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08 November, 2024
 

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Skyline set to sizzle at 30°C

Skyline set to sizzle at 30°C

Today, Cyprus anticipates scattered showers along with varying temperatures across the island. The atmosphere will also experience sporadic dust concentrations....

UN Peacekeeping Force asserts continued use of Ledra Palace

UN Peacekeeping Force asserts continued use of Ledra Palace

The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain control of Ledra Palace, a historic hotel located in the Nicosia buffer zone, dismissing speculations about its return to the Church of Cyprus....

Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Cyprus' Independence parade will take place on October 1st in the presence of the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and the Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, among other officials....

Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for a unique evening of exquisite cocktails at this year's Cyprus Cocktail Festival, hosted by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 19:00 in the enchanting Nicosia Municipal Garden....

Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....

Negotiations on Cyprus EEZ and Chevron continue amid disagreements

Negotiations on Cyprus EEZ and Chevron continue amid disagreements

Two days of negotiations regarding the development plan (FDP) for block "12" ("Aphrodite") within the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have concluded in Nicosia. These discussions involved the Ministry of Energy and senior officials from the consortium responsible for its management, which includes Chevron, Shell, and NewMed Energy....

EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....

Violence erupts at Nicosia school yet again as authorities investigate

Violence erupts at Nicosia school yet again as authorities investigate

A recent outbreak of violence at a Nicosia district high school has raised concerns among local authorities. According to police reports, a 13-year-old student was assaulted by a classmate outside the school, resulting in injuries....

Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...

Russian consular services in the occupied territories begin

Russian consular services in the occupied territories begin

Russian consular services for citizens in the occupied territories have begun, featuring mobile consular units. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova ...

EU Parliament Head Metsola marks Cyprus Independence Day

EU Parliament Head Metsola marks Cyprus Independence Day

On Sunday, President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, will visit Cyprus to mark the Republic of Cyprus' independence day in a grand celebration. The Cyprus News Agency has confirmed her presence and participation in the annual independence day parade....

2024 budget points to surplus and debt reduction

2024 budget points to surplus and debt reduction

The 2024 budget reflects the clear imprint of our policy priorities, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides says in a written statement, adding that the fiscal balance for 2024 is estimated to be surplus, reaching 2.2% of GDP, while the medium-term goal, by 2026, is to reduce public debt to 60%....

Delta offers $4,000 for flight delays

Delta offers $4,000 for flight delays

Overbooked flights are becoming more and more commonplace as airlines look to maximize capacity and profits. And smart flyers who aren’t in a rush can capitalize on those crowds, sometimes in a big way....

Senator replaces Menendez as Head of Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator replaces Menendez as Head of Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator Ben Cardin will serve as chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, replacing Bob Menendez, who faces felony bribery charges, after the Senate agreed to a resolution on Wednesday naming him to the position....

Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

Ministry of Education to combat school bullying

The Parliamentary Education Committee convened on Wednesday, September 27, to address the pressing issue of school bullying and juvenile delinquency....

Loans gain €8.5 million momentum

Loans gain €8.5 million momentum

Total loans in August recorded a net increase of €8.5 million, following a significant decrease of €100 million the previous month. Meanwhile, for a second consecutive month, deposits saw a net decrease, amounting to €175.5 million....

August 2023 petroleum sales up 2.3%

August 2023 petroleum sales up 2.3%

The total sales of petroleum products amounted to 124,832 tonnes in August 2023, recording an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....

Unpredictable conditions ahead

Unpredictable conditions ahead

The atmospheric drama unfolds over the Mediterranean, Cyprus finds itself under the influence of a weak low-pressure area....

Elk on the loose causes metro meltdown in Stockholm

Elk on the loose causes metro meltdown in Stockholm

Traffic resumed on Stockholm's red metro line on Wednesday afternoon after an elk who got loose on the tracks was shot dead....

Children in Cyprus in jeopardy as 31,000 at risk of poverty

Children in Cyprus in jeopardy as 31,000 at risk of poverty

In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....

Senator Menendez faces federal charges in court today

Senator Menendez faces federal charges in court today

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez arrived in federal court on Wednesday to face charges of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, as calls for the senator's resignation from his fellow Democrats escalated....

Trump ''freaks out'' in response to fraud ruling

Trump ''freaks out'' in response to fraud ruling

Soon after New York Judge Arthur Engoron found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud and canceled the Trump Organization’s business certification on Tuesday, the disgraced former president freaked out about it in a lengthy all-caps rant on Truth Social that he appeared to have originally written yesterday....

Foreign buyers flock to Cyprus real estate

Foreign buyers flock to Cyprus real estate

Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....

Attack on Russian navy HQ in Crimea raises stakes

Attack on Russian navy HQ in Crimea raises stakes

Last Friday, an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea was launched, reportedly following a request from U.S. and UK intelligence services, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry....

Cyprus welcomes most tourists among EU countries with 91% of visitors from abroad

Cyprus welcomes most tourists among EU countries with 91% of visitors from abroad

In 2022, the EU received 45.8% of all international tourism arrivals in the world, despite representing 3.0% of the world's land area and 5.6% of the world's population, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shared by Eurostat on the occasion of World Tourism Day (27 September)....

Cyprus football chief faces legal heat over ethics probe

Cyprus football chief faces legal heat over ethics probe

In a statement released today, the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee announced that it has received and reviewed the investigation regarding the alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr. Georgios Koumas, the President of the Cyprus Football Federation (CFF)....

European Parliament clears the air on carry-on baggage fees

European Parliament clears the air on carry-on baggage fees

From now on, traveling by plane will be a different process for millions of passengers in Europe who wish to travel with carry-on baggage....

From fines to fine lines

From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

Journalist Yannis Antoniou tapped as Deputy Government Spokesman

Journalist Yannis Antoniou tapped as Deputy Government Spokesman

In a noteworthy development, journalist Yannis Antoniou is on the verge of taking on the role of Deputy Government Spokesman. His candidacy has been formally proposed and duly accepted for this crucial position within the government's communication team....

Supreme court rejects President's referendum on Turkish Cypriot properties

Supreme court rejects President's referendum on Turkish Cypriot properties

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...

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