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The latest episode from the Bank of Cyprus Culture Foundation's (BoCCF's) "Mila Mou Istorika" ("Speak To Me Historically") podcast series will feature Dr Gregoria Ioannou, bioarchaeologist, speaking on: "Bioarchaeology as a tool for reconstructing life and health in ancient Cyprus: the case of New Paphos", and will be released on…

Cross-party group urges outgoing foreign secretary to act

By Rebekah Gregoriades Three parked cars went up in flames in the early hours of Thursday morning, two in Nicosia and one in Paphos. According to the fire department, at 2.58am it responded to a call regarding two cars parked at the side of the road in Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia.…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday praised Cyprus for its strong economic recovery and fiscal discipline, while also recommending continued efforts to reduce public debt and address long-term needs following the latest Article IV consultation with the country. The executive board approved the assessment conducted by IMF staff who…

Official data from Cypriot and Polish authorities confirms Paphos as the most popular Cypriot destination for Polish tourists. Polish tourist arrivals in Cyprus surged 45% in 2023 compared to 2022, exceeding 273,500 visitors. Notably, Paphos captured nearly half (49%) of all Polish tourists visiting

Global poverty saw a major increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic as extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15 per day) rose from 8.9% in 2019 to 9.7% in 2020.

Compared to previous years, 2023 was a year of continued growth and recovery in all key markets

Turkish schoolchildren, as young as 14, will now find lessons on the "Blue Homeland" interwoven into their geography curriculum.

Police in Paphos caught a man driving under the influence of drugs in the early hours of Tuesday, while a quantity of drugs was allegedly found in his possession. According to the police, shortly after midnight officers on patrol stopped the 24-year-old driver at Tombs of the Kings Avenue. Following…

Concerts by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra this week will look a little different as the orchestra leaves concert halls behind and switches up locations. As part of its community outreach programme, the orchestra will perform three concerts for sensitive groups of society and spread the joyful vibes of its music-making…