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DJs Tube & Berger to Headline 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

DJs Tube & Berger to Headline 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival is back, promising an exciting night of world-class entertainment, delicious cocktails, and lively music. Set for October 9, 2024, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, the festival will kick off at 18:00 with a spectacular performance by renowned DJs Tube & Berger....

Four major wildfires threaten Los Angeles, evacuations ordered

Four major wildfires threaten Los Angeles, evacuations ordered

At least four wildfires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations and complicating firefighting efforts due to extreme heat and strong winds. ...

Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday. ...

UK rejects Tatar's two-state push

UK rejects Tatar's two-state push

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....

Clear skies with seasonal temperatures holding steady

Clear skies with seasonal temperatures holding steady

A weakening low-pressure system is giving way to weak high pressure, which will temporarily influence Cyprus' weather today. ...

Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

In a recent decision, Cyprus’s Court of Appeal increased the monthly repayment amounts required from three doctors who were found liable for medical negligence. ...

A Renewed and Dynamic 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

A Renewed and Dynamic 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for the ultimate cocktail experience as N-ice Pure Ice Cubes presents Cyprus's No. 1 Cocktail Festival! Returning for its fifth year, this renowned festival has cemented its status as a key event on the global cocktail scene....

Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...

Cyprus hosts tense Davis Cup showdown between Israel and Ukraine

Cyprus hosts tense Davis Cup showdown between Israel and Ukraine

Cyprus will host the Davis Cup World Group II matches between Israel and Ukraine on September 13-14 at the Herodotou Academy in Larnaca. Due to security concerns, entry to the matches will be restricted to approximately 100 accredited spectators, ...

Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

The transformation of Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos continues: an overview of current progress

The transformation of Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos continues: an overview of current progress

The repair and renovation works at Cyprus’s most historic mountain resort, the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, are currently in full swing, led by the well-known residential and commercial developer BBF......

Austria named world's most overcrowded tourist spot

Austria named world's most overcrowded tourist spot

Austria has been identified as the world's most overcrowded tourist destination, with nearly four tourists per resident....

One in 10 young patients victims of abuse

One in 10 young patients victims of abuse

One in 10 children aged up to 3 years who arrive at the outpatient clinics of the National Health System (ESY) hospitals with injuries are victims of abuse. ...

ECB set to cut key interest rate by 0.25% in upcoming meeting

ECB set to cut key interest rate by 0.25% in upcoming meeting

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reduce its key interest rate by 0.25% on Thursday, according to most economists in Greece and the Eurozone....

How digital wallets could simplify life in Cyprus

How digital wallets could simplify life in Cyprus

All modern states are required to develop their digital tools to better serve their citizens quickly and efficiently. ...

U.S. and Cyprus strengthen defense ties with new deal

U.S. and Cyprus strengthen defense ties with new deal

The United States and the Republic of Cyprus have cemented their defense relationship with a new strategic agreement, according to a report by Kathimerini's Yiannos Ioannou....

With Cyprus sending electricity to occupied areas, water exchange could be next

With Cyprus sending electricity to occupied areas, water exchange could be next

An article from the Turkish edition of the Independent raises concerns about the possibility of Greek Cypriots needing to request water from the Turkish-occupied areas in the coming years. ...

Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

Germany tightens borders affecting travelers across Europe

Germany tightens borders affecting travelers across Europe

Germany is about to make a big change at its borders, and it could affect a lot of people. Starting September 16, 2024,...

Trump on migrants: ''They're eating dogs!''

Trump on migrants: ''They're eating dogs!''

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed in a lively debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, with the November election just weeks away. ...

China and Russia set for new naval exercises in Sea of Japan

China and Russia set for new naval exercises in Sea of Japan

China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday the start of joint naval and air exercises with Russia, dubbed “Northern United-2024,” scheduled for this month....

What Cyprus’ new EU minimum wage directive means for workers and employers

What Cyprus’ new EU minimum wage directive means for workers and employers

Cyprus is set to implement the European Union’s directive on adequate minimum wages....

President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......

Bank of Cyprus considers selling JCC to Euronet

Bank of Cyprus considers selling JCC to Euronet

Changes are imminent in Cyprus' payment sector as discussions unfold regarding the sale of JCC Payment Systems Ltd to Euronet. JCC Payment Systems......

Harris attacks Trump’s record and leadership style

Harris attacks Trump’s record and leadership style

In their second presidential debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed at The National Constitution Center on Tuesday night. ...

Clear skies and possible showers

Clear skies and possible showers

Today’s weather will be mostly clear, though localized clouds may develop in the afternoon, with a slight chance of isolated showers, particularly over mountainous areas. ...

High-stakes talks on Cyprus-Greece power link leave crucial questions unresolved

High-stakes talks on Cyprus-Greece power link leave crucial questions unresolved

A high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia has concluded discussions on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the ambitious electricity link between Cyprus and Greece....

Survey reveals shift from TV to online news in the UK

Survey reveals shift from TV to online news in the UK

For the first time since the 1960s, online news sources have surpassed television as the main way people get their news, according to a new survey by Ofcom. ...

€13 billion tax bill for Apple, €2.4 billion fine for Google

€13 billion tax bill for Apple, €2.4 billion fine for Google

Apple has lost its legal battle against a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill after Europe’s top court ruled in favor of the European Commission on Tuesday....

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