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01 November, 2024
 

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Australia gives workers the right to ignore after-hours work messages

Australia gives workers the right to ignore after-hours work messages

Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...

Cyprus unemployment drops by 8.9% in August

Cyprus unemployment drops by 8.9% in August

The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....

Sun's back, but storms still lurking!

Sun's back, but storms still lurking!

It seems Mother Nature has her own sense of humor. Just as we were getting used to those cooling showers and a brief respite from the heat, she decided to turn up the thermostat once more. But hey, let's take it in stride—after all, a little sunshine never hurt anyone!...

Electricity link faces delays as Cabinet postpones decision

Electricity link faces delays as Cabinet postpones decision

At an extraordinary meeting tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project and the agreement in principle reached between Athens and Nicosia last Monday. ...

Tesla unveils feature called 'Actually Smart Summon' or ASS for short

Tesla unveils feature called 'Actually Smart Summon' or ASS for short

This feature was supposed to be available two years ago but faced several delays. The launch comes after Tesla switched to a system that relies only on cameras, which temporarily affected some of its driver-assist features....

SBA police urge vigilance amid rise in thefts

SBA police urge vigilance amid rise in thefts

The Sovereign Base Area Police are warning farm, home and business owners to be vigilant in securing their properties, following a recent surge in acquisitive crime, mostly theft....

The Cyprus problem: Confronting the end of an era

The Cyprus problem: Confronting the end of an era

I've said many times that the Cyprus problem effectively ended in 2017. Now, we're in a new phase that hasn't yet made clear if we're dealing with the ''ghost'' of a dead issue or the birth of a new reality. ...

Chevron and partners propose $4 billion plan for Aphrodite gas field

Chevron and partners propose $4 billion plan for Aphrodite gas field

Chevron and its partners, Shell and NewMed Energy, have put forward a new $4 billion plan to develop the Aphrodite gas field off Cyprus,...

Cyprus launches new program for troubled students

Cyprus launches new program for troubled students

Cyprus is trying something new this October to help students with severe behavior issues....

Cyprus faces surge in online scams

Cyprus faces surge in online scams

Online scams are becoming a serious issue in Cyprus, with recent data revealing a sharp increase in fraudulent activities. In the past 25 days, authorities have reported eight significant fraud cases, totaling over half a million euros in losses....

Cyprus homebuyers favor apartments

Cyprus homebuyers favor apartments

Homebuyers in Cyprus are showing a growing interest in buying apartments, according to a new report. ...

Christodoulides backs Eurobank's big move into India

Christodoulides backs Eurobank's big move into India

President Nikos Christodoulides has shown strong support for Eurobank’s plan to expand into India, seeing it as a significant chance to boost business ties between Cyprus and one of the world's largest economies....

Slovak Ambassador stresses key role in Cyprus peace

Slovak Ambassador stresses key role in Cyprus peace

Slovak Ambassador Martin Bezák highlighted Slovakia's significant role in promoting peace and security in Cyprus during an event celebrating the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic. ...

AEGEAN announces a €25M Investment in Volotea

AEGEAN announces a €25M Investment in Volotea

Aegean Airlines S.A. (''AEGEAN'') is pleased to announce an investment of €25M in Volotea S.L., one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers based in Barcelona, Spain....

US West Coast braces for 49°C heat as Phoenix breaks 100-day streak record

US West Coast braces for 49°C heat as Phoenix breaks 100-day streak record

The U.S. West Coast is bracing for extreme heat this week, with temperatures in desert areas expected to soar as high as 49 degrees Celsius. Phoenix, Arizona, is likely to extend its record streak of 100 days with temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius, according to forecasts released Tuesday....

Two aftershocks follow 4.9-magnitude earthquake off Cyprus coast

Two aftershocks follow 4.9-magnitude earthquake off Cyprus coast

Two aftershocks have been recorded following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cyprus that occurred last night, according to Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, Director of the Geological Survey Department....

Finally, a bit of a break from the oven!

Finally, a bit of a break from the oven!

Good news, folks—Mother Nature finally decided to sprinkle some relief on our sun-baked island! After weeks of feeling like we're living on the surface of the sun, a seasonal low-pressure system and some unstable air are bringing us a bit of that sweet, sweet rain. Get ready to embrace those cooler vibes!...

Athens and Nicosia reach tentative agreement on energy project

Athens and Nicosia reach tentative agreement on energy project

According to a report by Kathimerini's Apostolos Tomaras, a tentative agreement between Athens and Nicosia, backed by the European Commission, has eased uncertainty surrounding a significant energy project. ...

Cyprus sees higher borrowing costs, lower deposit rates in July

Cyprus sees higher borrowing costs, lower deposit rates in July

Interest rates on consumer loans and mortgages in Cyprus increased in July, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The rate for consumer credit climbed to 6.67% from 6.18% in June, while the rate for home loans rose to 4.59% from 4.52%....

New test detects prostate cancer in 15 minutes

New test detects prostate cancer in 15 minutes

Researchers at Ashton University in Birmingham have developed a new diagnostic test that can detect prostate cancer in less than 15 minutes with up to 90% accuracy, offering a potentially faster and more reliable screening method....

Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....

U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....

Ancient Cypriot settlement reveals child burial and early metallurgy

Ancient Cypriot settlement reveals child burial and early metallurgy

Excavations at the ancient Chalcolithic settlement of Chlorakas-Palloures in Cyprus have unveiled remarkable insights into life on the island 5,000 years ago,...

EU allocates €39.5 million for Turkish Cypriot community

EU allocates €39.5 million for Turkish Cypriot community

The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....

Euro-Turkey relations, the Cyprus problem, and an intangible connection

Euro-Turkey relations, the Cyprus problem, and an intangible connection

On Thursday morning, High Representative Josep Borrell nearly overlooked mentioning the lunch discussion with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about Euro-Turkish relations at the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting....

Banks in Cyprus contribute €1 million to install air conditioners in schools

Banks in Cyprus contribute €1 million to install air conditioners in schools

Cyprus's major banks are stepping up to help install air conditioners in schools, contributing €1 million to the effort. The funds will be distributed equally among the School Boards of the country’s five provinces. ...

Cyprus warns of severe water shortages due to climate change

Cyprus warns of severe water shortages due to climate change

Cyprus is sounding the alarm about the growing threat of water shortages in the Mediterranean region due to climate change. At a major meeting on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed that the country is a prime example of how serious the problem has become....

Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

Cyprus-Crete energy link faces collapse amid political turmoil

Cyprus-Crete energy link faces collapse amid political turmoil

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project, a critical initiative to integrate Cyprus into the European energy grid, is mired in political and economic controversy, threatening its future. ...

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