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08 November, 2024
 

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Fire in Hanoi claims lives of more than 30

Fire in Hanoi claims lives of more than 30

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is excited to announce its partnership with the organization "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, which aims to support startups in Cyprus and the surrounding area....

Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn

Request for 200,000 euros in overtime pay for state officials withdrawn

Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President, has announced the withdrawal of a request for more than 200 thousand euros in funds to cover overtime pay for state officials working at the Presidential Office. She revealed this on state radio's Morning Routes program, specifying that the request was related to one specific person....

Wizz Air faces reduced Christmas flight schedule due to engine faults

Wizz Air faces reduced Christmas flight schedule due to engine faults

Wizz Air has been forced to ground some of its planes and warned it would run fewer flights over Christmas after faults were uncovered in engines used by Airbus....

Chinese espionage alert shakes British politics

Chinese espionage alert shakes British politics

The British intelligence agency, MI5, has reportedly issued a warning to the ruling Conservative Party, alerting them to the presence of two potential parliamentary candidates with alleged ties to Chinese espionage....

Unprecedented disasters prompt urgent calls for risk assessment review

Unprecedented disasters prompt urgent calls for risk assessment review

Unfortunately, this year has been a game changer in terms of risk prediction as the scale and impact of recent disasters has been unprecedented, Dr. George Boustras, ...

Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

Extended ''Park & Ride'' hours for Nicosia commuters

The "Park & Ride" service will have extended operating hours starting next Monday, September 18. ...

Government extends zero VAT on essentials

Government extends zero VAT on essentials

The government has decided to extend the application of the zero VAT rate on essential goods for another six months, with Finance Minister Makis Keraynos announcing the addition of coffee and sugar to the list of exempted products....

Ukraine's assault on Crimean shipyard wounds 24

Ukraine's assault on Crimean shipyard wounds 24

A Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard early Wednesday in Russia-annexed Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility, Russian authorities reported....

Apple Watch's 'double tap': Thumb & index magic!

Apple Watch's 'double tap': Thumb & index magic!

Apple held its annual iPhone keynote event, Wonderlust, on Tuesday where it unveiled new products, features, and an unexpected surprise featuring Tim Cook and an Oscar-nominated actress....

Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' movie returns with wedding bells!

''My Big Fat Greek Wedding'' movie returns with wedding bells!

“We’re getting married!” This rather inevitable line crops up early in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” and if you’re like me, it will inspire mixed reactions....

Job vacancies surge by 17.2% in Q2 2023

Job vacancies surge by 17.2% in Q2 2023

A significant increase of 17.2% was recorded in the number of job vacancies in the 2nd quarter of 2023 on an annual basis, while there was an increase of 5.7% on a quarterly basis....

Digitizing the state for modern times

Digitizing the state for modern times

The digitization of the state is not just a challenge for modern society; it must be a top priority....

Mysterious blast rocks Aradippou industrial zone

Mysterious blast rocks Aradippou industrial zone

Police investigations are ongoing in the industrial area of Aradippou as authorities work to identify the object responsible for the explosion at a metal recycling plant, which resulted in injuries to three individuals....

Fuel prices surge, electricity rates hold steady

Fuel prices surge, electricity rates hold steady

Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....

Passengers stranded as Swiss plane forgets luggage in Zurich

Passengers stranded as Swiss plane forgets luggage in Zurich

A Swiss International Air Lines plane arrived at its destination without a single checked bag on board....

Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

Cyprus hails success of €300 traffic fines

The extensive network of traffic cameras across Cyprus has unearthed a concerning revelation....

Cyprus grapples with 9% surge in food prices

Cyprus grapples with 9% surge in food prices

Many people are struggling with their daily expenses because food prices keep going up, causing financial stress....

Are Cypriots stuck in traffic by choice?

Are Cypriots stuck in traffic by choice?

Traffic congestion in Cyprus, especially during school hours and extracurricular activities, is a recurring issue that not only makes headlines but also sparks extensive public discussions about potential solutions, which have proven ineffective in recent years....

Is Cyprus banking sector heading for a shake-up?

Is Cyprus banking sector heading for a shake-up?

The Cypriot banking sector is in trouble, and it looks like Eurobank is on the verge of acquiring Hellenic Bank. Meanwhile, Astrobank and CDB Bank's relationship has shifted from a "flirtation" to an "appointment."...

Limassol authorities defuse live bomb in home

Limassol authorities defuse live bomb in home

Authorities sprang into action on Tuesday evening (12/09) following a tip about an improvised explosive device found in a Limassol residence....

South and East coasts heat up to 33°C today

South and East coasts heat up to 33°C today

In accordance with the latest Met Office forecast, Wednesday, September 13th, is poised to offer mostly clear skies across the region....

Thanos Hotels and Resorts continues to support ''Sophia Foundation for Children''

Thanos Hotels and Resorts continues to support ''Sophia Foundation for Children''

The company was honoured for its ''I cook and I offer'' programme during an event at the Presidential Palace ...

Six-day extension for Israelis accused of gang rape in Ayia Napa

Six-day extension for Israelis accused of gang rape in Ayia Napa

Five Israelis were brought to court in connection with a reported gang rape case involving a 20-year-old tourist in Ayia Napa....

Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

Cyprus real estate market hits €132 million high

Cyprus real estate market hits €132 million high

August passed by as usual with most people on vacation, including the real estate market. Let's take a look at how the month fared for coastal cities, with no surprises for Nicosia, which was also in vacation mode. Notably, Larnaca had an outstanding performance, surpassing Nicosia for the first time....

Big on big issues and small on small issues

Big on big issues and small on small issues

Are you tired of scrolling and reading throughout long and multiple pages filled with every single detail of each accounting policy your entity of interest is using the last couple of years, only to find what really matters for you in page 25? Don’t get me wrong! I do that for living....

Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

Over 10,000 reported dead in Libya floods

Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....

Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

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