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Sunny skies and sudden showers

Get ready for a whimsical weather adventure! Today's forecast calls for mainly sunny skies, but brace yourself for scattered clouds rolling in by afternoon. ...

18/04/2024 | NEWS

Tensions mount over 'Great Sea Interconnector'

The Greek Energy Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, expressed frustration at the Delphi Economic Forum regarding the tactics employed by the Cypriot government concerning the final investment decision on the Great Sea Interconnector power cable. ...

17/04/2024 | BUSINESS

Migration tops Cypriot concerns in EU election prep

In less than two months, Cyprus gears up for not only local elections but also European Parliament elections, with a Eurobarometer survey revealing key concerns and priorities among Cypriot voters....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Alpha Bank CEO eyes expansion in Romania

Alpha Bank chief executive officer Vassilis Psaltis pointed to further expansion and acquisitions in Romania in a joint interview with the CEO of Italian bank UniCredit, Andrea Orcel for Bloomberg....

17/04/2024 | BUSINESS

Greek workers strike paralyzes transport services

In Greece, transport services came to a standstill on Wednesday as workers across various sectors participated in a 24-hour strike, demanding higher pay to offset the increasing cost of living...

17/04/2024 | BUSINESS

Why your outfit choice could bar you from boarding flights

Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Easyjet passengers face being banned from flights - due to an outfit choice. A flight attendant and airline worker has revealed the real reason your outfit could get you banned from the plane this summer....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

4,000 lives lost in a single blast

In the midst of conflict, even the most unexpected victims are not spared from tragedy, as evidenced by the devastating impact on IVF embryos in Gaza. ...

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Elephant breaks free from circus, roams Montana streets

In Butte, Montana, a peculiar sight unfolded as an elephant broke free from the confines of the Jordan World Circus and strolled through the city streets....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

EU acts against Russian-owned companies

The European Commission released guidelines on the implementation of the new article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 of the 12th package of restrictive......

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Cyprus' public debt declines, economic outlook brightens

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas, Cyprus is seeing a promising reduction in its public debt, with figures suggesting a return to 2019 levels....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Drug enforcement cops send 420 youths to rehab

Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...

17/04/2024 | NEWS

EU Health Commissioner addresses breast cancer at University of Cambridge

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides addressed attendees at the University of Cambridge today, responding to an invitation from the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Kyriakides' speech focused on breast cancer and its intersection with the European Cancer Plan....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Bob Menendez to implicate his wife in May corruption trial

In a case unsealed Tuesday, court papers suggest that Sen. Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by implicating his wife, according to CNN, ...

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Olympic flame lit in Ancient Olympia, embarks on journey to Paris

The Olympic Flame embarked on its journey from Ancient Olympia, marking the Lighting Ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games 2024, set to be hosted in Paris from July 26 to August 11....

17/04/2024 | LIFE

EU champions ocean health with $3.71 billion investment

The European Union will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to protect the ocean and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives this year, the EU’s top environment official said on Tuesday. ...

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Middle East conflict fuels fear of $100 per barrel

The recent Iranian attack on Israel serves as a stark reminder of the ever-shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, with potential ramifications extending......

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Truck catches fire in Paphos

In the early hours of Thursday morning, a training truck stationed at the road transport department yard in Paphos became engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Breakthrough in Larnaca port revamp talks

Recent discussions, presided over by President Nikos Christodoulides, have ignited hope for the transformation of Larnaca's port and marina. With both the government and project contractor, Kition Ocean Holdings, taking bold steps, a breakthrough seems within reach....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Cyprus President firm on UN resolution for settlement

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides rejected the Turkish demand for a ''two-states'' solution to the long-standing Cyprus issue as ''irrational''......

17/04/2024 | NEWS

Mostly clear skies ahead

Today's forecast brings a mix of sunshine and gentle breezes across the region. Expect clear conditions with winds shifting from northeast to southeast, starting off light and picking up to a moderate breeze....

17/04/2024 | NEWS

EU allows extension of asylum review amid surge

The member states of the European Union can extend the examination of asylum applications for nine months in case of large arrivals, a spokesperson for the European Commission said in a written statement on Tuesday, responding to questions after the Cypriot government announced a related decision over the weekend....

16/04/2024 | NEWS