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03 October, 2024
 

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Lexus: Reliably number one for reliability

Lexus: Reliably number one for reliability

Fashions come and fashions go, but with each year that passes Lexus reliability remains constant. The lasting quality of its vehicles has been validated yet again with the number one ranking in the annual What Car? Reliability Survey for a seventh time....

EP's Santos urges progress on Cyprus missing persons

EP's Santos urges progress on Cyprus missing persons

European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur for the missing persons in Cyprus, Isabel Santos, stressed on Thursday during a meeting she had with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, the need to speed up the process for establishing the fate of missing persons....

New senate chairman eyes Turkey's F-16 deal

New senate chairman eyes Turkey's F-16 deal

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey’s $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that more issues than Sweden’s ascension to NATO would affect the decision on lifting his predecessor’s longstanding hold....

Is workplace bullying really an issue in Cyprus?

Is workplace bullying really an issue in Cyprus?

Cyprus psychologist, Panagiotis Stavrinidis, discusses school and workplace bullying trends on Diaspora News with Oriana Papantoniou...

Online applications open for child tuition and feeding subsidy scheme

Online applications open for child tuition and feeding subsidy scheme

As of August 28, 2023, parents of eligible children up to four years old can apply for the Child Tuition and Feeding Subsidy Scheme through a dedicated online platform. The initiative aims to provide financial support to parents for early childhood education and nutrition....

4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival rocks with amazing DJs

4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival rocks with amazing DJs

The countdown has begun for the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, recognized as one of the top 15 Cocktail Festivals worldwide by the esteemed guide "Drinks Feed." Enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this vibrant event....

EY Cyprus recognized by International Tax Review as National Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the 5th consecutive time

EY Cyprus recognized by International Tax Review as National Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the 5th consecutive time

For the fifth consecutive year, EY Cyprus was named Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review (ITR) in recognition of the high-quality tax services offered. ...

Animal welfare and permit disputes fuel tensions as bears remain in limbo

Animal welfare and permit disputes fuel tensions as bears remain in limbo

Menelaos Menelaus, commonly known as "Melios," has spoken out about the presence of two bears discovered on his premises, which used to operate as a zoo....

Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone

Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh since the territory surrendered to Azerbaijan on 20 September....

Electricity bills to surge by 4.56% due to soaring fuel costs

Electricity bills to surge by 4.56% due to soaring fuel costs

Households are set to face another financial hit as electricity bills are expected to increase by 4.56%, coinciding with a continued upward trend in energy costs....

Transport Department looking for solutions to unpaid fines

Transport Department looking for solutions to unpaid fines

In efforts to address unpaid fines stemming from the photo-identification system, the Department for Transport is exploring potential remedies....

Italy to immediately deport immigrants for false age claims

Italy to immediately deport immigrants for false age claims

Foreigners who lie about their age to benefit from a protection scheme reserved for unaccompanied minors arriving in Italy will be deported under a security decree expected to be approved by Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet on Wednesday as part of her far-right government’s crackdown on irregular immigration....

Free Greek language courses for Turkish Cypriot adults

Free Greek language courses for Turkish Cypriot adults

As part of the program of Literacy Courses for Turkish Cypriot Adults at the State Institutes of Further Education, free Greek language courses are offered to all Turkish Cypriot / Turkish-speaking citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, who have a Republic of Cyprus identity card....

Nikos Christodoulides joins MED9 summit in Malta

Nikos Christodoulides joins MED9 summit in Malta

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides departs Friday for Malta to participate in the MED9 Summit, which will take place in Valletta in the afternoon of the same day....

CBC Governor Herodotou reveals breakthrough in digital finance

CBC Governor Herodotou reveals breakthrough in digital finance

The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....

Over 2,000 users raise alarm over iPhone 15 Pro heat

Over 2,000 users raise alarm over iPhone 15 Pro heat

Numerous Apple customers have voiced concerns about the recently launched iPhone 15, citing issues of overheating just days after its release....

Independence Day parade traffic updates

Independence Day parade traffic updates

The police have announced road closures due to the upcoming military parade celebrating the Republic of Cyprus's independence on October 1, 2023....

Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

Cyprus aids Lebanon to tackle migration flows

Cyprus has taken robust measures to address the escalating migration flows from the east, particularly from Lebanon, in close collaboration with its neighbor....

New law protects consumers against unlawful practices

New law protects consumers against unlawful practices

In a unanimous decision, the plenary session of the Parliament has approved a groundbreaking harmonizing law aimed at empowering consumers to protect their collective interests effectively....

Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

Houses and agricultural plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling houses and agricultural plots at affordable prices in Paphos, Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia....

Yet another incident of school violence, now in Larnaca

Yet another incident of school violence, now in Larnaca

On Thursday (28/09), a disturbing incident of violence transpired at a school in Larnaca, intensifying concerns surrounding student safety....

Skyline set to sizzle at 30°C

Skyline set to sizzle at 30°C

Today, Cyprus anticipates scattered showers along with varying temperatures across the island. The atmosphere will also experience sporadic dust concentrations....

UN Peacekeeping Force asserts continued use of Ledra Palace

UN Peacekeeping Force asserts continued use of Ledra Palace

The UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain control of Ledra Palace, a historic hotel located in the Nicosia buffer zone, dismissing speculations about its return to the Church of Cyprus....

Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Cyprus' Independence parade will take place on October 1st in the presence of the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and the Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, among other officials....

Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Discover the street food delights of the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for a unique evening of exquisite cocktails at this year's Cyprus Cocktail Festival, hosted by N-ice Pure Ice Cubes. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 19:00 in the enchanting Nicosia Municipal Garden....

Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

Christodoulides takes on migration, housing, and traffic head-on

Migration, housing and traffic are the subjects the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides focuses on, aiming for immediate and effective resolution, he said, speaking at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Limassol on Wednesday afternoon....

Negotiations on Cyprus EEZ and Chevron continue amid disagreements

Negotiations on Cyprus EEZ and Chevron continue amid disagreements

Two days of negotiations regarding the development plan (FDP) for block "12" ("Aphrodite") within the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have concluded in Nicosia. These discussions involved the Ministry of Energy and senior officials from the consortium responsible for its management, which includes Chevron, Shell, and NewMed Energy....

EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....

Violence erupts at Nicosia school yet again as authorities investigate

Violence erupts at Nicosia school yet again as authorities investigate

A recent outbreak of violence at a Nicosia district high school has raised concerns among local authorities. According to police reports, a 13-year-old student was assaulted by a classmate outside the school, resulting in injuries....

Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Two bears held illegally in Nicosia

Veterinary Service officials have uncovered a startling discovery at an establishment in Nicosia, revealing that two bears were being held in captivity without the required licenses. ...

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