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Cyprus' solar ambitions face off against shadowy bureaucratic interests

As I had unfortunately predicted, complications have emerged in the "Solar Panels for All" plan. ...

Government to expand workforce in 2024

In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...

Songbird slaughter continues as gangs profit amid faltering enforcement

A conservation group in Cyprus said Wednesday that police have been lax in cracking down on criminal gangs that illegally trap migratory songbirds to supply restaurants, although the poaching has declined overall....

Christodoulides: ''Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same''

Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are the same, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday at the opening of Ümit İnatçı's art exhibition, “Universalis Spiritus,” in Nicosia. He noted that this principle has guided his efforts to reunite the island....

Parents to protect kids from Hamas hostage videos on social media

Schools in Israel, the UK and the US are advising parents to delete their children’s social media apps over concerns that Hamas militants will broadcast or disseminate disturbing videos of hostages who have been seized in recent days....

Hamas fires at point-blank range during Israeli Music Festival

A car camera positioned near the Israeli music festival documented the horrifying scene as Hamas terrorists initiated an attack, opening fire on the young festivalgoers, even at point-blank range....

Almost 9kg of cannabis uncovered in Limassol

In a significant development in the battle against illicit narcotics, the YKAN (Limassol Branch) executed a meticulously planned operation yesterday morning....

Netanyahu forms emergency unity government amid Gaza war

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced an emergency wartime government, as pressure mounts for the establishment of corridors to allow aid and medicine into the Gaza Strip and to allow civilians to leave....

Weather takes a cooler turn

The weather forecast for Cyprus presents a day of changing conditions, with clear skies to start and the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms later in the day....

Fuel prices set to drop over the next 24 hours

In an upcoming change for motor fuel consumers, reductions in fuel prices are anticipated to take effect starting tomorrow and persist for the next 24 hours....

European and Israeli citizens find refuge at Ayia Napa marina

Sixty-five European and Israeli citizens have arrived at Ayia Napa Marina via two private boats today....

Iconic mountain resort set to regain its former glory

The extensive restoration project of the historic Berengaria Hotel is currently underway, with plans for the iconic hotel to reopen its doors in 2026....

Heavy rainfall and power outages amidst thunderstorms today

Heavy rainfall was observed in various areas of Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon (11/10). The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms possibly accompanied by hail....

Navigating the complexities of Israel, Ukraine, and history

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the West adopted the motto "on the right side of history" to justify its support for Ukraine against Moscow's occupation....

New code of conduct for officials Introduced

The Council of Ministers has officially adopted the Code of Conduct for government members, announced the Deputy Government spokesman. This development signifies a significant step towards establishing a clear set of ethical guidelines within the government....

France urges de-escalation amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn global attention as the death toll rises, with over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis reported dead. Calls for peace have intensified amid the escalating violence....

Turkish Cypriots alarmed by rise in Turkish interference

In a recent opinion poll conducted by the Centre for Migration, Identity, and Rights’ Studies (CMIRS) in northern Cyprus, Turkish Cypriots have expressed escalating unease regarding Turkey's growing involvement in the political, economic, and religious aspects of the breakaway northern Cyprus region, which remains under Turkey's control....

Bedbug infestation sparks unusual scene in the City of Lights

A video has surfaced showing multiple mattresses piled up and littering a street in Paris, France, amid a current bedbug infestation....

Portugal and Austria airlift citizens from Israel to Cyprus

Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....

Children among 17 British nationals missing in Israel

Seventeen British nationals, including children, are feared dead or missing in Israel after an attack by Hamas, Sky News understands....

IMF forecasts economic challenges for Cyprus in 2023 and beyond

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its ''World Economic Outlook'' for October, published on Tuesday, forecasts that Cyprus's growth rate for 2023 will slow down to 2.2% of GDP, down from the 2.5% it had projected in its April outlook....

Andreas Pittatzis acquitted, now serving as counsel for defendant

In a recent legal proceeding involving a criminal case related to the Al Jazeera media network's reporting and events associated with the exceptional naturalization of foreign investors and entrepreneurs, a significant development has occurred....

Middle East turmoil shifts energy and diplomatic priorities

The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....

ECB keeps watchful eye on non-performing loans

The European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring non-performing loans (NPLs) and related legislation, including the divestment framework. ...

Unprecedented escalation in Gaza and Cyprus' response

The escalation in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' surprise terror campaign last Saturday, has plunged the Middle East into a renewed cycle of violence within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. ...

Did Iran fuel Hamas attack on Israel?

The US intelligence community is digging through its stores of data and tasking the nation’s spy agencies to hunt for fresh clues to determine whether Iran played a direct role in Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday....

The Israeli war's impact on economy and energy prices

Economists have been examining the inevitable economic consequences of the war in Israel, particularly its influence on fuel and electricity costs....

Cyprus gains Vice Presidential seat at European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) appointed for the first time ever a Vice President from Cyprus in its Management Committee....

Thunderstorms to rumble across the island

Netanyahu's warning and energy implications

In a stern warning, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of the Middle East....