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28 December, 2024
 

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Greek workers strike over rising costs and low wages

Greek workers strike over rising costs and low wages

Greek workers are currently on strike today, Wednesday, causing disruptions at ports, and on buses and trains. The nationwide strike, which includes transport workers, doctors, teachers, and construction workers, is a protest against rising living costs and demands for higher wages....

Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

US and Greek Embassies in Kyiv close amid major airstrike threat

US and Greek Embassies in Kyiv close amid major airstrike threat

The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, citing credible intelligence about a potential major airstrike on November 20. ...

Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...

Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

Sunshine, showers, and a dash of thunder

Sunshine, showers, and a dash of thunder

Good morning, weather wanderers! A weak low-pressure system is dropping by for a visit, shaking things up just a tad....

PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

A leading Consortium comprised of PwC Cyprus, Multimarine Services Ltd, SignalGeneriX Ltd, and Theophrastus Research Institute, has been awarded the Project Symbiosis to Harmonise Offshore Renewable Energy with Defence Operations by the European Defence Agency (EDA)....

Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....

Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...

Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....

50 million luxury shoppers pull back as market slows

50 million luxury shoppers pull back as market slows

For the first time since the 2009 financial crisis, the luxury goods market is losing its shine. A whopping 50 million shoppers have stopped splurging on designer bags, watches, and other high-end items, according to Bain & Company’s latest report....

Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

Cyprus tourism hits new highs, October sets record

Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6% annual increase. This figure also slightly surpasses the same period in 2019, a record-breaking year for Cypriot tourism, showing a 0.81% rise....

Declassified invasion documents confirm old truths

Declassified invasion documents confirm old truths

The recently declassified intelligence documents on the events surrounding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the coup against Archbishop Makarios shed light on the complex dynamics of the period but do not significantly alter existing historical conclusions. ...

The EuroBasket Trophy Visits ECOMMBX Offices

The EuroBasket Trophy Visits ECOMMBX Offices

The Cyprus Basketball Federation and ECOMMBX held a joint press conference today (November 18) to mark their partnership and celebrate ECOMMBX as the ''6th Player'' of the Men’s National Basketball Team in its journey to EuroBasket 2025....

Botched robbery ends in disaster as suspect loses leg

Botched robbery ends in disaster as suspect loses leg

Paphos Police have arrested two men in connection with a botched burglary that resulted in serious injuries and a complex web of alleged crimes, including conspiracy to commit a felony, housebreaking, and providing false information to authorities....

Paralimni-Deryneia officials shut down abandoned apartment complex

Paralimni-Deryneia officials shut down abandoned apartment complex

In a bold move to improve living conditions and protect its reputation, the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia has shut down a derelict apartment complex that had become a danger to health and safety....

Apple quietly discontinues lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter

Apple quietly discontinues lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter

Apple has quietly pulled the plug on its once-essential Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter, marking the end of an era for iPhone users who relied on the small accessory....

Cyprus in mourning as four young lives lost in weekend crashes

Cyprus in mourning as four young lives lost in weekend crashes

Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....

Chasing clouds: A week of showers and sunshine

Chasing clouds: A week of showers and sunshine

A weak low-pressure system will bring partly cloudy skies and scattered showers to Cyprus today, with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Early in the day, rain is most likely along the western and northern coasts, while later, the mountains, inland areas, and the eastern regions may see some wet weather....

Understanding surrogacy in Cyprus: A legal guide to the legal process

Understanding surrogacy in Cyprus: A legal guide to the legal process

Motherhood is a significant milestone in every woman's life, but for some, the journey to having biological children can be challenging. Due to medical conditions or infertility, many women and couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally. ...

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 15/11/2024

November Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 15/11/2024

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....

New online ''Patient's Guide'' to provide information on GeSY services

New online ''Patient's Guide'' to provide information on GeSY services

Health Minister Michael Damianos introduced an online portal called the ''Patient’s Guide'' on Monday, aiming to improve the public’s understanding of the General Health System (GeSY) and promote more responsible use of healthcare services....

New applications for startups will be accepted at the IDEA Innovation Center

New applications for startups will be accepted at the IDEA Innovation Center

New applications from talented entrepreneurs who have an innovative idea and are determined to turn it into a startup business are now being accepted by the IDEA Innovation Center of Bank of Cyprus until 14th February 2025....

Sklavenitis to revamp Papantoniou supermarkets across Cyprus

Sklavenitis to revamp Papantoniou supermarkets across Cyprus

In September 2025, the Sklavenitis Cyprus network will officially complete its acquisition of Papantoniou Supermarkets, a move that will significantly reshape the local retail landscape, according to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

UNIC Christmas Spirit returns for a joyful on-campus holiday experience

UNIC Christmas Spirit returns for a joyful on-campus holiday experience

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the Karaiskakio Foundation are delighted to bring back the Christmas spirit with a week-long celebration full of festive events and activities....

KPMG Cyprus unveils: KPMG Cyprus Real Estate Market Report Insights-13th edition

KPMG Cyprus unveils: KPMG Cyprus Real Estate Market Report Insights-13th edition

The pipeline of real estate projects in Cyprus continues to expand in 2024, with residential developments leading the way. Market liquidity appears to be improving, with Limassol dominating the overall market and the high-end residential segment for 2023 and the first half of 2024....

Cyprus' Anti-Corruption Authority's major investigations near completion

Cyprus' Anti-Corruption Authority's major investigations near completion

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority of Cyprus is making waves as it tackles high-profile investigations into alleged corruption, including the controversial ''gold passports'' scheme, claims of a ''state mafia,'' and other issues....

Intruders breach Windsor Castle estate while royal family sleeps

Intruders breach Windsor Castle estate while royal family sleeps

Masked intruders broke into the Windsor Castle estate, where Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three children were asleep in their Adelaide Cottage residence....

Sleigh it ain’t so! Cyprus’ christmas villages are back!

Sleigh it ain’t so! Cyprus’ christmas villages are back!

If there’s one thing Cyprus knows how to do, it’s sprinkle a little extra holiday magic on everything. This year, eight traditional villages and towns are donning their holiday best, rolling out the welcome mat, ...

Marco Rubio’s key role in U.S.-Cyprus -Greece relations

Marco Rubio’s key role in U.S.-Cyprus -Greece relations

According to Lena Argiri of Kathimerini Greece, in early 2019, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida, was approached by Gus Bilirakis, a fellow Republican U.S. Congressman, and members of the Greek-American lobby....

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