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Wizz Air tells customers to arrive 3 hours early amid global IT outage

Wizz Air tells customers to arrive 3 hours early amid global IT outage

Wizz Air has advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flights today due to disruptions caused by a global IT system outage....

Police investigate death of 6-year-old refugee in Paphos

Police investigate death of 6-year-old refugee in Paphos

Authorities are investigating the sudden death of a 6-year-old girl, the child of Nigerian asylum seekers, in Paphos, according to Paphos Assistant Police Operations Director Michalis Nikolaou. ...

Chamber of Commerce warns of risks from Cyprus’ 1.5% wage hike

Chamber of Commerce warns of risks from Cyprus’ 1.5% wage hike

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has expressed concern over a new agreement between the Ministry of Finance and public sector unions to grant a 1.5% general wage increase starting in October 2024....

June sees price hikes on essentials as inflation rises

June sees price hikes on essentials as inflation rises

Get ready to pay more for everyday items! Prices for many essential goods jumped in June, driving up inflation to 2.9%. This follows a steady rise from 2.4% in April and 2.7% in May....

Unlock low fares while traveling in the summer with Wizz

Unlock low fares while traveling in the summer with Wizz

Wizz Air, Europe’s largest and the most sustainable airline globally*, announces that Cyprus has officially joined the rest of the countries in offering WIZZ MultiPass, Europe's first flight subscription plan....

Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

Microsoft 365 and Azure hit by global IT outage

A widespread IT outage hit banks, media outlets, and airlines on Friday, causing significant disruptions at airports and grounding flights worldwide. ...

Cyprus to reopen Forestry College in January 2025

Cyprus to reopen Forestry College in January 2025

The Cypriot government has approved the reopening of the Forestry College in January 2025 and the reintroduction of the "Advanced Diploma in Forestry" program......

Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...

Turkish parliament urges recognition of Northern Cyprus as independent state

Turkish parliament urges recognition of Northern Cyprus as independent state

In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Apartments, beachfront land, commercial properties and other investment opportunities are available for sale by AstroBank in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

ETYFA criticizes consortium for failing Vasilikos project

ETYFA criticizes consortium for failing Vasilikos project

The Natural Gas Infrastructure Company of Cyprus (ETYFA) expressed deep frustration and disappointment on Friday, confirming that the consortium contracted for the Vasilikos project is not only unwilling but also unable to complete the work....

''We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave...''

''We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave...''

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures today. The warning is in effect from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with maximum temperatures expected to reach a scorching 42 degrees Celsius inland and around 32 degrees Celsius in the higher mountain areas....

Cyprus secures €30 million EU grant for enhanced maritime surveillance

Cyprus secures €30 million EU grant for enhanced maritime surveillance

Cyprus has secured an additional €30 million in funding from the European Commission to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities. This funding follows the successful selection...

Petrolina Honored with Three Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Cypriot Society

Petrolina Honored with Three Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Cypriot Society

Petrolina has been distinguished with three prestigious awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023. The company received the Gold Award for the Petrolina Community and Petrolina Kids Community Volunteer Program,...

ECB keeps interest rates steady amid mixed inflation signals

ECB keeps interest rates steady amid mixed inflation signals

The European Central Bank decided today to keep its key interest rates unchanged, as anticipated. This means the rates for main refinancing operations, marginal financing, and deposit facilities remain steady at 4.25%, 4.50%, and 3.75%, respectively....

HR Legend Beth Davies at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

HR Legend Beth Davies at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

With over 25 years of senior leadership experience at innovative global companies such as Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, and Gap, Beth Davies is a distinguished expert in cultivating company culture, creating customer-centric organizations, developing executives, and fostering a culture of innovation....

Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as EU Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as EU Commission President

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen to serve a second term as President of the European Commission,...

China unveils world's largest hurricane-proof turbine

China unveils world's largest hurricane-proof turbine

Imagine a wind turbine so advanced it can withstand hurricanes and typhoons while harnessing their immense power to generate electricity....

Cyprus civil servants to receive pay raises after 15-year freeze

Cyprus civil servants to receive pay raises after 15-year freeze

PASYDY, the public sector union, announced its approval of a new agreement with the Ministry of Finance to grant pay raises to civil servants beginning October 1, 2024. The deal was reached during today's Joint Staff Committee meeting....

Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

Once again, this year’s financial disclosures from our members of parliament are filled with laughable and tragic statements. Marinos Sizopoulos must be having a hard time making ends meet, ...

Cyprus seeks solutions for property buyers 'in limbo' after court ruling

Cyprus seeks solutions for property buyers 'in limbo' after court ruling

The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....

Athens shuts down archaeological sites due to extreme heat

Athens shuts down archaeological sites due to extreme heat

All archaeological sites in Athens will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. due to forecasted high temperatures, the Culture Ministry announced....

City council revokes honorary title for US Senator Robert Menendez

City council revokes honorary title for US Senator Robert Menendez

The Paphos City Council has revoked the decision to award U.S. Senator Robert Menendez the title of Honorary Citizen of Paphos and the Golden Key of the City....

Rising costs of utilities and dining out are hitting home

Rising costs of utilities and dining out are hitting home

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

Kuwait sends 200 tonnes of aid to Gaza via Cyprus

Kuwait sends 200 tonnes of aid to Gaza via Cyprus

A delegation from Kuwait’s Al-Salam Association for Humanitarian and Charitable Works is set to send around 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza’s civilian population via the Amalthea humanitarian corridor to the port of Ashdod, Israel....

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, shifts duties to Delaware

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, shifts duties to Delaware

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while on a trip to Las Vegas, the White House confirmed Wednesday. ...

BBF, Proud Sponsor of the Year for Limassol Nautical Club, at Road to Paris 2024 Press Conference

BBF, Proud Sponsor of the Year for Limassol Nautical Club, at Road to Paris 2024 Press Conference

BBF, the Official Sponsor Partner of the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) for the year 2023-24, proudly attended a Press Conference held at the LNC premises on Friday, 12 July 2024, ...

LOT Polish Airlines expand routes to Cyprus for 2025

LOT Polish Airlines expand routes to Cyprus for 2025

LOT Polish Airlines has announced the resumption of flights to Larnaca Airport, marking a significant return after a two-year hiatus. ...

Cyprus military upgrades guard post near buffer zone

Cyprus military upgrades guard post near buffer zone

Authorities in the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus said Monday they are upgrading a military guard post in a sensitive area near the U.N.-controlled buffer zone....

Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

Transparency concerns cloud EU vote on Ursula von der Leyen's presidency

The political fate of Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance today as 720 Members of the European Parliament convene in Strasbourg at 1 p.m. local time......

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