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09 February, 2025
 

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Meeting between CySEC and Association of Cyprus Electronic Money & Payments Institutions

Meeting between CySEC and Association of Cyprus Electronic Money & Payments Institutions

The discussion was held in an environment of cooperation and the two parties noted their intention to work closely together for matters of common interest....

After two years of closed borders, Australia welcomes the world back

After two years of closed borders, Australia welcomes the world back

Australia said on Monday it will reopen its borders to vaccinated travelers this month, ending two years of misery for the tourism sector, reviving migration and injecting billions of dollars into the world No. 13 economy....

More than 100 students test positive today, Monday

More than 100 students test positive today, Monday

As 'Test to Stay' continues in schools around the island, the Minister of Health announced today that 110 positive cases were found in a group of 6399 close contacts....

Hermes Airports signs Toulouse Declaration

Hermes Airports signs Toulouse Declaration

Hermes Airports, the consortium that manages and controls the two international airports of the Republic of Cyprus, announced on Monday it has signed the Toulouse Declaration, which, it said, was reinforcing its commitment to a net-zero future....

US school weighs in on commissioner’s inflated resume

US school weighs in on commissioner’s inflated resume

An American university reportedly never knew about a former volunteerism commissioner in Cyprus, who resigned his position last year amid allegations he manipulated his resume and credentials...

No to relaxations for now, the Omicron could cause serious illness

No to relaxations for now, the Omicron could cause serious illness

Relaxations of measures against the further spread of Covid-19 will depend on the epidemiological picture, Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency on Monday, pointing out that though there has been a stabilization in daily cases, the number now is at around 3,000....

Israel sets deadline in gas dispute with Cyprus

Israel sets deadline in gas dispute with Cyprus

Israeli Energy Minister Karine Elharrar has told companies in her country they have until next month to settle a gas dispute with Cyprus, otherwise the states will step in to put an end to the prolonged discussion between the two neighbors...

Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency to deal with trucking blockade

Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency to deal with trucking blockade

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson on Sunday declared a state of emergency to help deal with an unprecedented 10-day occupation by protesting truckers that has shut down much of the core of the Canadian capital....

Greek Cypriots in last ditch effort to 'save Varosha'

Greek Cypriots in last ditch effort to 'save Varosha'

The foreign minister of the Republic of Cyprus says a proposal to lift international embargos on Ercan airport in the north is “the only way to save Varosha” for Greek Cypriots, but it may be too little too late for the seasoned diplomat as Turkish Cypriots say the ghost town is now off the table...

Op-ed: The two trends for working time

Op-ed: The two trends for working time

In the discussion about the time we dedicate to our work, a turn of 180 degrees has taken place and this is mainly due to the pandemic....

Week starts off with uncertain weather

Week starts off with uncertain weather

A weak low pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Monday, while a falling hand on the barometer on Tuesday will bring more rain and a temperature drop by midweek...

'We will use all available tools for the resumption of Cyprus talks'

'We will use all available tools for the resumption of Cyprus talks'

"The Greek Cypriot side will use all available tools for the resumption of the UN-led Cyprus settlement talks", Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Sunday....

Emilianidou: 'Pay gap between men and women has sufficiently declined'

Emilianidou: 'Pay gap between men and women has sufficiently declined'

"Despite progress in reducing the pay gap between men and women in Cyprus, we are continuing efforts to reduce and eradicate the disparity," Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance Zeta Emilianidou said on the occasion of Equal Pay Day....

Limassol driver dies in foothills after missing turn

Limassol driver dies in foothills after missing turn

A man was killed instantly in a road accident in Limassol district on Saturday night when his vehicle veered off a curvy road in the mountain foothills and crashed into a tree...

Teen loses leg after car plows into girl squad

Teen loses leg after car plows into girl squad

Four teenage girls were injured in a car accident on Saturday in Lakatamia, with one undergoing surgical amputation, after a car out of control slammed into the group who were standing outside a concrete fence at a supermarket...

With rings breaking from block of ice, Olympic Games ceremony begins

With rings breaking from block of ice, Olympic Games ceremony begins

The opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday night, the culmination of preparations beset by the Covid-19 pandemic and criticism over human rights in China that led several countries to mount a diplomatic boycott....

Austria passes Covid vaccine mandate

Austria passes Covid vaccine mandate

Austria has become the first country in the EU to make vaccinations against Covid-19 mandatory for all adults, but questions remain over whether it can sway those skeptical of taking the jab and how much the Alpine state’s government is willing to press those who won’t comply....

Greece to scrap negative COVID test requirement for travelers

Greece to scrap negative COVID test requirement for travelers

Greece will allow tourists with a European vaccination certificate to enter the country without having to show a negative test for COVID-19 from Feb. 7, the tourism and health ministries said on Friday....

MSD pill: How many Cypriots received it and how many were hospitalized

MSD pill: How many Cypriots received it and how many were hospitalized

More and more drugs are being included in doctors' inventories in order to deal with the pandemic. At the moment, at the European level, eight are available - pills and monoclonal antibodies - which Cyprus has taken care to secure....

Cozy up to some good food and live music this weekend!

Cozy up to some good food and live music this weekend!

Forget the rain! Here are some gems that will help you beat the winter blues...

Op-ed: It’s not the pipeline, stupid!

Op-ed: It’s not the pipeline, stupid!

In 1992, the Clinton campaign adopted the tagline “It’s the economy, stupid” to identify the candidate’s signature issue....

Minister of Health tests positive for covid

Minister of Health tests positive for covid

The Minister of Health has tested positive for the coronavirus....

Kasoulides: Prospects of regional cooperation on energy discussed

Kasoulides: Prospects of regional cooperation on energy discussed

The bilateral partnership between Cyprus and the US and prospects for regional cooperation on energy issues were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and US Senior Advisor for Energy Security at the State Department Amos Hochstein in Washington on Thursday....

Inflation in Cyprus spikes to an annual 5.4% in January

Inflation in Cyprus spikes to an annual 5.4% in January

January 2022 recorded a spike in Cyprus inflation, rising to 5.4%. At the same time, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.53 units falling to 104.57, compared to 105.10 in December 2021, according to the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus....

Nouris seeks EU sanctions for airlines carrying irregular immigrants to Turkish-occupied Cyprus

Nouris seeks EU sanctions for airlines carrying irregular immigrants to Turkish-occupied Cyprus

Interior Minister Nicos Nouris has asked for the imposition of EU sanctions to Turkish airlines systematically carrying irregular immigrants to Turkish-occupied Cyprus....

Government portal to ease frustration delayed

Government portal to ease frustration delayed

A new digital government platform in Cyprus aimed at pulling sources from different agencies to deliver fast customer service is behind schedule, with officials pointing finger at internal procedures but remaining hopeful that the service will soon be up and running...

19 people found frozen to death sparks diplomatic row between Turkey and Greece

19 people found frozen to death sparks diplomatic row between Turkey and Greece

The number of people found frozen to death in a small Turkish town near the border with Greece has risen to 19, officials said Thursday, a week after a rare winter storm blanketed both countries in snow....

Cyprus tourist arrivals up by 207% in 2021

Cyprus tourist arrivals up by 207% in 2021

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus during 2021 increased by 206.7% compared to 2020, according to data released Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. However, the arrivals decreased by 51.3% compared to 2019, which was historically the best year for Cyprus tourism....

Cyprus keeps hopes up as Wonder bids farewell

Cyprus keeps hopes up as Wonder bids farewell

Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship left Limassol on Thursday at 4:30pm after a short visit to pick up crew and renew the company’s commitment to Cyprus at a particularly tough time for both the industry and the island looking to rebrand itself...

Yellow Warning - Hail and Thunderstorms in Many Areas (Video)

Yellow Warning - Hail and Thunderstorms in Many Areas (Video)

Intense weather with rain, lightning and hail began at noon on Thursday (03/02) in various areas of Cyprus....

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