A British sailor has been arrested over the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Paphos. The arrest comes after allegations of bullying, misogyny and sexual harassment against women within the Submarine Service prompted the Royal Navy to launch an urgent investigation. The alleged assault reportedly happened following a military drill on the island involving
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While the fledgling national health system (GHS) in Cyprus is a welcome development and very popular, every Cypriot seems to imagine the modest patient contribution they are required to make somehow pays for it all. They are unaware of the likely true operational cost of consultations, treatments, and medications, and, secondly, the overall expense of
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With the cost-of-living crisis and a looming global recession occupying most of our thoughts, there is little room to contemplate the future of the Cyprus problem. Arguably, the island’s political division has driven itself to a standstill, and nothing positive can come of it. Cyprus has become the Cold War that history forgot, and our
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We are concerned about the various televised debates between the presidential candidates and their reactions to their events and statements. I noticed a complete lack of interest in the problems of everyday life, and the various issues are answered with “hot air” and generalities, which makes any bona fide TV viewer wonder what these candidates
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Cypriot riot police used tear gas to quell violence at a migrant reception centre on Friday after clashes between different ethnic groups caused a fire to break out, authorities said. Police said one person was injured and needed hospital treatment during the disturbance at the Pournara camp outside the capital Nicosia. Fire services were sent
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Government officials and market regulators from Cyprus and Israel are determined to see the subsea electricity link between their countries finished in time, if not earlier, that will end their energy isolation and reduce the risk of security of supply. The project developer of the 1,000MW EuroAsia Interconnector said in an announcement that “an important
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By Edward Moya US stocks have been struggling for direction all week after a mixed bag of earnings was accompanied with economic data that supports the idea that the economy is weakening. It looks like the economy is still headed for a recession, but that might reinforce US Fed pivot calls which still seems to
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Cyprus reported three Covid-19 deaths in the past week and an increase in new cases and hospitalisations to 2,821 and 59, respectively. The Health Ministry said in its weekly Covid report that the latest victims were two women, aged 82 and 87, and a 90 year old man. Hospitalisations increased by 17 from 42 to
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The Cyprus criminal justice system ranks 18 from 140 globally after going up two places on the respected international survey World Justice Project that Norway topped. The index covers issues related to the rule, corruption and adverse discrimination, absence of government interventions and fair justice. The Supreme Court described it as a success as the
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Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +61% in Q3 compared to last year, said trade body ACI EUROPE. International passenger traffic (+84%) drove the surge as largely unrestricted cross-border travel led to a boom in leisure and VFR travel over the peak summer months. Domestic passenger traffic (+14%) expanded at a lower
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