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Angelides calls for 'checks and balances' on Michaelides' conduct

Angelides calls for 'checks and balances' on Michaelides' conduct

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides stressed the importance of following the right steps when looking into the Auditor General's behavior. ...

Cypriot banks predicted to surpass €1.2 billion profits in 2024

Cypriot banks predicted to surpass €1.2 billion profits in 2024

In a landmark year, Cypriot banks soared to unprecedented heights, boasting profits exceeding €1.1 billion in 2023....

Israeli intelligence chief quits after Hamas attack

Israeli intelligence chief quits after Hamas attack

The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, resigned on Monday, marking the first senior figure to step down over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack....

Cyprus faces backlash over forced deportations of refugees

Cyprus faces backlash over forced deportations of refugees

The European Union is on track to unveil a support package for Lebanon by May 2, as announced by President Christodoulides, according to George Kakouris' article in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....

Alternative investments and portfolio diversification

Alternative investments and portfolio diversification

In contrast to traditional investments in stocks and bonds, portfolios incorporating alternative investments have historically offered higher returns, a trend that has become more prevalent in recent years. ...

Cyprus problem takes back seat to Euro-Turkish relations

Cyprus problem takes back seat to Euro-Turkish relations

President Christodoulides focused his efforts during both preparatory meetings and the summit (17-18 April) on forging a connection between the resolution......

Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

Summer optimism in Cyprus tourism despite regional uncertainty

Summer optimism in Cyprus tourism despite regional uncertainty

Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....

Gaza doctors save baby from womb after mother dies

Gaza doctors save baby from womb after mother dies

In Rafah, Palestinians are grappling with the aftermath of a relentless series of Israeli airstrikes that have left 22 people dead, with 18 of them being children....

Two teens injured in Ayia Napa motorcycle accident

Two teens injured in Ayia Napa motorcycle accident

In a critical condition, a 17-year-old resident of Paralimni is hospitalized at the Nicosia General Hospital after being injured last night in a road collision in Ayia Napa....

Dusty weather forecasted this week

Dusty weather forecasted this week

A high-pressure system is impacting the region, leading to an increase in dust particles suspended in the atmosphere, with concentrations expected to rise intermittently starting tomorrow....

Protesters rally against police brutality and bias

Protesters rally against police brutality and bias

A peaceful demonstration unfolded Saturday at noon in Eleftheria Square, driven by the African Community in Cyprus and bolstered by allied organizations. ...

Lawyers reveal source of €807,000 found in safe

Lawyers reveal source of €807,000 found in safe

Lawyers representing two monks at the center of the scandal at the Monastery of Saint Avvakum have returned with a new letter, shedding light on the origin of the €807,000 found in a safe. ...

Cyprus leads the charge in sustainable aquaculture

Cyprus leads the charge in sustainable aquaculture

The Ministerial Conference on Oceans, titled ''Our Resilient Shared Ocean: From Cyprus to Samoa,'' concluded with optimistic messages regarding the future of water resource management....

Syrian population in Cyprus now at around 30,000

Syrian population in Cyprus now at around 30,000

Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...

Greek royal couple announce divorce after 13 years

Greek royal couple announce divorce after 13 years

In a joint announcement released on April 19, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece revealed their decision to end their marriage of 13 years. ...

Heartbreaking Gaza photo wins World Press Photo of the Year

Heartbreaking Gaza photo wins World Press Photo of the Year

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem captured this year’s prestigious World Press Photo of the Year award Thursday with a depiction of loss and sorrow in Gaza, a heartrending photo of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece....

Golden Donkeys Farm to host pre-Easter party this spring

Golden Donkeys Farm to host pre-Easter party this spring

The Golden Donkeys Farm in Skarinou is once again opening its doors, welcoming visitors for delightful family outings featuring a rich spring program....

Your perfect Easter getaway: Atlantica Hotels & Resorts invites you

Your perfect Easter getaway: Atlantica Hotels & Resorts invites you

If you're considering where to spend your Easter holidays, the hotels of Atlantica Hotels & Resorts group are the ideal destination....

Locomondo to rock Cyprus in epic summer concert

Locomondo to rock Cyprus in epic summer concert

3 of a Kind Company presents the renowned band Locomondo in an electrifying concert, promising a night to remember this summer. ...

Interior Ministry's review: 41% of objections approved

Interior Ministry's review: 41% of objections approved

Out of the 3,560 objections submitted and examined by the District Officers, 1,461 objections were approved or 41%, while 2,099 objections......

250,000 military documents allegedly breached in IDF cyberattack

250,000 military documents allegedly breached in IDF cyberattack

The global hacker organization Anonymous issued a statement today, Friday, claiming to have successfully conducted a cyberattack on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and reportedly obtained 250,000 military documents....

Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

Arrest made in Paris Iranian consulate bomb scare

Arrest made in Paris Iranian consulate bomb scare

The French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris. Initial reports from French media indicate that he did not have explosives on him. ...

Spokesperson denies missiles sent to Israel via Cyprus

Spokesperson denies missiles sent to Israel via Cyprus

Government has no information about missiles sent to Israel via Cyprus and no permission was ever given, Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Friday,...

WHO introduces SARAH

WHO introduces SARAH

The World Health Organization (WHO) is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) to disseminate health information worldwide through a human-like avatar....

Cyprus government under fire for multiple pension issue

Cyprus government under fire for multiple pension issue

The ongoing debate over multiple pensions for former and current state officials has taken center stage in Cyprus, with the government facing criticism from political parties and the Audit Office....

Man threatening to blow himself up at Iran's Paris embassy

Man threatening to blow himself up at Iran's Paris embassy

A man is threatening to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris....

Education Ministry warns of rise in child sexual abuse

Education Ministry warns of rise in child sexual abuse

The Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus has expressed worry about a rise in reports of children being sexually abused by family members and others in the community....

US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....

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