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06 November, 2024
 

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Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Authorities in Cyprus have identified a potential accomplice in the high-profile money laundering case involving a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman. The woman,...

Former President George Vassiliou hospitalized

Former President George Vassiliou hospitalized

Former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou, was admitted to Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday night due to a health issue, according to sources familiar with the situation....

Sunshine, showers, and serenity

Sunshine, showers, and serenity

Expect a partly cloudy day with occasional clouds passing by. Isolated showers and brief thunderstorms are likely, particularly in the western and northern regions initially, spreading gradually to mountainous areas and the eastern half of the island. ...

House, commercial, and residential land for sale by AstroBank

House, commercial, and residential land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a house in Strovolos, and commercial and residential land in Nicosia, Famagusta, and Paphos....

Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus rocked by abbey scandal

Cyprus is grappling with the fallout from a series of unsettling revelations involving the Abbey of Avvakum, a scandal that has implicated the state, the Church of Cyprus, and the nation’s political sphere, raising serious questions about oversight, responsibility, and the need for swift action....

U.S. troops en route to Gaza to construct humanitarian aid pier

U.S. troops en route to Gaza to construct humanitarian aid pier

In a pivotal effort to deliver urgently needed humanitarian aid to Gaza, hundreds of U.S. troops are mobilizing to construct a substantial floating pier off the war-torn enclave's coast. ...

Woman denies beating allegations, claims video doctored

Woman denies beating allegations, claims video doctored

In response to the recent release of a video by Sigma's ''Protoselido'' show, depicting an alleged altercation at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum in Fterikoudi, a woman featured in the footage has come forward with her version of events....

Christodoulides to FT: Aid to Gaza was a ''moral duty''

Christodoulides to FT: Aid to Gaza was a ''moral duty''

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has told the Financial Times that it was a “moral duty” to pursue the delivery of aid to Gaza via the sea....

Aid ship on track to reach Gaza before noon tomorrow

Aid ship on track to reach Gaza before noon tomorrow

The World Central Kitchen's vessel, ''Open Arms,'' laden with crucial humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, is proceeding smoothly and is anticipated to reach its destination before noon tomorrow, announced Foreign Ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis on Thursday....

2% of homes in Cyprus used as Airbnb accommodations

2% of homes in Cyprus used as Airbnb accommodations

A recent report reveals that a staggering 2% of homes in Cyprus are being utilized as accommodations on Airbnb, highlighting concerns about housing availability and regulatory oversight. ...

Cyprus sees 115% surge in dialysis patients

Cyprus sees 115% surge in dialysis patients

Cyprus is grappling with a concerning rise in the number of patients suffering from end-stage chronic kidney disease, with over 1,200 individuals currently undergoing auxiliary therapy such as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis....

Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Scandal continues to plague the Church of Cyprus as a video surfaced depicting a disturbing incident at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avakoum in Fterikoudi. In the footage brought to light by Sigma and the show "Protoselido," a monk can be seen physically assaulting a woman....

Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...

EU simplifies work permit rules for third country nationals

EU simplifies work permit rules for third country nationals

The European Parliament recently voted on new rules for non-EU citizens who want to work and live in the EU. These rules aim to simplify the process of obtaining a work and residence permit....

Cabinet allocates €11.7M for training and job opportunities

Cabinet allocates €11.7M for training and job opportunities

The cabinet greenlit two initiatives on Wednesday aimed at bolstering employment and training opportunities for 1,265 individuals who are currently unemployed....

Another record year for Cablenet

Another record year for Cablenet

For yet another year, Cablenet has achieved double-digit revenue growth. Specifically, in 2023, it reached €74.3 million compared to €63.9 million in 2022...

Erdogan gambles all in bid to retake Istanbul in municipal elections

Erdogan gambles all in bid to retake Istanbul in municipal elections

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards to regain Istanbul in the municipal elections on March 31. On Friday, he attempted to rally his supporters and persuade those who were not convinced to vote for his party's candidate, implying that these would be his "last elections."...

Eurobank expands to India via Cyprus

Eurobank expands to India via Cyprus

Eurobank, a leading Greek financial institution, is poised to establish a representative office in Mumbai, India's bustling financial hub, signaling its strategic foray into the Indian market. ...

Global diplomatic accord for Gaza aid fund

Global diplomatic accord for Gaza aid fund

In a significant move to bolster humanitarian assistance to Gaza, ministers from Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Qatar, the United States, and a representative ...

High-Level consortium official to visit Cyprus amid LNG terminal project stalemate

High-Level consortium official to visit Cyprus amid LNG terminal project stalemate

A senior official from the consortium responsible for the construction of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Vassilikos is expected to visit Cyprus this week, announced George Papanastasiou...

EC dispatches team to strengthen Gaza aid effort

EC dispatches team to strengthen Gaza aid effort

The European Commission has so far sent five officials to Cyprus, in the context of its operational support to the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza initiative, a spokesperson said on Wednesday....

Weak low pressure brings mixed conditions

Weak low pressure brings mixed conditions

Today's weather is influenced by a weak low-pressure system. In the western region, the day starts with patchy clouds, which may lead to occasional, light rain showers. However, the rest of the island will enjoy mainly sunny skies....

European Parliament approves landmark regulation on AI use

European Parliament approves landmark regulation on AI use

In a landmark decision, the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg voted today to approve a new regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law,...

Bishop Isaiah of Tamassos faces Church inquiry

Bishop Isaiah of Tamassos faces Church inquiry

The decision by the Synodal Court to expand the scope of investigations into moral offenses allegedly committed by monks of the Monastery of Saint Abbacum brings a new dimension to the scandal shaking the Church....

USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aiming to initiate a nationwide ban on the widely popular video app TikTok, unless its China-based owner sells the platform. ...

Arrest made in connection to early morning explosion

Arrest made in connection to early morning explosion

Police in Nicosia have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the arson of two cars that occurred in the early hours of dawn today....

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

The Customs Department, along with the MOKAS and the Police, addressed the issue of money laundering controls in the Republic of Cyprus during a session held today by the Parliamentary Institutions Committee....

President to announce game-changing upgrades to higher ed

President to announce game-changing upgrades to higher ed

In May the Government will announce its strategy for upgrading higher education, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, addressing an event organized by the University of Nicosia. He said that a total of five ministries will be involved in this new strategy....

Japanese city on high alert for toxic cat

Japanese city on high alert for toxic cat

Residents in Fukuyama, Japan, are on high alert after a cat went missing following a potentially hazardous encounter with toxic chemicals. The ordeal unfolded at a metal plating plant, ...

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