Parliament has moved to file an objection over the president’s decision to refer the contentious capital statements legislation to the Supreme Constitutional Court, it was reported on Wednesday. The hearing is slated to take place on September 4, with the bone of contention centring on the attorney-general George Savvides and the deputy attorney-general, who are […]
By Lisa Richwine and Jorge Garcia What the f—? The F-word, once seen as the most shocking expletive in the English language, has become commonplace in pop culture. Deadpool & Wolverine, the R-rated Marvel film from family friendly Walt Disney, features the word ‘fuck’ more than 100 times. Taylor Swift sings it 18 times in […]
A theatre performance in a unique location is coming up. One of Honoré de Balzac’s most famous stories, The Unknown Masterpiece, will be presented as a theatrical reading this September at the renowned Nicosia gallery, adapted into Greek. The short story explores the life of a painter who might be either a tragic failure or […]
Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion was adrift in the Red Sea on Wednesday after coming under multiple attacks, which sparked a fire on board, the UK maritime agency said. The vessel was attacked by two small boats and struck by multiple projectiles off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday morning, the Greek shipping ministry and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations(UKMTO) said. […]
Three staff members of a high school in the western Bosnian town of Sanski Most were killed on Wednesday when a school employee shot them and then tried to commit suicide, police said. Police were notified at 10.15 A.M. (0815 GMT) that a man had opened fire at the school with an automatic rifle, the […]
The University of Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it would open up the remaining unfilled places for students starting undergraduate programmes to those who passed international high school examinations. Those who tookthe traditional Pancyprian examinations are always given priority, but any unfilled places can be taken by students who sat either A Levels, the International […]
There will be a new issue of Cypriot government bills on Monday, August 26, with the bills having a three-month duration, set to mature on November 29, 2024. Sophic, an online platform that allows clients to invest in government bills, announced this week that it intends to secure a portion of this new issue, continuing […]
A state-of-the-art cable station and offshore submerging infrastructure will be built in Cyprus to enhance digital connectivity in the eastern Mediterranean. The strategic cooperation between Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom was announced on Wednesday. The cooperation sets the foundations for the creation of critical infrastructure through the development of a telecommunications hub on the island’s […]
In the modern era of e-commerce, understanding the tools and technologies that facilitate smooth transactions is crucial for business success. One of these essential tools is the credit card payment gateway. If you run an online business, knowing what this is and whether you need it can significantly impact your operations. Understanding the concept A […]
A shipment of 12,000 tonnes of diesel is expected to arrive in the north on Wednesday to power the Teknecik power station, as repair work continues on its broken and dysfunctional generators. According to Kibris newspaper, the diesel supply is anticipated to meet the north’s electricity needs for about two weeks. This comes after the […]
Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N is preparing to unveil widespread support in coming days for a $6.48 billion offer to settle tens of thousands of legal actions alleging its Baby Powder and other talc products caused cancer, two people familiar with the matter said. The healthcare giant plans as soon as Friday to disclose that 75% […]
A 46-year-old jeweller was arrested on Tuesday for accepting gold artefacts stolen from a church on August 17. Two men, aged 47 and 44, are already in custody since August 18 for allegedly selling the artefacts to a jeweller’s shop in Nicosia. The owner of the shop, who was arrested by court order and was […]
Denis Shapovalov was among a string of tennis players who called out what they said are double standards in the game after world number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing despite failing two drug tests this year. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Tuesday an independent tribunal had cleared Sinner to continue […]
Larnaca’s hotels are enjoying robust occupancy rates this summer, ranging from 80 to 85 per cent, according to Marios Polyviou, president of the Larnaca Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe). Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Polyviou said that “that most visitors are coming from Britain and Israel“, noting that “both July and August performing particularly well”. […]
Divers resumed a search on Wednesday for survivors after British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s yacht sank off the coast of Sicily amid an intense storm two days ago, though hopes dwindled of finding the six missing people alive. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-ft) superyacht, was carrying 22 passengers and crew and was anchored off […]
By Dina Gavarieva The Mediterranean diet is renowned for its health benefits and yet bloating remains a common and quite often uncomfortable problem for many people living in Cyprus. While fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and olive oil, coupled with a moderate consumption of fish and poultry, brings enormous health advantages, such a diet […]
Limassol police on Wednesday are investigating a case of assault and theft from a 64-year-old man allegedly lured to the scene by a young girl. According to the police, the 64-year-old reported that on Tuesday night, shortly before midnight, he was visited in his hotel room by a young girl whom he had met several […]
bet365, one of the world’s leading online betting companies, is delighted to announce a historic sponsorship agreement, becoming the first official sports betting partner of the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The three-year global partnership covers sponsorship of the men’s competition, with brand exposure on in-game perimeter LED boards, media backdrops and UEFA Champions League digital […]
A 20-year-old who died in an accident on a Famagusta road when his car collided with an oncoming car, has been named as Paul Julius, a Nigerian national and football player for Enosis Neon Paralimni. The accident happened on the Paralimni-Protaras around 6.30am on Tuesday near Pernera, police announced. The 74-year-old driver of the other […]
Nicosia Municipality is busy organising a diverse series of cultural nights in the capital, enriching Nicosia’s events agenda. From festivals to free performances in public spaces, events for all are coming up this August and the municipality is getting creative with it. A DJ Workshop and Party will take place at the lower tier of […]
Police are investigating a case of illegal slaughter of goats in Nicosia on Wednesday. The suspected premises were visited by the state veterinary services on Tuesday in collaboration police to get to the bottom of the allegedly illegal activity. During the inspection, 15 slaughtered sheep and goats were found, not bearing the required official marking. […]
Two minors were hit by a car and injured while riding a bicycle in Paphos, police reported on Wednesday. According to the police, the incident happened at 9.30pm on Monday night, when a 32-year-old man in his car collided with a bicycle on which the two children, aged 12 and 14, were riding. The bicycle […]
Police in Limassol are investigating a kiosk robbery case on Wednesday. The perpetrator is said to be a 27-year-old man, against whom an arrest warrant is pending. According to the police, the robbery was committed overnight at 11.35pm and the complainant reported that the perpetrator was a young man, naked from the waist up, who […]
The district self-governance organisations (EOAs) must be autonomous and self-financed to be effective, said the President of the Nicosia EOA, Constantinos Yorkadjis, on Wednesday. “If they are not truly independent, the organisations will not be able to serve in the best possible way,” he told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). Yorkadjis mentioned that he had […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama delivered a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Trump. America’s first Black president, Obama has thrown his considerable political capital behind Harris as she seeks to make […]