CYPRUS BREAKING NEWS

The cabinet approved an interior ministry proposal on Tuesday for new regulations on issuing building permits, with the aim of simplifying and modernising procedures. The regulations will be sent to parliament for approval. “This amendment replaces the complicated current system with a simplified,…

In this interview, Redox One outlines its technology, progress towards commercial deployment and international ambitions. It also explains why Cyprus, home to its headquarters, could become an early market and demonstration base for wider regional adoption. From development to deployment Redox One…

Four men were on Wednesday remanded in custody for eight days after having been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal crossings across the Green Line. The four, of whom two are aged 23 years old, one is 22 years old, and the other 19, were arrested on Tuesday morning after a police officer…

A 53-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days after police seized approximately 104 grammes of cocaine at his home in Paphos district, authorities said on Wednesday. Officers searched the property at around 5pm on Tuesday under a court warrant. The man allegedly ran into his yard and…

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka played the final match of his career in front of home fans on Tuesday, bidding farewell to the sport following a 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Wawrinka announced last year that he would retire at the end of the…

Benjamin Netanyahu won the support of an unexpectedly clear majority of Israeli Jews in an election billed as a major turning point in his nation’s history, apparently ensuring he will survive as prime minister at least in a caretaker role. With around 70.7% of votes tallied on Wednesday morning,…

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 of his game-high 27 points during a decisive third-quarter run as the host New York Knicks rallied past the Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday for their first win of the season. New York trailed by 13 points in the first quarter. The Knicks outscored the Pistons 37-13 in…

The message of unity behind Greece’s historic “No” of October 28, 1940, remains more relevant than ever for Cyprus, which continues to live with the consequences of the Turkish invasion and occupation, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters following…

Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset at Highbury Stadium. Aaron Loupalo-Bi put the League Two side ahead in the 21st minute, shrugging off Arsenal defender Marli Salmon before driving a…

Even a quiet dog can become defensive if it feels unsafe or thinks someone is a threat. Reaching for its toy, walking too close to its food, or trying to pet an unfamiliar animal may seem harmless, but these actions can cause fear or stress. A dog’s surroundings and the way people behave around it…

You’ve worked hard for your money. You’ve put it in the bank. Perhaps you’ve even spread it across several accounts, just to be safe. But there’s a little-known rule that could change everything in the blink of an eye. In this week’s Money Doctor, Professor Panayiotis C. Andreou explains what…

Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal on Sunday to end the war with the US and Israel, and Tehran is expected to send a response to the draft by the end of the week, an official briefed on the negotiations said on Wednesday. The new draft being considered by Iran sets a seven-day…

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has urged financial firms and investment managers to follow new European guidance on sustainability claims and prepare for standardised reporting of company ownership information, as part of efforts to improve transparency and consistency across…

Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain on the line connecting Madrid to Spain’s southern Andalusia region, rail operator Adif said on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people. The collision comes nine months after an accident between high-speed trains belonging to the same operators on the same…

British finance minister John Healey is set to announce a cautious budget plan on Wednesday as he tries to avoid piling more bond market pressure on the new government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Banks, gambling firms and online marketplaces such as Amazon AMZN.O and Temu PDD.O are expected to…

A damaged car shows that a crash occurred, but it does not explain who caused it or why it happened. One driver may have ignored a traffic signal, while another may have been speeding or looking at a phone. These details matter because an injury claim often depends on what led to the collision, not…

Severe storms that struck the island from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning have caused power outages in the regions of Larnaca and Limassol. According to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), outages occurred in Dromolaxia, Ayios Theodoros and Skarinou in the Larnaca district, with the…

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas met his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on the latest international security developments and defence cooperation between Cyprus and Greece, as the two countries marked the 86th anniversary of October 28, 1940.…

Part of the service a customer buys is now the document that comes with it. That includes contracts, statements, policies and onboarding forms, and all of them have to be read aloud by a screen reader. Those documents in many offices are scans. A scan is a photograph, and with a photo the screen…

A tradition passed down through generations was revived once again in Tillyria, where students marked the anniversary of October 28, 1940, by forming the word “OXI” (Ochi, meaning No) with fire. In a statement, Kato Pyrgos community leader and chairman of the Tillyria communities cluster, Nikos…