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Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping

Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping

According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....

Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth

Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth

Pope Francis made a surprising announcement this week, revealing that the Vatican's pension fund is in serious trouble and might not be able to pay pensions in the future unless big changes are made....

NATO, foxes, and airbags: Cyprus' political circus rolls on

NATO, foxes, and airbags: Cyprus' political circus rolls on

Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....

Petrolina acquires Esso in Cyprus for €48.6 million

Petrolina acquires Esso in Cyprus for €48.6 million

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited (PHL) has successfully acquired ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited (EMCL), the company behind the Esso brand in Cyprus, for €48.6 million. ...

U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...

Actor surprises shoppers with Wicked tunes and holiday cheer

Actor surprises shoppers with Wicked tunes and holiday cheer

Jeff Goldblum gave a surprise performance at London’s St. Pancras International train station on Wednesday to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated Wicked movie....

Danish farmers to pay tax on livestock farts and burps

Danish farmers to pay tax on livestock farts and burps

Denmark is making headlines with a groundbreaking new tax: a belch and manure tax....

Ex-official sued over fraud allegations and damaging audit report

Ex-official sued over fraud allegations and damaging audit report

A legal battle has erupted in Cyprus, with the former Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, Giannakis Papadouris, and V.V. Lampadistis Wineries Limited filing a lawsuit against Odysseus Michaelides....

Cyprus secures €115 million in second payment under EU recovery plan

Cyprus secures €115 million in second payment under EU recovery plan

Cyprus has received its second payment under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with €115 million granted after successfully fulfilling 37 out of 38 agreed milestones....

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 25/11/2024

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 25/11/2024

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate

Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate

Cyprus is stepping closer to a big travel milestone: visa-free trips to the U.S. are becoming a real possibility! ...

Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs

Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs

Thanksgiving is here, and so is the great American tradition of traveling to be with loved ones. ...

Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead

Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead

Good morning! Expect a mostly clear day with some occasional local clouds popping by to keep things interesting....

This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! Get a new smartphone and 5G Unlimited plan, with total benefit of up to €620 from Epic!

This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! Get a new smartphone and 5G Unlimited plan, with total benefit of up to €620 from Epic!

At Christmas you get all kinds of gifts: ‘cute’ socks, ‘funny’ mugs, stuff you already have and don’t need… still, you’ll smile and say ‘Thank you!’...

Fake Ariel detergent scheme busted in Europe

Fake Ariel detergent scheme busted in Europe

Latvian authorities have uncovered a large-scale counterfeiting operation involving Ariel laundry detergent, accusing two Lithuanian citizens of producing and distributing fake products across Europe....

Cyprus and Greece forge closer ties in historic meeting

Cyprus and Greece forge closer ties in historic meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....

22 million users cut off as Europe's largest piracy ring busted

22 million users cut off as Europe's largest piracy ring busted

In a sweeping operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a massive illegal streaming network that served more than 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed ''Operation Takendown''...

SkyView: Nicosia’s new rooftop oasis

SkyView: Nicosia’s new rooftop oasis

Nicosia’s skyline just got a little more glamorous, with the arrival of SkyView, the city's new rooftop bar perched on the 8th floor of Gate Twenty Two Boutique Hotel....

Eurobank’s €1.2 billion investment in Cyprus signals confidence

Eurobank’s €1.2 billion investment in Cyprus signals confidence

According to Kathimerini's Panayiotis Rougalas, Eurobank has made significant strides in its investment in the Cypriot banking sector, particularly with its ongoing acquisition of Hellenic Bank....

Rising screen time among Cypriot teens sparks concern

Rising screen time among Cypriot teens sparks concern

A new survey has raised alarms over the growing dependence on digital devices among adolescents in Cyprus, with nearly half of young people reporting constant online contact....

Bomb explosion targets vehicles in Germasogeia

Bomb explosion targets vehicles in Germasogeia

A bomb exploded in a garage in the Panioti area of Germasogeia late on Tuesday night, November 26, sparking a fire that destroyed multiple vehicles. ...

Ancient maritime trade between Cyprus and Palestine unearthed

Ancient maritime trade between Cyprus and Palestine unearthed

In the summer of 2024, an excavation led by New York University at Maniki Harbour, near Agios Georgios Pegeias in Paphos, uncovered significant evidence of maritime trade connections between Cyprus and South Palestine in the 6th century AD...

Cyprus receives major credit rating boost from Moody’s

Cyprus receives major credit rating boost from Moody’s

Last Friday, Moody’s delivered a major endorsement of Cyprus’ economic progress, upgrading its credit rating by two notches, from Baa2 to A3, with a stable outlook, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas. ...

Cyprus NATO membership unlikely as Turkey asserts veto rights

Cyprus NATO membership unlikely as Turkey asserts veto rights

Cyprus’ prospects for NATO membership appear dim, with Turkish Ambassador Ulutç Özülker and other prominent Turkish figures emphasizing Ankara's veto power. ...

Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and chilly nights

Partly cloudy skies with isolated showers and chilly nights

Today, weak low pressure is influencing our area. Skies will be partly cloudy, with the chance of isolated showers—mainly along the northern coast early in the day and later shifting to the mountains. ...

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect after 13 months of conflict

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect after 13 months of conflict

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, starting at 4 a.m. local time (2 a.m. UK time). ...

Greek hoteliers sue booking.com over equal pricing rules

Greek hoteliers sue booking.com over equal pricing rules

Greek hoteliers, led by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), are preparing to take legal action against Booking.com, claiming damages that could total tens of millions of euros....

Cyprus DOT warns drivers about Takata airbag recalls: Check your car now

Cyprus DOT warns drivers about Takata airbag recalls: Check your car now

The Department of Road Transport (DOT) has issued an important reminder to vehicle owners in Cyprus about the ongoing recall of vehicles with defective parts, including Takata airbags. ...

200 foreign companies and 1,200 new jobs in Cyprus in six months

200 foreign companies and 1,200 new jobs in Cyprus in six months

Cyprus is experiencing a surge in foreign investment, with approximately 200 international companies establishing operations in the country during the first half of the year. ...

GM and Cadillac gear up for Formula 1 debut in 2026

GM and Cadillac gear up for Formula 1 debut in 2026

In an exciting development for motorsport fans, General Motors and Cadillac have reached an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 as an 11th team starting in 2026. ...

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