US warns doctors to look for hepatitis in children as probe widens
U.S. health officials have sent out a nationwide alert warning doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of pediatric hepatitis, possibly linked with a cold virus, as part ...
Putin claims victory in Mariupol, US to send more guns and money (Update 2)
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the biggest battle of the war in Ukraine on Thursday, declaring the port city of Mariupol “liberated” after nearly two months of siege.
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Another person swindled in fake medical emergency scam
Police are advising the public to be aware of swindlers who, pretending to be doctors, contact people and demand money in exchange for services.
In a statement, the police said ...
Beirut port blast suspect to face extradition hearing in Madrid
A Portuguese man is set to face an extradition hearing in Madrid over allegations he was involved in the devastating 2020 port explosion in Beirut, authorities said on Thursday.
The man, ...
Man jailed for over three years for trafficking
A Limassol court on Thursday sentenced a man to three-and-a-half years in prison, having found him guilty on the charges of trafficking persons and living off the proceeds of prostitution.
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Discover your creative voice at Limassol’s Blend the Space workshops
A community arts and creativity space in Limassol is hosting a series of exciting workshops next week. Blend the Space in a new location in central Limassol invites all to ...
State not responsible for losses suffered by Laiki customers, court rules
A court has ruled that the state has no responsibility for the bail-in imposed on depositors of Cyprus Popular Bank (CPB) in 2013, when the lender was wound down as part ...
Lukoil’s Alekperov, supporter of Russia-OPEC ties, resigns
Vagit Alekperov, a former Soviet deputy oil minister and a supporter of close ties between Russia and OPEC, has resigned as president of Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil (LKOH....
Zelenskiy says visit to Moscow ‘out of the question’ right now
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has ruled out heading to Moscow for direct talks with Russian leaders on ending the war, he was quoted on Thursday as saying.
“In the name ...
Coronavirus: Price of self-tests capped at €6
A box of self-tests containing five Covid tests have been price capped at €6, the health ministry said, adding that the measure take effect from Friday.
The ministry had previously made ...
Egyptian economy seen growing 5.3 per cent in year to June, 5.2 per cent in 2022/23
Egypt’s economy will grow 5.3 per cent in the fiscal year ending in June but the pace will ease to 5.2 per cent in 2022/23 and 5.0 per cent in 2023/24 as tourism falls ...
Turkish consumer confidence hits record low in April
The Turkish consumer confidence index dropped 7.3 per cent to 67.3 points in April, official data showed on Thursday, hitting its lowest ever level, driven by a 10 per cent drop from the ...
UK PM Johnson will face contempt probe, reigniting leadership doubts (Update 2)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a blow to his authority on Thursday when lawmakers triggered an investigation into whether he had misled parliament and an influential former ally called ...
US human rights report shows ‘significant improvements’ government says
The 2021 US Department of State report on human rights in Cyprus shows significant improvements compared with previous years, the government said Thursday, notwithstanding references on Ill-treatment of migrants among other ...
Premier League praised for assisting players who are observing Ramadan
Crystal Palace’s head of sports medicine Dr Zaf Iqbal has praised the improved awareness and actions taken by the Premier League, its clubs and referees to assist players who ...
Biden to announce $800 million military aid package for Ukraine
President Joe Biden will announce an additional $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine on Thursday when he delivers an update on U.S. efforts related to the Russian invasion, a ...
Push to catch more people dodging army reservist duties
More than 3,700 former national guardsmen who have failed to sign up as reservists have been tracked down in the past few months as a result of closer cooperation between the ...
Hellenic on collision course with bank workers union
Hellenic Bank will submit a restructuring plan to the labour ministry that will include up to 350 compulsory redundancies this year, its CEO Oliver Gatzke said on Thursday, a move likely ...
Easter fun in the park
Easter is here bringing with it food feasts, traditional rituals but also family fun! Get ready for two Easter fun-filled days in nature. Inspired Family Fun invites old and young ...
Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton join Broughton’s bid to buy Chelsea
Former tennis world number one Serena Williams and seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton have joined Martin Broughton’s bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea, a source close ...
Manchester United name Ten Hag as new manager
Manchester United have named Ajax Amsterdam coach Erik ten Hag as their new manager to succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick from the end of this season, the Premier League club ...
UK sets out 26 new sanctions against Russia
Britain on Thursday added 26 new designations to its list of sanctions against Russia over the Ukrainian war, including on military figures and defence companies.
Britain said its latest round of ...
Queen’s 96th birthday marked with gun salute and new photograph
The 96th birthday of Queen Elizabeth will be marked on Thursday with gun salutes, the release of a Barbie doll and a new photograph showing Britain’s longest serving monarch ...
Blasts hits Shi’ite mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif and Kunduz, multiple casualties
An explosion at a Shi’ite mosque in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif on Thursday killed or wounded at least 20 people, a local Taliban commander said.
“A blast happened ...