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06 November, 2024
 

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Cyprus' economic mood sours in February

Cyprus' economic mood sours in February

In February 2024, economic sentiment in Cyprus witnessed a decline, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI-CypERC) dropping by 2.1 points compared to January, according to the University of Cyprus Economics Research Center....

Christodoulides leads council decision on English School board appointments

Christodoulides leads council decision on English School board appointments

President Nikos Christodoulidis presided over a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace today. Following the session,...

Greece tops yachting visits, yet revenue struggles

Greece tops yachting visits, yet revenue struggles

In the last three years, Greece has become the country with the largest number of yachts (commercial and private) visiting, surpassing traditional leaders in the sector such as France and Italy....

How an ex-pilot turned halloumi tradition upside down

How an ex-pilot turned halloumi tradition upside down

In the heart of Nicosia, Cyprus, Pantelis Panteli, a former airline pilot turned cheese maker, is redefining tradition with his exclusive Halloumi crafted from ewe's milk....

Dimitra explains what it's like to be a ''bee mama''

Dimitra explains what it's like to be a ''bee mama''

Dimitra Zakynthinos is a resident of central Athens and has a very particular approach to issues concerning the environment and our transition to the green era. ...

Europe's sleepless nights over Egypt's crisis

Europe's sleepless nights over Egypt's crisis

Ask almost any European official specializing in security matters what keeps them up at night, and they’ll probably answer ''Egypt.'' ...

Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Strike in Greece leaves passengers stranded on 33 flights

Thirty three flights to Greece (16 arrivals and 17 departures) are impacted by tomorrow's strike of air traffic controllers in Greece. The flights concern destinations Athens and Thessaloniki....

Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

Denied witness requests increase tension in Thanasis death inquiry

After a lengthy session yesterday, which spanned over five hours and included the examination of pathologist Dimitra Karagianni concerning the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou.....

Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has requested the assistance of the Greek authorities to address the issue of potatoes from different countries being sold as Cypriot potatoes......

Cyprus farmers deserve fair treatment in green shift

Cyprus farmers deserve fair treatment in green shift

The green transition is necessary, but in order for it to be fair and efficient, the reduction of farmers' incomes must be compensated with appropriate funding, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou......

800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

Italy's President forges path forward in resolving Cyprus problem

Italy's President forges path forward in resolving Cyprus problem

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella is making history with a two-day official visit to Cyprus, becoming the first Italian President to visit the island since its inception....

Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

Police car engulfed in Nicosia blaze

Authorities were put on alert after a fire broke out in a vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, in Strovolos. ...

El Greco Medical Center to open this March in Nicosia

El Greco Medical Center to open this March in Nicosia

Nicosia is gearing up to welcome the new El Greco Medical Center, set to open its doors in early March. ...

Dusty atmosphere holds firm until midweek

Dusty atmosphere holds firm until midweek

A high-pressure system is influencing the region, bringing with it sparse dust particles suspended in the atmosphere until Wednesday....

Italian President Mattarella's historic visit to Cyprus (pics)

Italian President Mattarella's historic visit to Cyprus (pics)

President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, will arrive in Cyprus this afternoon for an official visit scheduled for February 26-27. The visit holds historical importance ...

Turmoil in Occupied Nicosia: 14 detained, 21 sought after street fight

Turmoil in Occupied Nicosia: 14 detained, 21 sought after street fight

Today, four more individuals have been arrested in connection to the brawl between rival groups in the walled-off Nicosia on Thursday night....

Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....

US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...

Israel's eurovision entry faces political backlash

Israel's eurovision entry faces political backlash

Israel warned today that it would withdraw from this year's Eurovision contest if organizers reject the lyrics of its song as too politically charged....

How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

State collects €90 million in taxes from casinos

State collects €90 million in taxes from casinos

The state has seen a boost in tax revenue since the summer of 2018 when the temporary casino debuted in Limassol. The trend continues with the current operation of the resort and satellite locations in the provinces....

Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Tensions escalated between farmers and police in Brussels as agriculture ministers from the 27 EU countries convened today. ...

Prominent financier Lord Jacob Rothschild dead at 87

Prominent financier Lord Jacob Rothschild dead at 87

Financier and member of the Rothschild banking family, Lord Jacob Rothschild, has died at the age of 87, his family has announced....

Journalist's fight for justice against state broadcaster spans 17 years

Journalist's fight for justice against state broadcaster spans 17 years

In Cyprus, a journalist named Evdokia Loizou fought a 17-year legal battle against CyBC, the state broadcaster....

Athens is the ultimate hit with Americans as visitors top 1 million

Athens is the ultimate hit with Americans as visitors top 1 million

Athens has developed into a booming 12-month tourism destination, and its biggest market is the US, a new survey is showing....

More and more British kids abducted to Occupied Cyprus

More and more British kids abducted to Occupied Cyprus

The past year has seen a worrying increase in parental abductions involving British children, with more than 500 minors taken from the UK....

Suspect confesses to Thanasis' murder

Suspect confesses to Thanasis' murder

In a pivotal moment at the Limassol District Court, the examination proceedings involving pathologist Dimitra Karagianni began, marking a crucial juncture in the investigation into the tragic demise of national guard soldier Thanasis Nicolaou....

What is Nicos Anastasiades afraid of?

What is Nicos Anastasiades afraid of?

According to a report written by Marina Economides and published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, former President Nicos Anastasiades faces a challenging political landscape following his...

Putin's blackmail fails to halt green transition

Putin's blackmail fails to halt green transition

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, stated on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's attempts at "blackmail" have backfired, hastening the EU's shift toward green energy. ...

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