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Student hands out €15K at Nicosia school

Police are investigating an unusual incident at a Nicosia high school where a student brought 15,000 euros in cash and distributed it to classmates, authorities said. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Extreme winds push California fires out of control

Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Keravnos: Trump administration offers promising prospects for US-Cyprus relations

Cyprus’ Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, kept a close eye on the outcome of the U.S. elections, which saw Donald Trump elected as the 47th president of the United States....

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Lidl Cyprus gives new life to fruit and vegetables with the 'Choose me' bag

With a new initiative, Lidl Cyprus invites all its customers to choose the "Choose me" bag and help reduce food waste, while saving money on their daily purchases....

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Cyprus-Israel power study to conclude by early 2025

Subsea surveys for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project are advancing, with investment developments expected by year-end, ADMIE President and CEO Manos Manousakis announced at the 7th Athens Investment Forum. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Cypriot President holds quiet meeting with Trump associate ahead of U.S. elections

Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with a close associate of Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace to discuss potential shifts in Cyprus-U.S. relations if Trump were to win the U.S. election. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

The European Union's (EU) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets is envisioned to be shaped by the game changer, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Kadis gains key approval for EU fisheries role, promises new ocean pact

The committee on fisheries (PECH) of the European Parliament has approved the appointment of Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, with the positive opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Security (ENVI), after his hearing in Brussels. ...

07/11/2024 | NEWS

US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Winds and rain ahead

Today’s forecast calls for mostly clear skies across the region, with winds primarily from the north to northeast, shifting to southwest to northwest in western areas by midday....

07/11/2024 | NEWS

Trump's emotional appeal vs. Harris's missed connections

Experts, academics, and political analysts in Cyprus have weighed in on the reasons behind Donald Trump’s success in the latest U.S. elections and Kamala Harris's defeat. ...

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Tesla surges 12% on Trump’s election win, Musk’s $75M bet pays off

Tesla shares surged 12% in early trading Wednesday following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, as investors anticipated potential advantages for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a major Trump backer....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Transport Ministry inaugurates new motorway that will ease traffic

According to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, Cyprus marked a milestone in its transportation network Tuesday with the inauguration of the Nicosia peripheral motorway’s first phase, a project intended to ease congestion, enhance safety, and facilitate trade across the island....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Akamas road project delayed again as investigation continues

Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Europe braces for Trump’s return as leaders offer cautious congratulations

European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

President Christodoulides congratulates Trump on Election win

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has congratulated Donald Trump for his election and says that he looks forward to continue working with the US on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Online Scams: Technology is evolving, let's stay one step ahead

The Bank of Cyprus urges its customers and the public, in general, to be extra vigilant as fraudsters increasingly use advanced technology and AI to create highly convincing fraud scams with the ultimate purpose of deceiving the public....

06/11/2024 | NEWS

Conversation Series at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation with bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus x Cyprus Insula Exhibition

In the framework of the exhibition Cyprus Insula - History, Memory, Reality the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation invites bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus, for a series of conversations on themes central the Cypriot insularity and modernity....

06/11/2024 | NEWS