Zelenskiy expects more weapons as battle for Ukraine’s east rages
Ukraine expects to receive more weapons from allies after a new U.S. pledge of help, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as the battle for Ukraine’s east raged 100 days into ...
U.S. targets yachts, cellist linked to Putin over Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday issued a raft of new sanctions aimed at punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, with targets including several yachts linked to Russian President Vladimir ...
Radio-Television Authority under scrutiny
The goings on at the Radio-Television Authority (RTA) came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday, amid allegations of bribes and general disregard for procedures.
It was the second week in a ...
Coco Gauff shuts out noise to reach first grand slam final
Coco Gauff managed to shut out the noise to reach her first grand slam final at the French Open.
The American teenager, who burst onto the scene at Wimbledon as ...
US backed Syrian force warns against new Turkish attack, Russia alarmed
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Thursday a new offensive threatened by Turkey in northern Syria would create a humanitarian crisis and undermine its campaign against ...
Lenders told not to foreclose on properties if Estia approval still pending
The financial ombudsman has advised banks and credit-acquiring companies to refrain from foreclosing on mortgaged properties before the definitive conclusion of procedures within the Estia housing loan subsidy scheme, otherwise ...
Solo exhibition looks at Nature’s Rhythm
Alpha C.K. Art Gallery presents the latest solo exhibition by Cypriot sculptor Varvara Georgiou this month with a new series of ceramic sculptures titled Nature’s Rhythm.
This exhibition ...
U.S. lawyer Michael Avenatti gets 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels
Michael Avenatti, the brash California lawyer who once took on then-President Donald Trump, was sentenced on Thursday to four years in prison for defrauding his best-known former client, the porn ...
France’s Macron defends choice of Black minister amid ‘woke’ debate
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended his choice of education minister, a Black academic whose appointment has triggered debate over “wokeism” and racism in France.
A specialist in African-American ...
Twelve arrested after climate activists disrupt Queen Elizabeth’s military parade
Climate change protesters caused a disturbance at a military parade in London at the start of celebrations for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, running out in front of ...
Prince Andrew tests positive for Covid, to miss Jubilee service
Britain’s Prince Andrew has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss a thanksgiving service being held for Queen Elizabeth on Friday to mark her 70 years on the throne, a ...
EU to send more than 200 firefighters to Greece for the summer season
More than 200 firefighters and equipment from Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Romania and Norway will be stationed in Greece to provide immediate support in the event of major wildfires during the ...
MPs say hearing complaints daily from patients waiting for meds
The House health committee on Thursday piled pressure on the health insurance organisation (HIO) to address patients’ concerns over pharmaceuticals offered through the general health scheme (Gesy).
At the focus ...
Putin clings to semblance of normality as his war grinds on
Approaching the 100-day mark in a war that he refuses to call by its name, Russian President Vladimir Putin is a man intent on conveying the impression of business as ...
Brutal Swiatek destroys Kasatkina to reach French Open final
Iga Swiatek continued her march towards a second French Open title in three years when she demolished Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-1 to reach the final and extend her winning ...
Long-standing water sports dispute on House agenda
A proposal to extend current sea sport permits until October 2024 came before the House interior committee on Thursday amid a protracted row on the issue in Paralimni that has pitted ...
Asylum seekers in Cyprus being recognised by Europeans overseas as their children
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris has confirmed reports that a resident of Germany has acknowledged as his own, four children from three different women, all who happen to be asylum seekers ...
China’s Geely launches first nine low-orbit satellites for autonomous cars
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group conducted its first successful satellite launch on Wednesday, sending nine into low earth orbit as it builds out a satellite network to provide more ...
Former Colombian drug lord Rodriguez Orejuela dies in US prison
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, a former leader of Colombia’s once-powerful Cali cartel, has died in the United States while serving a 30-year drug trafficking sentence, his family said on Wednesday.
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Russia won’t close Tsar Peter’s ‘window to Europe’, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia did not plan to close “the window” to Europe which Tsar Peter the Great sought to open 300 years ago even though the West ...
People smugglers jailed for 2.5 years
Two men aged 24 and 21 were sentenced to two and a half years in prison by the Larnaca court on Thursday for people smuggling.
The two men were first arrested last ...
Russians against war organise rally for Saturday in Limassol
A group called Russians in Cyprus Against war (RAW) are organising a demonstration in Limassol demanding that political prisoners in Russia be released.
The rally will take place at 5pm ...
Teetering on default, Russia misses $1.9 mln payment, committee determines
Russia’s failure to pay $1.9 million in accrued interest on a dollar bond will trigger payouts potentially worth billions of dollars, a panel of investors determined on Wednesday, as the ...
Thousands gather to salute Queen Elizabeth as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Tens of thousands of royal supporters lined the streets of London on Thursday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and kick off four days of pomp, parties and parades ...