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02 October, 2024
 

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Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

From rainy days to a sparkling Christmas Eve

From rainy days to a sparkling Christmas Eve

It's time to gear up for a weather adventure as we navigate through the atmospheric twists and turns coming your way....

2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...

Israel and Cyprus to speed up plan for Gaza aid

Israel and Cyprus to speed up plan for Gaza aid

In a diplomatic endeavor set against the backdrop of Cyprus, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen embarked on a working visit to discuss a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expediting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

Half of Cyprus loans vulnerable to Euribor and ECB rates

Half of Cyprus loans vulnerable to Euribor and ECB rates

Half of the loans in Cyprus are "vulnerable" to euribor and the European Central Bank's (ECB) key rates. In 2024 and 2025, we may not expect further increases, but rather possible decreases, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus' Financial Stability Report for 2022....

Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint, bolsters migration management efforts

Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint, bolsters migration management efforts

President Nicos Christodoulides, leading the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace, announced significant developments in Cyprus' foreign policy and measures taken to address migration challenges....

Cyprus linked to Magnitsky case through luxury hotel investment

Cyprus linked to Magnitsky case through luxury hotel investment

The international organization OCCRP, specializing in organized crime and corruption, has once again implicated Cyprus in investment cases related to the luxury hotel Cap St Georges in Peyia. The connection ties back to the infamous Magnitsky case, a high-profile tax fraud scandal in Russia....

Cyprus to welcome 44 majestic vultures in bold conservation effort

Cyprus to welcome 44 majestic vultures in bold conservation effort

Fifteen vultures were flown to Cyprus from Spain last week as part of the Life with Vultures program to save the endangered Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus....

Dog thrown off car park roof sparks outrage

Dog thrown off car park roof sparks outrage

In a shocking incident captured on CCTV, Amy Judge, a 26-year-old dog owner from Perth, Australia, threw her Maltese Shih Tzu, Princess, off the top of a multi-storey car park at Westfield Whitford City shopping center....

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops amid COVID turbulence

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops amid COVID turbulence

Life expectancy in Cyprus took a hit, decreasing by a year, reveals the latest European Commission health profile. ...

Cyprus unveils sweeping measures to curb stadium violence

Cyprus unveils sweeping measures to curb stadium violence

Justice Minister Anna Koukkides-Procopiou unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressing violence in stadiums following a Council of Ministers meeting. Key among these measures is the proposal to implement alcohol and drug tests prior to entry into sports venues....

COVID-19 Novavax vaccine now available for 18 and older

COVID-19 Novavax vaccine now available for 18 and older

As of Thursday 21/12/2023, the Nuvaxovid HBV.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax will be available for people over 18 years of age, the Ministry of Health said in a statement....

Far-right claims victory as Macron's party divided over immigration

Far-right claims victory as Macron's party divided over immigration

The French government is grappling with a political upheaval as Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau tenders his resignation in protest against a stringent immigration bill. ...

Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

MPs debate executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations

MPs debate executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations

The issue surrounding the renewal of Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) CEO Andreas Neocleous's contract for another five years and a requested bonus sparked discussions within the Council of Ministers about executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations. ...

EU Council and Parliament agree on landmark pact on immigration and asylum

EU Council and Parliament agree on landmark pact on immigration and asylum

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum, as announced by the Vice-President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas, speaking to K....

The big decision: Minister's plan for wage boost

The big decision: Minister's plan for wage boost

In a recent Labour Advisory Body session, Minister Yiannis Panayiotou remained tight-lipped about the upcoming announcement on the national minimum wage....

Bank of Cyprus expands with €58M loan acquisition

Bank of Cyprus expands with €58M loan acquisition

Agreement for the Acquisition of a Performing Loan Portfolio. ...

PwC Cyprus recognized for leading the way in ''gender equality''

PwC Cyprus recognized for leading the way in ''gender equality''

PwC Cyprus was honored with the renewal of the ''Gender Equality Employer'' Certification at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance on December 15, 2023....

Businesses to cut greenhouse gas targets by 10%

Businesses to cut greenhouse gas targets by 10%

Businesses revise climate targets as reality of long-term sustainability transformation hits. Sustainability progress plateaus as short-term pressures and external forces hit CSO agenda....

Israeli Foreign Minister to support Cyprus' Gaza aid corridor plan

Israeli Foreign Minister to support Cyprus' Gaza aid corridor plan

Visit to Cyprus today by the Israeli Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, in light of the plans for the development and implementation of the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus to create a sea corridor for the provision of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza....

UN's envoy to land in Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem

UN's envoy to land in Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem

In early January, the new Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will arrive in Cyprus....

School assault complaint leads to family arrests in Limassol

School assault complaint leads to family arrests in Limassol

In a shocking turn of events, a high school in Limassol District became the scene of a tumultuous clash involving multiple generations of a family....

High pressure weakens, unleashing mixed conditions

High pressure weakens, unleashing mixed conditions

In a weather twist, weak high pressure is currently impacting our region, setting the stage for a series of atmospheric changes in the coming days. ...

Labor Minister responds to industry staff shortages, urges caution in demands

Labor Minister responds to industry staff shortages, urges caution in demands

In response to demands from employer representatives regarding staff shortages in retail, catering, and the hotel industry, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panagiotou,...

Stellantis Group shifts gears in Cyprus, hands dealerships to CIC Automasters

Stellantis Group shifts gears in Cyprus, hands dealerships to CIC Automasters

In a significant development for Stellantis Group's car dealerships in Cyprus, the renowned global car manufacturer is set to transfer operations to CIC Automasters Group. ...

AG appeals ruling holding state liable for 2013 Laiki Bank ''haircut''

AG appeals ruling holding state liable for 2013 Laiki Bank ''haircut''

The Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus has filed an appeal challenging a decision by the Limassol District Court dated November 8, 2023....

Israel proposes Hezbollah relocation 6 miles from border

Israel proposes Hezbollah relocation 6 miles from border

In a bid to alleviate tensions with Lebanon, Israel has communicated to the Biden administration its desire to push Hezbollah's forces approximately 6 miles away from the border....

Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....

Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

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