EU’s Borrell: Israel has to adhere to international law
Israel has the right to defend itself but some of its decisions would breach international law, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters on Tuesday.
In response to ...
Ombudswoman calls for benefits to be returned to mother
A decision of the Welfare Benefits Management Service (Ydep) to terminate the payment of child benefits and deduct an amount from the rent stipend of a divorced mother of a ...
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever
Israeli air strikes hammered Gaza on Tuesday, razing entire districts and filling morgues with dead Palestinians as Israel took revenge for the Hamas assaults that have triggered some of the ...
Ambassadors defend both sides in Israel conflict
The situation in Gaza did not start on Saturday, as there were 17 years of oppression leading to the situation, the Ambassador of Palestine in Cyprus said on Tuesday, while his ...
MPs warn public can’t cope with carbon tax
Lawmakers on Tuesday cautioned that people cannot withstand a carbon tax coming down the pipe in early 2024, but government officials insisted they have no choice.
The matter was discussed at ...
One night only Japanese concert
The Embassy of Japan in Cyprus presents a free recital with renowned Shakuhachi player Yosuke Irie, who is visiting Nicosia for a one-and-only performance on October 26 at ARTos House in ...
Thunderstorms expected on Wednesday, yellow weather warning issued
The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for Wednesday, as inland and eastern areas of Cyprus are expected to be battered by thunderstorms.
According to an announcement on ...
Russia accuses US of nuclear testing site activity
Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of carrying out preparatory work at a nuclear testing site in Nevada but said that Moscow would not restart its own nuclear testing ...
Cyprus Museum launches tour guides in Ukrainian
The Cyprus Museum on Tuesday launched an audio guide service in Ukrainian, its seventh language option in its audio guide devices.
First Lady Philippa Karsera and the First Lady of ...
‘No more delays’ for Larnaca marina
The contracting company which has taken up the Larnaca port and marina project is expected to adhere to its commitments after it was given a time extension, Transport Minister Alexis ...
Bodies lie in the grounds of ravaged Israeli kibbutz
Bodies of Israeli residents and Hamas militants lay in the grounds of the Kfar Aza kibbutz among burned out houses, strewn furniture and torched cars, as Israeli soldiers went from ...
Criminal probe into CFA president expected
The sports ethics committee on Tuesday handed their findings on the conduct of Cyprus Football Association (CFA) president Giorgos Koumas, accused of breach of duty, to the attorney-general.
Speaking to ...
Public urged to take part in fixing island’s roads
The public should “play a role and take part” in drawing attention to problems on Cyprus’ road network, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday.
Vafeades was speaking to the ...
Psychologists say Gesy not allowing them to offer best treatment
Serious problems have been seen in offering psychological services through the national health scheme (Gesy), the Pan-Cypriot Psychologists Association (Pasypsy) said on Tuesday.
Issuing an announcement on world mental health ...
England crush Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup
England revived their 50-overs World Cup title defence as Dawid Malan smashed a career-best 140 and Reece Topley wreaked havoc with the ball in a 137-run hammering of Bangladesh on Tuesday.
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Mont Blanc at lowest level in 22 years as hot summers shrink snowpack
By Geert De Clercq and Manuel Ausloos
The Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, has lost more than two metres in two years and shrunk to its lowest level ...
Deadly humid heat could hit billions, spread as far as US Midwest, study says
By Gloria Dickie
Billions of people could struggle to survive in periods of deadly, humid heat within this century as temperatures rise, particularly in some of the world’s largest ...
Young reservists fly back to Israel, say ‘ready for war’
Young Israeli reservists queued up at Paris’ main airport on Tuesday to fly back home, speaking of their shock at the Hamas attacks and determination to fight.
Israeli media said ...
Cyprus economic growth projections revised down by IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered its growth projections for Cyprus for the year 2023, citing various economic factors for this decision.
According to the fund’s World Economic ...
TC opposition party refutes claim of support for presidential system
Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP has rejected claims made by the north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli of support across the north’s political spectrum for a transition to a ...
Ayia Napa Marina offers boaters Early Winter Exclusive Offer
Ayia Napa Marina, the international lifestyle destination of choice for luxurious residences, world-class yachting facilities, and carefully curated entertainment options, is launching an Early Winter Exclusive Offer for boaters, keeping ...
Lidl Plus contest will win three app users Paris Disneyland trips
Lidl Plus brings us the magic of our favourite heroes through a magical contest, giving three lucky app users the chance to live the ultimate entertainment experience, and each win ...
Mental health problems linked to substance abuse
We must work to make mental wellbeing for all a priority, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday as the addictions authority shared alarming numbers correlating mental illness with substance ...
European maritime sector challenges discussed in Limassol
President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners Andreas Hadjiyiannis this week discussed the critical juncture facing European shipping, noting that the sector is currently fighting against a number of challenges.
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