After an extended period of criticism and pressure, not from opponents but from friends and supporters, which made it particularly painful, came self-awareness and, finally, the difficult decision....
Bank of Cyprus shares were delisted from the Athens Stock Exchange following the 2013 financial crisis and the turbulent merger with Laiki Bank, including the depositor haircut...
With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....
According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Union is facing a delicate situation as it grapples with the Hungarian Presidency and the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers, known as Gymnich, scheduled for August 28-29 in Budapest....
The ongoing investigation into the Metamax investment pyramid scheme is causing growing alarm across Cyprus. Complaints to police departments have surpassed 100, with over €220,000 allegedly defrauded. ...
The visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Cyprus, was not only of symbolic importance but it was more one of substance, the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus said in a post on 'X' on Sunday....
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, a decision that injects significant uncertainty into the Democratic nomination process just months before the November election against Donald Trump. ...
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....
Researchers have discovered a novel method to help struggling coral reefs by using underwater speakers to play recordings of healthy corals. This approach could potentially restore vitality to degraded reefs....
Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, has become the first to receive an mRNA vaccine targeting the lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). ...
Half a century has passed since the tragic morning of July 20, 1974, when Turkish forces invaded Cyprus, marking the start of a prolonged period of death, destruction, and occupation that persists to this day. ...
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, Ankara is staging its largest ''celebration'' in the occupied territories, replete with multiple symbolisms and a display of military power led by the amphibious aircraft carrier...
A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...
The organizing committee of #DA24 is pleased to announce that the pre-sale of ''early bird'' tickets at the special price of €70 has begun and will be available until September 9....
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has imposed a €200,000 fine on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF), IC Markets (EU) Ltd, for violating leverage rules....
The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....
Airports in Cyprus remain operational and unaffected by the major technical problems caused by software linked to Microsoft that has disrupted services for banks, airlines, media, and other public sectors worldwide. ...
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist working for the Wall Street Journal, has been found guilty of espionage by a Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in prison....
As Cyprus marks the 50th anniversary of its division, a resolution to the longstanding conflict remains elusive. Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, the island remains split between its Greek south and Turkish north, with the status quo appearing increasingly permanent....
Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports.
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The 20th of July will mark the day the Turkish Army invaded and occupied 40% of the island of Cyprus. Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis, dignitaries and other heads of state will be welcomed as guests by President Christodoulides to commemorate that historical dark event but to also make the customary petty speeches aimed to tickle people’s ears....
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....
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.
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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....
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....
