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Two arrested for attack, extortion
A 23-year-old woman was attacked by her ex-partner and his brother while in her car.
Specifically, on April 23, 2024, a 23-year-old woman reported that on April 21, around 4:30...
World
Kristi Noem, a Trump VP contender, defends killing dog on family farm
Kristi Noem, a contender to become Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, defended herself on Friday against Democratic attacks over her account of shooting a dog on her...
World
Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
The two major opposition parties in the Solomon Islands struck a coalition deal on Saturday as they vie with former Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's party to form a government...
Economy
Virus threatens global cocoa supply
A rapidly spreading virus threatens the health of cocoa trees and dried seeds in the countries of West Africa, including Ivory Coast and Ghana. About 50% of the world's...
Local
Illegal constructions next to monk seal cave
Illegal installations serving restaurant activities were built using dissolved substances, and a large number of seaside sunbeds with umbrellas and outdoor lighting were installed within the Beach Protection Zone...
Local
Police arrest eight in attempted murder case
The Police made eight arrests for the attempted murder of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as "Dimitroui," which occurred on the Palaihorio-Anthoupolis road on April 23.
Among those arrested are two...
Local
Court of appeal allows extradition of Russian-German citizen to USA
The Court of Appeal accepted an appeal filed by the Attorney General, George Savvides, last Thursday, based on which the conditions for the extradition of a Russian-German citizen (the...
Local
Liopetri river project decisions to be taken after Easter
The future of yet another major project, concerning the redevelopment of the Liopetri River, will be judged in the coming period, given that the contractor, after a series of...
Economy
Consumers brace for electricity price hike amidst subsidy cut
During the peak summer season, the subsidy on electricity prices will be terminated, following the latest extension granted to this consumer support measure. This implies that increases are expected...
Economy
March sees rise in household savings
Return to increased deposits from households was recorded this March, evidently because some privileged Cypriot households are returning to saving after continuous outflows in January and February, as well...
Local
UN proposes high-level meeting for Cyprus issue
The United Nations, both at the level of the UN Secretary-General and that of Maria Angela HolguÃn Cuéllar, pursued an effort for a new trilateral or even pentilateral meeting....
Local
Overnight pharmacies for Saturday, 27 April
Nicosia
Sophia Koliandri: Archbishop Makarios III Avenue 375. Lakatamia Road towards Dheftera, 300m after "Coffee Bliss," next to "MP Carwash," Lakatamia. Tel: 22380022, 99869635.
Margaret Preostou: Stasinou 46, flat 3. Opposite...
Local
Labour ministry takes action against illegal employment
The Ministry of Labour aims to equip itself with new tools to tackle undeclared work, as there has been an increasing trend in this phenomenon lately.
Undeclared work, as...
World
Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year.
For...
World
EXPLAINER-Haiti called for security support. Who answered?
Haiti's transitional presidential council has taken over in what many hope marks a first step towards returning security to a country where escalating gang control has plunged millions into...
World
Colorado paramedic sentenced to 14 months of work release in Elijah McClain’s death
A Colorado judge on Friday sentenced a paramedic convicted in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain to 14 months in a work-release program and four years of probation.
The Black...