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Kesidis finishes last in European hammer final

Cyprus hammer thrower Iosif Kesidis finished 12th in the men’s hammer final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Tuesday, with a best throw of 72.27 metres. Kesidis, 20, registered two foul throws before recording his only valid attempt of the competition in the third round. He was unable to improve his mark and [...]

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More than half of new Cyprus cars now hybrid

Hybrid cars now dominate both sales and vehicle registrations in Cyprus, the latest Statistical Service data confirms. It bears out a trend that has been building for some time. New figures on the Cyprus car market show hybrids now account for more than half of all registered passenger cars. Hybrids made up 51.9% of passenger [...]

Elderly employers hit hardest as CY Login shakes up social insurance payments

Cyprus’s move to electronic-only social insurance payments, in force since August 3, has caused widespread disruption. Employers and self-employed people must now pay their social insurance contributions electronically through the SISnet online system run by the Social Insurance Services. Access to the payment system now runs through CY Login, replacing the login details users relied [...]

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Israel receives €550m Drakon submarine from Germany

Israel has received the INS Drakon, a new German built submarine valued at about €550 million, as the country continues to expand its naval capabilities, with the delivery reported on Monday. The submarine was delivered by German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems at its facilities in Kiel. It is the sixth and final vessel of Israel’s [...]
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Overnight pharmacies on Tuesday, August 11

These are the pharmacies that will operate during the night across Cyprus on Tuesday, August 11: NICOSIA Christos Savva, 146A Athalassas Avenue. Next to 10 To Go hair salon, Strovolos. Tel: 22514131, 22356369. Loukas Tsangaris, 64 Griva Digeni & Vyronos corner, Bridge House, Nicosia. Tel: 22671531, 22439014. Michalis Paranis, 28D Lykavittou. Chrysovalantou Bakery road, opposite Zorbas [...]

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From China to Cyprus: the magic of shadow puppetry

By Karen Taylor Thousands of miles apart, shadow puppets are used in two very different corners of the world to tell stories against a backdrop no more dramatic than a large white sheet. Using traditional methods that date back thousands of years, legends and fairytales are brought to life, sometimes with a modern spin. Chinese [...]

“Seven Against Thebes” returns for one extra performance

Following a warm response to its summer performances in Nicosia and Limassol, Persona Theatre Group brings Aeschylus’s “Seven Against Thebes” back for one additional show. It takes place on Wednesday, September 2, at the Makarios III Amphitheatre at the School for the Blind in Nicosia, starting at 9pm. The story The play recounts the fratricidal [...]

The hate-fest, and Erhurman’s fun club

He was the conductor of the orchestra at this festival of hatred, yet he’s still the darling of a certain crowd back in the free areas. We’re talking about Tufan Erhurman, who turned up, as he always does, at the annual carnival of hate and fanaticism at Kokkina. He had no choice, his fan club [...]

Open-air movie nights light up Nicosia

Summer cinema is still here, dominating the season’s cultural agenda as several organisers host their annual open-air film nights. Screenings of independent cinema from international and local productions sit alongside new blockbuster releases from Hollywood and family-friendly animation films, offering something for everyone to enjoy on the big screen. So, if you are staying in [...]

Myths and legends showcased in Ayia Napa

Cyprus’ myths, legends and traditions are the focus of a new exhibition in Ayia Napa curated by the Press and Information Office (PIO). The Myths of Cyprus is being hosted by the Ayios Epiphanios Cultural Academy in the museum spaces of the Medieval Monastery of Ayia Napa. The exhibition explores Cyprus’ mythology, folklore and cultural [...]
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August is a blissful month in Cyprus. If we ignore the intense heat, August is a time when the island’s siga-siga culture comes into full bloom. Caused, actually, by the hot temperatures perhaps. Whatever the reason, the cities are quieter this time of year as crowds head to the seaside and vacation in villages. Rural [...]
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