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07 September, 2025
 

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Bedbugs threaten 2024 Olympics in Paris

Bedbugs threaten 2024 Olympics in Paris

In recent weeks, a concerning surge of bedbugs has been reported not only in Paris but also in several other French cities....

EU seeks centralized energy storage solution

EU seeks centralized energy storage solution

As part of the Save and Upgrade plan, only eight applications have been submitted thus far for the installation of home storage systems. It's important to note that these grants exclude new homes, which are expected to meet almost zero energy consumption standards....

The President's rainy rhetoric on his undisclosed income

The President's rainy rhetoric on his undisclosed income

''The weather may be rainy, but the clear sky isn't afraid of lightning.'' With this romantic and poetic line, the president responded to his critics regarding the issue of his undisclosed income. It's as if the man doesn't even deserve a small oversight....

VAT submission deadline extended to October 16

VAT submission deadline extended to October 16

The Tax Department has announced that the submission of the VAT Declaration and the payment of the due tax for the period ending on August 31, 2023, are extended until October 16, 2023....

Enjoy the Aglantzia Autumn Festival 2023 on October 5, 7 and 8

Enjoy the Aglantzia Autumn Festival 2023 on October 5, 7 and 8

The Aglantzia Autumn Festival is set to captivate audiences on October 5, 7, and 8, 2023, at the picturesque Palia Aglantzia Square (K. Karaoli) in Nicosia, Cyprus....

€370K worth of olive oil vanishes, police investigate

€370K worth of olive oil vanishes, police investigate

Approximately 37 tons of olive oil have been reported stolen from a prominent agricultural cooperative in Polygyros, a picturesque town nestled in the scenic region of Halkidiki, northern Greece. ...

University of Nicosia presents UNIC MUSIC VIBES 2023

University of Nicosia presents UNIC MUSIC VIBES 2023

The University of Nicosia is thrilled to announce the return of the UNIC MUSIC VIBES for its 7th edition, promising an electrifying night of music and entertainment....

Limassol wine festival kicks off on October 7th

Limassol wine festival kicks off on October 7th

A large traditional male figure with a folklore costume, known as the "Vrakas", who has come to be the signature of the Limassol Wine Festival, was put up last Tuesday, ready to welcome thousands of locals and visitors to the well known event taking place annually at the coastal town of Limassol....

Stefanos Psaras claims gold at K1 Kickboxing World Cup in Venice

Stefanos Psaras claims gold at K1 Kickboxing World Cup in Venice

In a gripping display of skill and determination, Stefanos Psaras, a distinguished member of the national team, emerged victorious at the K1 Kickboxing World Cup held in Venice, Italy....

ACM Christofides LTD joins Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

ACM Christofides LTD joins Cyprus Cocktail Festival 2023

The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the prestigious Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is excited to announce ACM Christofides LTD's significant involvement as a leading supplier. ...

A Cyprus Airways aircraft scheduled to operate flight CY381 was delayed as a precautionary measure due to technical reasons

A Cyprus Airways aircraft scheduled to operate flight CY381 was delayed as a precautionary measure due to technical reasons

A Cyprus Airways aircraft scheduled to operate flight CY381 from Charles De Gaulle, (CDG) Paris, France yesterday (Monday, October 2nd) was delayed as a precautionary measure due to technical reasons....

Could Kasselakis be the catalyst for resolving the Cyprus problem?

Could Kasselakis be the catalyst for resolving the Cyprus problem?

Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected President of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, is currently on a two-day visit to Cyprus, marking his first international trip since assuming office as the President of SYRIZA-PS....

President's silent pension raises eyebrows

President's silent pension raises eyebrows

Both the President of the Republic and members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of legislative regulation to put an end to the simultaneous receipt of public employee pensions and salaries by political officials. ...

Moody's boosts Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank ratings to Baa2

Moody's boosts Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank ratings to Baa2

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Bank of Cyprus’ and Hellenic Bank’s long-term deposit ratings to Baa3 from Ba1, citing the continued resilience of the Cypriot economy and credit conditions, which are leading to supportive operating conditions for Cypriot banks....

21 killed in fiery bus crash near Venice

21 killed in fiery bus crash near Venice

At least 21 people died on Tuesday and 18 were injured after a bus carrying tourists to a campground crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy and caught fire, city officials said....

From sunny skies to rainy surprises

From sunny skies to rainy surprises

The day is set to begin with predominantly clear skies, although residents may notice localized areas of increased cloud cover. As the day progresses, especially during the midday hours and beyond, cloud formations are forecasted to develop....

President's alleged undeclared pension sparks controversy

President's alleged undeclared pension sparks controversy

The political party AKEL has called for a response from the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, amid reports suggesting that he has received a pension for eight years, beginning at the age of 45, without proper declaration in his financial affairs....

Cyprus expands diplomatic presence in Indonesia and Argentina

Cyprus expands diplomatic presence in Indonesia and Argentina

Cyprus expands its diplomatic presence abroad, by opening in October, diplomatic missions in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Argentina (Buenos Aires)...

House prices hold ground with annual gains

House prices hold ground with annual gains

House prices were up on an annual basis in the second quarter of this year but remained more or less stable on a quarterly basis, a preliminary estimate released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday shows....

Hellenic Train's revenue plummets after floods

Hellenic Train's revenue plummets after floods

Italian-owned railway operator Hellenic Train will reportedly seek to renegotiate its contract with the Greek state, sources have indicated, as the company faces massive revenue losses stemming from September’s floods in central Greece....

ECB VP Luis de Guindos to address inflation and monetary policy in Cyprus

ECB VP Luis de Guindos to address inflation and monetary policy in Cyprus

European Central Bank Vice - President, Luis de Guindos, is scheduled to visit Cyprus on Wednesday, at the invitation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), Constantinos Herodotou....

Kasselakis arrives in Cyprus, talks on Cyprus problem await

Kasselakis arrives in Cyprus, talks on Cyprus problem await

Stefanos Kasselakis, the newly elected president of the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, expressed his support for restarting talks on the Cyprus issue from where they left off in Crans Montana during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency....

Turkish Cypriot crossing points take center stage

Turkish Cypriot crossing points take center stage

In a striking development, 2023 has seen an extraordinary increase in crossings through checkpoints in Cyprus, as revealed by reports in the Turkish Cypriot press....

England proposes ban on transgender women in female hospital wards

England proposes ban on transgender women in female hospital wards

Transgender women will be banned from being treated in female hospital wards in England, under new proposals suggested by the health secretary....

Deloitte continues to foster trust through transparency

Deloitte continues to foster trust through transparency

Deloitte Cyprus issued its 12th Audit Transparency Report for the year ending 31 May 2023. The report provides an in-depth analysis on how the firm embraces its responsibilities to its clients, people, society, and the market, with the highest quality standards. ...

Greek ports stand ready to secure global south's grain supply

Greek ports stand ready to secure global south's grain supply

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis addressed the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting in Kyiv, stressing the significant consequences resulting from the breakdown of an agreement with Russia concerning the secure export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea. This development is particularly critical for the supply of countries in the global south....

26.9% increase in tourism revenue compared to last year

26.9% increase in tourism revenue compared to last year

The year 2023 is poised to go down in history with remarkable revenue figures, as highlighted in a recent interview with the Deputy Minister and substantiated by the latest tourism revenue data from the Statistical Office....

Avgoustides becomes Cyprus Ambassador in Athens

Avgoustides becomes Cyprus Ambassador in Athens

Ambassador Stavros Avgoustides has assumed his duties as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Athens, replacing Dr. Kyriakos Kenevezos....

Phone scammers strike again as elderly woman loses €3,000

Phone scammers strike again as elderly woman loses €3,000

An 89-year-old woman in Nicosia became the latest victim of a telephone scam on Wednesday afternoon, losing €3,000 to fraudsters. The case has been reported to the police and is currently under investigation by the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID)....

Premium spirits take center stage at the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Premium spirits take center stage at the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, a part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, is delighted to announce the participation of the Photos Photiades Group Ltd as one of the primary suppliers at the festival. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2023, at Nicosia's Municipal Garden, starting at 19:00, featuring the premium brand Tanqueray....

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