The UAE announced on Wednesday it was allocating US$15 million to support the Amalthea fund, for Cyprus’ maritime corridor initiative aimed at sending aid to Gaza. The fund was established to facilitate and coordinate the flow of aid arriving in Gaza, and ensure that aid is delivered as effectively as...
Archimandrite Nektarios embroiled in a major investigation including sexual harassment, abuse and money laundering at the Osiou Avakoum monastery broke his silence on Wednesday, saying the developments have “shaken his soul” but not dented his faith in God. In a lengthy Facebook post, the monk said he never had sexual...
The Honourary Consulate of Bangladesh in Cyprus on Wednesday described the death of 23-year-old Bangladeshi national “tragic” after he fell to his death from his apartment balcony. Police knocked on the apartment door at 6:20am to check whether the tenants were living in Cyprus legally. Under circumstances that are still...
A bill aimed at criminalising ‘reprehensible behaviour’ online has been misunderstood as an attempt to stifle free speech, attorney-general George Savvides said on Wednesday. It targets “threats and obvious fake news,” he underlined. Speaking to MPs during a House legal affairs committee, Savvides expressed “full respect for freedom of speech...
European lawmakers on Wednesday approved a revamped migration system that the pro-EU political centre promises would reduce irregular arrivals as it seeks to stem gains by the far right ahead of the bloc’s parliamentary election in June. It aims to cut the times for security and asylum procedures at external EU borders,...
Scottie Scheffler is on fire. Jon Rahm is defending. Rory McIlroy may be peaking. And Tiger Woods is back. The 88th Masters Tournament promises plenty of plotlines when the first major championship of the year tees off Thursday in Augusta, Ga. Scheffler’s claim as the best golfer in the world...
Cyprus’ initiative to re-evaluate the status of specific areas in Syria was discussed at length on Wednesday during a meeting between Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou and his Danish counterpart Kaare Dybvad Bek. The Danish official said that his country recognises the enormous pressure on Cyprus due to massive flows of...
If you have ever wondered what it takes to achieve those extreme back bends and flexible twists and turns seen on stage, a series of workshops in Nicosia and Limassol will reveal the tricks. World-renowned contortionist and coach Otgo Waller is visiting Cyprus to offer a series of special classes...
The government has taken a “very soft” approach to dealing with the whole issue surrounding the illegal monastery being built in the Cape Greco area of Ayia Napa, the Cyprus Mail was told on Wednesday. “The government seems to be taking the soft approach with the church,” the head of...
Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe’s third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of the Russian city of Orenburg. The deluge of melt water overwhelmed scores of settlements in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, Volga and areas...
Exiled Belarusian political opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Cyprus on Wednesday, meeting with House president Annita Demetriou and the House foreign affairs committee. Tsikhanouskaya rose to prominence in Belarus after her husband, long-time dissident of Alexander Lukashenko’s regime Sergei Tikhanovsky, was arrested on announcing his candidacy for the country’s 2020...
True to its long-term commitment to support major sporting events in Cyprus, for yet another year Petrolina is sponsoring the OPAP Limassol Marathon, set to take place over April 13-14, 2024. Long associated with the event, the energy company is the sponsor of the “Petrolina 10K Energy Race”, scheduled for...
Commerce minister Giorgos Papanastasiou and the Republic’s Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology, Demetris Skourides, were recently in Japan to promote Cyprus as a base for international business and as an emerging tech centre. This was part of the government’s drive to woo Japanese investors and business leaders, by...
Members of the recently elected Board of the Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) met with the President, George Theocharides, the Vice President, George Karatzias, and key executives from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), marking a significant stride towards enhancing collaboration and fostering mutual objectives concerning the funds industry...
There was increased interest in organised trips from Poland to the Famagusta district during a roadshow in Poland by the Famagusta Tourism Board (Etap) and hoteliers of the district. The Roadshow organised by the deputy ministry of tourism, between April 8 and 10 visited Warsaw, Krakow, and Katowice. During these...
The University of Limassol (UoL) is conducting a research study on the use of A.I. in Primary Education (fourth, fifth, sixth grades) and invites teachers to participate. The research will focus on the use of ChatGPT, in combination with other digital tools, in teaching Greek Language at the primary level,...
Attempts have taken place to harm Tamassos Bishop Isaias, the bishopric announced on Wednesday, a day after reports suggested the government was trying to spare him in relation to the Osiou Avakoum scandal. The bishopric said that they have full confidence in the ecclesiastical mechanisms and the police. They also...
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis has stressed the importance of international collaboration to overcome the widespread challenges facing the tourism sector. Speaking at the 70th Session of the Europe Commission of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in Tirana Koumis emphasised the commonality of issues across European tourist destinations. He...
A donkey died on Wednesday after being run over on the motorway which connects Nicosia and Kyrenia. The donkey was sighted on the motorway near Bogazi on Wednesday morning, but action was not taken and it was run over and killed at around 10am by a car travelling towards Kyrenia....
Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim asks Lian Liu Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to shampoos containing it. Often, these products are marketed to consumers with the promise that hyaluronic acid will boost hydration –...
Aside from the treatment they receive, thousands of the island’s cancer patients rely on the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society’s free supportive and palliative care services. And the main source of donations to keep such efforts going is the annual roadside fundraiser, which kicks off this year on April 11, 2024. As...
Traditions of one of the island’s historic villages combine with the future of art in a new space. SARA DOUEDARI meets the visionaries behind the gallery where old meets new among lemon and olive trees Down an alley in the village of Lefkara, a traditional brick building stands, leading into...
Disy on Wednesday called on President Nikos Christodoulides to convene a National Council meeting, charging he was not keeping political parties briefed. A short but poignant statement by Disy quoted Christodoulides as saying “we have agreed on certain things with Lebanon” after his snap visit earlier this week. Disy questioned...
In January 2024, a slight decrease of 0.5 per cent was observed in the number of building permits issued by municipal authorities and provincial administrations, compared to the same month in 2023, as reported by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Moreover, the total value of these permits fell significantly by...
On April 25th, Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa will be thrust into the spotlight with the much-anticipated launch of Nammos Limassol’s third season, alongside the opening of The Retail Village for the second consecutive year. Nestled within Parklane Resort & Spa, Nammos Limassol, honoured as the Best Hotel...