Authorities were alarmed on Sunday after a human limb was found at Lara beach in Paphos. A member of the public who had gone swimming spotted a human foot that had a shoe still attached to it. He noticed it at around 3:30pm while swimming at Lara beach and reportedly...
The Green party on Sunday charged that dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them. “This is a crime of huge proportions. Some may not realise it, but beyond the brutality of poisoning, young children in the area, as well as cats in the neighbourhood were...
Starting this academic year, schools across Cyprus will commemorate May 19 every year to pay respects to victims of the Pontian Greek genocide, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. During his eulogy at a memorial service for the victims of the Pontic genocide, he said that that both Cyprus and Greeks from...
Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season. Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in...
The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 2024. Understandably, their importance for the global economy is difficult to overestimate. Developed economies are generally characterised, nowadays, by lacklustre growth, labour shortages and simultaneous problems with the integration of immigrants, inflation, which despite the downward trend remains at elevated levels compared...
A 30-year-old woman jumped out of the first-floor balcony to escape her violent husband, Nicosia district court heard on Sunday. The woman was found injured on a street in Nicosia’s old town at around 10:30pm on Saturday, after a fight with her partner turned violent. It appears she sought to...
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan, an Iranian official told Reuters. The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”....
As a foreigner residing in Cyprus, I’ve been witness to recent events that have sparked conversations about the treatment of foreigners in this beautiful island. From my personal experiences and observations, it’s clear that there’s a fine line between racism and discrimination, and understanding this difference is crucial in addressing the challenges faced...
There are still 758 Greek Cypriots missing, out of 1,510 government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Sunday, speaking at the annual memorial service for Andreas Polykarpou held at the church of Ayia Marina Chrysochous, in Paphos. He added that establishing the fate of every single missing person is a top priority...
In the fourth article looking at the Cyprus problem from a diplomatic viewpoint, Andreas Pirishis examines how the Soviet Union scuppered a major effort by the US and UK for a solution On many occasions we asked the US government to take a lead in efforts to solve the Cyprus...
The truth must shine over what happened to Thanasis Nicolaou, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, as he stressed the newly appointed investigators must begin work immediately. Christodoulides was responding to questions from journalists as he attended an event celebrating mothers with several children. “What matters for us is for...
Craving world cinema? Then fear not film aficionados and language lovers, because this upcoming festival is for you! The second edition of the Iberoamerican Film Festival is set to take place in Nicosia this month bringing films from the other side of the globe. The embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru,...
How a humble, aspiring marine biologist found himself in LA nominated for his editing skills Los Angeles-based Martinos Aristidou is not your typical Hollywood success story. Born and raised in Limassol, Cyprus, Aristidou’s journey to becoming a nominee for the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award was as unexpected as it was...
Celebrations lasted through the night until Sunday morning, after Pafos FC won the Cup Final. The match against Omonia ended with 3-0, prompting scores of Pafos FC fans to hit the streets. President Nikos Christodoulides and government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, both from Paphos, extended their congratulations and joy to the...
“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born,” wrote Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci in 1929. “Now is the time of monsters.” Gramsci’s remark is being liberally quoted by South African journalists in the run-up to the election on 29 May, for the old world in...
It has profound socioeconomic effects, as well as political consequences in shaping the outcome of elections and policies Cyprus is a wealthy nation; but that wealth is very unevenly divided. These inequalities exist, and are mounting, between individuals and families, between generations and genders, and between people from different ethnic...
But an exception is made if the buyers are Turks The Turkish Cypriot administration is working on a set of legal amendments to limit the number of properties that foreigners can purchase in the northern part of Cyprus. The amendments will also put an end to the current loophole that...
The United Nations welcome any effort towards ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza and are grateful to the United States, as well as to Cyprus, for sustaining, with the support of other member states, the maritime corridor as an additional route for aid to Gaza, it emerged on Sunday. UNSG’ deputy spokesperson Farhan...
The authority against corruption has so far received 192 complaints, according to its head Haris Poyadjis. He did not say how many had been investigated but we suspect it is a tiny fraction of the total. He conceded that delays were being observed in the investigation of cases, attributing this...
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 13: National investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus recently showcased the country’s business and investment credentials in the Middle East, while also highlighting that Cyprus can act as a gateway to the EU for companies looking to expand...
THE EAGERLY AWAITED opposition proceedings in the case brought against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides by attorney-general George Savvides were filed by the former’s team of big-shot lawyers, whose fees he must have taken out a big bank loan to cover. Their opposition to the procedure is based on two points: the...
Arsenal have at least taken the Premier League title race to the final day of the season but the omens are not good for Mikel Arteta’s team if they are to stop Manchester City making history. City’s nervy 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, their eighth league victory in...
The European Commission could fine Microsoft if it doesn’t provide adequate information on risks stemming from generative AI features in search engine Bing by May 27. The Commission said this week that it is worried about the dissemination of deep fakes and automated manipulation of services that can mislead voters....
Shares in Sony Group (6758.T) jumped 12 per cent earlier this week after the company pledged to boost shareholder returns and forecast higher annual profit with a boost from its image sensors business. The tech and entertainment conglomerate said it would spend up to 250 billion yen ($1.6 billion) on...
Amazon (AMZN.O) Web Services (AWS) said this week that it plans to invest 7.8 billion euros ($8.44 billion) in Germany through 2040 as it builds a cloud computing infrastructure specifically for Europe. AWS last year announced plans to store data on servers located in the European Union to protect data...
