Israeli forces pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza’s northern edge on Monday to recapture an area where they had claimed to have defeated Hamas months ago, while at the opposite end of the enclave tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah. With some of the most intense...
Constantinos Psillides chooses the best of those ready for film/TV adaptions “Why is it that those who have never fought in a battle, are so eager to be in one?”. If you haven’t picked up on that quote, then you need to go see FX’s Shogun, arguably one of the...
On the last Saturday in April, over 90 countries celebrated World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in public places and parks, at 10am local time. The event has been taking place for over 25 years, with more countries taking part each time. The event plays out as a kind of...
The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation on Monday announced a donation of €750,000 to Unicef for humanitarian support of children in Gaza. The organisation said the donation, under its “Food from the Heart” programme, would treat 15,000 malnourished children for one month with ready-to-use therapeutic-food (RUTF), a life saving supply item that...
UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Monday said she would be preparing a report after her visit, and meet with UNSG Antonio Guterres in the coming days. Her statements outside the presidential palace came after a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides which began at 10:30am and lasted for around 50 minutes....
Fake reviews are everywhere and can mislead customers into choosing a product or service in online stores. Sometimes, these fake reviews can be so difficult to detect or spot. However, it is important to know how to detect whether a review is fake or authentic. This is because fake or...
The state’s immigration measures have brought positive results, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, said on Monday, however “external factors” remain the sticking point. Speaking before a meeting with Paphos community council leaders in Mesogi, Ioannou addressed the issue of migration, stating that the situation is volatile. “With immigration everything can change...
The cryptocurrency market is heating up once again, with top crypto coins like Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB),and Polygon’s MATIC showing positive signs. At the same time, these tokens are also experiencing exciting developments within their ecosystems. And joining this wave of innovation is Rollblock (RBLK), a new GambleFi platform...
Two men who stormed into an Ayia Napa store with a knife and iron bar demanding money were remanded in Famagusta court for eight days on Monday. The two, aged 23, had walked in the store at around 5am brandishing a knife and iron bar, demanding the employee give them...
It is now time for the state to begin preparing criminal prosecutions against those involved in the killing of Thanasis Nicolaou, investigator Savvas Matsas said on Monday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CAN), Matsas said the state must begin gathering evidence for a criminal hearing “for the murderers behind...
Low water levels in dams and reservoirs are an ongoing cause for concern with summer just around the corner, despite authorities having announced a slew of projects to beat potential water shortages. Water levels, which in March stood at 47 per cent capacity, have now fallen to 44.8 per cent....
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis has extolled the value of sports tourism, saying that it can have a multiplier effect on the local economy, after having noted the segment’s significant growth across the world. Koumis’ comments were made to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), in the context of the...
The Episkopi Paphos environmental centre is set to host a presentation on the geology of Cyprus by expert Professor John Malpas in June. Malpas, Emeritus of Earth Sciences at the University of Hong Kong, mapped much of southwest area of Cyprus in the 1990s in conjunction with the geological survey...
Israeli tanks, under cover of heavy fire from air and ground, pushed further into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, residents and Hamas media said, while tanks and troops crossed a key highway on the outskirts of Rafah in the south. In Jabalia, tanks were trying to advance...
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s (PACE) Rapporteur Piero Fassino has kicked off a working visit to Cyprus on Monday, focusing on Varosha. The Italian MEP is expected to stay on the island until May 16 and will meet President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday at 10am. He will then...
German credit rating agency Scope has completed its periodic review of the Cypriot economy, opting not to issue a rating action, citing no significant changes that would impact the assessment of the creditworthiness of the Republic of Cyprus. The agency had initially noted that May 10 had been designated as...
Novak Djokovic’s shock exit from the Italian Open on Sunday could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot, as the top-ranked Serb prepares for his French Open title defence with Jannik Sinner poised to leapfrog him. Two days after accidentally being hit...
By Richard Boxall In a week of generally one-sided matches, the 40-over game between Amdocs and Akrotiri produced the tightest of finishes, as the RAF team squeezed home by one wicket with two balls to spare. Amdocs posted 206-9 in their 40 overs. Hitesh made 56, Vimal 43 and Chaitas...
President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Premier Kyriacos Mitsotakis had a call on Sunday afternoon, ahead of Monday’s key meetings. Christodoulides was slated to meet UNSG envoy Maria Angela Holguin at the presidential palace at 10:30am, while Mitsotakis was set to meet with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. According...
Police on Sunday arrested a 37-year-old man as the suspect in the case of theft of cables and tools worth €140,000. According to the police, the theft was committed last July from a container located in the area of Ayia Phyla, in Limassol. Investigations turned up scientific testimony and police...
A man who had been critically injured in a collision in Famagusta last week has died in hospital, police announced. The deceased man was named as Nicholas Charles Fox, 52 years old, from Britain, who succumbed to his injuries on Sunday around 7pm. The accident happened on Friday last week...
In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday that the executive branch will move to examine why for 19 years the tragic case of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was not properly handled. Meanwhile, respondig to Christodoulides’ statements later in the day, lawyer for the family Leto Cariolou said the...
The two helicopters from Jordan are in full operational readiness on Monday to assist in firefighting and crews have been fully trained, the forestry department announced. Meanwhile, the awarding of tenders for six leased aircraft is also in the final stages. Speaking to CyBC, forestry department spokesman, Giorgos Constantinou, said...
The terms of purchasing an immovable property are a decisive factor as well as its price Entering into a sale contract that is tailor made for the benefit of the vendor who imposes the terms of sale of an immovable property, especially an apartment without an individual title, should be...
That’s right, a three-day event serving dishes from around the world, refreshing drinks and offering live entertainment is coming up. The next edition of the Seaside Street Food Festival is set to take place in Limassol this month, from May 24 to 26 at the Municipal Gardens, inviting foodies, families...