Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides is “living the consequences” of the attorney-general’s threats to have him fired with the ongoing case before the Supreme Constitutional Court, he said on Tuesday. On his third day of cross-examination, Michaelides rejected allegations that he had accused the legal service of corruption. He stressed there had been no ill will behind […]
Archbishop Georgios on Monday night said it was Paphos which “overturned the junta’s plans”. Paphos, he said, “rescued Makarios and allowed him to flee abroad to defend the interests of Cyprus from there, to save what could be saved and maintain the hope of liberation.” He was speaking at an event organised by the Diocese […]
Portugal’s HQA Visa offers a unique and advantageous pathway to residency for global entrepreneurs. Unlike other visas that demand hefty investments, the HQA Visa requires a lower amount, making it a cost-effective option. This visa is designed for exceptionally skilled professionals, researchers, and business innovators who are eager to establish and grow their enterprises in […]
Natasha Lappa has secured a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Cyprus in women’s windsurfing. The 22-year-old, who trains with the Limassol Nautical Club, qualified after the withdrawal of a competitor from Switzerland. As the top finisher at the Last Chance Regatta in April 2023, Lappa was next in line for an Olympic spot. […]
By Richard Boxall The new Cyprus Premier League was launched on Sunday, with victories for Nicosia Select XI and Limassol Select XI over the Cyprus national squad. This tournament is designed to provide good standard, competitive cricket for the national team players as they prepare for the upcoming world cup qualifying competition, which will be […]
On June 27 and 28, BE OPEN Foundation took part in the panel sessions of the MED9 Ministerial Summit for Education for Sustainable Development and the UNECE Forum on ESD: Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures, two of the most important education and sustainability focused events in the global agenda. In her welcome message, the host Dr. […]
By Philippa Tracy Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? I certainly love a page-turner, a crime novel as well as a good family drama searching for some deeper psychological understanding of the main characters’ motivations. This novel has it all. William Landry’s writing is reminiscent of Scott Turow’s 1987 best-seller Presumed Innocent, which, it […]
A series of fun artistic workshops are taking place this July in downtown Nicosia, inviting participants of all ages and backgrounds to get to know Cyprus’ arts and craftsmanship. The programme is organised by Nicosia HUB-IN, following the huge success of its Heritage Walks that attracted about 1,000 participants from April to June. This month, […]
A 24-year-old man from Nicosia was arrested on Monday after police found three kilograms of cannabis during a search of his house. The cannabis was located in three separate bags: a nylon bag, a handbag, and a sports bag. The police’s investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Humanitarian aid gathered in Cyprus will reach Gaza “no matter what”, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said on Tuesday. Singh was being questioned over the state of the temporary jetty, which remains at the Israeli port of Ashdod, but with plans afoot to reattach it to Gaza temporarily to transport all the currently waiting aid from […]
Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman, the Omani police said on Tuesday, a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. “All security measures and procedures have been taken to deal with the situation, and procedures for […]
Painted motifs were found on the interior walls of the mosque in the Paphos district village of Terra, as restoration work on the mosque began. The motifs were discovered under the plaster on the walls, with records of the walls having been painted not having previously existed. Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage co-chairman Ali Tuncay […]
Three vehicles were damaged after a bomb exploded at a residential property in Strovolos in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police said the explosion occurred at around 3.30am, with investigations determining that an explosive device had been left next to a garage door. The scene has been cordoned off, and police are continuing their […]
Tuesday’s weather will once again be hot across the country, with temperatures inland set to rise to 39 degrees Celsius, while the southwest and west coasts will see a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius, the rest of the coasts 34 degrees Celsius, and the mountains 29 degrees Celsius. At the same time, as has become […]
South Korea will face “devastating consequences” for dropping anti-Pyongyang leaflets over North Korea, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, citing Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister. At least 29 large balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets from South Korea were found around North Korea, prompting a blockade in the areas and causing […]
Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful two days after a would-be assassin’s bullet grazed his right ear. Trump walked into the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee with a thick bandage over the ear as the crowd […]
The Cyprus Mail recently interviewed Roman Gurskiy and Kirill Gurskiy, managing directors of GEM Capital, to explore their journey from EY to GEM Capital, their investment strategies, and why Cyprus and the MENA region are burgeoning hotspots for gaming and tech investments. Founded in 2017, GEM Capital has established a global presence, with offices in […]
British luxury group Burberry (BRBY.L) on Monday sacked its CEO and named former Coach boss Joshua Schulman to replace him, as it promises a “more familiar” look and presses on with efforts to revive the brand by moving upmarket. It also warned on profit and scrapped its dividend, sending its shares to their lowest in […]
US technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform on Monday won their bid to throw out a London lawsuit by Tesla (TSLA.O), which was seeking a patent licence ahead of the automaker’s launch of 5G vehicles in Britain. Elon Musk’s company sued InterDigital (IDCC.O) and Avanci – which licenses patents from multiple owners, largely […]
Kuwait’s budget is projected to show a deficit of 5.6 billion dinars ($18.33 billion) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with expenses estimated at 24.5 billion dinars and revenues at 18.9 billion dinars, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Finance. Government spending must be fixed at 24.5 billion Kuwaiti dinars in the 2027-2028 budget […]
In a special session of the House of Representatives on Monday to mark the 50th anniversary of ‘twin crime’ of the coup and occupation attended by the president, the party leaders made the same speeches that they or their predecessors have been making for the last 50 years. It was the hackneyed rhetoric about the […]
