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Cyprus ends fuel tax break, prices set to spike from April 1st

Cyprus ends fuel tax break, prices set to spike from April 1st

Starting April 1st, the reduced consumption tax on fuels (95-octane gasoline and diesel) will come to an end, reverting to 8.3 cents per liter for gasoline and 6.3 cents per liter for heating oil....

With the cross in one hand and the staff in the other

With the cross in one hand and the staff in the other

The Church of Cyprus has weathered many storms throughout its long history, often paying a heavy price to maintain the cohesion of its flock. ...

UN to vote on cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas conflict

UN to vote on cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas conflict

The United Nations Security Council is gearing up for a crucial vote on a resolution proposed by the United States, emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate......

Former DISY Vice President joins ELAM for European Elections

Former DISY Vice President joins ELAM for European Elections

Former Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), Marios Pelekanou, has joined the electoral list of the National Popular Front (ELAM) for the upcoming European elections, sparking a flurry of reactions and criticisms within the political sphere....

Law allows minors to stay in Central Prison longer due to lack of options

Law allows minors to stay in Central Prison longer due to lack of options

In a recent decision, the House of Assembly agreed to let juveniles stay in the Central Prison until January 1, 2026, because there aren't enough places to keep them elsewhere....

Nike replaces Adidas as sponsor for German National Football team

Nike replaces Adidas as sponsor for German National Football team

Nike has secured a landmark sponsorship deal with the German national football team, ousting Adidas from a partnership that has endured for over half a century, signaling a significant blow to the latter's brand....

NY Attorney General moves to seize Trump's assets

NY Attorney General moves to seize Trump's assets

In a significant legal maneuver, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken steps to file judgments against former President Donald Trump in Westchester County, N.Y....

Seven out of ten students can get drugs in a day

Seven out of ten students can get drugs in a day

A recent revelation has sparked concern among authorities in Cyprus as reports indicate that 7-8 out of 10 Cypriot students find it alarmingly easy to obtain drugs, including cannabis, within a mere 24-hour timeframe....

Prices on the rise

Prices on the rise

The Consumer Protection Agency has released its latest report on product prices for February 2024, focusing on 250 key consumer items sold across 400 stores nationwide. ...

Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis took action against Roger Vangheluwe, the former Belgian bishop of Brugge, who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment until now....

Ankara calls for recognition of Turkish Cypriot rights

Ankara calls for recognition of Turkish Cypriot rights

ISTANBUL – TURKEY'S FIRM STANCE ON CYPRUS: Turkish Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz, made a bold statement regarding Turkey's position on Cyprus......

Unexpected pregnancies reported among weight loss drug users

Unexpected pregnancies reported among weight loss drug users

The rise in unexpected pregnancies among women taking weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro has caught attention, with many sharing their experiences on social media platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and TikTok, ...

35 countries join hands for 'Amalthea' plan

35 countries join hands for 'Amalthea' plan

Following the successful delivery of humanitarian aid by the NGO ''World Central Kitchen'' through Cyprus, and the activation of the humanitarian corridor ''Amalthea'' by sea in Cyprus, ...

Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Energean recorded new production growth in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, the company said in a statement that from 123 thousand......

''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...

Goodbye to annual fees for registered companies

Goodbye to annual fees for registered companies

The annual fee for companies registered with the Registrar of Companies will be abolished from 2024 onwards, but the annual fees for the years 2011 to 2023 will continue to apply, the Department of the Registrar of Companies said in a statement....

Residential and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

Residential and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large plots of residential and agricultural land in Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos....

From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

The inclusion in the European Council Conclusions of a special reference to the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor......

Police unravel travel document forgery ring in Paphos

Police unravel travel document forgery ring in Paphos

In a significant development, Paphos police apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in manufacturing counterfeit travel documents....

Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

In the early hours, law enforcement swiftly reacted to reports of a bomb detonation at a popular bar restaurant in Paralimni, sparking concern and prompting immediate action....

Sunlit days with gentle showers

Sunlit days with gentle showers

Today's forecast brings a serene mix of sunshine and soft clouds drifting by. Imagine waking up to the gentle embrace of morning light, with the promise of a peaceful day ahead....

Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Cyprus has collected €9.3 million ($10.2 million) in fines from traffic violations reported through its photo certification system between January 2022 and mid-March 2024, according to figures released by the police....

UK joins efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via 'Amalthea'

UK joins efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via 'Amalthea'

Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, has told the House of Commons that along with Cyprus, the US, the UAE and others, the UK will help deliver humanitarian aid by sea to a new temporary US military pier in Gaza, via a maritime corridor from Cyprus....

US Justice Department sues Apple for its smartphone monopoly

US Justice Department sues Apple for its smartphone monopoly

The Justice Department has filed a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, alleging the company has established an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market,...

Luxury brand Hermès sued over Birkin bag sales

Luxury brand Hermès sued over Birkin bag sales

Two California residents have initiated legal action against French luxury design company Hermès, alleging discriminatory sales practices surrounding its highly coveted Birkin handbags....

Alphamega Hypermarkets: ''A part of your life!''

Alphamega Hypermarkets: ''A part of your life!''

Several individual pieces, both big and small, are part of a bigger puzzle – the puzzle of life!...

Understaffing woes grip Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry

Understaffing woes grip Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry

Cyprus' public sector, particularly the Ministry of Shipping, continues to grapple with significant understaffing issues, raising concerns about operational effectiveness....

EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

Conservation work at the Arif Bey Aqueduct in Afania by the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has been completed, a project that has been fully funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus....

February's financial flaws expose 16 bad checks, €19,388 lost

February's financial flaws expose 16 bad checks, €19,388 lost

In February 2024, a total of 16 bad cheques, amounting to €19,388, were issued, with 9 individuals (7 legal entities and 2 individuals) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques....

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