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03 October, 2024
 

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A decade ago, Amazon launching drones for parcel deliveries

A decade ago, Amazon launching drones for parcel deliveries

Exactly a decade ago, Amazon revealed a program that aimed to revolutionize shopping and shipping. Drones launched from a central hub would waft through the skies delivering just about everything anyone could need....

28 individuals facing deportation after Pournara riots

28 individuals facing deportation after Pournara riots

In response to threats to public order, Cyprus has issued 28 orders for detention and deportation. ...

Championing consumer rights in the digital era

Championing consumer rights in the digital era

A Consumer Dialogue event titled "New Consumer Agenda - Challenges ahead" took place at the EU House in Nicosia, addressing critical aspects of consumer protection, consumer rights and obligations in an era marked by the challenges of digitalization and the green transition....

U.S. stands firm against long-term Israeli presence in Gaza

U.S. stands firm against long-term Israeli presence in Gaza

The United States emphasized its opposition to a new long-term occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel on Tuesday, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that his country would assume "overall responsibility for security" in the enclave after the recent conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....

London's Imperial College aids in wildfire management

London's Imperial College aids in wildfire management

Cyprus is benefiting from the expertise of one of the world's leading scientific teams specializing in fire management. Professor Guillermo Rein's team from Imperial College London is currently in Cyprus to share their invaluable knowledge and research on a critical issue for the island: wildfires....

Cyprus banks bracing for profit squeeze according to Moody's

Cyprus banks bracing for profit squeeze according to Moody's

Moody's believes that Cyprus' small and saturated banking sector, the banks' limited loan portfolio, and low fee and commission income will restrict opportunities for growth in domestic banks' activities and profitability in the long term....

Bhutan becomes first to 100% vaccinate street dogs

Bhutan becomes first to 100% vaccinate street dogs

Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control....

Europe embraces Cyprus' bold plan for Gaza aid corridor

Europe embraces Cyprus' bold plan for Gaza aid corridor

The European Commission has welcomed the idea proposed by Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor for humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the issue is expected to be part of the discussions in the upcoming Paris conference on Gaza, a spokesperson of the Commission has told the Cyprus News Agency....

Cyprus' certifiers clash over their official stamp

Cyprus' certifiers clash over their official stamp

Tensions are escalating between the Ministry of Interior and certifying officials in the Republic of Cyprus, as a dispute erupts over uncontrolled certifications, misuse of the nation's coat of arms seal, alleged forgeries, undeclared income, and certifying officials who stand accused of rejecting complaints lodged against them....

Aid to Gaza gets green light from US State Department

Aid to Gaza gets green light from US State Department

The provision of aid and any country’s ability to do so to the Palestinian people in Gaza would be a good thing, the US State Department has said on Tuesday....

The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

The Republic of Cyprus achieved its first significant milestone with the establishment of the Social Insurance System, originally introduced during the colonial era. ...

Will foreclosures plague 2023?

Will foreclosures plague 2023?

There is a race against time, with only a few weeks left to address the issue of foreclosures and enhance the framework....

Steady sunshine and patches of fog

Steady sunshine and patches of fog

In the realm of weather, a gentle yet noticeable influence is gracing our area as weak high pressure takes hold. ...

Titanic dinner menu resurfaces for auction

Titanic dinner menu resurfaces for auction

Nearly 111 years following the tragic Titanic disaster, a remarkable array of items that endured one of the deadliest shipwrecks in human history is set to go under the auctioneer's gavel....

Deportation process in motion for 'Pournara' riot participants

Deportation process in motion for 'Pournara' riot participants

Authorities intend to immediately initiate procedures for deportation for those proven to be involved in yesterday's riots at "Pournara" First Reception Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, as Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday....

World's elite swimmers conquer Oceanman marathon in Ayia Napa

World's elite swimmers conquer Oceanman marathon in Ayia Napa

More than 300 athletes from 34 countries participated in the international Oceanman swimming marathon, which was completed at Ayia Napa Marina on Sunday 5 November....

Greek Government's €85.4M move shakes Aegean Airlines

Greek Government's €85.4M move shakes Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines on Monday announced that the Hellenic Republic submitted notification of its intention to exercise the rights granted by all the warrants it holds concerning the company’s shares on November 3, 2023....

Israel steps in as Hamas exits, says Netanyahu

Israel steps in as Hamas exits, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will assume "total responsibility for security" in the Gaza Strip indefinitely following the conclusion of the conflict with the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas....

Should sexual education in primary schools be reevaluated?

Should sexual education in primary schools be reevaluated?

In a significant exchange of perspectives, Archbishop George engaged in a dialogue on the crucial issue of sexual education in primary schools. This thought-provoking discussion unfolded on Monday, as he met with representatives from the Federation of Primary School Parents' Associations of Nicosia....

Minor driver caught without insurance in Paphos

Minor driver caught without insurance in Paphos

On Monday evening, as part of routine traffic controls, the Paphos police made a significant interception in a village within the Paphos district. At approximately 19:20, law enforcement officers stopped a vehicle and made a startling discovery....

Netanyahu advocates extended security responsibility in Gaza

Netanyahu advocates extended security responsibility in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will have ''overall security responsibility'' in Gaza for an "indefinite period" after its war with Hamas....

New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

Violent incident at school in Ayia Napa

Violent incident at school in Ayia Napa

In recent developments, local law enforcement agencies have initiated investigations into two separate incidents of violence within educational institutions, one involving a student and the other a teacher....

Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....

President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

We are working with a specific plan so that we can make it possible to break the deadlock and through the solution of the Cyprus problem to reach a mutually beneficial state of affairs for all parties involved, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....

The secrets, controversies, and tape recorder incident shaking the energy sector

The secrets, controversies, and tape recorder incident shaking the energy sector

The communication between the Minister of Energy and EAC's leadership is likened to a game of "broken phone," despite efforts to portray the recent public rift between the two sides as a mere parenthesis....

Alleged student assault by teacher in sparks investigation

Alleged student assault by teacher in sparks investigation

An allegation of violence against a student by a teacher in the free Famagusta area has been brought to the attention of authorities....

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops to 81.3 years

Life expectancy in Cyprus drops to 81.3 years

Data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union, reveals that life expectancy in Cyprus has declined to 81.3 years....

Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday....

From ill-considered posts to digital faux pas

From ill-considered posts to digital faux pas

In the Cypriot digital political arena of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and lately, TikTok, national anniversaries, the Cyprus issue, and other significant events in a historical context or related to tumultuous international developments have perennially been fertile ground for blunders. ...

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