Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83, his company said in a post on Instagram. “The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr. Cavalli’s family,” Sergio Azzolari, chief executive of Roberto Cavalli, said in the post. Cavalli died on Friday at his home in Florence,...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel “sooner, rather than later,” and warned Tehran not to proceed. Asked by reporters about his message to Iran, Biden said simply, “Don’t,” and he underscored Washington’s commitment to defend Israel. “We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We...
A solid majority of U.S. teachers go to work each day anxious that a shooting will unfold at their school, a trend that has paralleled the rising number of such incidents across the U.S., a report released on Friday showed. A Pew Research Center survey of about 2,500 teachers showed...
The very good relations between Cyprus and Andorra, based on principles and their common characteristics as small states, were underlined by House Speaker Annita Demetriou and Andorran Foreign Minister Imma Tor Faus, as the two officials met on Friday in the framework of Faus’ official visit in Cyprus. According to...
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) unveiled early figures for 2023 Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending by donor countries. The numbers reveal donor countries are yet again failing to meet the original objectives of ODA to promote human development and fight inequalities in partner countries....
Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery. In a letter to the church from the monks’ lawyers, the men of the cloth requested that the case against them be dropped in the church and...
Police on Friday were accused of lying over their version of events about a raid on a Limassol flat that ended with the death of one Bangladeshi national. As questions rained on the force, a protest was organised to take place on Saturday in memory of Anisur Rahman, 23, who...
Officers from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) are attempting to help a migrant boat spotted off the cost of Cape Greco, authorities said on Friday. The boat was spotted in the afternoon. Officers are approaching the boat to determine the number of migrants, and the country they set off...
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President Nikos Christodoulides will visit London on April 16, for events organised by diaspora organisations. He will be the guest of honour at a dinner to mark the 90th anniversary of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, one of the oldest and still most active diaspora bodies. Earlier that afternoon he will...
The National Security Council convened on Friday to discuss developments in the Middle East as well as migration. Though no decisions were made to change security measures, there was an “evaluation of existing data”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. President Nikos Christodoulides was briefed by the ministers of foreign affairs,...
Police carried out 17 arrests related to 11 vehicle or building arson incidents on a nationwide basis in March, police spokesperson Christos Andreou said on Friday, adding that arson incidents are “a serious concern” for the force. Commenting on the recent spate of arson attacks on vehicles and properties, with...
The government is ready to strike a deal renewing collective agreements, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Friday after a meeting at Eurogate Container Terminal at Limassol’s port. Attending the meeting were the port operators, representatives of Cyprus’ chamber of commerce (Keve), the employers’ association (Oev) and the association of...
Portfolio diversification is a fundamental strategy for investors seeking to optimize their investment returns while managing risk. By spreading investments across different asset classes, investors can potentially achieve a more stable and balanced portfolio. Understanding the key principles of diversification, such as correlation and asset selection, is crucial for building...
In February, as the ten teams were making final preparations for the start of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, news broke that rocked motorsport to its core. Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who in 2023 signed a two-year, £100 million contract extension with Mercedes-AMG Petronas, had agreed to join...
A long journey of milestones, difficult moments, and achievements for the country’s largest financial institution was how the Bank of Cyprus described its 125-year history. A vision that took root over a century ago, driven by the aspirations of the Cypriot people, was destined to evolve into the largest financial...
The roaring sound of water pumps filled the deserted streets of the flood-stricken Russian city of Orenburg on Friday as people heeded official warnings to escape. The city of 550,000, about 1,200 km (750 miles) east of Moscow, is grappling with a historic deluge after Europe’s third-longest river, the Ural,...
Aston Villa’s progress under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been incredible, his successor Mikel Arteta at the Gunners said on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash. Sunday will be the first time Emery has faced Arsenal’s home fans since leaving the club, with his previous visit in 2021...
Israeli forces fought Palestinian militants in the north and centre of the Gaza Strip on Friday as Khaled Meshaal, a senior official in Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement, said its six-month-old battle with Israel would “break the enemy soon”. Most Israeli troops have been pulled out of Gaza in preparation for...
The Cyprus-Greece ferry service is due to resume on May 29 and run until September 3 for the third consecutive year, it was reported on Friday. However, unlike last year, the Cypriot-flagged Daleela won’t alternate between itineraries to and from Limassol and Larnaca to Piraeus and will only use Limassol...
The European Commission on Friday adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directives, opening the way for mandatory upgrading of older residential and non-residential buildings to enhance their energy efficiency. The legislation sets the framework for member states to reduce emissions and energy consumption in buildings across the EU, encompassing homes, workplaces, schools, hospitals,...
The absence of key players in defence has had a negative impact on Manchester United’s season, manager Erik ten Hag said as he continues to cope with an injury crisis at the Premier League club with six defenders unavailable. Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are the latest names on the...
People living in Nicosia should “make summer plans as far as possible” from the capital, Nicosia Turkish Municipality (LTB) technical advisor Erdogan Bekiroglu said on Friday. He highlighted Nicosia’s lack of natural shade from trees in a post on Facebook and added that “very difficult days await Nicosia this summer”....
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Where do you live and with whom? I live Limassol with fiancé. What did you have for breakfast? I love to eat eggs, and of course coffee. Describe your perfect day Saturday is the perfect day, which is the only day I have free, up until the evening when I...
