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French Rafale fighter jets are to probe Cyprus’ defences in bilateral military exercises aimed at bolstering the Republic’s readiness and capabilities for real-life scenarios. Set to last until Sunday, ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued decrees prohibiting the operation of the two asphalt factories in the areas of Geri and Tseri, pending their relocation following nearby residents’ complaints. The ...

The funeral of a well-known Turkish Cypriot businessman was set to take place on Thursday as three more arrests were made in Istanbul in relation to his murder earlier in ...

The European Medicines Agency has set up a new centre to collect and mine more public health data from EU member states to improve the review of new drugs and ...

By Richard Carr, Channel 5’s decision to axe Australian soap opera Neighbours has led to widespread dismay among British people in their thirties and upwards. After 36 years on British screens, ...

Period silver, artisan tea set, Earl Grey tea bags and sugar cubes, Sunday best and a spot of afternoon tea with plenty of pomp and circumstance. The reason to celebrate? ...

German scientists plan to clone and then breed this year genetically modified pigs to serve as heart donors for humans, based on a simpler version of a U.S.-engineered ...

Any relaxations of the Covid-19 restrictions will depend on the suggestions of the advisory team, the health minister said on Thursday morning as he struck a positive tone. “The possible ...

French automaker Renault SA has backed a moratorium on deep-sea mining, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, committing to exclude seabed metals from its supply chain in a blow to ...

Consultants will help develop a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) for the greater urban area of Famagusta district as Cyprus steps up efforts to transition to greener transport and increased ...

By Lisa Salmon If you’ve not managed to stick to those Dry January goals, perhaps you need to have a look at your brain like Bella Hadid, who says ...

French “freedom convoy” motorists protesting against Covid-19 restrictions will be blocked from entering Paris, the French capital’s police authority said on Thursday. Protesters set out from southern France on ...

Cyprus, a small Mediterranean country with one of the lowest population densities in the world, offers a unique combination of modern amenities and historic sights. Known for its ancient landmarks ...

AstraZeneca forecast higher 2022 sales and raised its annual dividend for the first time in a decade on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter profit expectations, but warned the boost from its Covid-19 ...

A geomagnetic storm triggered by a large burst of radiation from the sun has disabled least 40 of the 49 satellites newly launched by SpaceX as part of its Starlink internet communications ...

An artistic method that though well-known in the art world, is not one Cypriot art shows feature often will b the focus of an exhibition coming to the O Gallery. ...

Cyprus has paid up its contribution to the UN budget, joining another 52 members to be up to date with their financial obligations to the 193-strong world body. Cyprus was cited ...

In today’s episode, shocking scenes were captured at the Pournara migrant reception centre as dozens were injured during a mass fight. And in the health care sector, a Gesy ...

A total of 24 computers were confiscated from premises in Paphos, on suspicion they were being used for illegal betting. The computers were confiscated after the district’s cybercrime unit raided ...

Vaccination rates are rising sharply among the elderly in Hong Kong, lifting from a relatively low base as an omicron-fuelled spike in new Covid-19 cases and looming vaccine passes pierce ...

Police on Thursday said they issued 21 fines related to violations in coronavirus measures, after 1,804 checks in the government-controlled areas. The checks were carried out between 6am on Wednesday and 6am ...

By Mark Trevelyan Behind his latest outbursts against Nato and doomsday warnings to the West, there are tentative signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin is keen to avoid an escalation ...

The US Department of Homeland Security has warned law enforcement agencies that a convoy of truckers protesting against Covid-19 vaccine mandates could affect this weekend’s Super Bowl in Los ...

Police on Thursday said they were investigating a murder attempt after a 15-year-old boy allegedly assaulted another teenager with a knife at the Pournara migrant reception centre. Both minors involved “...