Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Tuesday blasted the veterinary services for negligence or failure to take the necessary steps as the competent agency to examine complaints regarding the uncontrolled importation of dogs into the Republic of Cyprus. The issue was brought to her attention by Voice for Animals, the federation of...
An aide to a member of the European Parliament for the far-right Alternative for Germany has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of “especially severe” espionage for China, the latest in a spate of such arrests across Europe. Prosecutors named him as Jian G. in a statement on Tuesday and...
Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack against Israeli military bases north of the city of Acre, in its deepest strike into Israeli territory since the Gaza war began. The Israeli military said it had no knowledge of any of its facilities being hit...
The completion of the bill for the management of Turkish Cypriot assets will be delayed as the government has not carried out a public consultation, House refugee committee chair Nikos Kettiros said on Tuesday. Speaking after the committee’s session, Kettiros said deputies continued the debate on the matter, with all...
The 2023 US country report on human rights in Cyprus raised serious concerns over media freedom and life-threatening conditions in prison in the north. Published on Tuesday, it highlighted that ‘authorities’ in the north took “limited credible steps to identify and punish officials who may have committed human rights abuses....
As soon as the weather gets a little warmer and the first few rays of – stronge r- sunshine appear, arts crafts markets return! This April and May, several are being organised in Nicosia and Limassol, inviting all to support the island’s creatives, small businesses and local brands. On Sunday,...
Greek police have arrested 63 people on charges of being members of a criminal ogranisation with links to sports violence, officials said on Tuesday. Sport in Greece has been marred by violent incidents on and off the pitch in recent years and authorities repeatedly promised to eliminate hooliganism. Most of...
Manchester United could be without forward Marcus Rashford and midfielder Scott McTominay through injury when they take on bottom-side Sheffield United at Old Trafford, manager Erik ten Hag said on the eve of Wednesday’s Premier League game. The 26-year-old Rashford had a stellar 2022-23 campaign, scoring 30 goals in all...
The Internal Audit Service pushed back hard against the auditor-general on Tuesday, returning the favour by accusing the official of “serious negligence and conduct unbecoming” in connection to a report he had released a day earlier. In his findings, the auditor-general suggested the head of the Internal Audit Service (IAS)...
An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left of the “Zionist regime”, Iran‘s President Ebrahim Raisi was quoted as saying on Tuesday by the official IRNA news agency. Raisi began a three day visit to Pakistan on Monday and has vowed to boost trade between the neighbouring nations...
Over half of the domestic wine market is covered by Cypriot wines, the House commerce committee heard on Tuesday. The agriculture ministry estimates that 55 per cent of wines available in Cyprus are made locally, with the rest coming from European and third countries. This means that it is much...
The Asian Cuisine Masterclass by Laiko Cosmos Trading and ISK Far East Food Ltd was successfully held for a second consecutive year. Over two days, renowned Kikkoman and Dee Thai chefs presented new trends, recipes and techniques in the field of Asian cuisine to professionals of the food industry. Providing...
By Valerie Volcovici Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week, but they face tense negotiations in the Canadian capital with parties deeply divided over what the treaty should include. If governments can agree on a legally binding treaty that addresses not just how plastics are...
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides has begun an independent investigation into the circumstances behind 24-year-old Anisur Rahman’s death, it emerged on Tuesday. Rahman, a Bangladeshi national, fell to his death earlier this month after a police raid on the Limassol apartment he was living in, crammed with a total of 11...
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday addressed the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev), during the federation’s annual general meeting, where he reiterated the government’s support for the local business communication. “Any government cannot fully develop the potential and prospects of the economy without the active participation and cooperation of businesses,”...
Whereas the government is doing all it can to contain and manage the influx of migrants, the situation could still spiral out of control especially if neighbouring Lebanon collapses as a state, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday. At a press conference assessing his ministry’s work over the past...
Improvements to the coastal path in Limassol should be a government priority, members of the House commerce committee said on Tuesday but instead no-one from the interior ministry even attended their discussion on the matter. “We should feel nothing but shame over the beachfront promenade connecting all of Limassol’s five-star...
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) announced on Tuesday that there will be a scheduled power outage on Friday between the hours 9am and 10am in several areas. More specifically, the power outage will affect areas in Parekklisia Pyrgos, Prasteio Kellakiou, Kellaki, Eptagonia, Melini, Akapnou, Arakapas, Dierona, Sanida, Klavari, Vikla,...
Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack against Israeli military bases north of the city of Acre, in its deepest strike into Israeli territory since the Gaza war began. The Israeli military said it had no knowledge of any of its facilities being hit by Hezbollah, but...
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bbf: is a recognised leader in residential and commercial development, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, with branches in Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia and Athens. The name bbf: stands for Build. Better. Future. and reflects the brand’s commitment to creating an affordable future living environment that enhances the quality of life for customers...
Celestyal has launched a series of seven ‘National Geographic Day Tours’, available across Greece and Croatia. The one- and half-day tours offer travellers the opportunity to explore the world through uniquely authentic National Geographic experiences. The new shore-based experiences, open to book now, are led by National Geographic-trained guides and...
Head of the police branch of Isotita trade union Nikos Loizides on Tuesday said police chief Stelios Papatheodorou attempted to silence him and the union by sending him a “threatening letter”. The letter follows Isotita’s recent complaints about the force’s operations, Loizides said. According to the letter, signed by Papatheodorou,...
The audit office on Tuesday said it was ready to deal with any steps aimed at removing Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides from his post. “If they want to proceed today, we are ready. Next month, we are ready. Next year, we are ready,” spokesman for the audit office Marios Petrides...
Four spears taken from Australia by a British explorer more than 250 years ago will be returned by Cambridge University to descendants of the indigenous community which crafted them, in the latest high-profile repatriation of artefacts. The four spears are all that remains of the 40 or so which James Cook and...
