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02 November, 2024
 

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Australia stops Cyprus ship access over safety concerns

Australia stops Cyprus ship access over safety concerns

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken decisive action, imposing a three-month ban on the Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace from accessing Australian ports due to serious safety concerns....

Gunfire at US embassy in Lebanon, gunman hurt

Gunfire at US embassy in Lebanon, gunman hurt

Gunfire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of fire between a gunman and the country's army, leaving the assailant wounded. ...

Tatar affirms growth of 'strong Turkish presence' in Cyprus

Tatar affirms growth of 'strong Turkish presence' in Cyprus

The Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, asserted during a lecture titled "Lessons Learned from the May 27 Coup and the Peace Operation in Cyprus......

Auditor general's objection rejected

Auditor general's objection rejected

The Supreme Constitutional Court has unanimously rejected an objection raised by Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides in a case concerning his alleged misconduct. ...

Fires break out at migrant minor hotel in Larnaca

Fires break out at migrant minor hotel in Larnaca

Two fires erupted last night and early this morning at a hotel in Oroklini, Larnaca district, which is hosting unaccompanied migrant minors....

Eurobank takes control with 55.3% share in Hellenic Bank

Eurobank takes control with 55.3% share in Hellenic Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) has given its approval for Eurobank to acquire a majority stake of over 50% in Hellenic Bank, marking a significant milestone in the banking landscape of Cyprus....

Supreme court to decide on auditor general's dismissal objection

Supreme court to decide on auditor general's dismissal objection

At 9:30 p.m. on June 5, the Council of the Supreme Constitutional Court will announce its decision on a preliminary objection raised by Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides. ...

FTI bankruptcy adds to woes of Cyprus tourism sector

FTI bankruptcy adds to woes of Cyprus tourism sector

The recent bankruptcy of German tour operator FTI has sent ripples through the Cyprus tourism industry, highlighting both immediate concerns and long-term implications....

Cyprus under orange heat warning, highs of 43°C expected

Cyprus under orange heat warning, highs of 43°C expected

The Weather Service upgraded its heat warning from yellow to orange on Tuesday, signaling a significant rise in temperatures over the coming days....

EU funded project aims to shatter migrant prejudices

EU funded project aims to shatter migrant prejudices

The Advisory Centre for Family Support (SYKESO) has announced the launch of the ISOTITA project, a new initiative aimed at helping migrant and refugee women integrate into Cypriot society....

New app brings Aphrodite myth to life in Paphos

New app brings Aphrodite myth to life in Paphos

The Pafos Regional Board of Tourism (ETAP) has unveiled a new smart application that brings the myth of the Goddess Aphrodite to life using advanced audio-visual media. ...

Electricity interconnector could save households up to €400

Electricity interconnector could save households up to €400

The Great Sea interconnector, a €1.9 billion subsea cable linking the electricity grids of Cyprus and Greece, promises significant savings for Cypriot households. ...

Ukrainian Embassy denies Zelensky casino purchase

Ukrainian Embassy denies Zelensky casino purchase

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has firmly denied allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has purchased a casino in Kyrenia. In a recent statement,...

900 tourists in Cyprus affected by FTI Group bankruptcy

900 tourists in Cyprus affected by FTI Group bankruptcy

Around 900 tourists who purchased travel packages from the German-based FTI Group, which has recently filed for bankruptcy, are currently in Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said Tuesday....

Banks record fewer bounced checks in May

Banks record fewer bounced checks in May

The number of bounced checks in Cyprus saw a significant drop in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday....

Cyprus and Egypt sign agreement to employ Egyptian workers

Cyprus and Egypt sign agreement to employ Egyptian workers

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a new agreement to help Egyptian workers find jobs in Cyprus. Cypriot Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry signed the deal during Kombos' visit to Egypt on June 4-5....

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Time has its own meaning. The former president of DISY, Av. Neophytou, according to a report......

Election outcome to shape futures of Demetriou and Stefanou

Election outcome to shape futures of Demetriou and Stefanou

June 9 is a night when all election battle scenarios, based on the polls, are possible. It is quite likely that there will be a close contest between the Democratic......

Nicosia General Hospital's Trauma Center treats over 500 since launch

Nicosia General Hospital's Trauma Center treats over 500 since launch

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated Monday the Trauma Center at the Nicosia General Hospital saying that the state......

Cyprus vessels loaded with Gaza aid, await pier repair

Cyprus vessels loaded with Gaza aid, await pier repair

Since last week humanitarian aid for Gaza from Cyprus is currently being preloaded on vessels that as soon as the JLOTS, or temporary pier is re-anchored......

Free outdoor movie nights in Nicosia

Free outdoor movie nights in Nicosia

Downtown Nicosia is set to come alive this June with complimentary outdoor movie nights, offering an enchanting experience under the early summer sky....

Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

27 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone receive aid

27 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone receive aid

In a tense standoff that has drawn international attention, 27 irregular migrants find themselves in limbo within the buffer zone of Cyprus. ...

ECB approves Eurobank's acquisition of majority stake in Hellenic Bank

ECB approves Eurobank's acquisition of majority stake in Hellenic Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) has granted the necessary approvals for Eurobank to acquire a 55.3% stake in Hellenic Bank....

Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

A 68-year-old man was arrested Monday evening following a hit-and-run incident on Agora Street that left a 28-year-old woman with serious injuries....

High heat dominate this week's weather

High heat dominate this week's weather

Weak high pressure and hot air masses are affecting our area....

Unpaid debts from FTI Touristik bankruptcy threaten Cyprus hotels

Unpaid debts from FTI Touristik bankruptcy threaten Cyprus hotels

The European tourism market has been jolted by the bankruptcy of FTI Touristik, a major German travel organiser. ...

Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

The case of Pelekanos' admission that he never agreed with the bizonal, bicommunal federation, being himself the spokesman of a government - under Anastasiades - which has been supporting it over time,...

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