During Thursday's meeting of the Parliamentary Audit Committee, a finding that troubled attendees arose during discussions about the Audit Office's report on the central administration of the State Health Services Organization (SHSO)....
Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....
Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection clarified on Friday that no foreign or domestic company has direct access to government IT systems, records, or databases for issuing fines...
The budget for the design and construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous Motorway has risen by €10 million, with the total cost now estimated at approximately €95 million. ...
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, 94, is selling a portion of his legendary private grand prix car collection, a move he says reflects his desire to plan for the future of his prized vehicles. ...
In a significant financial move, Eurobank announced the completion of the sale of its 8.58% stake in Demetra Holdings Plc to Logicom Services Limited. The deal, finalized on January 16, 2025, involved the sale of 17,152,353 shares at €1.55 per share, totaling approximately €27 million....
Cyprus is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with 2024 marking the first time the island welcomed over four million visitors. A total of 4,040,200 tourists arrived last year, surpassing the previous record of 3,976,777 set in 2019. ...
In a tragic incident early this morning, a 41-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives in a traffic accident in the occupied Bogazi district of Kyrenia....
The Cyprus Tax Department is moving forward with plans to issue indictments against all football clubs in the country that have outstanding debts to the state, regardless of the size of the amounts owed. ...
Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...
After months of intense negotiations, a long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza was finally achieved, but not without a little drama over who should take the credit. ...
For the 12th consecutive year, the company remains a steadfast supporter of the Society’s valuable work, actively supporting initiatives that promote the care and respect for the dignity and quality of life of people with cancer....
Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real estate and hospitals to supermarkets, toy stores, energy, electronics, car dealerships, and even banks....
In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed early this morning that an agreement has been reached to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip....
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
Good morning, and happy Friday! The weekend is just around the corner, and the weather is mostly cooperating—but let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the dust. ...
A Cambridge University law student has filed a lawsuit against the prestigious institution, claiming disability discrimination after failing his PhD and delaying his career as a barrister....
Local residents of Bacoli, near Naples, were left stunned and disheartened when it was announced that the historic Punta Pennata island is being auctioned off by Sotheby’s. ...
In a significant ruling on January 9, 2025, the Cyprus Supreme Court upheld the State's actions to recover a Turkish Cypriot residence without the need for an eviction order. ...
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....
The high-profile case involving naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Program has been postponed, with proceedings now set to resume on March 18, 2025....
Cypriots who lost their savings during the 2013 banking crisis will finally begin receiving compensation this May, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. ...
