CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
18 January, 2025
 

News Stream

Cyprus-Israel humanitarian corridor greenlit, but faces challenges

Cyprus-Israel humanitarian corridor greenlit, but faces challenges

Israel has given the green light in principle to the Republic of Cyprus for the operation of a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but there are security and other practical issues that need to be resolved, sources have told CNA....

EC allocates recovery funds to six member states

EC allocates recovery funds to six member states

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States on Thursday, marking a milestone in the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). ...

Hotel occupancy rates at 30%-40% in December

Hotel occupancy rates at 30%-40% in December

The average occupancy rates in December, the predominantly festive month, in hotels and accommodation units, is expected to range around 35% to 40%, ...

The best Christmas window displays unveiled

The best Christmas window displays unveiled

The Limassol Municipality has unveiled the winners of its annual Christmas window decoration competition, spotlighting businesses located within the city's boundaries....

Rising hospitalizations and concerns amidst low vaccination rates

Rising hospitalizations and concerns amidst low vaccination rates

Charalambos Charilaou, the Press Representative of OKYPY (Organization of State Health Services), addressed the surge in hospitalizations due to viral pneumonia and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in an interview ...

Cypriot brokerage firm probed for money laundering

Cypriot brokerage firm probed for money laundering

French and American authorities have launched an investigation into a Cypriot brokerage firm, TCR International Limited, in conjunction with a branch of BNP Paribas, following suspicions of ''aggravated money laundering.''...

Greek-owned tanker broadcasts AIS message to avoid Houthi targeting

Greek-owned tanker broadcasts AIS message to avoid Houthi targeting

In a bid to avoid being targeted by Houthi militants, a Greek-owned tanker, which recently set sail from Russia, has taken an unusual step by broadcasting a message over the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to disassociate itself from Israel....

Cypriots opt for overseas New Year celebrations

Cypriots opt for overseas New Year celebrations

Many Cypriots are traveling abroad this year for the New Year, choosing as destinations mostly Greece and the United Kingdom, but also Central European countries, the President of the Association of Travel Agents (ACTA) Haris Papacharalambous has told CNA....

Annita Demetriou pays tribute to Jacques Delors

Annita Demetriou pays tribute to Jacques Delors

The EU has lost one of its most authentic visionaries and architects of modern European integration, Cyprus House President Annita Demetriou said, over the death of former Commission Head Jacques Delors. ...

Israeli army gears up for escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli army gears up for escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli National Defence Chief of Staff Hurchi Halevi announced plans for potential escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite armed movement and ally of Iran and Hamas. ...

New York Times accuses Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement

New York Times accuses Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement

In a legal move unveiled on Wednesday, The New York Times has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft and OpenAI, accusing them of copyright infringement in the development of their artificial intelligence products....

Cypriot market braces for impact amidst Suez canal disruptions

Cypriot market braces for impact amidst Suez canal disruptions

In a recent interview with KEBE Secretary General Marios Tsiakkis, concerns were raised about the inevitable impact on product prices in Cyprus due to increased fees for ships carrying containers. ...

Houthi threat spurs quick shield for Cypriot ships

Houthi threat spurs quick shield for Cypriot ships

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait....

Sunny spells and tranquil nights

Sunny spells and tranquil nights

Get ready for a delightful day as the weather takes center stage. Expect mainly clear skies, with temperatures hitting 21 degrees inland and a balmy 22 degrees on the coast. ...

Cyprus implements protective measures for ships amid Houthi attacks

Cyprus implements protective measures for ships amid Houthi attacks

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping has taken temporary measures to protect Cypriot ships due to the attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement against ships passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between Yemen and northeast Africa leading to the Red Sea, Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hatzimanolis told CNA on Wednesday....

India deploys warships amid rising tensions in the Red Sea region

India deploys warships amid rising tensions in the Red Sea region

India is intensifying its involvement in the chain of events stemming from the conflict in Gaza to Houthi attacks on merchant ships near Yemen by dispatching its warships to the Red Sea....

Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

UK Navy aid ship for Gaza redirected to Malta over security concerns

UK Navy aid ship for Gaza redirected to Malta over security concerns

The British Navy ship that sailed recently from Cyprus carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, changed its course, ending up in Malta, as the issue of security was not ensured, competent sources have told CNA....

33 fatal accidents before year's end, Cyprus police on high alert

33 fatal accidents before year's end, Cyprus police on high alert

To date this year, six days before January 1, 2024, 33 people have lost their lives in 31 fatal accidents, Police Communications Officer, Eleni Constantinou, told CNA on Wednesday, noting that the Police are on high alert these days to prevent fatal and serious accidents....

Christmas shopping sees supermarket surge, clothing decline

Christmas shopping sees supermarket surge, clothing decline

Christmas shopping in Cyprus saw contrasting results, with supermarkets experiencing a better turnout compared to the previous year, while clothing and footwear shops faced a decline, except for children's gifts....

Prison guard arrested in Nicosia drug case

Prison guard arrested in Nicosia drug case

In a recent development in Nicosia, a prison guard employed at the Central Prisons was apprehended in connection with a drug-related case....

Elderly population hit by surge in COVID hospitalizations

Elderly population hit by surge in COVID hospitalizations

Sixty people, mostly elderly, are being treated in public hospitals with COVID-19 at the moment, while there is a constant flow of patients with infections, State Health Services Organization (SHSO) spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou told CNA on Wednesday....

Makarios Hospital faces surge in pediatric respiratory cases

Makarios Hospital faces surge in pediatric respiratory cases

The Makarios Hospital in Cyprus is currently experiencing a bed occupancy rate of over 90%, primarily due to an influx of children with respiratory infections, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, the Director of the hospital's Pediatrics Department....

Wolfgang Schäuble, former German Finance Minister, dies at 81

Wolfgang Schäuble, former German Finance Minister, dies at 81

Wolfgang Schäuble, the influential former German Finance Minister and speaker of the Bundestag, passed away at 81, leaving a profound mark on European financial affairs....

Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at 48 amid drug investigation

Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at 48 amid drug investigation

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead at 48. Discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park, the cause of death remains unclear. ...

As 2023 ends, banks and unions lock horns on pay structures

As 2023 ends, banks and unions lock horns on pay structures

The banks and bank employees' unions are at odds over labor issues and the signing of new collective agreements. As we approach the end of 2023, no significant progress has been made in renewing collective agreements during the outgoing year....

The year's final weather extravaganza!

The year's final weather extravaganza!

Today, imagine the fog as a shy guest at a party, finally deciding to step aside. Ta-da! Clear skies are here, flaunting temperatures like they're showing off New Year resolutions: 21 degrees inland, 22 degrees coastal, and a breezy 13 degrees up in the mountains....

US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway construction continues amid contractual discussions

Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway construction continues amid contractual discussions

The risk of halting construction on the Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway has been temporarily averted. In recent days, the construction company formally submitted a series of requests in a letter to the Department of Public Works and the Ministry of Transport,...

Cyprus housing crisis deepens amid interest rate scandal

Cyprus housing crisis deepens amid interest rate scandal

With current interest rates, the prospect of repaying a mortgage spans nearly fifty years for an average family, turning homeownership into an elusive dream....

X