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02 October, 2024
 

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How Cyprus and Chevron found common ground

How Cyprus and Chevron found common ground

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the operator of the Aphrodite field, appears largely satisfactory to both parties....

Block of flats shrouded in mystery after vehicle fire

Block of flats shrouded in mystery after vehicle fire

In the early hours of Thursday (14/12), a 49-year-old man's vehicle became the epicenter of a raging fire in the car park of a residential block....

Sunny spells and sneaky clouds

Sunny spells and sneaky clouds

Amidst the gentle influence of weak high pressure, today's meteorological narrative unfolds with a nuanced dance of clear and cloudy elements. In the initial hours, a majority of regions will wake up to the crisp clarity of a cloudless sky....

Cattle farm slapped with €11,000 fine over injury

Cattle farm slapped with €11,000 fine over injury

In a recent development, the I & C Hadjiyiannakou (Farms) Ltd, engaged in cattle farming, faces a €11,000 fine imposed by the Larnaca District Court....

Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....

Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

Biden warns Israel as derogatory soldier videos surface

President Joe Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel, broke from tradition by openly criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the two-state solution....

Limassol building disaster raises maintenance concerns

Limassol building disaster raises maintenance concerns

Limassol Municipality is grappling with a severe building safety issue following the collapse of balconies in a privately owned building on Nafplio and Ethnikis Antistasis streets....

''Brutality at its best'' - The killing of puppies sparks outcry

''Brutality at its best'' - The killing of puppies sparks outcry

A disturbing image has surfaced on the internet, revealing the tragic scene of four lifeless puppies left abandoned on the streets, sparking outrage and a call for justice....

''Shine your light''

''Shine your light''

Several European cities share similarities in building architecture, with central squares capturing visitors' attention. However, each city, including capital cities, boasts a unique history reflected in its grand structures, cathedrals, and fortifications erected primarily for population protection....

Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....

State employees brace for 25-30M euro salary squeeze

State employees brace for 25-30M euro salary squeeze

The agreement signed with unions PASYDYS and SEK is set to bring an annual cost of 25-30 million euros, impacting state employees and those in the wider public sector....

Over 100 migrants rescued off Cape Greco

Over 100 migrants rescued off Cape Greco

The Cyprus Port and Maritime Police, as reported by CNA, swiftly mobilized in response to distress signals on Tuesday. Radar detected two irregular migrant vessels in the maritime area of Cape Greco. ...

Ministry reverts VAT refund amount to €50

Ministry reverts VAT refund amount to €50

The Ministry of Finance's new circular set to change in 2024, altering the decision that foresaw an increase in the minimum expenditure from €50 to €175. ...

Relocating 250,000 Palestinians to Cyprus?

Relocating 250,000 Palestinians to Cyprus?

The US website GIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs has published a report implicating Cyprus, particularly the occupied territories, in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict....

Balcony collapse shakes Limassol

Balcony collapse shakes Limassol

In the early hours of the morning, a residential block on Nafpliou Street in Limassol was thrust into chaos as balconies on multiple floors of an apartment building gave way. ...

Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

Vatican allows small portion of cremated ashes to be stored in personal places

Vatican allows small portion of cremated ashes to be stored in personal places

The Vatican has modified its stance on the storage of cremated ashes, now allowing a small portion to be kept in a place of significance for the deceased, in contrast to previous guidance stating ashes must be kept in ''sacred places.''...

Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Israeli experts in Cyprus to assist with humanitarian corridor to Gaza

Israeli experts in Cyprus to assist with humanitarian corridor to Gaza

In a bid to establish a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza, a group of Israeli technocrats was set to visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as announced by Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

Makarios Avenue struggles to fulfill commercial expectations

Makarios Avenue struggles to fulfill commercial expectations

Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...

Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

Dramatic clouds to star-studded nights, it's a charming mix

Dramatic clouds to star-studded nights, it's a charming mix

Get ready for another weather rollercoaster ride. A weak high-pressure system is about to throw its charming influence over the neighborhood....

Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

In a collaborative effort, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn, the French and German national train operators, join forces with Austrian company ÖBB to resurrect the night train experience across Europe....

The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....

Heavy rain hits Kornos, underpass bridge shuts down

Heavy rain hits Kornos, underpass bridge shuts down

The Kornos underpass bridge faced another bout of flooding, leading authorities to close it for traffic due to heavy rainfall....

Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....

Billionaires choose Abu Dhabi as global wealth safe haven

Billionaires choose Abu Dhabi as global wealth safe haven

In a surprising trend, billionaires including Zhao Changpeng, the Adani family, Ray Dalio, and Vladimir Lisin are flocking to Abu Dhabi's international financial center, establishing special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to safeguard their fortunes....

Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

In a twist of legal intricacies, Ukrainian authorities are on high alert following the release of billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi. ...

Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about....

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