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Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

A dramatic increase of 472% in appeals before the Administrative Court of International Protection by asylum seekers and foreigners has been reported between 2020 and 2023,...

Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

Cyprus residents are reminded that the deadline for renewing vehicle registration permits for 2024 is fast approaching. The renewal period, which began on January 4, will conclude on March 11 at midnight. ...

Imperio leads Cyprus real estate into green future with first-ever ESG report

Imperio leads Cyprus real estate into green future with first-ever ESG report

Imperio remains steadfast in its commitment to promote the green transition of Cyprus’ real estate sector – a development that will greatly benefit the sector’s businesses, society, economy, as well as the environment itself, in multiple ways....

Cyprus President to meet UN envoy on March 11th

Cyprus President to meet UN envoy on March 11th

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced that he will meet with the UN Secretary-General's envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, on March 11 in Nicosia....

New York youth team gifts jersey to Cyprus President

New York youth team gifts jersey to Cyprus President

The Cypriot government's commitment to bolstering the youth football teams of the diaspora, particularly in facilitating their visits to Cyprus, was reaffirmed today by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

US lander lands on moon, giant leap for humanity

US lander lands on moon, giant leap for humanity

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Odysseus lander, owned by Intuitive Machines, successfully landed on the moon's surface, marking the first privately owned craft to accomplish this feat....

Greek air traffic controllers to strike, disrupting flights

Greek air traffic controllers to strike, disrupting flights

Air travel disruptions are anticipated in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, as the Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association joins the nationwide strike organized by ADEDY....

Building in Engomi where explosion occurred lacked required permits

Building in Engomi where explosion occurred lacked required permits

The apartments involved in Tuesday's (20/02) explosion in Egomi did not possess the necessary permits from the planning department, stated Mr. Zacharias Kyriakou, the Mayor of the area....

Cyprus drives into the future with ADAS/AD for safer roads

Cyprus drives into the future with ADAS/AD for safer roads

In Cyprus, a groundbreaking project is quietly reshaping road safety dynamics, blending seamlessly into daily life across the island....

Terror threat in Athens: Bomb warnings target embassies of Israel, U.S., and Egypt

Terror threat in Athens: Bomb warnings target embassies of Israel, U.S., and Egypt

The Police are on high alert following a recent threat to plant explosive devices in the embassies of Israel, Egypt, and the United States in Greece....

Clouds expected to increase, winds shift

Clouds expected to increase, winds shift

Today's weather will be mainly sunny, however, locally increased cloudiness will gradually be observed. At times, there will be increased high clouds....

Norwegian LNG fueling India's energy future starting 2026

Norwegian LNG fueling India's energy future starting 2026

In a strategic move echoing India's green ambitions, Deepak Fertilisers has joined forces with Norwegian giant Equinor to secure a 15-year supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)....

Labour Minister eyes growth and jobs ahead

Labour Minister eyes growth and jobs ahead

The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panayiotou, notes a common approach for the development of the economy between the Government and the business community......

Government official salaries surge up 17% in 5 years

Government official salaries surge up 17% in 5 years

Over the past half-decade, the salaries of government officials have surged by a notable 17%, shedding light on the expanding state payroll. ...

Greek government to sell its stake in Piraeus Bank, anticipates high demand

Greek government to sell its stake in Piraeus Bank, anticipates high demand

Greece will proceed with the complete divestment of the state from Piraeus Bank with the disposition of the 27% it controls through the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)....

Cyprus and Egypt forge energy partnership amidst gas discoveries

Cyprus and Egypt forge energy partnership amidst gas discoveries

Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, George Papanastasiou, recently engaged in crucial talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, exploring avenues to strengthen energy cooperation between the two nations....

Who earns what? Insights into top government salaries in Cyprus

Who earns what? Insights into top government salaries in Cyprus

Newly released data from the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus reveals that the highest-paid government officials in the country include the Attorney General,...

Interior Minister's planning amnesty paves way for affordable housing

Interior Minister's planning amnesty paves way for affordable housing

In a recent development, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou directed the Director of Planning to formulate a comprehensive proposal for a planning amnesty....

Upgraded cars and mobile bases for Cyprus police

Upgraded cars and mobile bases for Cyprus police

With new police vehicles and Mobile Command Stations, the fleet of the Police Force is being bolstered in the immediate future. This includes 46 hatchback patrol cars and two vehicles specially configured to function as Mobile Command Stations. ...

US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....

Leaked documents reveal extent of China's hacking operations

Leaked documents reveal extent of China's hacking operations

A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....

USA: Teens turn to weight loss drugs amid rising obesity rates

USA: Teens turn to weight loss drugs amid rising obesity rates

In response to escalating obesity rates among teens, some adolescents are turning to powerful weight loss medications, with the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsing their use for those aged 12 and above. ...

8-year-old chess prodigy makes history defeating grandmaster

8-year-old chess prodigy makes history defeating grandmaster

In a groundbreaking achievement, 8-year-old chess prodigy Aswath Kaushik has entered the record books as the youngest player ever to defeat a chess grandmaster. ...

ELDYK soldier loses arm in tragic training accident

ELDYK soldier loses arm in tragic training accident

A 23-year-old soldier from the Cyprus National Guard Emergency Unit (ELDYK) is currently in intensive care at a private hospital after a training accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm and injuries to his eye and face, as per reports....

State court ruling may impact IVF procedures: Embryo status under review

State court ruling may impact IVF procedures: Embryo status under review

An Alabama medical center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has ceased all in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments after a recent court decision categorized embryos as babies....

UN envoy Holguin's imminent return to Cyprus on March 11-12

UN envoy Holguin's imminent return to Cyprus on March 11-12

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, is scheduled to return to Cyprus around March 11 or 12, as per sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Iconic Pavlidis Mansion lost to devastating fire

Iconic Pavlidis Mansion lost to devastating fire

Another historic building in Limassol succumbed to flames on Wednesday morning in the city center. As per the Fire Service reports, the fire ravaged the second floor entirely, causing extensive damage to the first floor....

Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

In a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), it has been revealed that an obscure pesticide called chlormequat, which is linked to infertility in animals,...

LPG leak unveiled as cause in fast-paced probe

LPG leak unveiled as cause in fast-paced probe

Investigations into the strong explosion that rocked Egkomi on Tuesday night (20/2) are progressing rapidly. ...

Investment thresholds in golden visa program under review

Investment thresholds in golden visa program under review

Reports circulating in the market in recent days regarding the Golden Visa program suggest that the government intends to establish three different investment thresholds, depending on the area where the property in question is located....

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