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Cyprus stays neutral on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Cyprus stays neutral on South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Cyprus remains impartial and refrains from making anticipatory interpretations concerning the legal outcomes of war conflict cases brought before international judicial bodies, stated Theodoros Gotsis, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman....

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus?

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus?

Ever wonder how happy people are in Cyprus? Well, they recently gave their overall life satisfaction a score of 7.2 out of 10, according to Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. That's pretty close to the EU average, which stands at 7.1....

Cyprus cheers as beer sales bubble up in 2023

Cyprus cheers as beer sales bubble up in 2023

In a frothy turn of events, Cyprus witnessed a 1.5% surge in total beer sales last year, with a notable 9% boost in exports....

Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

Commissioner: ''86 years before gender equality is achieved in Cyprus''

The European Commission has positioned Cyprus at 21st among the 27 member states concerning gender equality, revealed Josie Christodoulou, the Commissioner for Gender Equality. ...

Forty percent of global jobs face disruption because of AI

Forty percent of global jobs face disruption because of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the global job market, potentially affecting 40% of jobs worldwide, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva....

Platres' historical tapestry unfurls with new Open Museum

Platres' historical tapestry unfurls with new Open Museum

In the next few months, the completion of the Open Museum of Platres is expected. In an interview with ''K,'' Platres Mayor Panagiotis Papadopoulos disclosed that work has commenced on the exhibition space, serving as the starting point for a historical walk through Platres....

One killed, twelve injured in Israel attack

One killed, twelve injured in Israel attack

In a tragic incident in Ra'anana, central Israel, a terror attack involving stolen vehicles has claimed one life and left at least 12 individuals injured, according to emergency services....

Houthi rebels launch anti-ship missile at US destroyer in Red Sea

Houthi rebels launch anti-ship missile at US destroyer in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile at the USS Laboon, an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet in the latest attack unsettling global shipping....

''It is, therefore, right that I resign''

''It is, therefore, right that I resign''

I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...

Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....

Police resolve mystery behind 24-year-old's brain injury

Police resolve mystery behind 24-year-old's brain injury

Law enforcement authorities have unraveled the mystery surrounding the hospitalization of a 24-year-old man with a brain injury since Sunday (14/01), shedding light on the incident that led to his medical condition....

'One Stop Shipping Centre' launched to boost competitiveness

'One Stop Shipping Centre' launched to boost competitiveness

The One Stop Shipping Centre has set sail in Cyprus, marking a significant development for the Cypriot shipping industry. Launched by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping under the President of the Republic,...

Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....

Keravnos attends Brussels ECOFIN meeting

Keravnos attends Brussels ECOFIN meeting

Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos is in Brussels to take part on Monday in the meetings of the Eurogroup and the EU Finance Ministers Council (ECOFIN)....

Big news! New EU data rules give you more control

Big news! New EU data rules give you more control

In a significant development, the European Union's Data Act officially came into force today, ushering in a new era for data access and privacy in the EU market. ...

16 new cameras to monitor key intersections

16 new cameras to monitor key intersections

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Paphos Province will witness the expansion of its photo enforcement system, set to be operational from Monday, January 22, 2024. ...

Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Dr. Anastasatos forecasts bright future for Cyprus economy

Eurobank group's chief economist, Dr Tasos Anastasatos, expresses optimism about the Cyprus economy, emphasizing that the decision to expand the group's banking presence in Cyprus is linked to these positive economic prospects....

Europe faces weak growth amid global uncertainty

Europe faces weak growth amid global uncertainty

In a comprehensive survey released today, leading economists express apprehension about the global economy, anticipating a year of sluggish growth, primarily attributed to geopolitical conflicts, challenging financing conditions, and the impact of artificial intelligence. ...

Houthi strikes send prices soaring in global trade

Houthi strikes send prices soaring in global trade

In recent weeks, the developments in the Red Sea, with the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and their impact on global trade, have dominated the discussions of suppliers with their partners....

Denmark's queen passes crown to new king in historic move

Denmark's queen passes crown to new king in historic move

Denmark entered a new era as Queen Margrethe II, the long-reigning monarch, handed over the role of sovereign to her son, Frederik X....

From sunshine to thunderstorms

From sunshine to thunderstorms

Today's weather will mainly be sunny in several areas, but localized increased cloudiness is expected to bring isolated showers, particularly in the west and north....

Greek millionaire's $2M gift transforms village

Greek millionaire's $2M gift transforms village

In a surprising twist of fate, the legacy of a frugal Greek millionaire, Steven Zonas, unfolded in 1980, revealing a hidden fortune that transformed his native village, Mexiates in Phthiotis, Greece....

Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as President amidst China's strong disapproval

Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as President amidst China's strong disapproval

Taiwan's political landscape makes history as Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) clinch a landmark third consecutive term....

Only 20 of 36 missing children from 1974 invasion identified

Only 20 of 36 missing children from 1974 invasion identified

Out of the 36 children missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, only 20 have been identified so far, President......

Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....

USA: Detroit unveils groundbreaking electric charging road

USA: Detroit unveils groundbreaking electric charging road

Detroit has reportedly unveiled new technology beneath its streets after a year of waiting, with electric vehicles able to get a boost that could ultimately make range anxiety a thing of the past....

Diversity and the Church

Diversity and the Church

The ongoing discussion in Greece regarding same-sex couples and parenting is poised to capture the attention of the political leadership and Cypriot society at some point. ...

Pediatric hospital battles epidemic surge in child respiratory cases

Pediatric hospital battles epidemic surge in child respiratory cases

Makarios Hospital in Nicosia is grappling with over 95% occupancy, primarily treating children with respiratory infections amid an epidemic that recurs in the child population every three to four years, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department....

Companies spared fines for real beneficiaries registry

Companies spared fines for real beneficiaries registry

In light of recent reports, the Department of Companies and Intellectual Property (DCIP) in Cyprus provides updates on the implementation of Law 188(I)/2007 addressing the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering....

Snow spectacle unleashed in Troodos mountains!

Snow spectacle unleashed in Troodos mountains!

Brace yourselves, snow enthusiasts! The Meteorological Service's predictions hit the bullseye as Troodos mountains transform into a winter wonderland with a magical snowfall!...

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