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2881. Hairdresser masquerading as Botox Doc strikes again

A 42-year-old hairdresser, who has an unlicensed dermatology practice on the side and previous run-ins with the police, is wanted by authorities after a woman said her Botox injection given by the ‘fake dermatologist’ went very wrong...

2882. Whitbread to spin off Costa Coffee

The move leaves Whitbread with its Premier Inn hotels operation and the split is expected to be completed within 24 months...

2883. Facebook reveals secrets on how it polices the service

Facebook has faced fierce criticism from governments and rights groups in many countries for failing to do enough to stem hate speech...

2884. Far-right extremists attack migrants on Greek island

Police forced dozens of migrants onto buses and transported them to the Moria camp in the early hours after Mytilini was turned into a battleground...

2885. Cyprus recovery is being recognised by international agencies

Fitch does not currently anticipate developments with a high likelihood of leading to a downgrade...

2886. Millions in compensation to Cyprus Airports under review

A compensation agreement between the state and Hermes Airports is being challenged in parliament, echoing a public debate on how Larnaca and Paphos airports should receive government funds due to the operation of the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport in the north....

2887. Early elections in Turkey give Greece the jitters

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to call for snap elections on June 24 is of direct consequence to Greece, more than at any other time, as the Turkish president increasingly espouses a nationalist stance and invests in the political gains this brings him....

2888. London believes Cyprus peace process should start sooner than later

British High Commissioner says "whatever is going to happen should start to happen quickly because after such a long delay since last summer and with other things that are happening, the world is not waiting"...

2889. Five arrested in Paphos illegal work bust

Police raided a business establishment in Paphos Tuesday, arresting five individuals and issuing fines on the spot during an operation to combat illegal employment....

2890. US believes Russia may tamper with chemical evidence

Syria and Russia deny unleashing poison gas on April 7 during their offensive on Douma...

2891. Putin predicts global 'chaos' if West hits Syria again

The United States, France and Britain have said the missile strikes were limited to Syria’s chemical weapons capabilities and not aimed at toppling Assad...

2892. US says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons programme

US President Donald Trump called the operation a success...

2893. May assures Cyprus that use of RAF base was limited

2894. Nicosia calls for dialogue after Syria offensive

Cyprus airspace was not used and neither its Flight Information Region or its air corridors were affected by the military operation which saw UK fighter jets take-off from RAF Akrotiri...

2895. British jets in Cyprus take part in Syria operation

Four British Tornado jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Saturday to join precision strikes against Syria, jointly taken on by the US, the UK and France. ...

2896. US and allies launch air strikes in Syria

US, British and French forces pounded Syria with air strikes early on Saturday in response to a poison gas attack that killed dozens of people last week, in the biggest intervention by Western powers against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....

2897. Cyprus airspace safe despite challenges

Government Spokesman Prodromos Prodromou says Cyprus Civil Aviation needs an upgrade to handle increasing demands in the industry and also face Turkish challenges, including the illegal operation of Ercan airport in the north. ...

2898. Turkey and Greece ratchet up tension in the Mediterranean

With help from rabble-rousers on both sides, disputes over airspace and maritime borders, which have poisoned relations between Greece and Turkey for decades...

2899. Anastasiades expects Turkish Cypriots to show willingness for talks

President hopes the Turkish Cypriot side will demonstrate the necessary political will in order to re-engage in negotiations for a Cyprus solution...

2900. Airlines re-route flights

Some major airlines were re-routing flights on Wednesday after Europe’s air traffic control agency warned aircraft flying in the eastern Mediterranean to exercise caution due to possible air strikes into Syria....

2901. Cyprus not at risk over Syria operations

Cyprus has nothing to fear from possible military strikes against Syria, according to the government spokesman who also said Nicosia is “in no way involved with the operations.”...

2902. Terrorist security challenge for Harry and Meghan's wedding

Barriers to stop vehicle attacks, armed patrols, and airport-style security will be among the measures employed in largest police operation Windsor has ever seen...

2903. USS Donald Cook on the move after Larnaca visit

The USS Donald Cook is on the move again, after leaving Larnaca port on Monday, with experts noting that the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer is fully capable to take part in any action in Syria....

2904. Nicosia to protest construction of Akkuyu nuclear plant

Cyprus is more concerned than any other country since the power plant will be situated just a few dozen kilometres from its northern coast...

2905. Uber to suspend service in Greece after new legislation

The new regulations require each trip to start and end in the fleet partner’s designated headquarters or parking area, something Uber does not do...

2906. Fears that Erdogan is controlling migrant flows to raise pressure

Tensions have peaked in the Aegean in recent weeks with a spike in Turkish violations of Greek airspace and disputes at sea...

2907. Rouvikonas's latest paint attack targets Turkish consulate

Self-proclaimed anarchist group Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) threw paint at the Turkish consulate in Palaio Psychico, northern Athens, on Wednesday, to protest the country's military operation in Afrin, Syria....

2908. Cyprus and France conduct joint Search and Rescue Exercise

The scenario dealt with a simulated maritime accident on a ship or platform...

2909. Seven arrested in illegal work crackdown

Police raided a hotel in Protaras on Easter Monday, arresting seven individuals during an operation to combat illegal employment....

2910. France could bolster Syria role in fight against Islamic State

France, like the United States, has already extended arms and training to the YPG-led militia in the fight against Islamic State...