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01 October, 2024
 

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Senate defies calls to halt F-16 sale to Turkey

Senate defies calls to halt F-16 sale to Turkey

In a decisive vote on Thursday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly dismissed a resolution proposed by Republican Senator Rand Paul to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey....

Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....

Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

Nicosia water board official accused of sexual harassment

A senior official at the Nicosia Water Board is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment in multiple incidents....

Poker twist in ongoing armed robbery probe

Poker twist in ongoing armed robbery probe

Police authorities are intensifying their investigations into the gangster robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night in Agios Georgios Alamanos, Limassol....

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Agricultural land in various parts of Cyprus have been listed for sale by AstroBank....

Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

A 29-year-old resident of Larnaca admitted to a total of eight burglary and theft cases, according to authorities. The arrest came as part of an investigation into forgery, circulation of fake documents, and attempted fraud....

Why marriage shouldn't be the answer to €2B loans

Why marriage shouldn't be the answer to €2B loans

In 2023, Cyprus secured a substantial loan totaling €2.02 billion from the Bank of Cyprus, earmarking €510 million specifically for housing initiatives. ...

Government celebrates approval of Migration Deputy Ministry bill

Government celebrates approval of Migration Deputy Ministry bill

''Today is a milestone for our country'' said the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, on Thursday, welcoming the approval of the bill......

Atmospheric shifts paint a picture-perfect weekend

Atmospheric shifts paint a picture-perfect weekend

A gentle shift in atmospheric pressure is poised to grace the region, heralding a gradual dispersal of dust particles from the air, with occasional upticks in concentration expected to dissipate by Sunday....

Man in custody over indecent assault on minors

Man in custody over indecent assault on minors

Authorities responded promptly to a complaint filed by minor girls on Wednesday afternoon, accusing an unknown man of indecent assault in a Nicosia park....

Apple u-turns on EVs, shifts gears to focus on AI

Apple u-turns on EVs, shifts gears to focus on AI

Apple has reportedly halted its decade-long secretive project to develop electric vehicles (EVs), redirecting efforts towards its artificial intelligence (AI) division....

EIB turns down funding for Great Sea Interconnector project

EIB turns down funding for Great Sea Interconnector project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has declined to finance the Great Sea Interconnector project, linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. Kyriakos Kakouris, EIB Vice President, confirmed the decision, stating that no new funding request has been submitted by the Republic of Cyprus....

Death of key witness alters course in high-profile T/C lawyer's case

Death of key witness alters course in high-profile T/C lawyer's case

In a significant development, the death of the British key witness for the prosecution has led the Prosecutor General to suspend the prosecution of T/C lawyer Akan Kursat....

Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte reveals the top human capital trends and challenges for 2024

Deloitte’s annual ''Global Human Capital Trends'' report identifies the most pressing issues for organisations, leaders and workers....

Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....

''Russia ready to defend against NATO and US threats,'' says Putin

''Russia ready to defend against NATO and US threats,'' says Putin

In his State of the Nation Address, Russian President Putin issued stern warnings to NATO and the United States, accusing them of deception and preparing to strike Russian territory. ...

Prison phone disabling system faces legal hurdles

Prison phone disabling system faces legal hurdles

The Justice Ministry is moving forward with plans to install a new system to disable mobile phones in Central Prisons, despite the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the issue, according to Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

FT: Judge denies Trump's request to delay $450M payment

FT: Judge denies Trump's request to delay $450M payment

A New York judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to temporarily halt the state's attorney-general from collecting a $450 million judgment while he appeals a civil fraud ruling....

Photos reveal location of daring armed robbery near Limassol

Photos reveal location of daring armed robbery near Limassol

Authorities are intensively investigating a daring armed robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night (28/02) during a private party held for Russians in the Agios Georgios Alamanos area....

What role do banks ultimately play?

What role do banks ultimately play?

Are banks merely financial entities providing a range of services to the public and businesses, solely driven by profit for shareholders? Banks serve as the heart of our economic and social systems, ...

Communities lay foundation for future governance

Communities lay foundation for future governance

Beyond the spotlight on municipalities due to identified weaknesses in the preparation and implementation stages, a transformative wave is on the horizon for communities set to operate under a new regime starting July 1st....

Larnaca's renaissance as the island's boutique oasis

Larnaca's renaissance as the island's boutique oasis

In a recent article by Kathimerini journalist Maria Eracleous, the spotlight is on Larnaca's burgeoning tourism sector, with a particular focus on the Accor Group's inaugural venture in the city....

EIB explores Cyprus collaboration for economic growth

EIB explores Cyprus collaboration for economic growth

European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Kyriakos Kakouris is on a visit to Cyprus, engaging in meetings with Cypriot officials....

Greece marks 1st anniversary of Tempi train accident

Greece marks 1st anniversary of Tempi train accident

In a somber commemoration of the first anniversary of one of Greece's most significant train tragedies, demonstrators painted the names of the 57 victims from the Tempi accident in red outside the Parliament. ...

Cyprus energy project stalemate continues amid diplomatic efforts

Cyprus energy project stalemate continues amid diplomatic efforts

The month-long stalemate in the Republic of Cyprus' largest energy project remains unchanged, with Nicosia striving to avoid terminating the contract with the project consortium. Despite inactive communication channels, the government seeks to rekindle relations through the Chinese embassy in Nicosia....

Trial begins for Turkish Cypriot lawyer in property usurpation case

Trial begins for Turkish Cypriot lawyer in property usurpation case

The legal proceedings involving Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, accused of usurping Greek Cypriot property, continued today at the Nicosia District Court....

EAC awards €40M smart meter contract to Cyta despite higher bid

EAC awards €40M smart meter contract to Cyta despite higher bid

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has granted the contract for 400,000 smart electricity meters to Cyta, following pressure from the Energy Regulatory Authority and in compliance with EU Recovery Mechanism obligations....

Cyprus President's first visit to Netherlands in 34 years

Cyprus President's first visit to Netherlands in 34 years

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reaffirmed the robust bilateral ties between their nations during a pivotal meeting held in The Hague on Wednesday. ...

Britain under fire as Russia steps up for Cyprus peace talks

Britain under fire as Russia steps up for Cyprus peace talks

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred on Wednesday to the 65th anniversary of the Zurich-London Agreements......

Russian gunmen storm party in Limassol, injure two

Russian gunmen storm party in Limassol, injure two

Gunmen stormed a private establishment in Limassol, Cyprus, resembling scenes from a movie, according to police reports Wednesday night....

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