Govt and UN clash over migrant pushback claims
The government on Friday took a tough line against accusations from the UN that it was carrying out migrant pushbacks within the buffer zone, calling the statements unhelpful in resolving ...
Pro-Palestine protest to take place in Limassol
A pro-Palestine protest is set to take place in Limassol on Saturday, planned to coincide with the “International day of action for Gaza and the prisoners”.
The protest’s organisers, ...
‘Red alert’ for forest fire risk on Saturday
The risk of forest fires on Saturday has been set at “red alert”, the forestry department said on Friday.
Alongside the setting of the fire risk level, the department also ...
Ertugruloglu: Holguin knows nothing about the Cyprus problem
United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin “knows nothing about the Cyprus problem”, the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said on Friday.
Speaking to Ada TV, he said Holguin “is ...
A minute with Georgiana Theodorou Ballet Teacher and Pilates Instructor
Where do you live?I live in Limassol with my boyfriend
What did you have for breakfast?I never have breakfast… just a cup of tea with honey to help ...
Annita Demetriou most popular MP, survey shows
House Speaker and Disy Party leader Annita Demetriou is the most popular MP, regardless of party affiliation, according to a survey released on Friday. She is followed by opposition Akel ...
Monks’ lawyers refile appeal to Church of Cyprus
Lawyers representing the monks of the Osiou Avakoum Monastery refiled an appeal to the Church of Cyprus on Friday after receiving no response for 15 days.
The legal team said that ...
Prisoner in north attacked with boiling sugar water
A prisoner in the north sustained first-degree burns on his face and body after having boiling water with sugar in it poured on his face and body.
The prisoner was ...
Two lanes to close on road to Ayios Dhometios crossing point
Two lanes are to close on the road to the Ayios Dhometios crossing point from the north from Saturday.
The usual southbound carriageway between the Metehan roundabout ant the crossing ...
Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on Thursday, hours after being freed from Russian detention in the biggest prisoner exchange ...
Isotita accuses health ministry of ‘abuse of power’
Isotita trade union has accused the ministry of health of abusing its power by instructing the staff of the national health scheme (Gesy) supervision commissioner’s office – an independent authority – ...
OLYMPICS
Kulichenko makes history, reaches Olympic high jump final
Cypriot high jumper Elena Kulichenko has advanced to the high jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a best jump of 1.92 meters on her first attempt, she secured her ...
Larnaca mayor pleased with port and marina project split
Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Friday expressed his “satisfaction” with the government’s announcement from the previous day that the development of the town’s port and marina will now ...
Cyprus sees €129 billion in cashless transactions in second half of 2023
The value of cashless transactions in Cyprus reached €129 billion in the second half of 2023, with a total of 152 million transactions, reflecting an increase of 12 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, ...
Public invited to add species to river mural in Episkopi
A 20-metre-long mural, still in the making at Episkopi, Paphos, is now open to the public to add their own touches to the Ezoura-river-themed scene.
The Episkopi Environmental Centre has ...
Larnaca revamps dog beach with free facilities
The dog beach (Spyros Beach) near Larnaca airport has been revamped, the municipality announced on Friday.
According to an announcement from the municipality, beds and umbrellas have been placed for ...
Wizz Air adds Larnaca-Cairo route
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is set to launch a new route from Larnaca to Cairo on October 29, according to an announcement released on Friday.
The airline said that “the new ...
Smoking fines add €1.5m to state coffers over last decade
Since 2015, police have issued 17,624 fines for smoking in prohibited areas, ranging from €85 to €2,000 each, adding over €1.5 million to state coffers.
The police, however, have been complaining for years that this ...
Fake news bill to ‘factor in’ press freedom concerns
Concerns over freedom of speech will be factored in during upcoming discussions over the controversial fake news bill, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Friday.
Speaking to the state broadcaster ...
Party at hidden garden in Nicosia
The summer is a time of rest and leisure for most but not for all. For the team at Gardens of the Future in Nicosia, it has been a busy ...
TV shows we love: Lucifer
The acting and the scenarios that paint the devil in a different light than the one depicted in most horror films and movies about religion make Lucifer a great watch.
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Punin Wine: a taste of success with a Cypriot history
Punin Wine, a distinguished brand combining passion and excellence, is making a dynamic impact in Cyprus. It aims to win the hearts of wine lovers with its exceptional selections. Inspired ...
Antiquities repatriated from Germany after 60 years
Antiquities removed from Cyprus in the 1960s have returned home.
The Department of Antiquities announced on Friday that a total of 37 pieces, removed by a German citizen, who was at ...
Customs confiscate duty free tobacco and charge €20,000
Tobacco products brought illegally from the north were confiscated on Friday in the south by the Customs Department, which charged those arrested a total of €20,000 for unpaid duty and taxes.
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