Tag: gambling

Nicosia: Police raid illegal horse race betting at private residence

Cyprus May 15, 2025 at 10:34

Police conducted a search of a 57-year-old man's residence in a village in Nicosia as part of an investigation into illegal horse race betting. According...

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Life May 12, 2025 at 13:42

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. Officials said the game...

Three lucky Joker “5s” in Cyprus

Cyprus January 20, 2025 at 12:07

Three lucky "5s" from the Joker lottery were found in Cyprus. Two winning tickets were played at an agency in Larnaca, specifically in Kiti, while...

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Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient among top 50 thrillers of the 21st century

Life August 7, 2026 at 14:46

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Turkey holds territory in Syria and Cyprus, yet accuses Israel, says Saar

Cyprus August 7, 2026 at 14:37

The Israel-Turkey dispute intensified after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon...

EU funds project to restore safe education access in Ukraine

International August 7, 2026 at 14:01

The European Union has launched an 18-month education recovery...

EasyJet takeover confirmed as airline moves into US hands

International August 7, 2026 at 13:48

The EasyJet takeover by US investment firm Apollo has...