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08 November, 2024
 

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Torrential downpour hits Nicosia-Limassol highway

Torrential downpour hits Nicosia-Limassol highway

On Monday afternoon (2/10), an unexpected heavy shower swept across Cyprus, with torrential rain drenching the city of Nicosia. The downpour resulted in significant water accumulation, particularly along the Nicosia-Limassol motorway, ...

Chasing the dream of independence

Chasing the dream of independence

The years of Independence have come and gone, but the founding myth remains fragmented in the minds and hearts of Cypriots. For many Greek Cypriots, it symbolizes a struggle betrayed, while others see it as a necessary compromise. ...

Cyprus faces institutional hurdles in anti-corruption efforts

Cyprus faces institutional hurdles in anti-corruption efforts

Cyprus' anti-corruption legislation for top executive officials appears robust on paper, but its practical effectiveness is hampered by institutional shortcomings, warns the Council of Europe's Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO)....

€9.5 million tourism investment shaping Paralimni's future

€9.5 million tourism investment shaping Paralimni's future

In a significant development within the Famagusta province, specifically in the municipality of Paralimni, a noteworthy €9.5 million investment project is currently underway in the tourism sector....

Electricity prices surge by 3% in latest billing cycle

Electricity prices surge by 3% in latest billing cycle

In a recent development, electricity prices have witnessed a notable uptick, surging by 3% when compared to the preceding month. Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for EAC (the electricity authority), elucidated that a significant portion of this increase, amounting to 1.20%, is earmarked for third-party entities rather than being allocated to AHK....

US Secretary of State commits to reunified Cyprus on Independence Day

US Secretary of State commits to reunified Cyprus on Independence Day

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken extends best wishes to Cyprus on its 63rd Independence Day, expressing America's commitment to a united Cyprus....

Cyprus' independence in the face of threats

Cyprus' independence in the face of threats

The independence of the Republic of Cyprus is a response to all those who are plotting the dissolution of our state entity, said the Minister of Defense, Michalis Georgallas, after the conclusion of the military parade for the anniversary of Cyprus Independence....

Doxa Komodromou reveals shocking truths about her resignation

Doxa Komodromou reveals shocking truths about her resignation

In a recent interview with "Kathimerini," former Deputy Government Representative Doxa Komodromou shed light on the controversy surrounding her resignation, which was closely tied to the issue of overtime payments....

Government faces mounting criticism over six-month stumble

Government faces mounting criticism over six-month stumble

If a governing coalition in a state aspiring to be European were to make as many mistakes and omissions as the Christodoulides government has in just six months, it would face strong opposition....

Vassos Eliades at the Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

Vassos Eliades at the Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

We are pleased to announce the participation of Vassos Eliades in the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a signature event of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit. ...

Health Minister warns of 24% increase in cancer cases by 2035

Health Minister warns of 24% increase in cancer cases by 2035

According to the Cancer Registry in Cyprus, we have about 4,000 new cases of cancer a year and ''if no decisive action is taken immediately, cancer cases are expected to increase by 24% by 2035, making it the leading cause of death in the EU'', said the Minister of Health, Popi Kanari, in her address at the First Oncology Forum held on Saturday by the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre....

Nobel Prize honors pioneers of mRNA vaccine technology

Nobel Prize honors pioneers of mRNA vaccine technology

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines. ...

50 years of Cyprus Rally excellence

50 years of Cyprus Rally excellence

The Cyprus Rally, marking its remarkable 50th edition, promises an exhilarating spectacle from October 6 to 8, 2023....

Violent clashes between tenants and property owners as rents spike 700%

Violent clashes between tenants and property owners as rents spike 700%

A craftsman in Turkey, who has been diligently paying rent for two decades, now finds himself threatened with eviction due to an unexpected rent increase of nearly 700%. His monthly rent has surged from 3,200 Turkish lira (110 euros) to a staggering 25,000 lira (867 euros)....

Rory McIlroy sparks Europe's Ryder Cup victory

Rory McIlroy sparks Europe's Ryder Cup victory

Shane Lowry has said that Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup triumph sits right alongside his Open victory at Portrush in 2019....

25 new asylum examiners to speed processing and deter migrant arrivals

25 new asylum examiners to speed processing and deter migrant arrivals

The Asylum Service of Cyprus has taken a significant step to enhance the efficiency of processing asylum applications by appointing 25 additional asylum examiners, according to Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou....

Taxi driver protest sparks traffic chaos in Nicosia

Taxi driver protest sparks traffic chaos in Nicosia

This morning, a protest led by taxi drivers took place in Nicosia. The event has already concluded....

E-kalathi takes on soaring fuel and food prices

E-kalathi takes on soaring fuel and food prices

The ongoing debate within the House Commerce Committee regarding the Retail Price Recording and Monitoring Bill has become both tiresome and contentious....

Cyprus celebrates 63rd independence anniversary with impressive military parade

Cyprus celebrates 63rd independence anniversary with impressive military parade

Cyprus marked its 63rd independence anniversary with a grand military parade that showcased the unwavering commitment of the National Guard to ensure the nation's security....

Surgery cost inquiry leads to heated confrontation with doctor

Surgery cost inquiry leads to heated confrontation with doctor

The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....

Karoyan's visit to Armenia sparks hope for relocation

Karoyan's visit to Armenia sparks hope for relocation

Marios Karoyan, the President of the Democratic Party (DIPA), embarked on a diplomatic mission to Armenia aimed at strengthening ties and facilitating discussions with key officials....

Buckle up for a day of thunderstorms, hail, and fun in the sky!

Buckle up for a day of thunderstorms, hail, and fun in the sky!

Hey there, weather enthusiasts! It's time for a dose of weather fun! Today, we've got a yellow warning in the house, and it's all set to paint the skies with excitement from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm....

NYC drowns under state of emergency from flooding

NYC drowns under state of emergency from flooding

New York City began drying out Saturday after being soaked by one of its wettest days in decades, as city dwellers dried out basements and traffic resumed on highways, railways and airports that were temporarily shuttered by Friday’s severe rainfall....

Stray dogs find a home in a priest's church

Stray dogs find a home in a priest's church

In a touching display of compassion and kindness, Brazilian priest Joao Paulo Araujo Gomes has embarked on a mission to provide a second chance at life to stray dogs in need....

Bride and groom survive as over 100 perish

Bride and groom survive as over 100 perish

A bride and groom, whose wedding celebration ended in disaster after a fire killed more than 100 of their guests, have told Sky News they are "dead inside" following the tragedy....

Christodoulides to welcome Metsola at Sunday parade

Christodoulides to welcome Metsola at Sunday parade

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, will hold a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, tomorrow, October 1st, at the Presidential Palace....

French ski resort shuts down forever

French ski resort shuts down forever

Due to the effects of global warming that have led to a lack of snow, a ski resort in the French Alps, La Sambuy, has decided to cease operations permanently....

Cyprus banks' net interest income doubles amid ECB rate hikes

Cyprus banks' net interest income doubles amid ECB rate hikes

The Cypriot banking system's net interest income (NII) saw a remarkable doubling in the first half of 2023, marking an annual increase of 100%, primarily due to the ongoing rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) aimed at tackling rising inflation....

Deputy Minister proposes joint tourist packages with Saudi Arabia

Deputy Minister proposes joint tourist packages with Saudi Arabia

Cypriot Deputy Minister, Costas Koumis has proposed joint tourist packages between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus, focusing on the Saudi City of Neom which lies about two hours from Cyprus....

Cyprus embarks on ambitious reform and overhaul of tax framework

Cyprus embarks on ambitious reform and overhaul of tax framework

The Cyprus Tax Framework is set for a significant overhaul as work begins on the Integrated Tax Transformation Project. ...

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