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29 September, 2024
 

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Marios Georgiou achieves historic Olympic finish despite fall

Marios Georgiou achieves historic Olympic finish despite fall

Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou made history as one of the country's top Olympic performers, finishing sixth in the horizontal bar event with a score of 13.333. ...

Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

Christodoulides challenges Turkish stance with new push for Cyprus talks

President Christodoulides has declared himself ''ready'' to engage in negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem. Wherever he goes, he emphasizes his willingness to resume talks...

Italian gold medalist sleeps outdoors amid Paris Olympic heat

Italian gold medalist sleeps outdoors amid Paris Olympic heat

The sweltering heat during the Paris Olympics has pushed athletes to install their own air conditioning units, as the eco-friendly Olympic village has opted to go without them....

Cabinet approves new fire prevention laws

Cabinet approves new fire prevention laws

The Cypriot Cabinet approved six revised bills on Monday aimed at strengthening fire prevention measures....

Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

Kulichenko makes history for Cyprus in Olympic high jump final

Cyprus’ high jump athlete Elena Kulichenko finished seventh in the High Jump final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making history as the first female Cypriot athlete to compete in an Olympic final in her first participation in the Games....

Paradox Museum pops up at Ayia Napa Marina

Paradox Museum pops up at Ayia Napa Marina

Get ready for a mind-bending experience at Ayia Napa Marina! From August 5th to September 22nd, the Paradox Museum Pop-Up Experience Booth will astonish visitors with its intriguing exhibits....

DISY President urges transparency amid Vasilikos scandal

DISY President urges transparency amid Vasilikos scandal

DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...

Blinken warns of possible Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel in 48 hours

Blinken warns of possible Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel in 48 hours

Secretary of State Tony Blinken alerted his G7 counterparts on Sunday that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could begin as early as Monday, according to three sources briefed on the call....

Corruption at the heart of the Cyprus problem

Corruption at the heart of the Cyprus problem

Is there any doubt that corruption is a major reason why the Cyprus problem remains unresolved? A recent example is the Vasiliko case, the construction project of the ''Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Regasification Terminal'' in Vasiliko....

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: European Securities and Markets Authority

August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: European Securities and Markets Authority

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

''Paws'' and relax at Larnaka airport (vid)

''Paws'' and relax at Larnaka airport (vid)

Passengers at Larnaka Airport can now ease their travel jitters with a furry twist, thanks to a new initiative by Hermes Airports that brings specially trained dogs into the Departure Gates area....

Ten months after Hamas attack, conflict continues

Ten months after Hamas attack, conflict continues

Ten months after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, the Middle East is currently at a critical juncture....

Appointment of new CEO and BoD in OPAP Cyprus

Appointment of new CEO and BoD in OPAP Cyprus

OPAP Cyprus announces the appointment of Mr. Alexandros Davos as the company’s new CEO, as well as the appointment of a new BoD, with immediate effect....

Israel eyes military backup from Greece, Cyprus as tensions mount

Israel eyes military backup from Greece, Cyprus as tensions mount

Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev announced that Israel might seek military assistance from the Israeli Air Force and naval support from Athens and Larnaca if the country is attacked. ...

MultiCare Elite – The New Top-tier Health Plan from Universal Life

MultiCare Elite – The New Top-tier Health Plan from Universal Life

Universal Life, the insurance company with the most experience and expertise in the Health sector in Cyprus, proudly announces the launch of MultiCare Elite....

Cyprus non-cash payment value hits €129 billion

Cyprus non-cash payment value hits €129 billion

Non cash payments in Cyprus in the second half of 2023 rose by 12% year on year to €129 billion with total transactions amounting to 152 million marking an annual increase of 15%, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has said....

Boxer Khelif condemns bullying amid gender scrutiny

Boxer Khelif condemns bullying amid gender scrutiny

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash. ...

91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

91 dead in Bangladesh protests, PM resignation demanded

Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...

Warm days ahead

Warm days ahead

Seasonal low pressure will affect the island, bringing mostly clear weather today with occasional low clouds along the coast. By midday, clouds will develop over the mountains, potentially leading to brief, isolated showers. ...

Djokovic finally strikes gold

Djokovic finally strikes gold

Novak Djokovic achieved tennis immortality by clinching his first Olympic gold medal and completing the elusive career "Golden Slam" with a dramatic win over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday....

Christodoulides ties commissioner pick to EU job role

Christodoulides ties commissioner pick to EU job role

President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...

Cyprus could face financial strain over Vasilikos debacle

Cyprus could face financial strain over Vasilikos debacle

The abandonment of the Vasilikos terminal project by a Chinese consortium has triggered a cascade of financial and operational challenges for Cyprus, with substantial implications for state finances and energy infrastructure....

Sweden closes Beirut Embassy, relocates staff to Cyprus

Sweden closes Beirut Embassy, relocates staff to Cyprus

Sweden said on Saturday it was shutting its embassy in Beirut amid fears the war in Gaza could escalate into a region-wide conflict, after urging thousands of its citizens to leave Lebanon....

Violent anti-immigration protests shake Northern England (vid)

Violent anti-immigration protests shake Northern England (vid)

Anti-immigration protests erupted into violence across northern England on Sunday, marking a significant challenge for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Demonstrations, triggered by the recent murder of three girls in Southport, turned destructive as protesters vandalized property and clashed with police....

Rain or shine, it's a wild weather ride!

Rain or shine, it's a wild weather ride!

In a surprising twist, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of summer showers and unpredictable weather patterns. Several areas of the island have been treated to a refreshing rain, and according to the Meteorological Service, tonight will bring more excitement with locally increased low clouds, especially along the coast....

Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....

Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

In a recent statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar asserted that he has not received an official invitation for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides. Tatar emphasized that there is no common ground or necessary conditions for such a meeting....

Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Princess Rajwa, wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, marking the couple's firstborn and the first grandchild of King Abdullah II, according to the Royal Hashemite Court....

Larnaca's dog beach gets a 'paw-some' upgrade

Larnaca's dog beach gets a 'paw-some' upgrade

The beloved dog beach near Spyros Beach, just south of Larnaca Airport, has been transformed with a fresh new look and upgraded amenities, thanks to the Larnaca Municipality....

Driverless taxis cause traffic chaos in China

Driverless taxis cause traffic chaos in China

Hundreds of driverless robotaxis from Chinese tech giant Baidu are causing traffic mayhem in Wuhan. ...

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