CLOSE
Loading...
12° Nicosia,
03 October, 2024
 

News Stream

Cyprus rcords remarkable 17.4% decrease in registered unemployed

Cyprus rcords remarkable 17.4% decrease in registered unemployed

In October 2023, the number of registered unemployed persons in Cyprus exhibited a significant decline, marking a 17.4% decrease, equivalent to 1,951 individuals, as reported by the Statistical Office. ...

Hezbollah leader commends Hamas for October 7 attack

Hezbollah leader commends Hamas for October 7 attack

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a significant speech following four weeks of conflict in Gaza, addressing the ongoing war's regional implications and expressing support for Hamas' actions...

Larnaca welcomes the 'Museum of the Moon' by Luke Jerram

Larnaca welcomes the 'Museum of the Moon' by Luke Jerram

An extraordinary and captivating event is set to grace the coastal city of Larnaca, as the organizers of the Larnaca Biennale prepare to unveil a remarkable experience that will bring the moon closer to Earth, albeit metaphorically....

Mafia murders puzzle investigators

Mafia murders puzzle investigators

The mafia murder of Alexis Mavromichalis, known as ''Alexoui,'' inside his apartment on Tuesday night in Verenikis Street, Acropolis, presents a challenging case for Nicosia CID investigators. ...

The Israeli army on 'very high alert' along the northern border with Lebanon

The Israeli army on 'very high alert' along the northern border with Lebanon

The Israeli army has announced a state of "very high alert" along the country's northern border with Lebanon. They have also stated their readiness to respond to any incident that may occur in the region....

A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

A legal gray area exists for children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, particularly those involving a Greek Cypriot parent and a parent who arrived in Cyprus through migratory flows, categorized as irregular, ...

EY Cyprus Unveils EY Academy of Learning and Development: Pioneering Excellence in Learning and Development

EY Cyprus Unveils EY Academy of Learning and Development: Pioneering Excellence in Learning and Development

EY is proud to announce the launch of the EY Academy of Learning and Development. The announcement took place during an exclusive event held on November 2, 2023, at Lemon Park in Nicosia....

Hellenic employees want share of bank's excess profits

Hellenic employees want share of bank's excess profits

The Cyprus Bank Employees' Union (CBCU) has called for a three-hour work stoppage at all Hellenic Banks on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....

Police officer under the influence of drugs

Police officer under the influence of drugs

A female police officer in the Limassol district has been suspended after testing positive for drugs....

Energy Minister urges Chevron to honor agreement for Aphrodite field development

Energy Minister urges Chevron to honor agreement for Aphrodite field development

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou has issued new communications to Chevron, the operator of the Aphrodite field, from the Parliament ahead of the crucial meeting with Chevron's Chairman, Clay Neff. ...

Murders shake Cyprus, prompting reflection on crime and leadership

Murders shake Cyprus, prompting reflection on crime and leadership

In a shocking turn of events, two murders occurred within a span of just a few hours, stealing the limelight from the ongoing turmoil in neighboring Israel and evoking grim memories of times long past. ...

Crypto 'wonder boy' Sam Bankman-Fried convicted in $8 billion fraud

Crypto 'wonder boy' Sam Bankman-Fried convicted in $8 billion fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire founder of FTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was found guilty on Thursday of orchestrating one of the most significant financial frauds in history....

PPC becomes new owner of ''Kotsovolos'' in €200 million deal

PPC becomes new owner of ''Kotsovolos'' in €200 million deal

In a significant development, PPC, the Greek energy company, has emerged as the new owner of the popular retail brand "Kotsovolos." This transition was facilitated through a deal with the British group Currys, valuing the acquisition at €200 million, entirely free from loans and lease obligations....

President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

President Christodoulides hails unprecedented ties between Cyprus and US

Relations between Cyprus and the United States are today at the highest level than ever before, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday evening, addressing a Gala dinner at the Presidential Palace, organised by AHEPA Cyprus in memory of businessman Photos Photiades....

UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

UK accused of turning a blind eye to Israel-Palestine war

Concerns that the UK Foreign Office has neglected the Israel-Palestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee....

New US sanctions target Cyprus over Russia connections

New US sanctions target Cyprus over Russia connections

Four individuals and two legal entities related to Cyprus are included in a new US list of sanctions imposed due to Russia's offensive against Ukraine....

Residential land for sale by AstroBank

Residential land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling residential land in the districts of Famagusta, Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia....

Reduced fuel and heating oil prices come into effect today

Reduced fuel and heating oil prices come into effect today

The excise tax on fuel and heating oil in Cyprus has been reduced by 8.33 and 6.39 cents per litre, respectively, as announced by the government on October 19....

Sunny skies with occasional clouds

Sunny skies with occasional clouds

The weather forecast for this Friday and the upcoming weekend offers a mixed bag of conditions, including partly cloudy skies, isolated rain, and rising temperatures....

Will Czech Republic embrace the euro?

Will Czech Republic embrace the euro?

Despite being part of the European Union for nearly two decades, the Czech Republic remains staunchly opposed to adopting the euro as its official currency. ...

Cyprus records €253.8M in new loans for September 2023

Cyprus records €253.8M in new loans for September 2023

Pure new loans in September 2023 increased to €253.8 million compared to €207 million in August 2023, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Thursday. ...

UN's Lacroix visits Pyla

UN's Lacroix visits Pyla

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix who has been on the island since yesterday, visited Pyla....

Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire according to Hamas

The first British nationals have left Gaza via the Rafah border crossing from the Strip into Egypt, the Foreign Office has said....

ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

The Transocean Barrents floating drilling rig has set sail from Limassol and is en route to the Kronos field. It will conduct drilling operations on behalf of the Italian company ENI at the Kronos-2 target in Block 6 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Cyprus, according to a report from CNA....

Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

The significant role of Cyprus in evacuating and rescuing US and Western countries from Israel and Lebanon has garnered attention recently....

Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

Limassol's real estate boom registers €310M in property sales for Q3 2023

Limassol's real estate boom registers €310M in property sales for Q3 2023

Ask Wire, a real estate and technology expertise company, has conducted an analysis and presented data on property sales in the Limassol district for the third quarter of 2023. ...

UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, who is carrying a three-day visit to Cyprus will visit the area of Pyla and the fenced-off city of Varoshia....

IATA's OneID sees a passport-free future in air travel

IATA's OneID sees a passport-free future in air travel

Recent strides in digital identity technology are reshaping the landscape of air travel, offering the promise of a streamlined and secure experience without the hassle of passports and boarding passes. ...

X