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02 November, 2024
 

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Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

Frederick University has unveiled its STEM Camp tailored for girls aged 13 to 16, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative within the university's long-term campaign to address the underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM fields....

Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy....

US CENTCOM restores Gaza pier for humanitarian aid

US CENTCOM restores Gaza pier for humanitarian aid

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful reestablishment of a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza....

World leaders unite to honor the fallen

World leaders unite to honor the fallen

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, world leaders gathered in Normandy, France to commemorate the pivotal moment in World War II....

Is there a link between coronavirus and cancer?

Is there a link between coronavirus and cancer?

In Rock Hill, South Carolina, Kashyap Patel, the head of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates, grew concerned during a lunch meeting in 2021. ...

Independent investigators seek new leads in cold case

Independent investigators seek new leads in cold case

Independent criminal investigators have urged anyone with information, even anonymously, to come forward in the investigation of the 2005 murder of 26-year-old national guard Thanasis Nikolaou....

Passenger traffic up at Larnaca and Paphos airports amid drop in hotel bookings

Passenger traffic up at Larnaca and Paphos airports amid drop in hotel bookings

Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....

Olive oil prices soar 65% in Cyprus in May 2024

Olive oil prices soar 65% in Cyprus in May 2024

Olive oil prices in Cyprus surged by 65% in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, and increased by 2% from April 2024, according to the Consumer Index table compiled by the Cyprus Consumer Association and released on Friday....

Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Search for Michael Mosley intensifies with divers in Symi

Divers have joined the continuing search for British broadcaster Michael Mosley after he went missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi....

Eco-friendly farming ideas from Safe-H2O-Farm project meeting

Eco-friendly farming ideas from Safe-H2O-Farm project meeting

Earlier this month, The Cyprus Institute hosted the first annual meeting of the PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm project....

Man falls to death from famous cliff in Norway

Man falls to death from famous cliff in Norway

A man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot (604-meter-high) cliff in Norway that featured in a “Mission Impossible” film....

Tax form deadline extended, no penalties until July 31

Tax form deadline extended, no penalties until July 31

The Department of Taxation has announced an extension regarding the submission of the Tax and Contribution Withholding Statement-TF7. Until July 31, 2024, no administrative penalties will be enforced for failure to submit TF7....

Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

Delivery services halted for 4 hours in extreme heat

Delivery services halted for 4 hours in extreme heat

In response to an orange warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labor Inspection (tee) of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance has mandated a halt to all outdoor heavy and moderate work between 12:00 and 16:00....

Heatwave pushes Cyprus' electricity to the limit

Heatwave pushes Cyprus' electricity to the limit

As temperatures soar in Cyprus, the nation is gearing up for a significant spike in electricity demand, officials say....

Cyprus sends trained detection dogs to Paris Olympics

Cyprus sends trained detection dogs to Paris Olympics

Two detection dogs of the Cyprus Police together with their trainers will travel to Paris beginning of July to contribute to the counter-terrorism security measures taken by the French authorities during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. ...

Houthi rebels launch ''Palestine'' missile, matching Iranian rapid speeds

Houthi rebels launch ''Palestine'' missile, matching Iranian rapid speeds

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....

Nearly 5,000 illegal residents leave Cyprus

Nearly 5,000 illegal residents leave Cyprus

The Cyprus Police have announced that since the beginning of the year, 4,883 people, who resided illegally in Cyprus, have left the country through forced and voluntary return procedures, compared to 3,887 people in the corresponding period last year. ...

Cyprus inflation could offset ECB rate cut benefits

Cyprus inflation could offset ECB rate cut benefits

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking the first reduction after nearly two years of increases or stasis. ...

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroΒank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroΒank

Astrobank has listed for sale a large seaside plot of land in Mazotos, as well as other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos....

Concerns rise over potential voting issues in June 9 elections

Concerns rise over potential voting issues in June 9 elections

As the double election on June 9 approaches, concerns are growing about a potential increase in blank and invalid ballots, as well as significant voter abstention....

Extreme heat grips Cyprus

Extreme heat grips Cyprus

A relentless heatwave continues to grip Cyprus, prompting an orange warning from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday....

Cyprus and Montenegro strengthen ties

Cyprus and Montenegro strengthen ties

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides extended a warm welcome to Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović on Monday during his official visit to Cyprus, expressing Cyprus' readiness to provide technical support to Montenegro as it aligns further with European standards....

Cyprus continues to sweat under the scorching heat

Cyprus continues to sweat under the scorching heat

Cyprus' Meteorology Department issued new warnings on Thursday for extreme maximum temperature, as the heatwave in the Mediterranean island continues...

Cypriot team ''Brute Force'' takes NASA challenge by storm

Cypriot team ''Brute Force'' takes NASA challenge by storm

''Brute Force,'' a Cypriot team, clinched the top prize at the prestigious NASA Space Apps Challenge award ceremony held at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC. ...

Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding

Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding

Cyprus leads Europe in prison overcrowding and the percentage of female inmates, according to the Council of Europe’s Annual Penal Statistics on Prison Populations (SPACE I) for 2023, released Thursday....

Turkey-Greece relations could improve but Cyprus policy stays the same

Turkey-Greece relations could improve but Cyprus policy stays the same

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar emphasized that while relations between Turkey and Greece have the potential to bring mutual benefits, Turkey’s policy on Cyprus remains unchanged. ...

Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

Lifeguards warn parents: Put down phones and watch your kids

Lifeguards warn parents: Put down phones and watch your kids

As scorching temperatures continue to grip Cyprus, residents are flocking to coastal areas seeking relief, prompting lifeguards to remain vigilant to prevent any accidents....

Minister: Air conditioners coming to 50 schools

Minister: Air conditioners coming to 50 schools

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture will install air conditioners in 50 schools in the coming days, with a three-year plan in place to equip all schools where installation is feasible, Minister Athina Michaelidou announced Thursday....

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