Total loans in August recorded a net increase of €8.5 million, following a significant decrease of €100 million the previous month. Meanwhile, for a second consecutive month, deposits saw a net decrease, amounting to €175.5 million....
The total sales of petroleum products amounted to 124,832 tonnes in August 2023, recording an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....
In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez arrived in federal court on Wednesday to face charges of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, as calls for the senator's resignation from his fellow Democrats escalated....
Soon after New York Judge Arthur Engoron found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud and canceled the Trump Organization’s business certification on Tuesday, the disgraced former president freaked out about it in a lengthy all-caps rant on Truth Social that he appeared to have originally written yesterday....
Recent data on property sales in Cyprus reveal distinct trends in different provinces. Notably, the real estate landscape in Nicosia contrasts sharply with that of coastal provinces....
Last Friday, an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea was launched, reportedly following a request from U.S. and UK intelligence services, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry....
In a statement released today, the Ethics and Sports Protection Committee announced that it has received and reviewed the investigation regarding the alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr. Georgios Koumas, the President of the Cyprus Football Federation (CFF)....
In a noteworthy development, journalist Yannis Antoniou is on the verge of taking on the role of Deputy Government Spokesman. His candidacy has been formally proposed and duly accepted for this crucial position within the government's communication team....
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its new composition, rejected the President's third referendum on the amendment law passed by the Parliament concerning Turkish Cypriot properties and the powers of the 'Guardian.'...
Thomas Friedman, American political commentator, author and weekly columnist for The New York Times, tells Kathimerini that the ongoing war in Ukraine will probably be resolved with “a dirty deal” that will include the loss of a part of eastern Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv’s accession to NATO and the European Union....
In his debut episode of the show "Tucker" on Rossiya24, the pro-Russian presenter, Tucker Carlson, launched a scathing critique of the United States for its assistance to Ukraine. ...
The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....
Today marks the tenth collaborative effort between the Cyprus Police and European countries, orchestrated under the guidance of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex....
In a poignant and distressing post, Ms. Andriana Nikolaou, a grieving mother, continues her relentless quest for justice following the tragic loss of her son, Thanasis....
Last week, the Bank of Cyprus launched a series of engagements with investors, with a particular focus on attracting new stakeholders. This initiative took place during the BofA Merrill Lynch conference, notably at the Annual Financials CEO Conference held in London from last Tuesday to Thursday. ...
President Joe Biden on Tuesday joined a picket line with striking autoworkers in Michigan, supporting their call for a 40% pay raise and saying they deserve a "lot more" than they are getting....
A prominent low-pressure system named "Elias" is currently centered in the southern Ionian Sea, and its effects are being felt across the Hellenic region. ...
The Council of Ministers has given its nod to a proposal by the Ministry of Social Welfare, paving the way for the acquisition of five buildings designated for 24-hour care facilities for adults with disabilities. Deputy Minister Marilena Evangelou made this announcement following the Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday....
In the wake of Doxa Komodromou's resignation following revelations regarding overtime issues within the Presidential Office, forthcoming announcements are anticipated concerning individuals involved in the Chloraka and Limassol incidents. ...
The Cyprus Children's Fund (CCF) has announced the selection of 16 students for its 2023 Scholarship Awards, totaling $34,500. These scholarships are aimed at supporting Greek students pursuing their education in American universities. ...
In celebration of World Tourism Day, DP World Limassol, in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, hosted a special event last week for terminal passengers. The event's primary objective was to promote sustainable practices within the shipping sector....
Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....
