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• Nicosia bus service to undergo ‘greatest change yet’

  20 minutes ago Cyprus Mail

  Commuters in Nicosia and Larnaca will soon be able to use 5G-powered internet in buses and stops, operator Cyprus Public Transport (CPT)...

• History in the making as men’s semi-finalists vie for glory

  50 minutes ago Cyprus Mail

  An Australian Open that began with an unprecedented saga involving reigning champion Novak Djokovic will finish with a historic flourish on...

• Jerusalem’s holy sites and West Bank carpeted in rare snow

  1 hour ago Cyprus Mail

  A rare heavy snowfall covered Jerusalem, some of northern Israel and hilly areas in the occupied West Bank overnight into Thursday, shutting down...

• Contracts signed for first phase of new Athalassa hospital

  1 hour ago Cyprus Mail

  A €12m contract for the first phase of a new psychiatric health hospital in Nicosia was signed on Thursday, with the move hailed by ministers as...

• Hope for Children launches ‘milestone’ operation in the US

  1 hour ago Cyprus Mail

  Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre inaugurated its “milestone” operations in the USA which will financially support its programmes in Cyprus and...

• Armenian foreign minister to visit Turkey after decades of animosity

  1 hour ago Cyprus Mail

  Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is to visit Turkey in March, his Turkish counterpart said on Thursday, as the neighbours work to mend...

• Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism

  1 hour ago Cyprus Mail

  Protesters against COVID-19 measures who liken themselves to Jews under Nazi persecution are stoking global anti-Semitism, the Israeli government...

• Six reasons why Cyprus is attracting expats and digital entrepreneurs

  2 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Cyprus is becoming home to many internet entrepreneurs and business-owning expats who are attracted by both the financial advantages and relaxed...

• After narrow escape from violence, Cameroon refugee gives birth to triplets

  2 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Heavily pregnant Fatime Eliane journeyed for three days by foot and dugout canoe last month to flee violence in northern Cameroon between...

• Coronavirus: Friday’s free testing sites for eligible groups

  2 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  A total of 34 free rapid testing sites for coronavirus for eligible groups will operate nationwide on Friday, the health ministry announced....

• Wizz Air warns of more losses before recovery takes off

  2 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Budget airline Wizz Air (WIZZ.L) warned its fourth-quarter loss would likely top the 213.6 million euros ($241.2 million) third-quarter hit...

• Restaurant review: Saffron, Limassol

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  We visited Indian restaurant Saffron on a blisteringly cold weekday evening, the cuisine serving to complement the innumerable layers of clothing...

• Now or never? European banks eye comeback against Wall Street

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Replenished firepower and higher interest rates will give Europe’s banks an ideal opportunity this year to reverse recent underperformance...

• Audit Office says move to absorb port fee hikes needs EU approval

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The Audit Office on Thursday warned that any state waiver to offset the looming rise in port fees in Limassol would require the approval of the...

• Samsung targets smartphone growth in 2022, sees solid chip demand

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Samsung Electronics said it aims to win a bigger share of the smartphone market this year with more 5G-capable models, and pointed to a possible...

• Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  American Danielle Collins stunned Poland’s Iga Swiatek with a commanding 6-4 6-1 victory to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday...

• Coronavirus: 28 positives from test to stay programme in schools (Updated)

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The health ministry announced that 28 students tested positive on Thursday after more than 2,000 close contacts got tested as part of the ‘test...

• EU funds for Cyprus-Israel-Greece electricity project a ‘landmark decision’

  3 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The EuroAsia Interconnector is the most expensive project Cyprus has ever been involved in, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Thursday after...

• easyJet sees short-term Omicron hit before summer recovery

  4 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  British airline easyJet (EZJ.L) said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was impacting its performance this quarter, but it expected to see strong...

• Police will investigate prostitution gang claims ‘seriously’

  4 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  Police on Thursday said they will assess ‘seriously and responsibly’ a 47-page file sent by Greek activist Ilias Gkionis which includes...

• Dodgy website scamming customers, consumer watchdog warns

  4 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The Consumer Protection Service urged people to refrain from shopping from the website www.ioannouhomecy.com after receiving multiple...

• Coronavirus: 27 positives from test to stay programme in schools

  4 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The health ministry announced that 27 students tested positive on Thursday after more than 2,000 close contacts got tested as part of the ‘test...

• Daily News Briefing

  4 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  In today’s episode, Cyprus’ imports from the UK have plunged a whopping 43 per cent as a result of Brexit, making the UK fall from third to...

• Tourism sector calls for urgent action over staff shortages

  5 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  The Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) urged the government on Thursday to take immediate action to solve all issues related to...

• Barty thrashes Keys to reach Australian Open final

  5 hours ago Cyprus Mail

  World number one Ash Barty took just over an hour to defeat American Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday,...