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Must-try dining gems in Nicosia for ''Tsiknopempti'' revelry

Must-try dining gems in Nicosia for ''Tsiknopempti'' revelry

Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Tsiknopempti in Nicosia?...

Measles resurgence sparks concern as two unvaccinated cases emerge

Measles resurgence sparks concern as two unvaccinated cases emerge

In a concerning development, two cases of measles have been reported in Cyprus, raising alarms among health authorities. The Director of the Pediatric Department at Makarios Hospital,...

Greek lawmakers in Corfu ostracized over same-sex marriage vote

Greek lawmakers in Corfu ostracized over same-sex marriage vote

In a heightened response from the Orthodox Church of Greece, backlash against the recent law legalizing same-sex civil marriage intensified on Tuesday. ...

Air China's Athens-Beijing route booms with 128% capacity increase

Air China's Athens-Beijing route booms with 128% capacity increase

Air China and Athens International Airport celebrated on Tuesday the expansion of the Chinese flagcarrier’s scheduled service between Athens and Beijing as of next month, with an extra two flights per week and the use of even greater aircraft on the route....

Police crackdown nets over €141K in extrajudicial fine collections

Police crackdown nets over €141K in extrajudicial fine collections

In separate operations, the Paphos and Nicosia Police Departments successfully executed multiple outstanding fine warrants, collecting significant sums....

Forest Park hotel acquisition joins Cyprus' mountain peaks investment

Forest Park hotel acquisition joins Cyprus' mountain peaks investment

Investment interest in the mountainous areas of the island continues to surge, a trend observed in recent years......

Energy Minister calls for EU 'solar bank' to energize solar industry

Energy Minister calls for EU 'solar bank' to energize solar industry

In a proposal during the EU Council of Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy yesterday, Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou...

Government extends financial aid to tornado victims

Government extends financial aid to tornado victims

The Council of Ministers, led by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, has decided to provide financial aid for damages caused by the tornado in the Limassol district on February 14....

Senator Menendez faces new obstruction charges in growing legal saga

Senator Menendez faces new obstruction charges in growing legal saga

In a recent development, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife are facing obstruction of justice charges, revealed in a new 18-count indictment unsealed on Tuesday....

KEDIPES preps for major loan sell-off, boosting Cyprus banks

KEDIPES preps for major loan sell-off, boosting Cyprus banks

In a strategic move to streamline its assets, KEDIPES is gearing up to offload a second batch of performing loans, hot on the heels of its €58 million deal with the Bank of Cyprus....

The shocking reality of students in drug cases revealed

The shocking reality of students in drug cases revealed

Evidence of student involvement in drug trafficking and use, leading to a criminal case opened by YKAN, was presented on Wednesday by YKAN's commander, Stelios Aristideou, to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

Robbery cover or money laundering saga?

Robbery cover or money laundering saga?

A robbery in Limassol last week has taken a dramatic turn as law enforcement authorities suspect involvement in a black money laundering ring. ...

Australia and Cyprus embrace renewable energy collaboration

Australia and Cyprus embrace renewable energy collaboration

In a recent interview with GOLD magazine, Fiona McKergow, the Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus, sheds light on the burgeoning connections between the two nations....

President's ''fireside chat'' with chosen few unveils triumphs and controversy

President's ''fireside chat'' with chosen few unveils triumphs and controversy

In an interchannel interview held to evaluate the first year in office, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides commenced proceedings a few minutes after 20:30. ...

US Diplomat Victoria Nuland steps down amidst Russia-Ukraine controversy

US Diplomat Victoria Nuland steps down amidst Russia-Ukraine controversy

Victoria Nuland, the third-highest-ranking U.S. diplomat known for her tough stance on Russia, is set to retire from her position this month, as confirmed by the State Department on Tuesday. ...

Ursula von der Leyen in Cyprus for humanitarian corridor talks

Ursula von der Leyen in Cyprus for humanitarian corridor talks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Cyprus following the conclusion of the European People's Party summit in Bucharest, Romania, sources from EPP told Cyprus News Agency....

President Christodoulides stands firm on peace plan

President Christodoulides stands firm on peace plan

President Nikos Christodoulides vowed that he will not put before the citizens a peace plan for the Cyprus issue with which he does not agree and expressed once again his readiness to enter into reunification talks based on the agreed framework. ...

US sanctions target Intellexa over cyber spyware

US sanctions target Intellexa over cyber spyware

The United States has issued sanctions against Intellexa, linked to the black van, and other entities as part of cybersecurity principles, as revealed in a post on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's website. ...

Clouds and showers on the horizon

Clouds and showers on the horizon

So, here's the scoop on today's weather: we're looking at a mix of clouds, with some areas getting more overcast skies....

U.S. Ambassador explores Famagusta's rich heritage

U.S. Ambassador explores Famagusta's rich heritage

U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie D. Fisher, engaged in a joint exploration of the Walled City of Famagusta alongside Dr. Simos Ioannou and Dr. Süleyman Uluçay. The visit on March 5, 2024,...

Job market improves and industrial sector grows

Job market improves and industrial sector grows

In good news for Cyprus, the latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) reveals a positive trend in the job market. In February 2024, the number of people registering as unemployed dropped by 13.8%...

Will Michelle Obama run for US President in 2024?

Will Michelle Obama run for US President in 2024?

Former President Barack Obama recently declared his full support for President Joe Biden's bid for re-election....

National Guard's death raises questions on Cyprus justice system

National Guard's death raises questions on Cyprus justice system

Revelations surrounding the death of National Guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou, emerging years after the incident, have sparked both sensation and concern about the functioning of the criminal justice system in Cyprus. ...

Cypriot companies lead Europe's fastest growth

Cypriot companies lead Europe's fastest growth

Two Cypriot companies have made it onto this year's list of the one thousand fastest-growing European businesses, a list compiled annually by the British newspaper Financial Times in collaboration with the German data analysis company Statista....

Fuel prices soar, consumers brace for double blow

Fuel prices soar, consumers brace for double blow

Fuel prices are on an upward trajectory week by week, with an approximate increase of 13 cents per liter. Speaking to Oriana Papantoniou on Diaspora News, Spor FM, Christodoulos Christodoulou,...

Children starving in Gaza, urges Israeli aid access

Children starving in Gaza, urges Israeli aid access

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a stark plea to Israel amid a mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza. ...

FIA President investigated for alleged manipulation in F1 Grand Prix

FIA President investigated for alleged manipulation in F1 Grand Prix

Whistleblower claims Ben Sulayem intervened to overturn penalty for Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, raising concerns about fairness in the race outcome....

Court rules against doctor in assault case

Court rules against doctor in assault case

A doctor accused of indecently assaulting a woman during a medical examination in August 2020 has been sentenced to four months in prison...

Traffic light cameras to get enhanced surveillance

Traffic light cameras to get enhanced surveillance

Cyprus is set to implement three new measures to improve its current photo-labeling system aimed at enhancing road safety. ...

Britons get first look at new banknotes featuring King Charles

Britons get first look at new banknotes featuring King Charles

Britons recently had the opportunity to preview the latest banknotes featuring King Charles III at the Bank of England's ''The Future of Money'' exhibition. ...

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