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29 September, 2024
 

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Cypriot leaders to attend Paris Olympics

Cypriot leaders to attend Paris Olympics

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Athena Michaelides will attend the Paris Olympic Games......

Zelenskyy praises Cyprus aid at International Peace summit

Zelenskyy praises Cyprus aid at International Peace summit

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has expressed gratitude to Cyprus for all the assistance provided to his country....

Politico: Cyprus is the solution, not the problem

Politico: Cyprus is the solution, not the problem

Despite its long-standing division, Cyprus is emerging as a crucial player in the Middle East, offering a stable platform for political, economic, humanitarian, and military operations, according to an article published today in Politico by Ivo Daalder....

Only 5,676 of 103,281 eligible T/C voters participated in the EU elections

Only 5,676 of 103,281 eligible T/C voters participated in the EU elections

In the recent European Parliament elections on June 9, hopes for a high turnout of Turkish Cypriot (T/C) voters were dashed. Despite having 103,281 eligible voters, only 5,676 T/Cs cast their ballots, a slight drop from 5,804 in 2019....

Cyprus plans €3.1B climate investment by 2030

Cyprus plans €3.1B climate investment by 2030

Cyprus’ total investment on climate change in both EU and public funds as well as private investments are estimated to amount to €3.1 billion by 2030, the Finance Ministry has said....

Farmakas wildfire linked to EAC equipment failure

Farmakas wildfire linked to EAC equipment failure

A fire that ravaged 3.2 square kilometers in Farmakas was determined to have been sparked by a short circuit in an EAC transformer, according to statements from both the Fire Service and EAC officials....

Cyprus achieves €600 million fiscal surplus in Q1 2024

Cyprus achieves €600 million fiscal surplus in Q1 2024

Cyprus generated a fiscal surplus close to €600 million in the first quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 58% year on year, driven by the rise in state revenue which exceeded the rise in spending....

Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

Sunny days ahead

Sunny days ahead

A gentle low-pressure system is bringing calm weather to Cyprus today. ...

Ministry probes public works tenders from 10 years ago

Ministry probes public works tenders from 10 years ago

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini delves into how Cyprus is grappling with significant issues in its public construction projects, like the renovation of Larnaca's port, which have faced major delays and complications....

Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

The big fire in Paphos has exposed some major issues: not only were the firefighting resources inadequate, but it also showed the government's long-standing negligence regarding illegal fires. ...

Fidias Panayiotou's election sets a new standard

Fidias Panayiotou's election sets a new standard

The election of YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou to the European Parliament has left traditional political parties in Cyprus rethinking their game plan, according to an article written by Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

Attorney General continues testimony in Auditor General suspension hearing

Attorney General continues testimony in Auditor General suspension hearing

The biggest challenge facing the Legal Service is the continuous attacks from the Audit Service and its allies, Attorney General George Savvidis testified on Friday. ...

Frederick University is once again the best performing University in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Frederick University is once again the best performing University in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....

Job vacancies in Cyprus increase by 7.3% in Q1 of 2024

Job vacancies in Cyprus increase by 7.3% in Q1 of 2024

Job vacancies in Cyprus rose by an annual 7.3% in the first quarter of 2024 whereas they rose by almost 10% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023....

Cyprus sees surge in air travel as summer season takes off

Cyprus sees surge in air travel as summer season takes off

Airplanes arriving in Cyprus were about 85% full in May, with numbers continuing to climb, according to Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communication at Hermes Airports. ...

US and UK universities slip in global rankings

US and UK universities slip in global rankings

MIT continues to dominate the QS World University Rankings for the 13th year in a row. The latest rankings, which measure both job prospects and sustainability, show Imperial College London jumping to the second spot. ...

Biplanes are making a comeback

Biplanes are making a comeback

Remember those old-timey airplanes with open cockpits and big, noisy engines? Well, they're making a comeback! According to a report in the Robb Report, the DIMOR Group, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, is leading the charge by bringing back classic biplanes like the WACO and Great Lakes models....

Anti-corruption authority clears health official of allegations

Anti-corruption authority clears health official of allegations

The Anti-Corruption Authority in Cyprus has dismissed an anonymous complaint alleging misconduct against Christina Giannakis, Director General of the Ministry of Health. ...

Pournara: From 3145 to 245 migrants in two years

Pournara: From 3145 to 245 migrants in two years

The influx of irregular migrants into Cyprus has markedly declined following stringent government measures. Illustrative of this trend is the Pournara accommodation center, ...

Limassol man loses €46,900 in car sales scam

Limassol man loses €46,900 in car sales scam

A 28-year-old man reported to Limassol Police Station that he was the victim of electronic fraud after transferring €46,900 to a bank account he believed belonged to a car sales company....

EU replaces dangerous asbestos sewer pipes in Nicosia

EU replaces dangerous asbestos sewer pipes in Nicosia

The European Commission announced Thursday that work has begun to replace old asbestos pipes in the Nicosia sewer system. The project is funded by the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community and will be carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....

Domestic dispute in Paphos ends in murder

Domestic dispute in Paphos ends in murder

A domestic dispute in Paphos ended in murder Friday morning, police said....

Outdoor work from 11am to 5pm prohibited

Outdoor work from 11am to 5pm prohibited

Both heavy and moderate work outdoors is prohibited between 11am and 5pm on Friday, according to the Labour Inspections Department, due to a red warning for extremely high temperature....

Cyprus ticket wins €100,000

Cyprus ticket wins €100,000

In Thursday night's Joker draw (13/6), a total of 3.3 million euros was up for grabs....

Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia

Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations have struck a landmark agreement to extend a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, funded by interest earned on Russia’s immobilized central bank assets....

Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

President appoints Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannidis as Deputy Minister of Immigration

President appoints Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannidis as Deputy Minister of Immigration

President Nikos Christodoulides has appointed Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannidis as Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection, utilizing his constitutional powers. ...

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Two apartment complexes, residential fields, and other properties in various areas of Cyprus that are ideal for investment have been listed for sale by AstroBank....

Stay cool or fry trying!

Stay cool or fry trying!

The Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for today, effective from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 45 degrees Celsius....

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