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Skeleton in well and ancient surgery among Paphos archaeological finds
Archaeologists have discovered what they say could be the remains of a doctor’s surgery complete with a kit of seven surgical instruments during excavations at Nea Paphos, the capital of Cyprus during...
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Auditor releases annual litany of wrongdoing
Lack of accountability, fostered by “a culture of impunity and cover-up” that has been ensconced over the course of several years, remains a principal problem in the state’s dealings with the public,...
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Cabinet authorises talks with Exxon, Qatar, Eni, and Total on 3 offshore...
The cabinet decided on Wednesday to enter negotiations with energy giants Exxon-Mobil, Qatar Petroleum, Eni, and Total, on hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation in three blocks offshore Cyprus, the...
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If Turkish side does not consider Greek Cypriot concerns, Geneva could flop,...
If the Turkish side insists on positions that seek to control the new state of affairs and the evolution of the Republic of Cyprus, then the prospects for a Cyprus settlement do not exist, President...
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Leaders meet for last time before Christmas, new discussions begin January 4...
Progress has been achieved in certain issues during the reunification talks, but there were also outstanding matters, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Thursday. Speaking after his meeting with...
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Social groups unite to push for NHS
Workers’ unions and the groups making up the Social Alliance initiative who want to see the National Health Scheme(NHS) implemented, will not accept any deviations from the framework agreed between the...
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Army plans to get conscripts out of the kitchen
National Guard conscripts serving their mandatory army time will be relieved of kitchen duties and diverted to operational needs early in 2017, according to defence ministry planning. Traditionally,...
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Moscow believes Cyprus guarantees anachronistic; Anastasiades speaks with Lavrov
Moscow regards the existing system of guarantees in Cyprus as an anachronism and believes that a modern independent state does not need external guarantors, the government said on Friday. “The most...
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Segregating Turkish Cypriot fans for their own safety not the answer,...
Instead of Turkish Cypriots being kept isolated during football matches in the south for security reasons, there could be more police presence or stewards to ensure their safety, Ombudswoman Eliza...
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Firing range will be closed if study proves risk to health
Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides reassured residents of Kalo Horio on Saturday that the firing range in their area would close down if it was proven that it posed risks to their health. State...
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Top cop’s holiday video plea to road users
POLICE Chief Zacharias Chrysostomou issued a video plea on YouTube on Christmas Eve calling drivers to spare their loved ones “unimaginable pain” by adopting a defensive driving approach to avoid road...
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Behind every great man…
THEO PANAYIDES finds the real driving force of Christmas deliveries is not Santa, but his sprightly wife in reluctant charge of his elves Santa was our first choice, admittedly. A forex millionaire...
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No survivors in TU-154 plane crash- Russian Defence Ministry (Updated)
By Polina Devitt and Andrew Osborn A Russian military plane carrying 92 people, including dozens of Red Army Choir singers, dancers and orchestra members, crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria...
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Major quake jolts Chile resort region; 21,000 homes lose power
By Felipe Iturrieta and Antonio De la Jara SANTIAGO, Dec 25 (Reuters) – A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas, but no...
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Last Christmas… singer George Michael dead at age 53, fellow stars pay tribute
British pop singer George Michael, who was of Cypriot origins, and who shot to fame in the 1980s with Wham! and continued as a solo artist, died on Sunday at his home in England. He was 53. “It is with...
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Entry of major energy players not a game changer, expert says
WHEREAS there is no doubt the third hydrocarbons licensing round was a successful one – with the entry of US energy giant ExxonMobil – Cypriots would be well advised to manage any expectations of a...
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Cyprus the best winter bargain for Brits
UK holidaymakers planning a winter sun break in the New Year should head to Cyprus for the lowest prices, according to a new study, the UK Press Association reported on Monday. A survey of 12 resorts...
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George Michael died from suspected heart failure, found dead in bed by his...
Pop superstar George Michael has been described as a “beautiful person” and a “kind and generous man” after he was found dead in bed by his partner. The 53-year-old musician died from suspected heart...
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Akinci says settlement deal will be signed by Federal Cyprus, not RoC
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said on Monday that a referendum on a Cyprus settlement could be held in the summer if the negotiation process does not suffer from any major stumbling blocks. The...
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Consumers at the mercy of fuel importers, watchdog says
CYPRIOT buyers remain at the mercy of fuel importers, a consumer rights advocacy group said on Tuesday, after two consecutive hikes in gas pump prices over the last fortnight. Fuel prices were jacked...
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