Cuba and U.S. spar over U.N. resolution calling to end embargo
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday voted against a U.N. General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba, leaving ...
House postpones vote on extending foreclosures freeze
Parliament on Thursday decided to postpone a planned vote on a legislative proposal that, if passed, would have extended by three more months a freeze on property foreclosures.
Voting on ...
Gesy budget must be reined in, new HIO chief says
Although the national health system faces many challenges it must be preserved at all costs, the new head of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Thursday but he sounded ...
Man United win at Sociedad but face Europa play-off
Manchester United beat hosts Real Sociedad 1-0 on Thursday but the Spanish side finished top of Europa League Group E on goal difference and the English team will go into ...
French MP brings parliament to a halt by yelling ‘Go back to Africa’ to Black MP
France’s lower house of parliament suspended its session on Thursday after a far-right MP shouted, “Go back to Africa!” as a Black legislator from the far left asked a ...
Drivers’ licence applicants will be given option to sign up as blood donors
People applying for a driver’s licence will simultaneously be given the option to sign a consent form enrolling them as blood donors, under a law passed on Thursday.
On ...
Limassol stadium in limbo MPs hear
Lawmakers on Thursday voiced concern that the new Limassol stadium – costing taxpayers around €40 million – could remain idle, leaving the three local sports clubs without a venue.
Works at the stadium ...
In Bahrain, pope speaks out against death penalty and discrimination
Pope Francis spoke against the death penalty on Thursday at the start of a trip to Bahrain where the Shi’ite Muslim opposition accuse the Sunni monarchy of overseeing human ...
Upcoming festival looks at brave new humanity
November’s festivals are coming on thick and fast, and will soon include the Work in Process Festival (WIP) presented by the CYENS Centre of Excellence. With the 2022 title Brave ...
Nemesis exercise ‘aimed at strengthening multinational cooperation’
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said Cyprus was committed to upholding its responsibilities arising from oil and gas exploitation activities in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Petrides’ comments came ...
State called to implement promises of flood protection for Larnaca
The construction of flood protection works for the Larnaca neighbourhoods of Kamares and Vergina were discussed by the House interior committee on Thursday, with MPs calling on the ministry to ...
Plaque with names unveiled to keep alive memory of the island’s missing
The government on Thursday sent a message to the international community to remind it of the need to clarify the fate the missing persons in Cyprus.
Speaking at the unveiling ...
Ieronymos of Athens in Cyprus to visit Archbishop Chrysostomos
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens visited the island on Thursday to see the prelate of Cyprus church who has been in critical condition due to intestinal cancer.
The Athens archbishop arrived ...
Microsoft extends free tech support for Ukraine through 2023
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Thursday it would extend technology support for Ukraine free of charge through 2023, as Russia’s invasion of the country drags on.
Microsoft said it ...
Magic mushroom compound shows promise as depression treatment in key study
The main psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms can significantly reduce symptoms of difficult-to-treat depression, data from the largest clinical trial ever to test the keenly-watched compound has found.
The ...
New Cytavision TV App to offer smart viewing experience
Cyta is introducing its Cytavision TV App, a new, easy and modern way to access the Cytavision service from any internet or mobile network.
Via the app, customers of the ...
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap (Update)
A Russian-installed official in southern Ukraine said Moscow will likely pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson and urged civilians to leave, possibly signalling ...
Three road transport officials suspended, probe into test irregularities
Three officials from the road transport department were suspended on Thursday as an investigation is ongoing on alleged interference in the department’s system to grant driving licences to people ...
Bank of England makes historic rate hike despite ‘very challenging’ outlook
The Bank of England raised interest rates to 3 per cent on Thursday from 2.25 per cent, its biggest rate rise since 1989 as it warned of a “very challenging” outlook for the ...
Russia warns British ambassador over ‘dangerous’ drone strike on Crimea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had delivered a protest to the British ambassador after summoning her over its allegation that British specialists had been involved in ...
Information campaign underway in Larnaca on mosquito control
Health service officials are currently carrying out an information campaign in Tsakilero, near Larnaca, warning people of the dangers posed by mosquitos in the area.
According to the head of ...
The natural ‘face’ of Larnaca
For a walking tour of the island, the seaside district’s nature trails are an ideal place to start hears PAUL LAMBIS
Thinking of Larnaca, many things come to mind. ...
Transport ministry calls on airport employees to respect regulations (Updated)
The transport ministry on Thursday called on airport employees and companies to respect the relevant decrees and regulations, a day after an unlawful work stoppage caused travel chaos at Paphos ...
Ban on non-Gesy doctors at private hospitals to remain
Private doctors with practices within hospital contracted with the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) had their request to maintain the status quo rejected by a court on Thursday.
The move was ...