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31. Politics Blog: Cyprus wins the gold medal for corruption

The column, in an unsuspecting moment and while all the relevant officials were reassuring you, was the first to write about the impending fiasco of the mammoth projects in Larnaca and warned that what would follow with the project in Vasilikos would be infinitely worse....

32. Cypriots Kontides and Makri set to compete in Olympic regatta today

Athletes Pavlos Kontides and Marilena Makri will compete in the Olympic Regatta on Thursday as the Olympic Games are in full swing. Both are in Laser-type boats, now known as ILCA (ILCA 7 for Men and ILCA 6 for Women)....

33. Olympic medalists receive life-changing rewards from home countries

34. President Christodoulides visits Olympic Village, praises athletes

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, visited the Olympic Village on Sunday, where he met with the athletes of the Cyprus Olympic Committee's delegation to the Paris Olympics, the "best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad", as he said....

35. Paris apologizes for religious imagery in Olympic opening show

The Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, held on July 26, 2024, faced both controversy and mixed reviews. ...

36. President Christodoulides heads to Paris for Olympic opening ceremony

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides accompanied by First Lady, Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, is leaving for Paris on Friday morning, to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, at the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron....

37. Cypriot flag bearer faces controversy ahead of Paris Olympics

The Cypriot athlete Elena Koulichenko, set to be the flag bearer for Cyprus at the upcoming Paris Olympics, has come under scrutiny following a Greek media report from eReportaz that has sparked reactions and controversy....

38. BBF, Proud Sponsor of the Year for Limassol Nautical Club, at Road to Paris 2024 Press Conference

BBF, the Official Sponsor Partner of the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) for the year 2023-24, proudly attended a Press Conference held at the LNC premises on Friday, 12 July 2024, ...

39. France accused of 'racist discrimination' over Olympic hijab ban

France is under fire for barring its athletes from wearing hijabs at the upcoming Paris Olympics, a move critics call 'racist gender discrimination'....

40. President promises better sports support in Cyprus

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides acknowledged on Tuesday evening that the state has not done enough for the sports and culture sectors over the years, pledging that decisions will be taken to set up the infrastructure for Cypriot athletes....

41. Trajkovic and Koulitsenko lead Cyprus as flag bearers at Paris Olympics

The world gears up for Olympic-level excitement as the grand event of global athletics unfolds in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11....

42. Cypriot dance duo to perform at Paris Olympics

Cypriot dancing duo LMC lockers, namely Constantinos Papamethodiou and Adonis Kyriakides, have been selected to perform at the Olympic Games in Paris....

43. Cypriot leaders to attend Paris Olympics

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Athena Michaelides will attend the Paris Olympic Games......

44. French say 'Non!' to English at 2024 Paris Olympics

In a bold move reminiscent of a linguistic battlefield, French lawmakers have sounded the alarm against the encroachment of English in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. With a resolution adopted on Thursday, the lower house of parliament fired a shot across the bow, urging all involved - from organizers to athletes and journalists - to uphold the French language....

45. Cypriots shine bright as they prepare for Paris 2024

In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Cypriot athletes are making waves across Europe, leaving their mark in various sporting disciplines and raising hopes for a triumphant showing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....

46. Limassol marathon: 800 runners from 75 countries

Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis hailed the recent OPAP Limassol Marathon as a significant boost for Cyprus, as over 800 runners participated in the event. ...

47. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

48. Inspiring opening ceremony for Cyprus Special Olympics in Limassol

Sunday night's inauguration of the Cyprus Special Olympics at Limassol's historic port brought joy and enthusiasm to 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities from Cyprus, Greece, and Malta. ...

49. Limassol hosts 2nd International Rowing Beach Sprints

The 2nd International Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints Competition is returning to Limassol, the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) announced. The event is to be held at Malindi Beach in Parekklisia, in Limassol, between April 19 and 21....

50. Nike replaces Adidas as sponsor for German National Football team

Nike has secured a landmark sponsorship deal with the German national football team, ousting Adidas from a partnership that has endured for over half a century, signaling a significant blow to the latter's brand....

51. Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

As Paris gears up for this summer's Olympic Games, organizers are reinstating a longstanding tradition: distributing condoms in the athletes' village. ...

52. ECOMMBX Teams Up with NBA Sensation Sasha Vezenkov in a Groundbreaking Partnership

In an electrifying announcement that has the sports and business worlds abuzz, ECOMMBX is thrilled to unveil NBA star Sasha Vezenkov as its new brand ambassador. This dynamic partnership marks a significant milestone in ECOMMBX's journey, symbolizing an era of unparalleled excitement and growth....

53. Transgender athletes shake up women's volleyball game

In a surprising turn of events, a women's college volleyball match in Canada witnessed the participation of five transgender athletes, igniting a heated debate on fairness and safety in sports....

54. Capturing history on the slopes: The 1962 Int'l Ski Championships in Cyprus (Photo Gallery)

Images capturing a moment of normality, a year before the intercommunal riots of 1963, were captured by the camera of 17-year-old Yannis Michaelides from Nicosia....

55. Alphamega riots amplify football strife

The management of violence in stadiums hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming extraordinary CFA meeting this Friday, prompted by the recent turmoil at ''Alphamega''....

56. Minister Michaelidou unveils ambitious strategy for sports talent development

All the necessary policies and actions are being adopted to promote talent in sport and to ensure an environment with equal opportunities and equal participation for all,...

57. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....

58. Honoring excellence at the Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year awards 2023

Historian Thucydides stated, ''Excellent are those whose morale is not shaken by calamities, those who show the greatest determination in action.''...

59. World's elite swimmers conquer Oceanman marathon in Ayia Napa

More than 300 athletes from 34 countries participated in the international Oceanman swimming marathon, which was completed at Ayia Napa Marina on Sunday 5 November....

60. Stefanos Psaras claims gold at K1 Kickboxing World Cup in Venice

In a gripping display of skill and determination, Stefanos Psaras, a distinguished member of the national team, emerged victorious at the K1 Kickboxing World Cup held in Venice, Italy....