CYPRUS BREAKING NEWS

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday he was “deeply saddened by the tragic train collision in Spain”. In a post on X, Christodoulides extended his “profound condolences to the families of the victims, to the Spanish people, and to PM”. “We stand in resolute solidarity with Spain during…

European Union Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis is scheduled to visit Cyprus on Thursday and Friday for a series of official engagements concerning sustainable water management, the fisheries sector and the development of marine sciences. Kadis will begin his visit on Thursday, October 29, and…

Columbia Group has called on the shipping industry to do more to retain and promote women at sea , warning that recruitment alone is not enough to address the sector’s gender imbalance, as its second She Beyond Conference took place in Manila. Held as part of Crew Connect Global, the conference…

A 65-year-old man was hospitalised in serious condition on Wednesday after losing control of his vehicle on the Polis Chrysochous-Argaka road, hitting a tree and stopping on the safety barrier. The police said the accident happened at 2.20am. The man was taken to Paphos general hospital where he…

The future of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), which, if completed, will link the energy grids of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel, is “being handled away from the public eye”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, with it yet to be confirmed as and when seabed surveys for the project’s…

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday promised to do “everything humanly possible” to bring about progress towards a solution to the Cyprus problem, as he spoke on the sidelines of a parade to mark ‘Ochi Day’, the anniversary of Greece’s entry into the Second World War. “A meeting took place…

There can be no compromise on matters of sovereignty and national dignity, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, as Cyprus marked the 86th anniversary of October 28, 1940, with commemorative events and parades across the island. Speaking to reporters following the Ochi Day parade in…

Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by US states, school districts and individuals alleging the companies intentionally designed their platforms to keep young users hooked. The companies have denied allegations that their…

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…