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Banks record fewer bounced checks in May

Banks record fewer bounced checks in May

The number of bounced checks in Cyprus saw a significant drop in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday....

Cyprus and Egypt sign agreement to employ Egyptian workers

Cyprus and Egypt sign agreement to employ Egyptian workers

Cyprus and Egypt have signed a new agreement to help Egyptian workers find jobs in Cyprus. Cypriot Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry signed the deal during Kombos' visit to Egypt on June 4-5....

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Time has its own meaning. The former president of DISY, Av. Neophytou, according to a report......

Election outcome to shape futures of Demetriou and Stefanou

Election outcome to shape futures of Demetriou and Stefanou

June 9 is a night when all election battle scenarios, based on the polls, are possible. It is quite likely that there will be a close contest between the Democratic......

Nicosia General Hospital's Trauma Center treats over 500 since launch

Nicosia General Hospital's Trauma Center treats over 500 since launch

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated Monday the Trauma Center at the Nicosia General Hospital saying that the state......

Cyprus vessels loaded with Gaza aid, await pier repair

Cyprus vessels loaded with Gaza aid, await pier repair

Since last week humanitarian aid for Gaza from Cyprus is currently being preloaded on vessels that as soon as the JLOTS, or temporary pier is re-anchored......

Free outdoor movie nights in Nicosia

Free outdoor movie nights in Nicosia

Downtown Nicosia is set to come alive this June with complimentary outdoor movie nights, offering an enchanting experience under the early summer sky....

Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

27 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone receive aid

27 migrants trapped in Cyprus’ buffer zone receive aid

In a tense standoff that has drawn international attention, 27 irregular migrants find themselves in limbo within the buffer zone of Cyprus. ...

ECB approves Eurobank's acquisition of majority stake in Hellenic Bank

ECB approves Eurobank's acquisition of majority stake in Hellenic Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) has granted the necessary approvals for Eurobank to acquire a 55.3% stake in Hellenic Bank....

Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

A 68-year-old man was arrested Monday evening following a hit-and-run incident on Agora Street that left a 28-year-old woman with serious injuries....

High heat dominate this week's weather

High heat dominate this week's weather

Weak high pressure and hot air masses are affecting our area....

Unpaid debts from FTI Touristik bankruptcy threaten Cyprus hotels

Unpaid debts from FTI Touristik bankruptcy threaten Cyprus hotels

The European tourism market has been jolted by the bankruptcy of FTI Touristik, a major German travel organiser. ...

Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

Cyprus braces for extreme heat and high fire risk

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar to around 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit). The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time....

Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

The case of Pelekanos' admission that he never agreed with the bizonal, bicommunal federation, being himself the spokesman of a government - under Anastasiades - which has been supporting it over time,...

Profits soared in Cyprus banking sector in 2023

Profits soared in Cyprus banking sector in 2023

The Cyprus banking sector experienced a significant surge in profitability by the end of 2023, as indicated by key financial indicators from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

Commissioner calls for improvements in Nicosia's detention facilities

Commissioner calls for improvements in Nicosia's detention facilities

Maria Stylianou Lottidi, the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, has issued recommendations following a visit to the Nicosia Police Station's detention facilities on April 11. ...

Government rejects FTI Group's bailout plea, leading to bankruptcy

Government rejects FTI Group's bailout plea, leading to bankruptcy

FTI Group, Europe’s third-largest travel provider, declared bankruptcy today following unsuccessful negotiations with the federal government, impacting 11,000 employees and tens of thousands of travelers currently on holiday or with future bookings....

Migrants in Cyprus buffer zone reach 27

Migrants in Cyprus buffer zone reach 27

Thirteen migrants - including unaccompanied children - are in the buffer zone, in addition to the fourteen who have been staying in tents in the area between Aglantzia and Geri for the past two weeks, bringing their total number to twenty seven....

Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

A series of wildfires have engulfed parts of Cyprus, prompting urgent response efforts from firefighting teams....

Trump's future travels in limbo as 38 nations could bar entry

Trump's future travels in limbo as 38 nations could bar entry

Donald Trump could face hurdles traveling internationally due to his recent felony convictions, which might complicate any potential second term in office....

Koumis praises Larnaca's tourism milestone with new brand

Koumis praises Larnaca's tourism milestone with new brand

Larnaca’s new brand identity was presented on Friday aimed at attracting more tourism to the coastal town....

Vasiliko: President dismisses 'velvet divorce' talks with Chinese firm

Vasiliko: President dismisses 'velvet divorce' talks with Chinese firm

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides dismissed reports of a "velvet divorce" with the Chinese state-owned company CPP regarding the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasiliko....

The top 25 airlines soaring above the rest

The top 25 airlines soaring above the rest

Qatar Airways has reclaimed its position as the world's best airline, according to AirlineRatings.com, after briefly slipping to second place in 2023. ...

Limassol tavern explosion linked to personal feud

Limassol tavern explosion linked to personal feud

Police were put on high alert early Monday after an explosion shook a tavern in Zakaki, Limassol. The blast occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m., causing minor damage to the establishment....

Deputy mayor candidate offers TV giveaway to garner support

Deputy mayor candidate offers TV giveaway to garner support

As election week reaches its peak, candidates across all levels are intensifying their efforts to secure seats....

Mexico elects its first female, first Jewish president

Mexico elects its first female, first Jewish president

Claudia Sheinbaum, former head of Mexico City's government and candidate for the ruling Morena party, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, marking a historic milestone in a traditionally patriarchal society....

Dueling visions from Nicosia's mayoral candidates

Dueling visions from Nicosia's mayoral candidates

In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the race for mayoral office is heating up, with candidates Nikos Tornaritis and Charalambos Prountzos vying for the helm of Cyprus's capital city...

Elections expected to reshape political landscape

Elections expected to reshape political landscape

High Stakes in Cypriot Elections: Political Landscape at a Crossroads Municipal and European Contests to Shape Future of Traditional Parties, Leadership, and Far-Right Influence...

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