Billions of dollars worth of U.S. weaponry remains in the pipeline for Israel, despite the delay of one shipment of bombs and a review of others by President Joe Biden’s administration, concerned their use in an assault could wreak more devastation on Palestinian civilians. A senior U.S. official said this...
The second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in Sweden late on Thursday, with much of the focus expected to be on Israel’s performance after thousands joined a pro-Palestinian protest earlier in the day. Some 100,000 visitors have gathered in the southern Swedish city of Malmo for the annual...
A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden’s son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden’s June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...
Two high-profile suspects in the north’s fake diploma scandal investigation appeared in court in Morphou again on Thursday. Investigations are still centring around the town’s now infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU), with the university’s 30-per-cent shareholder and secretary-general Serdal Gunduz, and Turkish public broadcaster TRT Cyprus journalist...
Police spokesman Christos Andreou said police have been conducting checks at hotels in accordance with procedures, following complaints from the hoteliers’ association (Pasyxe) about raids causing panic. Police have been conducting checks at hotels in accordance with procedures, following complaints from the hoteliers’ association (Pasyxe) Andreou, in a conversation with...
Olive trees are being planted in the United Kingdom “for peace and reunification” in Cyprus to mark the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island. The tree planting scheme has been organised by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, with the first three trees having been planted...
The beloved New York brand DKNY, distributed in Cyprus by the Fais Group, hosted an opening party recently at its brand new store in Nicosia, in an evening full of fashion, music and fun. In addition to debuting its new store, the occasion marked a shift to a new era,...
Goddess Aphrodite, renowned in mythology for her beauty and loving energy, is synonymous with our island. An upcoming concert celebrates her by weaving together traditional folk songs and hymns with a modern twist, in no other than her mythical birthplace of Paphos. Singer and musician Marlia Coeur will transform the...
The planned meeting between representatives of trade union Segdamelin Peo and the Larnaca marina and port managing company Kition Ocean Port saw Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou reiterating his support for the union, as he conveyed to the managing company the necessity to refrain from hiring external contractors. Workers at the...
The Bank of England took another step towards lowering interest rates, as a second official backed a cut and Governor Andrew Bailey said he was “optimistic that things are moving in the right direction”. The BoE said on Thursday its Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates at a...
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Israel‘s “enemies and friends” on Wednesday that it would do whatever necessary to achieve its war aims in Gaza and the north, in an apparent response to U.S. pressure to halt its operation in Rafah. The comments, at a ceremony to commemorate Israel‘s war dead, followed U.S. President Joe...
In a press conference held on Thursday at the Olympic Committee in Nicosia, HTFX announced that it has become the gold sponsor of Cypriot EuroNASCAR driver Vladimiros Tziortzis, who is currently competing in the Nascar Whelen Euro Series Championship (ENPRO Elite category) with Italian Academy Motorsports, behind the wheel of...
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said he “cannot understand” why Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar declined the chance of a tripartite meeting with himself and United Nations Envoy Maria Angela Holguin. He said, “if we do not speak, how will we see if there is a prospect for a solution...
The Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association’s International Investment Conference 2024 kicked off in Limassol today, with the aim of enhancing business networking between the two countries. During the event, which will conclude on Friday, the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli emphasised the administration’s renewed commitment to sustaining support for the...
A fire in Ayios Sylas, Limassol, was raging out of control on Thursday, firefighting aircraft were being used to help extinguish it. According to the latest update the fire is moving towards the industrial area of Ayios Sylas. The spokesman of the fire service, Andreas Kettis, said the aerial firefighting...
Britain‘s opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives to stand 30 points ahead, according to a YouGov poll for the Times newspaper. The poll, coming ahead of an election later this year, put Labour on 48% and the ruling Conservatives on 18%, the...
Israeli forces massed tanks and opened fire close to built-up areas of Rafah on Thursday, residents said, after U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to withhold weapons from Israel if its forces launch a major invasion of the southern Gaza city. As ceasefire talks continued in Cairo, Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said...
Efi Xanthou on Thursday announced she has left the Green Party, bringing to an end a 23-year association. In a letter written to explain her decision, she said, “for 23 years, the movement had become my whole life”, but various actions, which she perceived as undemocratic, had turned her away...
Two men and one woman from Paphos were arrested on Thursday morning in connection with a total of 20 burglaries and other thefts. The two men are 32 and 35 years old, and the woman is 36 years old. Paphos police spokesman Michalis Nikolaou said the burglaries had taken place...
A 34-year-old man from Paphos was remanded in custody for eight days on Thursday after cannabis and a loaded firearm were found in his house by police. Police had stopped his car for a search on Tuesday night, with the search uncovering a metal bat and a kitchen knife. The...
Monks and their lawyers involved in the Avvakoum monastery scandal filed a memo to the church investigative committee arguing that the process being followed by the church was unlawful. The two monks, archimandrites Nektarios and Porfyrios, who were in charge of the monastery, have been charged with money laundering and...
President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the construction sector, supported by the Cyprus Property Developers Association (LBDA), plays a vital role in attracting investments, promoting entrepreneurship, and positioning Cyprus as an investment destination. Speaking at a dinner held on Wednesday evening, marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the LBDA,...
Cyprus’ real estate market experienced a notable resurgence in April, rebounding from the previous dip in sales observed in March, according to the latest information provided by the Department of Lands and Surveys. This positive trend was particularly evident in Nicosia and Larnaca, while Limassol also demonstrated an upward movement,...
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides this week met with President Nikos Christodoulides, in what was their first meeting since assuming the role, where he briefed him on an impending reorganisation aimed at bolstering the CBC’s governance. Following the meeting at the Presidential Palace, Patsalides stated that he...
Experts predict that within the next 20 years, cremation will rise in popularity to the point where 80 percent of people will elect to be cremated. While there may still be some occasional traditional burials, cremation is going to be the default standard for most people. Why is cremation on...
