The Cyprus Animal Party has strongly opposed the proposal from the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (Cycere) to transform the Limassol Zoo into a ‘Limassol Animal Farm Park.’ The party deems the proposal unacceptable, criticising both the process and the content of the plan. As outlined in the new proposal, animals would be housed […]
A group of cancer victims sued Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N on Wednesday, accusing the healthcare company of committing fraud through repeated and continued efforts to use a shell company’s bankruptcy to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc products contained asbestos and caused cancer. Five plaintiffs who seek to represent over 50,000 people […]
Boeing’s BA.N plane deliveries to China have been delayed in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review of batteries related to the cockpit voice recorder, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The U.S. planemaker said in a statement it is working with Chinese customers on the timing of their deliveries pending a review by […]
The G3 military rifle included in the recovered weapons and explosives found in an Oroklini cemetary did not originate from the national guard, media reported on Wednesday. Instead, it is likely that the military rifle in question came from the Turkish army. The German manufacturer Heckler & Koch had licensed other countries, including Turkey, to […]
U.S. President Joe Biden believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations, not unilateral recognition, the White House said on Wednesday after Ireland, Spain and Norway said they would recognize a Palestinian state this month. Washington’s reaction appeared to signal U.S. dismay that the three European nations announced an intent to proceed with unilateral […]
The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to advance a bill that would make it easier for the Biden administration to restrict the export of artificial intelligence systems, citing concerns China could exploit them to bolster its military capabilities. The bill, sponsored by House Republicans Michael McCaul and John Molenaar and Democrats Raja […]
Philip Morris Cyprus’ ambitious goal of making Cyprus the first smoking-free country in Europe, was presented by the company’s General Manager Stavros Drakoularakos at the opening of its new offices, at the Labs Tower in the heart of Nicosia, after only 2.5 years of presence in the Cypriot market. Referencing the company’s philosophy, “For every […]
The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in the public nurses’ one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday. The announcement came just hours after State Health Services (Okypy) said they are making efforts to address staff shortages. Following an extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday, the mental health nursing staff decided to join […]
Students in the capital have difficulty accessing free, cool drinking water, the federation of parents’ associations of primary schools in Nicosia said on Wednesday. The federation called for the re-launch and completion of a programme aiming to provide cool and clean water to school units. The programme was initially announced by the education ministry in […]
The issue of migration, as well as the Greece-Cyprus INTERREG Cross-Border Cooperation Programme, were at the forefront of Wednesday’s meeting between the Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, and the Greek Cypriot Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece Christos Stylianides. According to a statement from the interior ministry, Ioannou informed Stylianides about the Ministerial […]
Cyprus stands out as a robust member of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) with ten active investigations in Cyprus and assistance in 58 cases involving other participating member states, attorney-general George Savvides said on Wednesday. At a recent seminar held at the University of Cyprus in the presence of European chief prosecutor Laura Codruța […]
The 34-year-old truck driver involved in the accident which resulted in the death of 29-year-old Arun Kumar has been released pending his appearance in court, Larnaca police said on Wednesday. As police investigations continue into the fatal accident that occurred on Monday afternoon in the Larnaca district, the driver involved, who was arrested on a […]
The 5th Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is set to bring together the island’s communities once again this year through a series of screenings and parallel events. Preparations for the festival at NiMAC are already underway and the organisers have just announced the dates. Mark your calendars for September 20 to 29. “The Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film […]
Cabinet on Wednesday appointed two executive directors and one non-executive member to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Cyprus. Chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides, the council of ministers also appointed a member to the Board of the National Betting Authority. The positions of executive directors on the Board of Directors of the […]
Rafa Nadal hopes to play in the French Open where he would be in the unfamiliar role of underdog but niggling injuries threaten to sour what would likely be the Spaniard’s last appearance at the Grand Slam he dominated for nearly two decades. The 37-year-old, who won 14 of his 22 major titles in Paris to establish […]
A child suffered vision loss after playing with a laser toy, prompting the state health services organisation (Okypy) on Wednesday to issue a warning over laser pointers and toys. The accident in question was caused by laser pointers (laser torches) purchased from the internet. The children using them were looking at the flashlight directly, which […]
The registration process for the 2024 class of National Guard conscripts “is proceeding smoothly”, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Wednesday. Conscripts started reporting to their army camps on Monday. The process will continue throughout the entire next week at the ‘Christos Samaras’ camp in Athalassa, Nicosia, as well as at recruitment centres in Larnaca, […]
Left-wing Akel on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to proceed with a tender for an environmental impact assessment and ecological study for a potential new quarry zone in the area of Androlikou, near Polis Chrysochous. The government’s move comes just a year after the environmental department issued a negative opinion on the […]
A man appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday, accused of stabbing a nightclub bouncer in the chest. Police officer Emrah Turgul explained in court that the stabbing took place at around 3am on May 11 at the Berlin Bar in northern Nicosia’s old town. He said the man had pulled out a knife […]
Embarking on your educational journey as an international student in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet diverse people, and expand your academic horizons. Cyprus, with its rich history and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, provides a dynamic learning environment. As exciting as it […]
A 14-year-old child has gone missing in the Nicosia district, police said on Wednesday. The child, a boy named Emiliyan Yordanov, went missing on Monday. Police have described him as being of a slim build and around 1.68m (5’ 6”), with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved tracksuit, a black […]
Jurors hearing the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president could render their verdict in Donald Trump’s hush money case as soon as next week, with potentially big implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought the silence of porn star Stormy […]
TELETHON and the Cuban Embassy in Cyprus proudly present the charity concert “A Night in Havana – Jazz Fusion”. The event will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 8.30pm at the Skali Amphitheatre of Aglantzia, in collaboration with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The concert will feature renowned Cuban pianist Rolando Luna – a former […]
As part of its actions to support sports, and especially athletes who aim high, Foody, the No.1 delivery service in Cyprus, announced its partnership with two of Cyprus’ most distinguished sportsmen: Milan Trajković and Viktor Olov Leonidou, for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Both athletes have significant achievements to their credit and in […]
The two cabinet-appointed investigators received their formal orders of operation on Wednesday, as they began digging into the 19-year-old case of guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou’s murder. They have “three months starting yesterday”, one of the investigators, lawyer Thanasis Athanasiou told reporters. Both have agreed not to make any public statements and only if needed may issue […]
