Cypriot banks made it harder for businesses to get loans in the second quarter of 2024, while lending rules for households stayed the same, according to a new survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....
In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....
In a report by Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou, it seems that Cypriots are already planning their next leisure trips for the 1st and 28th of October, with many taking advantage of the extended weekends for short getaways abroad....
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential electricity connection between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus....
Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...
Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....
Julian Assange will testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, a key moment in his ongoing fight for justice. The founder of WikiLeaks will speak to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Palace of Europe, with the session set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m....
The country's most popular cocktail festival, now in its 5th year, returns to offer an unforgettable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....
According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...
Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, and France met in New York on Tuesday to discuss rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and a major energy project connecting Cyprus and Greece....
Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....
Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature gave us that glorious downpour, just long enough to tease us before cranking the heat back up. ''She giveth, and taketh away.''...
The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...
The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....
In 2023, Cyprus reported that only 66% of its citizens accessed government websites for online services, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....
Due to worries about students getting involved in online gambling during school breaks, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is calling for a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools....
Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....
A 42-year-old Syrian man has admitted to gunning down Dimitris Andronikos, better known as "Dimitroui," in a brazen midday ambush on April 23. The attack occurred along the Paleochori-Anthoupolis road in what authorities describe as a calculated hit on the notorious Cypriot criminal....
The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging international allies to continue bolstering Ukraine's military efforts.
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For the 18th year, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is presenting European Researchers' Night, titled ''Mission Possible: Researchers on Board for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.''...
A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......
The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....
