CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
07 November, 2024
 

News Stream

E-kalathi's game-changing bill on the house floor

E-kalathi's game-changing bill on the house floor

Before the House Trade Committee, the bill proposing the creation of the e-kalathi electronic platform was revisited, with no external attendees. ...

Surging Airbnb revenues by 27% in occupied territories

Surging Airbnb revenues by 27% in occupied territories

For 2022 alone, there has been a 27% increase in Airbnb income in the occupied territories, with the annual amount per accommodation reaching 24 thousand....

Enchanting lights and joyful nights as Paramythoupoli gets ready

Enchanting lights and joyful nights as Paramythoupoli gets ready

As the capital readies itself for the holiday season, the D'Avila Trench transforms into a festive haven, offering an enchanting escape for both children and adults....

UK pledges humanitarian aid to Gaza from their bases in Cyprus

UK pledges humanitarian aid to Gaza from their bases in Cyprus

In a significant foreign policy address at the Lord Mayor's dinner, UK Prime Minister Rissy Shunak announced plans to use British bases in Cyprus for transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza....

An 'eye for an eye' and the elimination of terrorism

An 'eye for an eye' and the elimination of terrorism

Since October 7, we've been witnessing the war between Israel and Hamas live, minute by minute, on our screens. Unfortunately, it's not a film....

Cyprus seizes glory in small States of Europe Badminton clash

Cyprus seizes glory in small States of Europe Badminton clash

The Cypriot National Badminton Team has won the gold medal at the Small States of Europe Badminton Team Championships held in Malta 3-5 November 2023....

Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

Local retreat offers healing haven for Israeli massacre survivors

In the aftermath of the devastating Supernova party massacre in Israel, survivors find solace in a luxurious retreat offered by the Secret Forest Center in Cyprus. ...

Cyprus Central Bank challenges court ruling on Laiki Bank 'haircuts'

Cyprus Central Bank challenges court ruling on Laiki Bank 'haircuts'

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) declared on Tuesday its intention to appeal the Limassol District Court's decision favoring the claimant in the Laiki Bank deposit impairment case from 2013....

Icelandic authorities brace for eruption following earthquakes and magma surge

Icelandic authorities brace for eruption following earthquakes and magma surge

Icelandic authorities are bracing for a potential volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island following a series of earthquakes and signs of rapidly spreading magma underground....

UN expert slams western governments as ''paralysed'' in Gaza crisis

UN expert slams western governments as ''paralysed'' in Gaza crisis

A United Nations expert has accused Australia and other western governments of paralysis over the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying leaders are either “muttering inaudible words of condemnation” or staying silent in fear....

HIV patients denied care, forced to halt medication

HIV patients denied care, forced to halt medication

In 2023, although HIV is no longer contagious, HIV-positive patients in Cyprus continue to face marginalization and social exclusion when taking medication....

IPTO paves the way for Cyprus-Israel electrical bond

IPTO paves the way for Cyprus-Israel electrical bond

The Independent Power Transmission Operator of Greece (IPTO) intends to establish a subsidiary Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to facilitate the potential entry of the Republic of Cyprus and other potential investors into the electrical interconnection project between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel (EuroAsia Interconnector)....

Cyprus gears up for ICIJ bombshell on Russian ties

Cyprus gears up for ICIJ bombshell on Russian ties

The government is on high alert due to the announcement of a documentary by the ICIJ on the Cypriot Investment Program and its relations with Russian oligarchs....

Israel accuses Hamas of hospital exploitation

Israel accuses Hamas of hospital exploitation

Gaza’s Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a dayslong stalemate in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group....

Cyprus on high alert for thunderstorms

Cyprus on high alert for thunderstorms

A yellow warning is in effect, issued shortly after midnight by the meteorology department of Cyprus, for severe thunderstorms expected to occur until 06:00 pm. ...

US helicopter crash claims 5 lives in southern Mediterranean

US helicopter crash claims 5 lives in southern Mediterranean

The US military has officially named the five soldiers who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean last Friday, as confirmed by a statement from the US Army Special Operations Command on Monday....

Traffic woes make Nicosia's core the key to urban transformation

Traffic woes make Nicosia's core the key to urban transformation

Traffic is one of the most pressing issues that need resolution. While all cities face similar problems, Nicosia leads the pack. Focusing on Nicosia, the state's main effort is concentrated on developing the regional road network—an effort I not only agree with but advocate for intensifying. ...

Kombos propose high-frequency aid corridor to Gaza

Kombos propose high-frequency aid corridor to Gaza

Cyprus is putting forth an ambitious plan for a secure and closely monitored humanitarian aid hub and sea corridor to facilitate the efficient flow of aid to Gaza....

Scammers exploit Kalogeropoulos-Mavromichalis murders to target Cypriots

Scammers exploit Kalogeropoulos-Mavromichalis murders to target Cypriots

In a disturbing turn of events, fraudsters have seized the opportunity presented by the Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis murders to orchestrate an electronic fraud scheme. The primary objective: intercepting sensitive data from unsuspecting citizens....

Five brave souls fall in US military chopper disaster off Cyprus

Five brave souls fall in US military chopper disaster off Cyprus

In a heartbreaking incident, five American service members lost their lives in the eastern Mediterranean as a U.S. military MH-60 helicopter crashed during routine training, about thirty nautical miles off Cyprus....

Will Black Friday's shopping basket be lighter this year?

Will Black Friday's shopping basket be lighter this year?

The November market outlook differs this year....

Feline Covid strain, linked to 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus, surfaces in the UK

Feline Covid strain, linked to 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus, surfaces in the UK

A deadly strain of Covid, believed to be responsible for over 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus has spread to the UK, scientists have said....

Assessing George Papanastasiou's 9-month energy impact

Assessing George Papanastasiou's 9-month energy impact

Last March, when the newly elected President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, announced his Cabinet, one portfolio that drew attention was the Ministry of Energy....

Young Paphos resident transforms home into enchanted spectacle

Young Paphos resident transforms home into enchanted spectacle

In a festive tradition reminiscent of a fairy tale, Christos, a dedicated young resident, has transformed his family home into a magical wonderland ahead of the Christmas celebration....

Exodus to Cyprus as Israelis escape Hamas fallout

Exodus to Cyprus as Israelis escape Hamas fallout

In quieter times, the four-storey building that houses the Jewish community centre in the heart of Larnaca is an oasis of peace....

Hunters fined for illegal weapons and bird call device in Paphos

Hunters fined for illegal weapons and bird call device in Paphos

In a recent enforcement operation, three hunters faced fines from the Thera Fund on Sunday for the unlawful transportation of an assembled shotgun and the use of a device producing imitation bird calls....

BOC reports €349M in profits, plans employee bonuses for 2024

BOC reports €349M in profits, plans employee bonuses for 2024

In a significant financial turnaround, Bank of Cyprus reported a notable profit of €349 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, marking a substantial improvement from the €19 million loss in the same period last year. ...

Explosive report will unveil Cyprus' secret financial 'dance' with Russia

Explosive report will unveil Cyprus' secret financial 'dance' with Russia

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has unveiled an extensive eight-month investigation named "Cyprus Confidential," as disclosed in posts on Social Media X....

Russian tycoons secure bargains as multinationals retreat

Russian tycoons secure bargains as multinationals retreat

In the post-Ukraine war era, a unique trend is shaping Russia's business landscape. Big Western players like McDonald's, Ball Corp., and Henkel AG made a swift exit, leaving behind a $21 billion void. Enter a new generation of Russian business leaders, seizing opportunities amidst the multinational exodus....

Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Rishi Sunak has sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary sparking a major reshuffle of his top team....

X