Our View: Proper teacher evaluations ‘saved again’
Well into the new school year, the education ministry is still nowhere near to introducing the new evaluation system for teachers. The relevant bill had been submitted to the legislature ...
No public health risk identified after tainted milk complaints
A technical problem in the pasteurisation equipment had been identified as the source of the issue following several consumer complaints about pasteurised milk spoilage, the veterinary services said on Wednesday.
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New paediatric oncology clinic to be established near Makarios hospital
A new paediatric oncology clinic will be established next to Makarios Hospital in Nicosia, with the agreement to be signed by Health Minister Michael Damianos on Friday, President Nikos Christodoulides ...
US judge extends block on Trump deploying National Guard in Portland, Oregon
A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended temporary restraining orders that block President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying any National Guard troops to police Portland as part of ...
Criticism of Cyprus’ six-point plan for Gaza ‘malicious’, says Christodoulides
Cyprus is committed to implementing its six-point proposal for Gaza aid, prioritising action over public relations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, but did not provide further details on the ...
Etek expresses intention to assist Gaza rebuilding efforts
Cyprus’ scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Wednesday expressed its interest for the active contribution to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip as set out by President Nikos Christodoulides earlier ...
Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after ...
Parents will pay the price for students who damage buses
Students who display delinquent behaviour on school buses will receive severe punishments, with parents held accountable if damages occur, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said after a meeting with Education Minister ...
International disasters and risk conference taking place in Nicosia
Artificial intelligence, immersive solutions for disaster and emergency response and new technologies will be the key topics discussed at the international disasters and risk conference (IDRC) held in Nicosia from ...
Syria’s Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he would honour all past deals struck between his country and Moscow, a pledge suggesting Moscow’s two main ...
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UK funeral director pleads guilty to defrauding families over remains
A British funeral director on Wednesday pleaded guilty to more than 30 charges of fraud after a police investigation into human remains at his business, including some charges relating to unborn ...
Hegseth warns Moscow US will ‘impose costs’ if Ukraine war does not end
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Moscow on Wednesday that the United States and its allies would “impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression” if the war in ...
Greco compliance plan presented to House institutions committee
The first compliance report following the Republic’s evaluation by Europe’s group of states against corruption (Greco) in October 2023 was presented by head Cyprus’ delegation to Greco Alexia Kalispera ...
Top 2 cryptos analysts predict could outperform ETH and SOL this quarter
Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have dominated the smart contract and DeFi markets for years. Yet, analysts now spotlight two different plays that might outperform them this quarter: Bitcoin (BTC) ...
Sports violence bill discussion rolls on
The House legal committee’s discussion of a government-sponsored bill which aims to suppress violence at sports venues continued without a conclusion on Thursday, with committee chairman Nicos Tornaritis urging ...
Forestry dept head warns of ‘adverse and irreversible effects’ of transfer to interior ministry
Forestry department head Savvas Iezekiel on Thursday warned of possible “adverse and irreversible effects” of the government’s decision to transfer control of forest firefighting duties to the interior ministry.
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Paphos to welcome Europe’s top hospitality leaders
Cyprus will host one of the most significant events in the European tourism and hospitality industry this year, as the 91st General Assembly of HOTREC is set to take place ...
CO2 levels hit highest ever recorded, warning of more extreme weather
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have reached the highest ever recorded, potentially further warming the planet and leading to more extreme climate events, a new report by the World ...
Paphos: Where myth, history and the sea meet
Perched on the southwest coast of Paphos, this captivating city is steeped in legend and bathed in Mediterranean light. Believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, ...
Palmas tells EU of ‘clear disagreement’ with Turkey joining Safe programme
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday said he had informed top European officials of the government’s “clear disagreement” with the idea of Turkey joining the EU’s Security Action ...
GlobalWealth secures major stake in UK fintech Wealthyhood
GlobalWealth Group PLC, a company registered and headquartered Cyprus, has announced the signing of a final investment agreement with the London-based Wealthyhood Ltd. The deal was completed on September 14, 2025, following ...
Where have all the children gone?
In Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, under crime and punishment, I find ‘The righteous is not innocent of the deeds of the wicked.’ And, ‘Let he who would lash the ...
Nicosia shines at 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities
The Nicosia Tourism Board proudly concluded its participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 with the highly successful Taste Nicosia – European Regions Week Tasting Event, held on October 14, 2025, ...
Limassol: The Mediterranean city that has it all
Nestled on the sun-drenched southern coast of Cyprus, Limassol city is a place where the Mediterranean lifestyle comes alive — a destination where ancient history, seaside charm, and modern energy blend ...