Ninety per cent of the Paphos forest has been closed off from public access due to extreme fire risk, Forestry…
On This Day: Bastille Day in Paris
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on July 14: 1904 – Paul Kruger, South African politician,…
Russia’s Putin snubs Prigozhin, Wagner founder not seen since June 24
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wagner mercenaries the opportunity to keep fighting at a meeting just days after their failed…
IOC no nearer resolution on Russia, Ukraine participation at Paris 2024
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday said it was confronted with the “irreconcilable positions” of Russia and Ukraine regarding…
Cerberus heatwave threatens new record temperatures for Europe
Southern Europe sweltered under a fierce heatwave on Thursday, with a warning that temperatures could hit record highs for the…
Without fanfare or PR, Japanese anime master Miyazaki’s likely final film opens
Without trailers, ads or any promotion at all, the likely final film by Oscar-winning Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki opened…
G7 finance chiefs to meet July 16, will discuss Ukraine, global taxation
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries will hold talks on July 16 on the sidelines of…
Man arrested at airport for trying to bring cannabis in luggage
Police on Thursday arrested a man for attempting to import cannabis through Paphos airport. According to police statement, the drug…
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame ‘possible carcinogen’; consumption limits unchanged
The sweetener aspartame is a “possible carcinogen” but it remains safe to consume at already-agreed levels, two groups linked to…
Ukraine receives cluster munitions, pledges limited use
Ukraine has received cluster bombs from the United States, munitions banned in more than 100 countries, but has pledged to…