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02 November, 2024
 

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ECB to implement first interest rate cut

ECB to implement first interest rate cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....

Dimitroui loses battle for life after shooting

Dimitroui loses battle for life after shooting

Dimitris Andronikou, commonly known as ''Dimitroui,'' tragically passed away on Tuesday night, May 28th, after battling severe injuries sustained in a targeted shooting incident....

DISY cautions against indirect AKEL support

DISY cautions against indirect AKEL support

As Cyprus gears up for the upcoming elections, the focus among party insiders has shifted to what will secure victory for the traditional parties and their leaders and what factors will influence voter turnout. ...

Rafah Crisis: 940,000 displaced, urgent needs remain

Rafah Crisis: 940,000 displaced, urgent needs remain

Τhe Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) informed UN that the intensification of hostilities and issuance of evacuation orders......

Inland temperatures to hit 30°C

Inland temperatures to hit 30°C

Today, our beautiful island will experience the effects of a weak low-pressure system. Expect occasional clouds throughout the day, which could bring isolated showers....

Vafeadis: ''Government had no choice but to terminate the contract''

Vafeadis: ''Government had no choice but to terminate the contract''

In a significant announcement, Cyprus’ Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeades, declared that the government had no choice but to terminate the contract with Kition Ocean Holdings Ltd, tasked with the redevelopment and operation of the Larnaca Port and Marina area....

Archaeologists discover key features of historic Cypriot city

Archaeologists discover key features of historic Cypriot city

Exciting new discoveries about the ancient city of Nea Paphos have come to light thanks to a joint excavation by teams from the Universities of Warsaw and Krakow, working with the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

Cyprus ship management revenue up despite global challenges

Cyprus ship management revenue up despite global challenges

Revenue from Cyprus' ship management industry rose by 2.4% in the second half of 2023, despite facing significant global challenges such as rising freight costs and geopolitical tensions, including disruptions in the Red Sea by Houthi forces....

MED9 ministers align on crisis strategies for agriculture

MED9 ministers align on crisis strategies for agriculture

The Agriculture Ministers of the MED9 group called for enhancement and promotion of crisis measures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy......

Woman arrested after clash with police over self-harm threat

Woman arrested after clash with police over self-harm threat

Police authorities sprang into action following reports of a 61-year-old female resident, under court order for eviction, allegedly dousing herself with gasoline and threatening self-immolation. ...

Over 300M children subject to online sexual abuse

Over 300M children subject to online sexual abuse

More than 300 million children across the globe are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse each year, research suggests....

Europe on alert amid measles outbreak

Europe on alert amid measles outbreak

Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department at Makario Hospital in Nicosia, emphasized the critical need to vaccinate children amid a resurgence of measles cases across Europe....

Pope Francis under fire for offensive remark about gay men

Pope Francis under fire for offensive remark about gay men

Pope Francis has ignited controversy following reports that he used a highly offensive term to describe gay men during a private meeting with Italian bishops, reaffirming his stance that they should not be ordained as priests, according to Italian media....

Qatari Emir and Cyprus president discuss investment prospects

Qatari Emir and Cyprus president discuss investment prospects

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, have expressed their mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral relations during the Emir's first official visit to Cyprus....

Gaps in scooter legislation spark safety concerns

Gaps in scooter legislation spark safety concerns

In the aftermath of a recent accident involving a journalist and an electric scooter, safety concerns regarding these vehicles are under scrutiny....

A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words, a picture is a gut punch. In Paphos, a woman with a cane lies on the ground in front of a bus stop. Thousands of similar scenes unfold across Nicosia and other cities,...

Cyprus wins 6 medals at Balkan Athletics Championships

Cyprus wins 6 medals at Balkan Athletics Championships

Cyprus secured six medals, two gold, two silver and two bronze at the 77th Balkan Athletics Championships held in Izmir, Turkey....

Cyprus prepares special polling booths for wheelchair users

Cyprus prepares special polling booths for wheelchair users

In a move to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process, the Chief Returning Officer has announced the establishment of special polling booths for voters in wheelchairs during the upcoming June 9 elections in Cyprus....

''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

''Government'' moves to license casino at controversial airport

The ''government'' in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is reportedly moving forward with plans to grant a ''license to operate'' a casino within the controversial Tympou airport, according to the local newspaper Avroupa....

Ferreira backs Green Line trade for Cyprus reconciliation

Ferreira backs Green Line trade for Cyprus reconciliation

European Union (EU) Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, Elisa Ferreira, emphasized the pivotal role of Green Line trade in fostering reconciliation in Cyprus during an exclusive interview with Yeni Douzen....

Kition claims government breached marina upgrade deal

Kition claims government breached marina upgrade deal

Kition Ocean Holdings has accused the Cypriot government of breaching the terms of their concession agreement for the Larnaca marina and port redevelopment....

Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

The recent discovery of weapons in a cemetery in Oroklini serves as a stark reminder of the increasing presence of organized crime networks in Cyprus, particularly their access to military-style firearms, classified as illicit traded firearms....

Farmers seize control, policemen caught off guard in occupied territories

Farmers seize control, policemen caught off guard in occupied territories

A demonstration outside the prime minister's residence in the occupied territories erupted into chaos on Monday as farmers, supported by various trade unions, NGOs, and political groups, voiced their grievances....

Netanyahu condemns airstrike deaths in Gaza as 'tragic mistake'

Netanyahu condemns airstrike deaths in Gaza as 'tragic mistake'

The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become "hell on Earth", the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said....

Amalthea initiative brings Cyprus and Qatar closer

Amalthea initiative brings Cyprus and Qatar closer

His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, commenced his visit to Cyprus with a cordial reception by President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus upon arrival at Larnaca Airport....

Crime surges with bombing and shootings in Cyprus

Crime surges with bombing and shootings in Cyprus

Authorities in Cyprus are currently probing a string of violent incidents that unfolded in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts, marking a concerning escalation in localized unrest....

Clouds and showers rolling in

Clouds and showers rolling in

Today, you might notice the clouds starting to roll in, bringing some isolated showers....

Pelekanos stirs debate with rejection of bi-zonal federation

Pelekanos stirs debate with rejection of bi-zonal federation

Marios Pelekanos's recent revelation in the Legalmatters podcast that he opposes the Bi-zonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) as a form of solution for Cyprus, instead supporting a unitary state, has ignited significant debate. ...

Why the high interest rates when inflation is low?

Why the high interest rates when inflation is low?

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has criticized the high lending rates in Cyprus, calling them unjustifiable given the country's relatively low inflation. In an interview with the Sunday edition of ''Phileleftheros,''...

Teacher detained for alleged sexual abuse of students in Nicosia

Teacher detained for alleged sexual abuse of students in Nicosia

A mathematics educator employed at a private tutoring institution in the Nicosia district is currently detained for eight days amidst accusations of sexual misconduct involving underage female students....

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