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08 January, 2025
 

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Crocs releases first dog shoes for furry friends

Crocs releases first dog shoes for furry friends

Crocs, known for its colorful and comfortable footwear, is now catering to a new demographic—dogs....

David Rowan: Why Cyprus can become a hub for AI innovation

David Rowan: Why Cyprus can become a hub for AI innovation

David Rowan, the founding editor of WIRED UK, captivated the audience at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 with his bold vision of how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), will reshape the future of business and society....

Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....

Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

BBF secures 5 awards at the European Property Awards

BBF secures 5 awards at the European Property Awards

BBF, a Cyprus-based leading residential and commercial real estate developer, proudly announces its latest achievement in being presented with 5 awards at the prestigious......

UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate in the Cyprus issue, further underscored—especially with the statements from Christodoulides and Tatar after their return from the U.S.—the differing circumstances faced by the two leaders at a tactical level. ...

Scam warning: Don’t fall for fake delivery fees from 'Cyprus Post'

Scam warning: Don’t fall for fake delivery fees from 'Cyprus Post'

The Cyprus Police are urging the public to exercise caution following reports of a new scam involving fraudulent emails related to package deliveries....

Hermes Airports website under attack, authorities assure no disruption

Hermes Airports website under attack, authorities assure no disruption

Hermes Airports' website was targeted in a cyberattack today, but initial reports indicate that airport operations remain unaffected, the company said. ...

Dead fish wash ashore at Athalassa Park

Dead fish wash ashore at Athalassa Park

Visitors to Athalassa Park in the capital were met with a disturbing sight on Friday, as dozens of dead fish were found washed ashore in various areas of the park....

Michael Tatham named new British High Commissioner to Cyprus

Michael Tatham named new British High Commissioner to Cyprus

The British Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Michael Tatham as the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus. ...

Record tourist numbers for 2024, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Record tourist numbers for 2024, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....

IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

IDF confirms death of Hamas leader Sinwar

Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....

Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

Luxury real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Luxury real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a luxury villa in Nicosia as well as other residential real estate in Nicosia, Paphos and Larnaca....

Last night’s supermoon stole the show over Cyprus

Last night’s supermoon stole the show over Cyprus

If you looked up at the sky last night, you were treated to a beautiful sight—the Hunter’s Moon shining bright over Cyprus. This full moon, known as the Hunter’s Moon,...

Clear skies, light breezes, and a perfect 27°C

Clear skies, light breezes, and a perfect 27°C

Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, Cyprus will be treated to mostly clear skies, with just a few patchy clouds here and there. ...

Cyprus on high alert after cyberattack threat by hackers

Cyprus on high alert after cyberattack threat by hackers

Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....

Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

ECB cuts rates again as Eurozone inflation and economy struggle

ECB cuts rates again as Eurozone inflation and economy struggle

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the third time, marking the first consecutive reduction in 13 years....

German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

Nearly 3 tons of medical aid sent today to Lebanon

Nearly 3 tons of medical aid sent today to Lebanon

In response to urgent requests from Lebanon regarding its struggling medical system, Cyprus is sending nearly three tons of essential medicines and medical supplies to the neighboring country....

WhatsApp and Instagram teams face job cuts in Meta overhaul

WhatsApp and Instagram teams face job cuts in Meta overhaul

Meta has started implementing layoffs across various departments, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, according to sources familiar with the matter....

Jazeera Airways' year-round service between Kuwait and Cyprus welcomed by Ambassador

Jazeera Airways' year-round service between Kuwait and Cyprus welcomed by Ambassador

The decision of Jazeera Airways to extend the route between Kuwait and Cyprus for the whole year is “a right move” in this direction of cooperation between the two countries in all fields......

Israel probes possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza strike

Israel probes possible death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza strike

The Israeli military said it is investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza since 2017, was killed during its operations. ...

Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....

Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

Cyprus tops Europe in lawyers but struggles with court delays

Cyprus tops Europe in lawyers but struggles with court delays

Cyprus leads Europe with the highest number of lawyers per capita, with 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, far above the European average, according to a new Council of Europe report....

Elon Musk donates over $70M to boost Trump, GOP in 2024 Election

Elon Musk donates over $70M to boost Trump, GOP in 2024 Election

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, contributed more than $70 million to support Donald Trump and Republican campaigns in the upcoming November elections, according to recent campaign finance disclosures....

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