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Ministry directs immediate compensation for potato producers

Ministry directs immediate compensation for potato producers

Following the recent onslaught of hailstorms and heavy rains wreaking havoc on potato farms in the free Famagusta district, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development......

Cyprus celebrates completion of €6.6M solar project in 405 schools

Cyprus celebrates completion of €6.6M solar project in 405 schools

With a total expenditure of €6.6 million, the project to install Photovoltaic Systems in 405 school buildings in Cyprus was completed, offering significant energy......

Nicosia's boutique hotel scene flourishes amid tourism surge

Nicosia's boutique hotel scene flourishes amid tourism surge

Seeking accommodation in a hotel in Nicosia for February, the search yields 22 options. Narrowing the search by distance from the city center results in fewer choices, yet still satisfactory. Twelve boutique units, primarily small boutique hotels, emerge from the search on booking.com....

Man files UN complaint against Spain over border tragedy

Man files UN complaint against Spain over border tragedy

A 25-year-old individual from Cameroon, who identified himself under the pseudonym Ludovic, has lodged a complaint with the United Nations against Spain, alleging multiple violations of the convention against torture....

Unpredictable weather patterns sweep across Cyprus

Unpredictable weather patterns sweep across Cyprus

We've got a mix of clouds and sunshine on the agenda. Some areas might lean more towards the cloudy side....

Government's bill to combat fan violence under scrutiny

Government's bill to combat fan violence under scrutiny

Further discussion between the Ministry of Justice and relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed law on tackling fan violence, presented to Parliament by the ministry on Wednesday, was deemed necessary during the session in the Parliament's Legal Committee....

Swiss arrivals set to hit 80,000, says Deputy Minister Koumis

Swiss arrivals set to hit 80,000, says Deputy Minister Koumis

Cyprus Deputy Minister for Tourism Costas Koumis has said that further increase in tourist arrivals from Switzerland is feasible with arrivals from the country in Cyprus estimated at 80,000 this year....

Cyprus talks possible with Turkish Cypriot cooperation, Letymbiotis says

Cyprus talks possible with Turkish Cypriot cooperation, Letymbiotis says

If there is the same political will from the Turkish Cypriot side, the resumption of negotiations from the point where they have been interrupted can be achieved soon, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told CNA on Wednesday....

Limassol-Paphos highway lane closed after street light pole collapse

Limassol-Paphos highway lane closed after street light pole collapse

In a recent incident on the Limassol to Paphos highway, traffic authorities have closed off the left lane following the collapse of a street light pole near the Germasogeia roundabout. ...

Lagarde warns of potential economic threats to Europe under possible Trump return

Lagarde warns of potential economic threats to Europe under possible Trump return

In a recent exclusive interview with CNN's Richard Quest, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde cautioned Europe to brace itself for potential economic challenges......

Court increases prison sentence for fatal car accident to 3 years

Court increases prison sentence for fatal car accident to 3 years

The Court of Appeals has ruled to impose a 3-year prison sentence, as opposed to the initial 22 months handed down by the lower court, to an individual found guilty......

Hamas demands complete Israeli withdrawal in ceasefire talks

Hamas demands complete Israeli withdrawal in ceasefire talks

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, at least 11 people, including four children, lost their lives in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. ...

Cyprus secures 25% stake in epic electric cable project

Cyprus secures 25% stake in epic electric cable project

In the midst of a countdown, the government finds itself deeply engaged in one of the Eastern Mediterranean's most monumental energy endeavors....

Interest rates extended, borrowers face dilemma

Interest rates extended, borrowers face dilemma

Last Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) opted to maintain interest rates, extending the uncertainty for borrowers regarding their loans and repayments....

Cuellar's peacekeeping quest faces tough terrain

Cuellar's peacekeeping quest faces tough terrain

Shortly after 9 am, the United Nations' fresh face, Maria-Angela Olguín Cuellar, descended upon the Presidential Palace, embarking on her inaugural rendezvous with President Christodoulides....

Power outage shocks Nicosia, residents left in the dark

Power outage shocks Nicosia, residents left in the dark

Residents in several areas of Nicosia province experienced a disruption in their electricity supply on Wednesday morning, January 31st....

Severe weather warnings across Cyprus

Severe weather warnings across Cyprus

Cyprus is bracing for a spell of unsettled weather as a low-pressure system, dubbed ''Dawn,'' exerts its influence over the island nation until Thursday, according to forecasts from the Meteorological Service....

Businesses can now register for renewable energy funding programs

Businesses can now register for renewable energy funding programs

Businesses interested in participating in grant schemes to encourage the use of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Efficiency (EE) are now able to register, according to the Management Committee of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Saving (EE) Fund....

Woman clings to car hood as French Bulldog snatched in LA

Woman clings to car hood as French Bulldog snatched in LA

A dramatic video footage emerged revealing the heart-stopping moments when a woman desperately clung to the hood of a moving car in downtown Los Angeles....

Cyprus hosts high-level leadership training with UK partnership (updated)

Cyprus hosts high-level leadership training with UK partnership (updated)

A ''Strategic Leadership Programme'' in collaboration with the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Cyprus, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Cranfield University......

January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

January Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

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....

Digital Citizen initiative for streamlined services

Digital Citizen initiative for streamlined services

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of policy actions aimed at improving citizens' daily lives and enhancing their overall quality of life, alongside legislative and other initiatives geared towards modernizing state structures and institutions....

New cameras turn Limassol and Larnaca into Big Brother's playground

New cameras turn Limassol and Larnaca into Big Brother's playground

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the traffic surveillance system is further expanded in the provinces of Limassol and Larnaca....

Snowfall forces road closures leading to Troodos

Snowfall forces road closures leading to Troodos

In response to heavy snowfall, several roads leading to Troodos, including Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos, have been closed to traffic, announced local authorities....

Cuellar offers hope for progress in Cyprus negotiations

Cuellar offers hope for progress in Cyprus negotiations

Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus, has expressed her readiness to contribute to the resumption of talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute and finding common ground between the two sides. ...

Cyprus' dining experience elevated at WiZ 50 Best Awards

Cyprus' dining experience elevated at WiZ 50 Best Awards

For the second consecutive year, WiZ GUIDE, SppMedia Group, and the Bank of Cyprus co-hosted the prestigious ''WiZ 50 BEST Restaurants'' ceremony....

Thanos Hotels' arrival signals shift in Nicosia's identity

Thanos Hotels' arrival signals shift in Nicosia's identity

In Nicosia, specifically within its historic center and nestled within the ancient walls, Thanos Hotels is gearing up for a new venture. ...

Anastasiades faces golden passport scandal investigation

Anastasiades faces golden passport scandal investigation

The Economic Committee of the Parliament has approved the release of €1.04 million for procuring services for the Anti-Corruption Authority's investigations....

Late-night collision rocks Paphos: One injured, one detained

Late-night collision rocks Paphos: One injured, one detained

A vehicular collision shook the quiet streets of Peyeia late Monday night (29/01), leaving one driver seriously injured and another detained for illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus....

Orange alert brings heavy rain and thunder

Orange alert brings heavy rain and thunder

Good morning, Cyprus! As the sun rises over our island, let's catch up on the latest weather report....

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