A strong signal highlighting the need for closer scrutiny of non-bank financial institutions comes from Frankfurt, as Elizabeth McCaul, a member of the European Central Bank's Supervisory Board, emphasizes the potential risks....
Finyard, an innovative software solutions provider, that helps global brands within the FinTech space offer their clients cutting-edge applications, has opened its doors in Cyprus....
Cyprus' proposal for a maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza is gaining momentum in European discussions. However, practical challenges tied to the port situation in the besieged Palestinian area have kept the effort in a preliminary stage....
Hamas has denied refusing an offer of fuel from Israel for Gaza's biggest hospital, which the World Health Organisation says is "not functioning" due to bombing and gunfire....
As the high temperatures persist on our island, Christmas might feel distant, but the festive season is just around the corner! Get ready to infuse your home with the magic of Christmas lights and vibrant colors....
The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Saturday his fighters have introduced new weapons, including a missile with a heavy warhead in the ongoing fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border, adding that they will keep using the tense frontier to pressure Israel....
In a chilling turn of events, the 21-year-old murder suspect in the Thanasis Kalogeropoulos case appeared before the Limassol District Court, surrounded by a heavy police presence....
Before the end of the current year, citizens and various professional groups will benefit from the use of electronic identity and electronic signatures in several government services, said Philippos Hadjizacharia, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, during his speech at the 19th annual Economist Conference in Nicosia.
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Family of National Guard Thanasis seeks new lawyer as their attorney Loukis Loukaidis expressed today his intention to withdraw from the case for health reasons....
In a recent interview, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart, referred to the fact that his country of origin, Canada, has a French-speaking Prime Minister, despite the fact that French-speakers make up 25% of the population, in order to show that ethnic and linguistic differences are being addressed and over time will not pose a threat to the unity of the country....
In a dramatic turn of events, authorities handed over a 21-year-old suspect connected to the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. The individual voluntarily presented himself in Tae Larnaca, leading to his arrest on Friday afternoon....
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has said that transgender people can under certain circumstances be baptised in the Catholic church and serve as godparents in a statement that has been hailed as a “major step for trans inclusion”....
The President of the Pancypriot Bar Association, Michalis Vorkas, has confirmed today that the association is facing complaints from the Ministry of the Interior regarding allegations of lawyers misleading asylum seekers....
In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....
The Cyprus Animals Party has issued a statement expressing concern over reports of hunters allegedly deploying poisoned baits to obstruct fellow hunters from capturing hares. ...
Newly released data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, provides insights into the business landscape in 2021. The rate of "enterprise births"...
In a press release on Thursday, the Council of the European Union announced the renewal of restrictive measures against Turkey for unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean....
In a court session at 11:30 on Friday morning (10/11), the third person apprehended in connection with the brutal murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos faced the Limassol District Court. ...
In a statement, Irene Loizidou Nikolaidou, the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, declared that the potential implementation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in school units, even as a pilot, violates the principle of legality within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) framework....
Europe's top central bankers have affirmed that despite market expectations for a reduction due to weakening growth, interest rates will persist at elevated levels. ...
Cyprus faces a growing trade deficit, reaching €6,490.8 million in January-September 2023, a €685.1 million increase from the same period in 2022, reports the Statistical Service of Cyprus. Total imports surged by 12.7% to €9,756.5 million, with exports rising by 14.6% to €3,265.7 million during the same period....
In a potentially precedent-setting decision, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor of the People's Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros....
This year marks 65 years of continuous successful presence for Deloitte in Cyprus. The company celebrated 65 years of ''making an impact that matters'' at an event held on 2 November, in the presence of all partners and staff. ...
Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....
Police in Cyprus said Friday they have arrested a third suspect in connection with the killing of a businessman who was gunned down outside a cafe in Limassol last month....
