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16 January, 2025
 

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Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....

Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....

Student hands out €15K at Nicosia school

Student hands out €15K at Nicosia school

Police are investigating an unusual incident at a Nicosia high school where a student brought 15,000 euros in cash and distributed it to classmates, authorities said. ...

Extreme winds push California fires out of control

Extreme winds push California fires out of control

Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....

''The cost of the subsidies is borne by the state, not the citizens.''

''The cost of the subsidies is borne by the state, not the citizens.''

''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. Since then, we’ve watched in dismay as electricity prices have steadily risen, with various justifications that no longer convince anyone....

Keravnos: Trump administration offers promising prospects for US-Cyprus relations

Keravnos: Trump administration offers promising prospects for US-Cyprus relations

Cyprus’ Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, kept a close eye on the outcome of the U.S. elections, which saw Donald Trump elected as the 47th president of the United States....

Lidl Cyprus gives new life to fruit and vegetables with the 'Choose me' bag

Lidl Cyprus gives new life to fruit and vegetables with the 'Choose me' bag

With a new initiative, Lidl Cyprus invites all its customers to choose the "Choose me" bag and help reduce food waste, while saving money on their daily purchases....

Cyprus-Israel power study to conclude by early 2025

Cyprus-Israel power study to conclude by early 2025

Subsea surveys for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project are advancing, with investment developments expected by year-end, ADMIE President and CEO Manos Manousakis announced at the 7th Athens Investment Forum. ...

Cypriot President holds quiet meeting with Trump associate ahead of U.S. elections

Cypriot President holds quiet meeting with Trump associate ahead of U.S. elections

Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with a close associate of Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace to discuss potential shifts in Cyprus-U.S. relations if Trump were to win the U.S. election. ...

At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

The European Union's (EU) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets is envisioned to be shaped by the game changer, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. ...

Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...

Kadis gains key approval for EU fisheries role, promises new ocean pact

Kadis gains key approval for EU fisheries role, promises new ocean pact

The committee on fisheries (PECH) of the European Parliament has approved the appointment of Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, with the positive opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Security (ENVI), after his hearing in Brussels. ...

SKLAVENITIS Cyprus completes agreement with PAPANTONIOU Supermarkets

SKLAVENITIS Cyprus completes agreement with PAPANTONIOU Supermarkets

The agreement regarding the integration of PAPANTONIOU Supermarkets into the SKLAVENITIS Cyprus network has been successfully completed, following approval from the Commission for the Protection of Competition (C.P.C.)....

US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

Winds and rain ahead

Winds and rain ahead

Today’s forecast calls for mostly clear skies across the region, with winds primarily from the north to northeast, shifting to southwest to northwest in western areas by midday....

Trump's emotional appeal vs. Harris's missed connections

Trump's emotional appeal vs. Harris's missed connections

Experts, academics, and political analysts in Cyprus have weighed in on the reasons behind Donald Trump’s success in the latest U.S. elections and Kamala Harris's defeat. ...

Tesla surges 12% on Trump’s election win, Musk’s $75M bet pays off

Tesla surges 12% on Trump’s election win, Musk’s $75M bet pays off

Tesla shares surged 12% in early trading Wednesday following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, as investors anticipated potential advantages for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, a major Trump backer....

Transport Ministry inaugurates new motorway that will ease traffic

Transport Ministry inaugurates new motorway that will ease traffic

According to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, Cyprus marked a milestone in its transportation network Tuesday with the inauguration of the Nicosia peripheral motorway’s first phase, a project intended to ease congestion, enhance safety, and facilitate trade across the island....

On the wrong side of the elections...

On the wrong side of the elections...

It's only natural that the election of a volatile president like Trump would raise concerns across the globe. His approach to U.S. foreign policy is anybody's guess, ...

TechIsland, Invest Cyprus team up to attract global tech investment

TechIsland, Invest Cyprus team up to attract global tech investment

In a move expected to enhance Cyprus’s appeal as a tech hub, TechIsland has signed an agreement with Invest Cyprus to attract more foreign investors, with a particular focus on the technology sector....

Hellenic Bank reports €284.4M profit for 2024

Hellenic Bank reports €284.4M profit for 2024

Hellenic Bank reported a profit of €284.4 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from €240.7 million in the same period last year....

Akamas road project delayed again as investigation continues

Akamas road project delayed again as investigation continues

Decisions on key issues surrounding Akamas—particularly potential disciplinary proceedings for the first phase of the road network and the resumption of related work—are running behind schedule....

Europe braces for Trump’s return as leaders offer cautious congratulations

Europe braces for Trump’s return as leaders offer cautious congratulations

European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have cautiously congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed U.S. election victory....

President Christodoulides congratulates Trump on Election win

President Christodoulides congratulates Trump on Election win

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has congratulated Donald Trump for his election and says that he looks forward to continue working with the US on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries....

Online Scams: Technology is evolving, let's stay one step ahead

Online Scams: Technology is evolving, let's stay one step ahead

The Bank of Cyprus urges its customers and the public, in general, to be extra vigilant as fraudsters increasingly use advanced technology and AI to create highly convincing fraud scams with the ultimate purpose of deceiving the public....

Conversation Series at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation with bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus x Cyprus Insula Exhibition

Conversation Series at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation with bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus x Cyprus Insula Exhibition

In the framework of the exhibition Cyprus Insula - History, Memory, Reality the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation invites bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus, for a series of conversations on themes central the Cypriot insularity and modernity....

First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....

Cyprus joins World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors

Cyprus joins World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors

Cyprus is present in this year's World Travel Market in London with 55 exhibitors. ...

Trump declares victory: ''God spared me to save the country''

Trump declares victory: ''God spared me to save the country''

Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....

Cyprus to ''maximise efforts'' for peace talks resumption, Kombos tells UK politicians

Cyprus to ''maximise efforts'' for peace talks resumption, Kombos tells UK politicians

The government of the Republic of Cyprus has “an obligation to maximise the possibility of going back to the negotiating table” on the Cyprus issue, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos......

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