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Cyprus praises EU financial plan for 2025

Cyprus praises EU financial plan for 2025

The joint statement on the orientation of the eurozone’s fiscal policy for 2025 satisfies Cyprus as it validates the cautious and conservative fiscal policy that Cyprus has followed so far, Minister for Finance Makis Keravnos said in Brussels, where he was attending the meeting of the Eurogroup on Monday....

UN envoy holds talks in Cyprus, aims to restart negotiations

UN envoy holds talks in Cyprus, aims to restart negotiations

The UN Secretary General's personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is set to hold additional meetings in the coming days, according to President Nikos Christodoulides....

Cyprus entities hit by U.S. sanctions for alleged Al-Shabaab support

Cyprus entities hit by U.S. sanctions for alleged Al-Shabaab support

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions on a transnational network involving entities and individuals from the Horn of Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus for their role in facilitating the financing of the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab....

First Catholic bishop to be ordained in Cyprus in 500 years

First Catholic bishop to be ordained in Cyprus in 500 years

The first Catholic Bishop will be ordained on Saturday, 16 March, in Cyprus after five centuries, following the decision of Pope Francis with the appointment of Monsignor Bruno Varriano,...

Eurobank eyes support for internet cable connecting Europe and Asia

Eurobank eyes support for internet cable connecting Europe and Asia

Eurobank, initially hesitant about financing the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) cable system, is now contemplating entering the second round of funding for the mega project....

GeSY: €1.58B revenue, €500M reserve, stable until 2031

GeSY: €1.58B revenue, €500M reserve, stable until 2031

The Health Insurance Organisation (OAY) has disclosed that its revenue from contributions to the General Health System (GeSY) reached €1.58 billion in 2023,...

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Financial Conduct Authority

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Financial Conduct Authority

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. ...

''Love Rat'': Cyprus shines in new UK series

''Love Rat'': Cyprus shines in new UK series

Cyprus shines on the small screen as ''Love Rat,'' a captivating four-episode drama series, is set to grace the screens of Channel 5 in the UK, owned by Paramount Global....

Oscars 2024: Unforgettable moments, surprises, and triumphs

Oscars 2024: Unforgettable moments, surprises, and triumphs

The 96th annual Academy Awards unfolded with a mix of laughter, tears, and a touch of unpredictability. Here are the key highlights that left audiences buzzing:...

Cyprus: A familiar economic space for Greece

Cyprus: A familiar economic space for Greece

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....

Surging numbers of illegal residents deported in 2024

Surging numbers of illegal residents deported in 2024

The Cyprus Police announced on Sunday that a total of 2,247 individuals, found to be residing illegally in Cyprus, have been deported or repatriated from the Republic of Cyprus territory in 2024 until March 8....

Christodoulides' talk of inclusion: Did actions match his words?

Christodoulides' talk of inclusion: Did actions match his words?

Last week, President Christodoulides attempted to address the declining popularity he faced after a year of governance marked by individual crises and a premature reshuffle. ...

Diplomatic evacuations begin as gang violence escalates in Haiti

Diplomatic evacuations begin as gang violence escalates in Haiti

In response to escalating gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the United States and other diplomatic missions have initiated evacuations, according to a report by CNN....

Clear skies and gradual warming

Clear skies and gradual warming

Expect predominantly clear skies throughout the day. Winds will predominantly blow from the southwest to northwest, maintaining a light breeze at 3 Beaufort. ...

Larnaca: Humanitarian aid ship ready to set sail for Gaza

Larnaca: Humanitarian aid ship ready to set sail for Gaza

Everything is set for the departure of the Open Arms ship, which will carry the initial shipment of humanitarian aid through the Amalthea project to Palestinians...

Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

Larnaca: Humanitarian aid sets sail for Gaza this afternoon

Larnaca: Humanitarian aid sets sail for Gaza this afternoon

This afternoon, a vessel carrying a floating platform loaded with humanitarian aid is expected to depart from the port of Larnaca towards Gaza as part of the ''Amalthea'' humanitarian corridor....

Car crashes into Buckingham Palace gates

Car crashes into Buckingham Palace gates

In the early hours of this morning, armed police swiftly responded after a car crashed into the main entrance of Buckingham Palace. A man was arrested for criminal damage, and dramatic footage captured officers shouting, 'Keep your hands on your head!'...

Cyprus bridges East and West as Amalthea project gets under way

Cyprus bridges East and West as Amalthea project gets under way

Apostolos Tomaras' recent article in Kathimerini's printed Sunday edition details the establishment of the Gaza Maritime Humanitarian Aid Corridor, ...

Amygdalia cultural center to host World Storytelling Day celebration

Amygdalia cultural center to host World Storytelling Day celebration

Renowned music educator, storyteller, and educational program designer, Elenitsa Georgiou, extends a warm invitation to the community to participate in the upcoming events at the newly established Amygdalia Arts Space in Pera Oreinis....

Tom Jones sings in Cyprus for the first time this July

Tom Jones sings in Cyprus for the first time this July

Legendary British singer Tom Jones is set to make his debut performance in Cyprus this summer as part of his Ages & Stages Tour....

Gray whale spotted off Nantucket Coast after 200 years

Gray whale spotted off Nantucket Coast after 200 years

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) made an extraordinary discovery while flying near Nantucket on Friday....

First Cypriot film to make Netflix debut

First Cypriot film to make Netflix debut

Cyprus filmmaker Stelana Kleri's movie ''Find Me Falling'' will mark a historic moment as the first Cypriot film to be featured on Netflix starting July 19....

Cyprus sees 45% rise in vehicle registrations

Cyprus sees 45% rise in vehicle registrations

Vehicle registrations increased by 45.0% in January-February 2024, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus report "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-February 2024....

French senator Allizard heads to Cyprus for OSCE mission

French senator Allizard heads to Cyprus for OSCE mission

French Senator Pascal Allizard, Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation......

Chinese coast guard clashes with Philippines in disputed waters

Chinese coast guard clashes with Philippines in disputed waters

In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...

Cuellar receives London's assurance on Cyprus problem

Cuellar receives London's assurance on Cyprus problem

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, received reassurances by UK officials during her contacts in London on Thursday......

MH370: Captain's mass murder-suicide shock twist

MH370: Captain's mass murder-suicide shock twist

Explosive documents unveiled last-minute alterations to the doomed MH370 flight that disappeared a decade ago, raising suspicions of intentional actions by the captain in a shocking mass murder-suicide. ...

Farewell to speed bumps, hello to 'cushions'

Farewell to speed bumps, hello to 'cushions'

The removal of road humps continues across Cyprus, with authorities considering the installation of "cushions" (commonly used abroad) and islands instead of cameras at points where measures for road safety are needed....

Eurobank Cyprus reports €199.4M profits in 2023

Eurobank Cyprus reports €199.4M profits in 2023

Eurobank Cyprus unveiled its financial results for 2023, boasting a profit of €199.4 million, marking a significant increase of €105.1 million or 111% compared to 2022. ...

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