Cyprus' Ministry of Health has unveiled its vaccination strategy for the upcoming fall/winter season, targeting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Key highlights include:...
Turkey and Israel will soon begin taking joint steps in energy drilling, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited by Turkish media as saying on Thursday, adding the two countries would also operate energy networks to Europe through Turkey....
Rupert Murdoch, the media magnate, has announced his departure from leadership roles in his companies, leaving his son Lachlan Murdoch in line to take over....
In a decision made today by the Famagusta District Court, the five suspects involved in the alleged rape of a 20-year-old tourist on September 3rd in Agia Napa will remain in custody until the commencement of their trial, scheduled for October 5th....
Russia has thrown its weight behind the prompt appointment of a special envoy or adviser tasked with addressing the enduring division of Cyprus, a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the UN Secretary-General....
Europe is currently in the throes of a severe public health emergency, marked by dangerously high levels of air pollution prevalent across nearly all regions of the continent. ...
After an arduous 23-year journey, real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer is finally realizing his dream. On December 13, the Florida-based developer will unveil his latest masterpiece in Las Vegas—a stunning $3.7 billion resort boasting seven exquisite pools, an impressive array of 36 restaurants and bars, and an exclusive rooftop club that offers breathtaking skyline vistas....
The government has secured a €369 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with favorable terms to support expenditures and investments within the framework of the "Thalia" program. ...
In July, the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance's Inspection Service conducted targeted inspections at hotels across Cyprus, revealing 43 undeclared workers. This resulted in 20 Violation Notices and 19 Imposition of Fines, totaling €49,000....
After the issue of overtime pay arose with Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou, all Presidential staff will come under the scrutiny of the Audit Service, including relatives and friends of the presidential couple, as reported by Philenews.
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A 25-year-old woman, sought on suspicion of embezzling €15,500 from a Limassol café where she was employed, faced arrest just before her scheduled departure abroad....
Las Vegas is gearing up for its first-ever Formula One race on November 18 by building a temporary street track. In the lead-up months, as popular attractions are blocked by construction and scaffolding, some tourists regret the timing of their visits to the city....
The 2024 state budget to be tabled to the Council of Ministers for approval next week will have three key characteristics, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos told CNA....
The Cyprus government and Chevron International reaffirmed on Wednesday that the development of Aphrodite gas field, located in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is of "strategic importance."...
The news quickly spread, landing somewhere between the wildly unbelievable and downright absurd. Yet, in Cyprus, a place where the unusual is just another day in paradise, it gained traction....
During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...
A brawl erupted among female students at a Nicosia high school during a break. Video footage obtained by "K" shows the students engaged in physical altercations while their peers recorded the incident with their mobile phones, seemingly without any intervention from teachers....
The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....
Today's weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across Cyprus. Initially, the skies will be predominantly clear, but as we progress into the afternoon, expect to see an increase in cloud cover, particularly in mountainous areas. Isolated rain showers are anticipated mainly in the higher elevations....
In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
The 36th annual international conference of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), will take place in Cyprus, for the first time, on October 23-25.
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From Australia comes a story of corporate responsibility in the face of personal tragedy as an elderly national bank depositor had nearly AUD$500,000 returned to him out of the bank’s own pockets.
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In a recent ruling, the Nicosia District Court sentenced a 32-year-old man to three months in prison and six penalty points for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol....
DISY is set to present a proposal to amend the Penal Code to criminalize participating in demonstrations while deliberately concealing one's identity....
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, during his address to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to collaborate towards a vision of peace and the mutual betterment of their countries....
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to roll out encrypted messaging on his platforms will let child abusers “hide in the dark”, according to a government campaign urging the tech billionaire to halt the move....
To usher in digital reform within the public sector, a concrete and centralized approach is imperative. The key to this transformation lies in collaboration with the very organizations we aim to reform....
