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06 November, 2024
 

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UN envoy Holguin's imminent return to Cyprus on March 11-12

UN envoy Holguin's imminent return to Cyprus on March 11-12

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is scheduled to return to Cyprus around March 11 or 12, as per sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Iconic Pavlidis Mansion lost to devastating fire

Iconic Pavlidis Mansion lost to devastating fire

Another historic building in Limassol succumbed to flames on Wednesday morning in the city center. As per the Fire Service reports, the fire ravaged the second floor entirely, causing extensive damage to the first floor....

Cyprus cabinet unveils business carbon grants

Cyprus cabinet unveils business carbon grants

The Cabinet approved on Wednesday a new grants scheme to encourage greenhouse gas emission reductions in businesses....

Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

In a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), it has been revealed that an obscure pesticide called chlormequat, which is linked to infertility in animals,...

LPG leak unveiled as cause in fast-paced probe

LPG leak unveiled as cause in fast-paced probe

Investigations into the strong explosion that rocked Egkomi on Tuesday night (20/2) are progressing rapidly. ...

Investment thresholds in golden visa program under review

Investment thresholds in golden visa program under review

Reports circulating in the market in recent days regarding the Golden Visa program suggest that the government intends to establish three different investment thresholds, depending on the area where the property in question is located....

Government reveals setbacks in local governance overhaul

Government reveals setbacks in local governance overhaul

The Cypriot government admits to deficiencies in its largest administrative overhaul since the Republic's inception, just four months before its official launch....

Phone ringing, debt ignored: Cyprus faces loan repayment hurdles

Phone ringing, debt ignored: Cyprus faces loan repayment hurdles

Despite efforts to reduce Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in Cyprus, the lingering burden continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy and society....

Prepare for isolated showers

Prepare for isolated showers

Today, the weather will initially be mostly sunny with locally increased clouds in the northern coastal areas, which may bring isolated showers. ...

Cyprus targets gambling addiction with new GESY proposal

Cyprus targets gambling addiction with new GESY proposal

In January 2024, the National Betting Authority submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Minister of Health, advocating for the inclusion of treatment for gambling-related behavioral disorders in Gesy, Cyprus' healthcare system. ...

Cabinet extends maternity leave to foster work-life balance

Cabinet extends maternity leave to foster work-life balance

In a move aimed at supporting new mothers and promoting work-life balance, Cyprus’ Council of Ministers has given the green light to an increase in maternity leave. ...

Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

A listed neoclassical mansion, the Pavlidis mansion, located in the heart of Limassol's historic center, has been completely destroyed by a fire that erupted around 11:30. The blaze, under investigation for its origin, posed challenges for firefighters due to the city's central location and difficulties in accessing the site....

Cyprus adopts ''Pay as You Throw'' system to tackle surging municipal waste

Cyprus adopts ''Pay as You Throw'' system to tackle surging municipal waste

The Statistical Service of Cyprus reveals a 5% surge in municipal solid waste, reaching 615,000 tonnes in 2022. Per capita waste generation stands at 673 kg, ranking Cyprus the 5th highest in the EU. With 77.5% disposed of in landfills, the nation is gearing up for a "Pay as You Throw" (PAYT) system....

Cyprus mulls speed limit reduction to boost safety

Cyprus mulls speed limit reduction to boost safety

The Department of Public Works in Cyprus has concluded a study proposing a reduction in speed limits from 50 km/h to 30 km/h in specific urban areas, aiming to curb accidents, decrease pollution, and foster eco-friendly transportation....

Cyprus firm on expanding Russia sanctions

Cyprus firm on expanding Russia sanctions

During the discussion at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) held in Brussels on Monday, Cyprus took a clear stance on the issue of EU sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, which marks two years in two days. ...

Investigation underway on mysterious explosion in Makedonitissa

Investigation underway on mysterious explosion in Makedonitissa

Authorities are grappling with the complexities of unraveling the cause behind a powerful explosion that rocked a three-story house in Makedonitissa around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday....

Russian authorities issue arrest warrant for Navalny's brother, possibly in Cyprus

Russian authorities issue arrest warrant for Navalny's brother, possibly in Cyprus

In the aftermath of the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian prison, the Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for his brother, Oleg Navalny....

London's BT Tower sold for £275m to become a hotel

London's BT Tower sold for £275m to become a hotel

London's iconic BT Tower, a symbol of the city's skyline since its inauguration by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1965, is undergoing a significant transformation. ...

EU Court upholds 'Halloumi' PDO registration

EU Court upholds 'Halloumi' PDO registration

In a significant legal development, the EU General Court has dismissed an appeal by Cypriot cheese makers challenging the registration of the name 'Halloumi'/'Hellim' as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in April 2021....

Prince William urges end to Gaza fighting

Prince William urges end to Gaza fighting

The statement from Prince William of the UK regarding the situation in Gaza marks a departure from the traditional stance of the royal family on politically sensitive matters....

Cyprus government achieves significant debt reduction in 2023

Cyprus government achieves significant debt reduction in 2023

The Cyprus government reported that the island nation ended 2023 with a debt of €22.4 billion, constituting around 99% of the Republic of Cyprus' total debt. This marks a notable reduction of €689 million or 3% from the corresponding period in the previous year....

Cyprus tourism faces headwinds in 2024

Cyprus tourism faces headwinds in 2024

According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....

FBI informant in Biden case linked to Russian contacts

FBI informant in Biden case linked to Russian contacts

A former FBI informant is facing charges for allegedly concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company....

Blaze engulfs abandoned house near Limassol University (video)

Blaze engulfs abandoned house near Limassol University (video)

A fire broke out in a vacant two-story house on Iphigenia Street near the Technical University of Limassol early Wednesday morning, prompting the Fire Service to spring into action. ...

Christodoulides unveils €60M relief package amid rising prices

Christodoulides unveils €60M relief package amid rising prices

In an address to the nation, the President of Cyprus unveiled a series of targeted measures aimed at alleviating the economic challenges faced by households and businesses amidst rising prices. ...

Cyprus delays 15% multinational tax enforcement

Cyprus delays 15% multinational tax enforcement

Cyprus has yet to enforce the new EU rules introducing a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations operating within EU member states....

Navalny's widow faces suspension on X

Navalny's widow faces suspension on X

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, faced a brief suspension of her account on social media platform X, which was later restored. ...

Gaza faces starvation as food deliveries halted

Gaza faces starvation as food deliveries halted

In the midst of chaos, Soad Abu Hussein, a widowed mother of five in Jabaliya refugee camp, reflects the dire reality facing many families in northern Gaza....

US veto halts UN Gaza ceasefire

US veto halts UN Gaza ceasefire

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, marking the third consecutive veto by the United States since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. ...

Cyprus economy 2024: Ktrends reveals challenges and successes

Cyprus economy 2024: Ktrends reveals challenges and successes

Delving into the latest findings from the 6th wave of ''Ktrends'' research by ''Kathimerini'' newspaper unveils a multifaceted picture of Cyprus's economic landscape in January 2024. ...

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