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91. Government weighs in on knife assault against Russians

A knife assault perpetrated by a Ukrainian woman against Russians in Cyprus continues to draw comments from officials, with the government saying the case was already on a path to justice...

92. Russian embassy weighs in on knife assault in Cyprus

The Russian embassy in Nicosia is calling for a 'thorough and objective' investigation into a knife assault in Larnaca, hoping a fair punishment would act as a deterrent in Cyprus after a Ukrainian female was caught on video threatening people at a pro-Russia event...

93. Tatar: Turkish Cypriot proposals will also benefit Greek side

The proposals he submitted to the President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades through the United Nations are aimed "at the well-being and happiness of the Turkish Cypriots",...

94. US 4th of July celebrations marred by gun violence

A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday’s celebrations across the U.S. and further rocked a country already awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns as well as hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection....

95. Commando's death: The objections from two officers were ignored

There are many unanswered questions surrounding the death of commando Panagiotis Giannios, who, during a National Guard exercise, fell to his death from a helicopter in the Paphos area....

96. Earl of Wessex pays a visit to the English School in Nicosia

The English School students and faculty warmly welcomed HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, to their premises on Tuesday, 21 June 2022, as part of the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee across the Commonwealth of Nations. The Earl was received by Headmaster David Lambon and the Board of Management....

97. Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote tonight

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a no-confidence vote Monday that could oust him from power, as discontent with his rule finally threatens to topple a politician who has often seemed invincible despite many scandals....

98. Britain celebrates 70 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign

A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britain kicked off four days of pomp, parties and parades to celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne....

99. Missiles pound Odesa after Russia marks WW2 victory

Buildings in Odesa lay in ruins on Tuesday, a day after Kremlin forces pounded the southern Ukrainian port with missiles and Russian President Vladimir Putin led defiant celebrations marking the Soviet's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two...

100. Opposite sides contemplate Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address his nation from Moscow during the country’s Victory Day celebrations against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, including Mariupol where the holiday was recently unbanned but resistance fighters still held out at a steelworks plant...

101. Party-goers in Limassol defy covid measures to celebrate carnival (video)

Limassol is known as the party capital when it comes to carnival celebrations, and this Sunday showed just that. ...

102. Zalensky makes impassioned speech to EU Parliament, gets standing ovation

President Volodymyr Zelensky today told European leaders Ukrainians are ‘paying the ultimate price to defend freedom’....

103. Anastasiades travels to Dubai to attend 'Expo 2020'

Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, travels to Dubai today accompanied by a large delegation for meetings and consultations aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He will also visit Cyprus` kiosk at EXPO 2020, one of the biggest world exhibitions....

104. Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

The celebrations see people feast with relatives, watch parades and pray for good fortune in the year ahead....

105. Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to pursue his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open....

106. New measures announced today by the Ministry of Health

New measures to deal with the spread of the coronavirus were announced today by the Minister of Health, Michalis Hadjipandela....

107. Turkey insists on demilitarization of islands

Reiterating that Greece must demilitarize its islands, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has taken issue with official celebrations over the weekend on nearby Chios and Samos, calling them a “provocation.”...

108. Scientific Committee to meet with Health Minister after a surge in cases

Scientific Committee on pandemic will be meeting with President Nicos Anastasiades at the Presidential Palace, Government Spokesperson Marios Pelekanos announced on Tuesday....

109. A tsunami of cases and new stricter measures - Epidemiologists mulling the next steps

The arrival of the "Omicron" mutation reportedly coincided with that of the new year, with the daily case numbers announced last week breaking every negative record since the pandemic began....

110. No charges in New Year’s Day fatal crash

A driver who was arrested following a New Year’s Day fatal crash has not been charged, with reports suggesting speed and possibly alcohol have not been ruled out as factors in the death of a young female passenger...

111. Minister says Cyprus’ COVID situation manageable

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela says the government is ready to deal with various contingencies, adding the situation in Cyprus is manageable and not different from other countries that are also seeing a huge rise in cases...

112. Omicron Mutation: A quiet New Year for dozens of cities

As the whole world prepares to say goodbye to 2021, a year marked by the pandemic and coronavirus mutations, we are once again canceling massive festive New Year events....

113. Eleftheria square - beautiful, dazzling and ready for the holidays

The President of the Republic characterized Eleftherias Square as an important upgrade project of the capital as well as an architectural reference point during its inauguration ceremony last Friday, the 10th of December....

114. Chanel's controversial $825 advent calendar

A TikTok showing the contents of Chanel’s $825 advent calendar has gone viral after users chastised the company for what they say are paltry products included in the pricey holiday item....

115. Makarios Avenue is finally ready!

Makarios Avenue is expected to open to the public on Wednesday, according to information from the municipality of Nicosia. ...

116. 'Clothes of the Soul' at the Leventis Municipal Museum

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia presents the art exhibition "Clothes of the Soul",...

117. Stricter measures at all ports of entry, including crossing points this Christmas

Hadjipantelas told the press that both his Ministry and the Scientific community agreed to have mandatory PCR tests at airports, ports and marinas and stricter measures at crossing points....

118. Clarification of new measures announced on Wednesday

The Ministry of Health has issued clarifications concerning the new measures announced on Wednesday by the Cabinet. ...

119. Health Minister suggests new measures to contain rise in daily covid cases

A list of suggested measures will be brought before the Council of Ministers on Wednesday in an effort to contain the rise in daily coronavirus cases, ...

120. Turkish Vice President: Insists on a two-state solution and threatens the EEZ