the breeding season, the serene outskirts of the Paphos forest and the rugged terrain of Troodos witness the arrival of solitary newborn moufflon, a hallmark of Cyprus’ natural beauty. Yet,...
By Grant Duncan Many western countries have seen a decline of trust in government and politicians. But if you’re one of the distrustful majority, that may not be such a bad thing. In a 2021 survey, just 24.5 per cent of respondents across OECD, countries said they trust political parties....
The latest developments in the region and the negative consequences of the escalation of tension especially in relation to migration were discussed on Sunday afternoon by President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During their telephone conversation, the two agreed that the ever-increasing migratory...
President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, according to reports on Sunday by CNN and the Wall Street Journal. Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night in response to...
By Dedi Hayun Rami Amichay The first direct attack on Israel by arch foe Iran has shaken Israelis and left them fearful that a bigger war is looming. While the population has long been used to sirens warning of attacks from Iranian-backed Hamas, the hundreds of drones and missiles sent...
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Barcelona Open due to a right arm injury that also forced the Spanish world number three to miss this week’s Monte Carlo Masters, the ATP 500 tournament organisers said on Sunday. The 20-year-old two-times Grand Slam champion won the tournament in...
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday condemned the Iranian strikes on Israel on Saturday night. “Imperative to avoid further escalation and destabilization,” he said on X (formerly Twitter). “We call for restraint. Regional security and stability must be preserved.” His words were echoed by political parties, with Disy saying the...
A boat with 22 migrants on board was spotted on the police radar at 1pm on Sunday off the coast of Cape Greco. Officers from the marine and port police were dispatched to the scene. They found two women, two children and 18 men on the boat who were safely...
The suspension of examining asylum applications from Syrian nationals is the activation of Cyprus’ Plan B in the face of increasing migrant arrivals and is legal, competent sources told the Cyprus News Agency on Sunday. The same source said that Cypriot authorities have already informed the relevant Directorate General of...
Constellation Brands forecast annual profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, banking on resilient demand for its core beer brands despite sticky inflation. Demand across the company’s beer brands like Modelo Especial and Pacifico remained strong as consumers stretched their budgets even though living expenses persistently rise. Constellation expects annual comparable...
Over 17,000 people from 75 countries took part in a series of events in the Limassol Opap marathon over the weekend, with runs concluding at lunchtime on Sunday. Such events put Cyprus on the world map, deputy minister of tourism Costas Koumis said. “For us it is an extremely important...
The paintings and prints of Mario Prassinos open in a new Nicosia exhibition says ELENI PHILIPPOU An exhibition of works by the great Greek painter and printmaker Mario Prassinos will open at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia on Monday, and will include a guided tour of the exhibition...
Five Paphos bars and restaurants were fined by the police on Saturday night for various violations, the force announced on Sunday. The five owners of venues in the tourist area of Kato Paphos were operating without operating licences, alcohol licences and licences to play music. Police operations to find those...
After a long legal battle, Polis municipality finally gets to revamp and tame a beloved slice of anarchy The Polis Chrysochous beach campsite, beloved by many for over 40 years, is on the brink of a massive makeover. For those who remember it fondly since childhood, it may feel somewhat...
Eighty three years was marked on Sunday since the founding the Akel party. On April 14, 1941, the founding meeting of the party was held in Skarinou, on the initiative of the outlawed Communist Party of Cyprus (KKK), which worked with local leaders to form a party to represent working...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth on Friday, citing lower than expected consumption in OECD countries and a slump in factory activity. The Paris-based energy watchdog lowered its growth outlook for this year by 130,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.2 million bpd,...
We have lost hope in this country, shopkeepers say The annual inflation rate in the northern part of Cyprus hit 94.5 per cent in March as Turkish Cypriots continue to experience the worst economic crisis in their history. Inflation compared to February rose by 6.9 per cent – the highest...
Several Iranian airports including Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International have cancelled flights until Monday, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as tensions flared in the Middle East with Iran’s attack on Israel overnight. Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel through Saturday night into Sunday as a response to...
A packet that possibly contains drugs was found in a cupboard used by prison guards, the department of prisons said on Sunday. A search was carried out in the facility, the area was cordoned off and the police drugs department Ykan was informed, the department said following a media report...
We all admire the strength of people who never give up, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday launching the annual Christodoula’s charity march. Held for the 49th year, the annual event, sponsored by the Bank of Cyprus, raises funds for the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. “It is with great emotion that...
