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07 November, 2024
 

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The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

The Republic of Cyprus achieved its first significant milestone with the establishment of the Social Insurance System, originally introduced during the colonial era. ...

Will foreclosures plague 2023?

Will foreclosures plague 2023?

There is a race against time, with only a few weeks left to address the issue of foreclosures and enhance the framework....

Steady sunshine and patches of fog

Steady sunshine and patches of fog

In the realm of weather, a gentle yet noticeable influence is gracing our area as weak high pressure takes hold. ...

Titanic dinner menu resurfaces for auction

Titanic dinner menu resurfaces for auction

Nearly 111 years following the tragic Titanic disaster, a remarkable array of items that endured one of the deadliest shipwrecks in human history is set to go under the auctioneer's gavel....

Deportation process in motion for 'Pournara' riot participants

Deportation process in motion for 'Pournara' riot participants

Authorities intend to immediately initiate procedures for deportation for those proven to be involved in yesterday's riots at "Pournara" First Reception Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, as Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday....

World's elite swimmers conquer Oceanman marathon in Ayia Napa

World's elite swimmers conquer Oceanman marathon in Ayia Napa

More than 300 athletes from 34 countries participated in the international Oceanman swimming marathon, which was completed at Ayia Napa Marina on Sunday 5 November....

Greek Government's €85.4M move shakes Aegean Airlines

Greek Government's €85.4M move shakes Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines on Monday announced that the Hellenic Republic submitted notification of its intention to exercise the rights granted by all the warrants it holds concerning the company’s shares on November 3, 2023....

Israel steps in as Hamas exits, says Netanyahu

Israel steps in as Hamas exits, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will assume "total responsibility for security" in the Gaza Strip indefinitely following the conclusion of the conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....

Should sexual education in primary schools be reevaluated?

Should sexual education in primary schools be reevaluated?

In a significant exchange of perspectives, Archbishop George engaged in a dialogue on the crucial issue of sexual education in primary schools. This thought-provoking discussion unfolded on Monday, as he met with representatives from the Federation of Primary School Parents' Associations of Nicosia....

Minor driver caught without insurance in Paphos

Minor driver caught without insurance in Paphos

On Monday evening, as part of routine traffic controls, the Paphos police made a significant interception in a village within the Paphos district. At approximately 19:20, law enforcement officers stopped a vehicle and made a startling discovery....

Netanyahu advocates extended security responsibility in Gaza

Netanyahu advocates extended security responsibility in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will have ''overall security responsibility'' in Gaza for an "indefinite period" after its war with Hamas....

New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

Violent incident at school in Ayia Napa

Violent incident at school in Ayia Napa

In recent developments, local law enforcement agencies have initiated investigations into two separate incidents of violence within educational institutions, one involving a student and the other a teacher....

Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....

President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

We are working with a specific plan so that we can make it possible to break the deadlock and through the solution of the Cyprus problem to reach a mutually beneficial state of affairs for all parties involved, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....

The secrets, controversies, and tape recorder incident shaking the energy sector

The secrets, controversies, and tape recorder incident shaking the energy sector

The communication between the Minister of Energy and EAC's leadership is likened to a game of "broken phone," despite efforts to portray the recent public rift between the two sides as a mere parenthesis....

Alleged student assault by teacher in sparks investigation

Alleged student assault by teacher in sparks investigation

An allegation of violence against a student by a teacher in the free Famagusta area has been brought to the attention of authorities....

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops to 81.3 years

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops to 81.3 years

Data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, reveals that life expectancy in Cyprus has declined to 81.3 years....

Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday....

From ill-considered posts to digital faux pas

From ill-considered posts to digital faux pas

In the Cypriot digital political arena of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and lately, TikTok, national anniversaries, the Cyprus issue, and other significant events in a historical context or related to tumultuous international developments have perennially been fertile ground for blunders. ...

Arrests made as riots erupt in Pournara

Arrests made as riots erupt in Pournara

Authorities are actively investigating the significant events that transpired at the Pournara Hospitality Centre on Monday afternoon (6/11)....

From dusty beginnings to clear skies

From dusty beginnings to clear skies

Today's weather is like that friend who can't make up their mind – it's going to be mainly clear, but there might be some surprise cloud appearances to keep you on your toes. ...

Cyprus Institute's contribution to ESA's Earth Explorer space mission

Cyprus Institute's contribution to ESA's Earth Explorer space mission

Researchers from the Cyprus Institute’s Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C), coordinated by Professor Franco Marenco, are actively involved with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) upcoming EarthCARE satellite mission, focused on cloud, aerosol and radiation exploration....

Get ready for Ed Sheeran's Cyprus takeover

Get ready for Ed Sheeran's Cyprus takeover

In a thrilling announcement on Friday, October 20, Ed Sheeran unveiled the list of countries to be featured in his highly-anticipated world tour. What caught the attention of Cypriot music enthusiasts was the inclusion of Cyprus, making it a first-time tour destination for the renowned singer....

President aims for Cyprus-Gaza humanitarian route

President aims for Cyprus-Gaza humanitarian route

Efforts to establish a maritime humanitarian corridor between Cyprus and Gaza continue on a technocratic and diplomatic level, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....

UN mediates as verbal incident sparks Pyla diplomacy

UN mediates as verbal incident sparks Pyla diplomacy

The situation in Pyla remains quiet, United Nations sources told the Cyprus News Agency when asked about press reports on tension in the area....

Suppliers push for price increases amidst economic uncertainty

Suppliers push for price increases amidst economic uncertainty

Marios Antoniou, the General Secretary of the Retail Trade Association, discussed the pricing dynamics of products affected by the zero VAT rate, as well as current data and requests for price adjustments during an appearance on SPOR FM's show, Dispersion News....

7,933 persons have left Cyprus in ongoing immigration trend

7,933 persons have left Cyprus in ongoing immigration trend

Sixteen third-country nationals, who resided illegally in Cyprus, were identified and arrested, during the weekend, as part of coordinated police operations. As part of efforts to return third-country nationals to their countries of origin, another 20 people departed from the island last Friday....

Central prison under scrutiny in Kalogeropoulos murder investigation

Central prison under scrutiny in Kalogeropoulos murder investigation

In a harrowing turn of events, the communities of Nicosia and Limassol find themselves on edge following two shocking murders that have left residents and law enforcement agencies deeply unsettled....

New Delhi shuts schools, imposes driving restrictions in pollution crisis

New Delhi shuts schools, imposes driving restrictions in pollution crisis

India's capital is bringing in odd-even vehicle number plate restrictions to curb air pollution....

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