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Cyprus gears up for WHO's landmark health conference

Cyprus gears up for WHO's landmark health conference

Cyprus will host between April 11 and 12 World Health Organisation's (WHO) 10th high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (SCI) in Europe's region....

Businesses turn to banks amid funding crunch

Businesses turn to banks amid funding crunch

In 2023, businesses encountered a tough road ahead when it came to securing loans, as costs continued to climb....

USA: 'No evidence of genocide by Israel in Gaza'

USA: 'No evidence of genocide by Israel in Gaza'

The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday....

CBC Governor faces toughest banking challenges yet

CBC Governor faces toughest banking challenges yet

A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....

Minister advocates stricter asylum criteria for Syrians

Minister advocates stricter asylum criteria for Syrians

Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Ioannou is set to have bilateral contacts in Denmark, the Czech Republic and Greece on the 10th, 11th and 12th of April......

Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

Spotty showers and mild temperatures ahead

Spotty showers and mild temperatures ahead

Today, expect scattered clouds with occasional showers, mainly in the eastern and northern regions, possibly turning into thunderstorms in the afternoon, especially in mountainous and southern areas....

Roads turned into rivers amid thunderstorms and hail

Roads turned into rivers amid thunderstorms and hail

Severe weather unleashed its fury on Cyprus on Tuesday, with thunderstorms and hail wreaking havoc in various parts of the island, transforming roads into rivers and snarling traffic. ...

Cyprus Commissioner approves school CCTV for safety

Cyprus Commissioner approves school CCTV for safety

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Nikolaidou Loizidou, has given the green light for the operation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in schools, aiming to prevent and tackle violence and delinquency. ...

Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country. ...

Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

Cyprus showcases business potential at Japan forum

Cyprus showcases business potential at Japan forum

Cyprus Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou showcased Cyprus as a prime international business hub during the Cyprus-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo....

Inspiring opening ceremony for Cyprus Special Olympics in Limassol

Inspiring opening ceremony for Cyprus Special Olympics in Limassol

Sunday night's inauguration of the Cyprus Special Olympics at Limassol's historic port brought joy and enthusiasm to 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities from Cyprus, Greece, and Malta. ...

Court backs elderly women, holds Swiss Government liable for climate inaction

Court backs elderly women, holds Swiss Government liable for climate inaction

A group of senior women in Switzerland, known as Senior Women for Climate Protection, with an average age of 74, have won a landmark......

Accelerated aging linked to rising young adult cancer rates

Accelerated aging linked to rising young adult cancer rates

Researchers investigating the surge in certain cancers among younger adults have uncovered a potential link to accelerated biological aging, according to CNN....

Finance Ministry urges applicants for 2013 haircut compensation

Finance Ministry urges applicants for 2013 haircut compensation

The Cyprus Finance Ministry is calling on all individuals and entities affected by the 2013 Cyprus bailout to submit their electronic applications for participation in the "Replenishment Scheme of the National Solidarity Fund."...

Kyriakos Kouros assumes role as Cyprus' High Commissioner to the UK

Kyriakos Kouros assumes role as Cyprus' High Commissioner to the UK

Ambassador Andreas Kakouris has assumed his duties as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' new Permanent Secretary....

Deloitte reveals steady surge in Cyprus real estate transactions

Deloitte reveals steady surge in Cyprus real estate transactions

Deloitte issued the Cyprus Real Estate Review, which presents an in-depth analysis of the real estate market in 2023....

Greece introduces ''talent and tech visas'' for non-EU citizens

Greece introduces ''talent and tech visas'' for non-EU citizens

Greece is about to introduce more formal incentives for attracting non-European Union citizens, this time based on their talent and expertise, as a means of boosting the country’s supply of skilled staff, which is seriously lagging demand in the high-tech sectors....

President Christodoulides hails financial progress with new CBC Governor

President Christodoulides hails financial progress with new CBC Governor

The appointment ceremony for the new governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides, occurred this morning at the Presidential Palace, with the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance....

Protecting pups or punishing breeds? Dachshunds caught in legal crossfire

Protecting pups or punishing breeds? Dachshunds caught in legal crossfire

Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said....

Coldplay extends Athens stay with additional concert

Coldplay extends Athens stay with additional concert

Global icons Coldplay have stirred a frenzy among music enthusiasts as they gear up to grace Athens with their presence during the 2024 leg of their highly anticipated Music of the Spheres Tour....

Thanos Hotels' bold move into Greek hospitality

Thanos Hotels' bold move into Greek hospitality

With over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a track record of highly successful operations in three ultra-luxurious hotels in Cyprus......

Cyprus President returns from Lebanon with promises fulfilled

Cyprus President returns from Lebanon with promises fulfilled

President Nikos Christodoulides' whirlwind journey to Beirut has drawn to a close, yet the true test of its impact lies on the horizon, amidst the waves. ...

Hail and isolated thunderstorms today

Hail and isolated thunderstorms today

We have a fascinating weather scenario unfolding as a low-pressure system moves slowly eastward from the south of Cyprus....

Record crowd watches historic eclipse across North America

Record crowd watches historic eclipse across North America

The next total eclipse will be on 12 August 2026 and will cover large areas of the northern hemisphere....

Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

Demetra Holdings challenges Eurobank-Hellenic merger

Demetra Holdings challenges Eurobank-Hellenic merger

Demetra Holdings is seeking to overturn the National Competition Authority's (NCA) approval of the proposed merger between Eurobank and Hellenic Bank....

Heavy rains and hail sweep across Cyprus

Heavy rains and hail sweep across Cyprus

Cyprus is currently facing the brunt of severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and hail wreaking havoc in various regions....

Tonight's total solar eclipse promises to mesmerize the sky

Tonight's total solar eclipse promises to mesmerize the sky

Today, on Monday, April 8, a celestial spectacle is set to unfold across vast swathes of North and Central America as a total solar eclipse takes center stage. ...

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