Our View: Government over optimistic in pushing through new court system
The eagerly anticipated reform of the justice system, which was to have been in place at the start of 2023 has been put back six months at request of the supreme ...
Top U.S. general plays down probability of near-term Ukraine military victory
The top U.S. general on Wednesday said Ukraine’s chances of any near-term, outright military victory were not high, cautioning that Russia still had significant combat power inside Ukraine ...
Paris workers disrupt Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
Protesting workers demanding higher salaries disrupted a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony under the historic dome of the Paris department store Galeries Lafayette on Wednesday.
“Not happy! Not happy,” protesters chanted, waving ...
391% passenger increase in October for Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways saw a 169 per cent increase in flights during October compared to the same period last year, the company announced on Wednesday.
In total, the airline carried out 310 flights ...
EU to propose natural gas price cap after Nov. 24 meeting
The European Commission plans to propose a cap on natural gas prices after Nov. 24, as it seeks to contain an energy crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ...
Limassol bar celebrates arrival of beaujolais
A small taste of France and the glamour of jazz and burlesque is what Vinylio Wine Bar Etc will bring this week. A series of shows will fill the old ...
Ruthless Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis at ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals with a crushing 6-4 6-1 defeat of Russian Andrey Rublev at the Turin showpiece on Wednesday.
After ...
‘Think of the taxpayers,’ minister says in row over kindergartens
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Wednesday called on Poed union to stop being selfish and instead listen to reason, so as not to strip 8,000 children of free education as the ...
Mushroom foragers warned over rules and health risks
Mushroom foragers were reminded on Wednesday by the forestry department to take care when harvesting this season, reiterating that the use of rakes and other tools are strictly prohibited.
It ...
HIO clarifies role of on-call healthcare services
On-call services deal with specific health emergencies and do not operate like emergency departments, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) sought to clarify on Wednesday.
Though the service has been available ...
Swing, afro-funk and soul to sound in Nicosia this weekend
A series of live music events unfolds this week in Nicosia as Sarah’s Jazz Club welcomes more of the island’s musicians to its stage. In its intimate space, ...
NATO, Warsaw say missile that hit Poland was Ukrainian stray
A missile that hit Poland killing two people was probably a Ukrainian air defence missile and there was no evidence to suggest the incident was an intentional attack by Russia, ...
House president calls on UK’s help to kick start talks
House president Annita Demetriou on Wednesday called on the UK to offer a constructive contribution to negotiations on the Cyprus problem, in a meeting she held with the UK’s ...
Tamasos bishop turns against Russian church because of war
Russia’s war in Ukraine is looking to play a significant role in the upcoming elections for archbishop, with the throne’s hopefuls making statements on the unity and stance ...
Putin calls for price controls as Russian car sales crash to record low
President Vladimir Putin urged the Russian government on Wednesday to control car prices, as one industry head said Western sanctions could send annual sales crashing to below 1 million for the ...
FOREO’s new ISSA 3 sonic toothbrush has arrived
Swedish giant FOREO, is changing the face of oral hygiene by launching the innovative ISSA 3 – the first sonic silicone toothbrush that combines four-in-one care for teeth, tongue, gums and cheeks, ...
Operations rose threefold in 2021
Operations rose threefold after the inclusion of private hospitals in the national health scheme (Gesy) which increased the number of beds available by almost 80 per cent, data showed on Wednesday.
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Beer to cost €13 per half-litre inside main World Cup fan zone
Half a litre of beer will cost 50 Qatari riyals (13 euros) inside the main fan zone at the World Cup in Qatar, a source with knowledge of alcohol sales at the ...
Media watchdog issues fines for violations
The Cyprus radio television authority (CRTA) on Wednesday announced that it has issued fines to various local media for 43 cases of violations of regulations governing the broadcasting sector. A total ...
Recognise our human rights, say those from mixed marriages in north
Women are most affected by the Republic of Cyprus’ delay in giving IDs to children born to a mixed marriage in the north, the group ‘Uncredentialeds’ said on Wednesday, calling ...
Poland says missile that hit it was Ukrainian stray
A missile that hit Poland was probably a stray fired by Ukraine’s air defences and not a Russian strike, Poland and NATO said on Wednesday, easing global concern that ...
Woman reports gang rape at Pournara
A 34-year-old woman has reported she was gang raped at Pournara reception centre for asylum seekers, police told the Cyprus Mail on Wednesday.
The alleged sexual assault took place a ...
Justice delayed again: new courts put back six months (Updated)
The highly touted two additional supreme courts envisioned within the justice reform package passed in summer – and aimed at speeding up the snail’s pace rate of court cases – are ...
Teacher accused of sexual abuse on remand but not suspended
A secondary education teacher who has been arrested this month on suspicion of sexually abusing over a dozen students continues to hold his position at a Limassol school, as competent ...