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08 November, 2024
 

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Poles and Greeks: Europe's thriftiest tourists

Poles and Greeks: Europe's thriftiest tourists

Poles are the most tight-fisted tourists in Europe, spending around €185 per person in other countries while visiting for tourism purposes, totalling up to €7.2 billion in 2022....

Prada's cosmic couture - Luxury designer to create fashion-forward space suits

Prada's cosmic couture - Luxury designer to create fashion-forward space suits

Nasa astronauts will be flying in style, with luxury fashion designer Prada helping design space suits for the 2025 Moon mission....

Cyprus' public transport gets a facelift as massive infrastructure upgrade underway

Cyprus' public transport gets a facelift as massive infrastructure upgrade underway

In a significant development, a new contract signed at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday outlines extensive improvements to Cyprus' public transportation infrastructure....

Cyprus cracks down on illegal labor as Limassol raids yield arrests

Cyprus cracks down on illegal labor as Limassol raids yield arrests

In a concerted effort to combat illegal employment and unlawful residence, law enforcement authorities took action yesterday....

President addresses EU's future & climate at EUCO summit

President addresses EU's future & climate at EUCO summit

President Christodoulides will participate in Friday’s informal summit of the European Council in Granada, Spain, which will focus on the future of the EU and the external dimension of migration....

Ministry of Education set to confront rising school bullying incidents

Ministry of Education set to confront rising school bullying incidents

The Federation of Parents of Secondary Education anticipates a meeting with the Minister of Education, joined by key stakeholders, to address the growing concern about bullying in schools....

Fake doctors strike again defrauding thousands in euros and jewelry

Fake doctors strike again defrauding thousands in euros and jewelry

In a renewed alert, the police urge the public to stay vigilant following new reports of fraud cases involving individuals falsely posing as doctors....

Prigozhin plane crash victims had 'hand grenade fragments' on board

Prigozhin plane crash victims had 'hand grenade fragments' on board

The bodies of those individuals who died in the August plane crash that killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin contained "fragments of hand grenades," according to the Russian Investigative Committee tapped to look into the crash....

Ted-ex speaker Riaz Shah at the Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Ted-ex speaker Riaz Shah at the Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Riaz Shah, a member of the TED-ex community for over forty years, is renowned as a top speaker on the future of work and the workspaces of tomorrow. ...

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling properties in several districts to suit all prospective buyers’ needs, whether for personal use or as an investment. The Bank's portfolio includes houses and apartments, office space, land, and commercial buildings. ...

Kyriakos Kokkinos: Significant participation of start-ups from four countries in the Alpha Stage of DA23

Kyriakos Kokkinos: Significant participation of start-ups from four countries in the Alpha Stage of DA23

A total of 23 proposals from start-up businesses in Cyprus, Israel, Greece, and the United Kingdom are participating in the Alpha Stage of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

Targeted fuel and heating reductions in government's considerations

Targeted fuel and heating reductions in government's considerations

The Cyprus Electricity Authority has announced a 3% increase in electricity prices for upcoming bills. ...

Shift in conditions expected over the weekend

Shift in conditions expected over the weekend

The weather forecast indicates changes in the coming days. Today, it will mainly be sunny, with some increased cloud cover in the afternoon over mountainous regions....

Gynecologist ordered to pay €2.5 million in landmark medical negligence case

Gynecologist ordered to pay €2.5 million in landmark medical negligence case

In a recent court ruling on a case of medical negligence, a gynecologist in Cyprus has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of €2.5 million....

Trial for alleged Ayia Napa tourist rape postponed to October 16

Trial for alleged Ayia Napa tourist rape postponed to October 16

The trial for the alleged rape of a tourist that occurred on September 3 in Ayia Napa and was originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed and rescheduled for October 16 before the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta....

Nicosia Municipal Theatre introduces gender-neutral restrooms

Nicosia Municipal Theatre introduces gender-neutral restrooms

In a move aimed at promoting acceptance and inclusion, the Nicosia Municipal Theatre has introduced gender-neutral restrooms, according to an official announcement....

Kasselakis' Cyprus visit reveals Greek policy realities

Kasselakis' Cyprus visit reveals Greek policy realities

The image of Stefanos Kasselakis, the President of SYRIZA, peering through a hole in the wall, reminiscent of a combat position used for aiming a rifle, at the buffer zone behind the parking lot of the Ledra Pallas barricade encapsulates the essence of Greek policies concerning the Cyprus problem....

What happened to 370,000 euros worth of missing olive oil?

What happened to 370,000 euros worth of missing olive oil?

Twenty-five olive oil producers who stored their production in an agricultural cooperative in Polygyros, northern Greece, from where it recently disappeared have filed criminal charges against unknown persons with the security police asking authorities to investigate how this happened and who is behind it....

Justice Minister shuts down Chief of Police dismissal debate

Justice Minister shuts down Chief of Police dismissal debate

Justice Minister Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou unequivocally stated that there is no room for dismissing Chief of Police Stelios Papatheodorou, reiterating the stance previously articulated by the President of the Republic. ...

Former President's startling revelation about food

Former President's startling revelation about food

In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: “Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."...

Nicosia gears up for Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023

Nicosia gears up for Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023

On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Nicosia will host the eagerly awaited "Quantum Nicosia Marathon 2023," featuring various race categories, including the Marathon, Half Marathon, 7.7 Miles (12,400m), and 5km races (individual and corporate). ...

How blockchain technology is reshaping financing

How blockchain technology is reshaping financing

In this age of technology, digital transformation, and the omnipresence of the internet, alternative digital financing is emerging as an innovative and effective solution for both businesses and individuals in need of financial support....

The controversial path to 1,704 new Cypriot ''citizens''

The controversial path to 1,704 new Cypriot ''citizens''

In the period spanning from November 5, 2021, to June 19, 2023, a total of 1,704 "citizenships" were granted with the approval of the ''Ministry of Interior'', according to the Dursun Oguz. This information was reported by Kibris....

ECB VP says interest rate cuts premature

ECB VP says interest rate cuts premature

In an interview with CNA, Louis de Guindos, Vice President of the European Central Bank, expressed that discussions regarding interest rate cuts are premature....

Israeli Minister's prayerful visit to Riyadh signals thawing ties with Saudi Arabia

Israeli Minister's prayerful visit to Riyadh signals thawing ties with Saudi Arabia

As a sign of movement on the road to peace with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi read from a Torah Scroll and prayed the morning service at his hotel in Riyadh together with others in his 14-member delegation....

Singapore drivers hit with £88,000 bill just to own a car

Singapore drivers hit with £88,000 bill just to own a car

Drivers in Singapore now need to pay £88,000 for the right to own a car - and that doesn't include the cost of the vehicle itself....

Mysterious skeleton discovery sparks investigation

Mysterious skeleton discovery sparks investigation

Authorities are eagerly awaiting the results of an autopsy scheduled for today regarding the human skeleton discovered on Tuesday (3/10) in a desolate area north of the Limassol General Hospital....

Kasselakis' visit uncovers Cyprus crisis and Greek divide

Kasselakis' visit uncovers Cyprus crisis and Greek divide

Stefanos Kasselakis, the President of SYRIZA, finds himself in Cyprus amidst a whirlwind of controversy stemming from his recent use of the term "state" when referring to the illegal entity established by Turkey in northern Cyprus....

Cavaway, a member of the Alexandrion Group, at the Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

Cavaway, a member of the Alexandrion Group, at the Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce Cavaway's presence, a member of the Alexandrion Group, as one of the key suppliers at the festival. The event will be held on October 17, 2023, at the Nicosia Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, showcasing the premium brands Kreskova Vodka and Black Tears Dry Spiced Rum....

UK denies direct imports from occupied Cyprus, citing non-recognition of 'trnc'

UK denies direct imports from occupied Cyprus, citing non-recognition of 'trnc'

The UK ''has no intention to begin directly importing products'' from the occupied part of Cyprus, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations, Lord Ahmad has stated in response to a question in the House of Lords....

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