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01 October, 2024
 

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The FBI in Cyprus

The FBI in Cyprus

By enlisting the help of the FBI – as announced recently – Cyprus is making an effort to deal with the problem of corruption that has been a blight on the country’s reputation for so many years....

Ministry seeks public input on migrant integration action plan

Ministry seeks public input on migrant integration action plan

The Ministry of Interior is seeking public feedback on a comprehensive plan to integrate third-country nationals residing legally in the country....

Banks' February deposits rise by €65.4 million

Banks' February deposits rise by €65.4 million

Total deposits in February recorded a significant net increase by €65.4 million following a decrease of €366.0 million in the previous month......

Halloumi wins reprieve as EU grants five-year transition period

Halloumi wins reprieve as EU grants five-year transition period

Cyprus' iconic Halloumi cheese remains a protected designation of origin (PDO) after the European Union granted a crucial five-year grace period to comply with production specifications....

Second aid ship, the Jennifer, to depart for Gaza on Saturday

Second aid ship, the Jennifer, to depart for Gaza on Saturday

The second ship transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Amalthea project is likely to depart from Larnaca on Saturday, according to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Cyprus' industrial output soars with 4.2% surge

Cyprus' industrial output soars with 4.2% surge

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

Journalist who filmed Navalny's last video, now in police custody

Journalist who filmed Navalny's last video, now in police custody

In a troubling development for press freedom in Russia, Antonina Favorskaya, a journalist renowned for her coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny......

Legal maneuvering clouds Thanasis' inquest, verdict on May 10th

Legal maneuvering clouds Thanasis' inquest, verdict on May 10th

In a culmination of legal proceedings, the coroner's inquest into the death of 26-year-old national guardsman Thanasis Nikolaou concluded today, with a decision slated for May 10th. ...

Government strengthens social safety net with nationwide social worker program

Government strengthens social safety net with nationwide social worker program

In a move aimed at bolstering the country's social safety net, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced a nationwide expansion of the Neighbourhood Social Workers' Programme....

Illegal photovoltaic systems threaten Cyprus' electricity grid

Illegal photovoltaic systems threaten Cyprus' electricity grid

In a recent interview on SPOR FM, Christina Papadopoulou, the spokesperson for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), addressed concerns over the proliferation of illegal photovoltaic systems installed by individuals in homes....

Ideal real estate investment opportunities for sale by AstroBank

Ideal real estate investment opportunities for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a commercial plot in the centre of Nicosia and other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos....

European Parliament President to visit Cyprus for humanitarian aid talks

European Parliament President to visit Cyprus for humanitarian aid talks

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is set to visit Cyprus on April 1st, where she will meet with President Nikos Christodoulidis for discussions on humanitarian aid initiatives....

Islamic State calls for terror attacks on US, Europe, and Israel

Islamic State calls for terror attacks on US, Europe, and Israel

The Islamic State issued a stark warning on Thursday, urging its followers to target "crusaders" worldwide, singling out the United States, Europe, and Israel. ...

Get ready for a heatwave!

Get ready for a heatwave!

Good morning, folks! We've got some exciting weather news coming your way. Weak high pressure and a hot gas mass are swooping in, promising to bring rising temperatures and plenty of sunshine to the area....

Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

KEDIPES pays state €140M in largest quarterly sum yet

KEDIPES pays state €140M in largest quarterly sum yet

In the largest quarterly cash repayment to the state since its inception in 2018, totaling €140 million, the Board of Directors of KEDIPES decided to proceed for the first quarter of 2024. ...

'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

Court denies payouts to Helios crash victims' families

Court denies payouts to Helios crash victims' families

The Court of Appeal, in a majority decision, dismissed the appeals of the children of two deceased passengers of the ''Helios'' airline, who sought compensation from the Republic of Cyprus for the loss of their parents....

Akamas road irregularities demand answers

Akamas road irregularities demand answers

A series of pressing questions has emerged concerning irregularities in the initial phase of the road network construction in Akamas....

Global maritime alliance implements fees to curb ship emissions

Global maritime alliance implements fees to curb ship emissions

At the latest meeting of the International Maritime Organization, a coalition of 60 member states made a joint decision to levy fees on greenhouse......

Bridge collapse claims lives of two workers

Bridge collapse claims lives of two workers

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse early Tuesday resulted in the recovery of two bodies from the Patapsco River, identified as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes......

Woman bound and threatened by masked intruders

Woman bound and threatened by masked intruders

Yesterday, a woman in the community of Erimi, Limassol, experienced terror when four masked individuals entered her home, searching for money. ...

Government implements measures to alleviate rising prices

Government implements measures to alleviate rising prices

In response to concerns over price hikes, the government has unveiled a set of targeted and broad-ranging measures aimed at alleviating financial strain for citizens. ...

Hotel Brain sets sights on Cypriot hospitality domination

Hotel Brain sets sights on Cypriot hospitality domination

The Greek hospitality powerhouse, Hotel Brain, sets its sights on Cyprus, unveiling plans to tap into the island's vibrant market....

How Russia defies sanctions with its secret gas fleet

How Russia defies sanctions with its secret gas fleet

Moscow's response to Western sanctions on the Russian gas industry has revealed a strategic shift in its approach, with the creation of a 'shadow fleet' of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. ...

Two Greek Cypriots arrested in occupied territories on weapons charges

Two Greek Cypriots arrested in occupied territories on weapons charges

In a recent development reported by Kipris, two Greek Cypriots have been arrested in the occupied territories on charges of possession of illegal weapons....

Lawmakers slam green taxation plans as ''stupid'' and ''immoral''

Lawmakers slam green taxation plans as ''stupid'' and ''immoral''

DISY MP Kyriakos Hatzigiannis and Ecologists MP Stavros Papadouris sharply criticized the government's green taxation plans in interviews with ''SPOR FM 95.0'' and ''DIASPORA News.''...

Cyprus and Estonia pledge deeper ties across borders

Cyprus and Estonia pledge deeper ties across borders

The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......

Cyprus boasts second largest EU-born resident share

Cyprus boasts second largest EU-born resident share

Cyprus had the third largest share of foreign-born residents among EU countries (22.7%), and more specifically the second largest share of residents born in another EU country (10.6%) in 2023, according to data released by Eurostat....

Cyprus grapples with €80 million surge in state budget deficit for 2023

Cyprus grapples with €80 million surge in state budget deficit for 2023

The state budget deficit for 2023 increased by €80 million compared to the deficit recorded in 2022, according to the Fiscal Report of the Republic of Cyprus for 2023, submitted to the House of Representatives....

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