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05 November, 2024
 

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''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...

Goodbye to annual fees for registered companies

Goodbye to annual fees for registered companies

The annual fee for companies registered with the Registrar of Companies will be abolished from 2024 onwards, but the annual fees for the years 2011 to 2023 will continue to apply, the Department of the Registrar of Companies said in a statement....

Residential and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Residential and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large plots of residential and agricultural land in Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos....

From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

The inclusion in the European Council Conclusions of a special reference to the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor......

Police unravel travel document forgery ring in Paphos

Police unravel travel document forgery ring in Paphos

In a significant development, Paphos police apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in manufacturing counterfeit travel documents....

Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

In the early hours, law enforcement swiftly reacted to reports of a bomb detonation at a popular bar restaurant in Paralimni, sparking concern and prompting immediate action....

Sunlit days with gentle showers

Sunlit days with gentle showers

Today's forecast brings a serene mix of sunshine and soft clouds drifting by. Imagine waking up to the gentle embrace of morning light, with the promise of a peaceful day ahead....

Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Cyprus has collected €9.3 million ($10.2 million) in fines from traffic violations reported through its photo certification system between January 2022 and mid-March 2024, according to figures released by the police....

UK joins efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via 'Amalthea'

UK joins efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via 'Amalthea'

Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, has told the House of Commons that along with Cyprus, the US, the UAE and others, the UK will help deliver humanitarian aid by sea to a new temporary US military pier in Gaza, via a maritime corridor from Cyprus....

US Justice Department sues Apple for its smartphone monopoly

US Justice Department sues Apple for its smartphone monopoly

The Justice Department has filed a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, alleging the company has established an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market,...

Luxury brand Hermès sued over Birkin bag sales

Luxury brand Hermès sued over Birkin bag sales

Two California residents have initiated legal action against French luxury design company Hermès, alleging discriminatory sales practices surrounding its highly coveted Birkin handbags....

Alphamega Hypermarkets: ''A part of your life!''

Alphamega Hypermarkets: ''A part of your life!''

Several individual pieces, both big and small, are part of a bigger puzzle – the puzzle of life!...

Understaffing woes grip Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry

Understaffing woes grip Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry

Cyprus' public sector, particularly the Ministry of Shipping, continues to grapple with significant understaffing issues, raising concerns about operational effectiveness....

EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

Conservation work at the Arif Bey Aqueduct in Afania by the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has been completed, a project that has been fully funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus....

February's financial flaws expose 16 bad checks, €19,388 lost

February's financial flaws expose 16 bad checks, €19,388 lost

In February 2024, a total of 16 bad cheques, amounting to €19,388, were issued, with 9 individuals (7 legal entities and 2 individuals) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques....

Efforts underway to preserve native Cypriot cattle breed

Efforts underway to preserve native Cypriot cattle breed

A collaborative effort among Cypriot stakeholders aims to revitalize the dwindling population of the native Cypriot cattle breed, which has faced endangerment since the mechanization of agriculture post-1960....

Athens teen prostitution sting: Online chats result in arrests

Athens teen prostitution sting: Online chats result in arrests

Online conversations revealed by Kathimerini shed light on the ongoing investigation into the alleged prostitution racket involving girls aged 14 to 18 in Athens....

Money laundering allegations hit Spanish football: Officials arrested

Money laundering allegations hit Spanish football: Officials arrested

The turmoil within Spanish football persists as police conducted a sweeping operation at the country's football federation offices, resulting in multiple arrests of key figures....

Brain chip enables paralyzed man to play chess with mind

Brain chip enables paralyzed man to play chess with mind

Footage has emerged of Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old paraplegic, demonstrating the groundbreaking capabilities of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implant....

Trust issues rise as US congress stalls Ukraine aid

Trust issues rise as US congress stalls Ukraine aid

Who fears and trusts the United States? This crucial question is being asked at this time, not by opponents of the US, but by some of the people who held very important positions in Washington. Congress has frozen the process of approving military aid to Ukraine....

UN's silent visit leaves Cyprus guessing

UN's silent visit leaves Cyprus guessing

Maria Angela Olguín Cuellar kept her cards close to her chest, according to the "briefing" from the Presidential Palace......

 President Christodoulides engages in EU Summit talks

President Christodoulides engages in EU Summit talks

President Nikos Christodoulides will take part in the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday. During a working lunch, EU leaders will also discuss with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the situation in the Middle East and the state of play in Ukraine....

Cyprus offers €400K boost for SME's

Cyprus offers €400K boost for SME's

The Commissioner for State Aid Control, Stella Michaelides, has announced her decision on a scheme aimed at supporting Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs)...

Theologian's complaint unveils monk misconduct

Theologian's complaint unveils monk misconduct

Theologian Theodoros Kyriakou has made a formal complaint to the police regarding allegations of sexual harassment by a monk towards an individual who had previously been associated with the Avvakoum Monastery....

Cyprus gathers 35 nations to shape future of 'Amalthea' initiative

Cyprus gathers 35 nations to shape future of 'Amalthea' initiative

Cyprus is hosting a Senior Officials Meeting with the participation of officials from 35 countries and representatives of international organisations on Thursday in order to define the next steps for the ''Amalthea'' initiative. ...

Minister details Akamas park's future, promises change

Minister details Akamas park's future, promises change

Minister of Agriculture Maria Panayiotou announced plans for administrative investigation......

Scattered showers and surging winds ahead

Scattered showers and surging winds ahead

Ready for your daily weather update? Well, grab your umbrellas because we've got some interesting changes headed our way....

Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

As Paris gears up for this summer's Olympic Games, organizers are reinstating a longstanding tradition: distributing condoms in the athletes' village. ...

Israeli tax authorities probe Israeli investor activities in Cyprus

Israeli tax authorities probe Israeli investor activities in Cyprus

Israeli tax authorities are investigating the extensive business activities of Israeli investors in Cyprus, as revealed by Shai Aharonovich, head of Israel's Tax Department, in a report by leading financial newspaper, Globes....

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