Lone Star deal heads south

A fresh attempt by US private equity firm Lone Star at a fourth takeover bid for Bank of Cyprus will also be shot down by the institution’s shareholders and the island’s financial

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Cyprus, Israel want speedy end to gas row

Cyprus and Israel agreed Monday to resolve speedily a long-running dispute on exploiting a natural gas reservoir that straddles the maritime boundaries of both countries, energy ministers said. Israeli Energy Minister Karine

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Claims of conspiracy in Prisongate

Prisons governor Anna Aristotelous has accused investigators looking into inmates using drugs and mobile phones of colluding with police to fabricate testimonies against her. The accusations come under another wave of recent

President attends Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

President Nicos Anastasiades is attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, along with dozens of foreign leaders and heads of state. The First Lady, Andri Anastasiades, accompanies the President.

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Time for lady justice to awake

We are wanton to believe that justice exists to protect the weak from the strong, law-abiding citizens from the rule breakers. An idea of natural justice among us boils to the surface

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A creaky start to the school year

It was back to primary school for children after the gymnasiums and lyceums opened last week, with politicians and wannabe presidential candidates blurting out bright ideas about education reform. This is the

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