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Apollonion private hospital's emergency department joins GESY network

Apollonion private hospital's emergency department joins GESY network

In a significant development for healthcare in the region, the Department of Accidents and Emergencies at the Apollonion Private Hospital has officially become part of the GESY as of Monday, October 23. ...

Consumer prices surged 4.3% in September, fueled by food and beverages

Consumer prices surged 4.3% in September, fueled by food and beverages

The Harmonised Consumer Prices Index (HCPI) in Cyprus witnessed a 4.3% increase in September, marking its second consecutive rise, primarily propelled by surging prices in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat)....

Cyprus launches special unit for human trafficking victims in anti-trafficking effort

Cyprus launches special unit for human trafficking victims in anti-trafficking effort

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare in Cyprus has introduced a new unit dedicated to managing human trafficking victims. This unit operates from a shelter in Nicosia designed to aid victims of sexual exploitation but extends its services across the entire island....

Cyprus tops EU in export growth with 55.2% surge in August 2023

Cyprus tops EU in export growth with 55.2% surge in August 2023

Cyprus has taken the spotlight as the European Union's top performer in export growth, with a remarkable 55.2% surge in exports during August 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to Eurostat, the EU's statistical service....

Cyprus sees drop in poverty risk, 4,000 fewer affected

Cyprus sees drop in poverty risk, 4,000 fewer affected

In 2022, the proportion of Cyprus's population facing the risk of poverty or social exclusion showed a decline, falling to 16.7%, down from 17.3% in 2021. This reduction indicates a decrease of about 4,000 individuals at risk of poverty or social exclusion....

What really happened at the Gaza hospital explosion?

What really happened at the Gaza hospital explosion?

In the midst of Israeli and Palestinian disputes regarding the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, the BBC's Verify service is working to piece together the events by scrutinizing videos, images, and other evidence, including eyewitness accounts....

Gunshot incident targets mobile camera vehicle

Gunshot incident targets mobile camera vehicle

Authorities were swiftly alerted to a harrowing incident where a shot was fired at a vehicle operated by a mobile camera operator....

High-ranking officer's connection to organized crime exposed

High-ranking officer's connection to organized crime exposed

Nikos Loizidis, the president of the Police Force branch of the Equality Guild, has raised serious concerns about a member of the authority responsible for investigating complaints and allegations against the police....

From sun to showers, what lies ahead

From sun to showers, what lies ahead

Unpredictable weather patterns have taken hold of the region, as a weak low-pressure system and unstable atmospheric conditions bring varying conditions over the coming days....

From streaming wars to superintelligence with John Oliver & Calum Chase

From streaming wars to superintelligence with John Oliver & Calum Chase

In the heart of the ever-evolving tech and academic landscape, the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit brought together a constellation of leading figures....

In Israel, President Biden accuses foes of Gaza hospital blast

In Israel, President Biden accuses foes of Gaza hospital blast

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday pledging solidarity in its war against Hamas and saying that a blast that killed huge numbers of Palestinians at a Gaza hospital appeared to have been caused not by Israel but by its foes....

ECB set to keep rates steady, says Central Bank of Cyprus governor

ECB set to keep rates steady, says Central Bank of Cyprus governor

No interest hikes are expected in the next European Central Bank Governing Council meeting, as the latest available recent data suggest that the ECB rates have reached a level that, if maintained, will contribute to the return of inflation to the medium-term target of 2%, Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus and ECB Governing Council member told CNA on Wednesday....

EU partners bracing for Interior Minister's warning on refugee flows

EU partners bracing for Interior Minister's warning on refugee flows

Cyprus Minister of the Interior will express to his EU counterparts the deep worry about the possibility of increased flows of refugees from the conflict areas in the Eastern Mediterranean to the EU countries and particularly the frontline member states....

Papadakis faces allegations of misusing European Parliament's funds

Papadakis faces allegations of misusing European Parliament's funds

After the release of an audio recording featuring a discussion between the EDEK party president, Marinos Sizopoulos, and MEP Dimitris Papadakis, EDEK issued an official statement....

Limassol International Book Fair returns for its second year

Limassol International Book Fair returns for its second year

The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...

Six French airports evacuated amid email threats; bomb warnings at four

Six French airports evacuated amid email threats; bomb warnings at four

Six airports across France were evacuated on Wednesday, October 18, after emailed "threats of attack", a police source told Agence France-Presse (AFP)....

Larnaca: Migrant sets himself on fire after being denied asylum

Larnaca: Migrant sets himself on fire after being denied asylum

A grave incident transpired on the morning of Wednesday, October 18, when a 24-year-old foreign national, having been denied asylum, doused himself with gasoline and set himself on fire outside the Immigration and Asylum Service in Larnaca....

England qualifies for Euro 2024 with Harry Kane's heroics

England qualifies for Euro 2024 with Harry Kane's heroics

In a stunning victory, England clinched their berth for Euro 2024, thanks to a standout performance by Harry Kane....

Tilos Project sheds light on benefits and challenges

Tilos Project sheds light on benefits and challenges

Cyprus is on the path to achieving a green transition, with Dr. George Pehlivanoglou leading the way. He emphasizes that to make this transition successful, essential changes are needed in the energy market structure and advancements in energy production, storage, management, and distribution services....

Over 1,000 arrivals in Cyprus as 'Estia' National Plan activated

Over 1,000 arrivals in Cyprus as 'Estia' National Plan activated

A total of 1,084 people from Europe and other countries have arrived in Cyprus since the activation of the Special National Plan ''Estia'' until 12 noon on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement....

SHAZAM co-founder inspires adaptation at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

SHAZAM co-founder inspires adaptation at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, a pioneering mobile-based music recognition service later acquired by Apple for $400 million in 2017,...

German Special Forces deployed to Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

German Special Forces deployed to Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

According to the German news network RND, Germany has sent a special forces team (KSK) to Cyprus, ready for action in the event of a crisis in the Middle East....

Biden lands in Tel Aviv as hospital bombing escalates Israeli-Hamas conflict

Biden lands in Tel Aviv as hospital bombing escalates Israeli-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv today against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Israeli-Hamas conflict following the bombing of the Al-Ali hospital in Gaza City....

Government plans comprehensive pension reform for officials

Government plans comprehensive pension reform for officials

In a recent interview with SPORT FM on the ''Diaspora of News'' program, Alekos Tryfonidis, a member of the DIKO party in Parliament and a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, projected that the government aims to present a comprehensive draft law to address disparities in pension benefits for former and current officials within the next six months....

Cyprus MFA condemns hospital bombing in Gaza

Cyprus MFA condemns hospital bombing in Gaza

The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a strong condemnation following an attack on a Gaza hospital, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian lives. ...

Suspense builds as foreclosure deadline nears, and creditors seek solutions

Suspense builds as foreclosure deadline nears, and creditors seek solutions

Cyprus is nearing the end of the suspension of divestments of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros, but a solution remains elusive regarding open funds tied to the divestment framework. ...

Protesters clash with police over Gaza hospital tragedy

Protesters clash with police over Gaza hospital tragedy

Protests have ignited around the Middle East following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed at least 500 people....

Hospital attack claims hundreds of lives in Gaza

Hospital attack claims hundreds of lives in Gaza

In a tragic turn of events, hundreds of lives were lost or forever altered following an attack on central Gaza and the Al-Ahli Hospital. ...

Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

The Anti-Poaching Unit of the AMAD made a significant discovery during their patrol in a village area of the Nicosia district. ...

Clouds bring isolated rain

Clouds bring isolated rain

In a comprehensive weather forecast, the Meteorological Service anticipates an evolving weather pattern that will affect regions in the west and northeast, with the potential for isolated rain or thunderstorms....

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