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1891. A look into Larnaca's future development (Photos)

The architectural firm Foster+ Partners and the Petrolina Group presented their grand vision for the Land of Tomorrow project on the Larnaca-Dhekelia coastal road this morning....

1892. Saudi National Bank president resigns

The chairman of Saudi National Bank, which was the main shareholder of Credit Suisse before its takeover earlier this month, has resigned, according to a statement published on the Saudi stock exchange....

1893. Prepare to be challenged at the Paradox Museum in Limassol

The Paradox Museum is about to make its mark on the entertainment and education scene in Cyprus. With previous successes in Oslo, Stockholm, and Miami, the museum is bringing its unique blend of education and entertainment to Limassol Marina's Tracasol Cultural Centre on March 28, 2023....

1894. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Houses, building plots, agricultural, commercial, and industrial real estate, in many areas of Cyprus...

1895. Local biker dies in rural Nicosia accident

A local biker was killed in a road accident on Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in rural Nicosia...

1896. Hellish hooligan mayhem prompts new debate

A new hellish mayhem took place at a basketball game on Sunday in Nicosia, with hooligans turning the arena into a battlefield and police rejecting criticism and pointing the finger at a serious social problem...

1897. Questions emerge in delivery driver deadly crash

New information and some unknowns have emerged in Thursday’s deadly collision in downtown Nicosia, where a delivery driver from Bangladesh was killed when his path was blocked by a turning vehicle...

1898. CBC estimates GDP growth at 2.6% in 2023

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has marginally upgraded its projections for GDP growth this year citing the slightly improved prospects in the external economic environment and the anticipated lower energy prices, amid the continued war in Ukraine....

1899. At the EU summit with an eye on the Cyprus issue

Christodoulides attempted to lay out his vision for active EU engagement on the issue of breaking the six-year deadlock in Cyprus talks on the first day of his first European Council summit as President. ...

1900. Clocks in Cyprus spring forward this weekend

Residents in Cyprus will lose an hour of sleep after Daylight Saving Time goes into effect Sunday morning, with European officials and public opinion still divided on whether there is value in switching back and forth at all...

1901. Sir Stelios awards 10 bi-communal teams once again

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder and president of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, awarded 10 bi-communal teams, consisting of 10 Greek Cypriot and 10 Turkish Cypriot business people, who stood out in the “Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation 2023”....

1902. Many Cypriots are climate-aware and ready to fight

According to the European Investment Bank's (EIB) annual Climate Survey, 83% of Cypriots under 30 consider the environmental impact of their future job to be a significant factor in their career choice, while 25% consider it a top priority....

1903. Employers and labor unions can't agree on COLA issue

Employers and unions continue to take opposing positions on the issue of Cost of Living Allowance. (COLA). One of the most pressing issues for the Labour Minister, who has already held the first separate meetings with the four unions PASYDY, PEO, SEK, and DEOK. ...

1904. High prices continue to plague the market

1905. Cyprus to open 4 new embassies this year

Cyprus' diplomatic presence abroad is being upgraded with the reopening or the opening of four embassies in 2023....

1906. Adopt a family this Easter

The Pan-Cypriot Volunteer Coordinating Council (PSCE) has launched its annual "Adopt a Family" Easter campaign, which aims to provide essentials for vulnerable families. The campaign, now in its 9th year, has already helped more than 20,000 families since its inception in 2015....

1907. Sense of calm prevails in the Aegean

The improvement of relations between Greece and Turkey and the sharp decrease in tensions is not only at the diplomatic level but also, and almost in tandem, with the operational situation on the ground...

1908. Cyprus chips in as EU seeks quick ammo for Ukraine

The Republic of Cyprus has joined other EU member states as the European Defence Agency sought ways to procure ammunition for Ukraine, but ammo from Nicosia to Kiev is not expected any time soon...

1909. EU states need foreign workers and are changing their requirements

Working in EU: Recent Changes You Must Be Aware of If You Are Planning to Get a Job in Any of the Member States...

1910. Construction materials up by 10.73% in February 2023

The Price Index of Construction Materials for February 2023 reached 136.10 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 10.73%, according to data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Monday....

1911. Mobile traffic cams set to be fully operational on Wednesday

Cyprus’ data protection Commissioner has approved the use of mobile traffic cams on vehicles after Brink’s and Conduent identified the need for closed circuit traffic surveillance...

1912. Nicosia scolds Budapest over Turkic summit faux pas

Cypriot newly-appointed Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos warned his Hungarian counterpart this week that Nicosia would keep an eye on how Budapest carries forwards after a diplomatic faux pas involving a Turkish Cypriot delegation at a summit in Ankara...

1913. One in two Cypriots considers it easy to start a business

Approximately one in two Cypriots considers it easy to start a business in Cyprus, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Cyprus Report 2021/2022...

1914. Travel between US and Europe increased by 87% in February 2023

The recent data released from the International Trade Administration (ITA) has revealed that international air travel to and from the United States and Europe saw an increase of 87.1 percent in February 2023,...

1915. Austrian chancellor calls for 'very high' walls at EU borders

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has demanded that the EU external border should be fenced by a high wall in an effort to curb illegal migration as more refugees are coming to Europe....

1916. 1 billion euros from the EU for Turkey's reconstruction

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Ulf Kristerson, Prime Minister of Sweden, who holds the EU Council presidency, are hosting a donors' conference in Brussels today to raise funds and coordinate aid to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria....

1917. Free STEAM classes for Ukrainian women and girls in Cyprus

Free educational programs for girls and women from Ukraine who live in Cyprus are being offered by the non-profit initiative Girls in STEAM Academy. The program will be available to girls 14-17 and women 18+ years old, free of charge and will take place in the English language....

1918. Judge takes shot in the dark in cliff death case

A judge in Paphos ordered a man to remain in police custody for three additional days in connection with the cliff death of a Ukrainian woman at a famous scenic location, despite police saying they were still waiting on a second autopsy to clarify charges...

1919. UBS steps in to buy rival Credit Suisse

Some of the world's largest central banks came together on Sunday to stop a banking crisis from spreading as Swiss authorities persuaded UBS Group AG to buy rival Credit Suisse Group AG in a historic deal...

1920. UK to require travel authorization from Nov 2023, exempting EU citizens

The United Kingdom authorities have announced that the country will introduce a travel authorization requirement – the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – in November 2023, but this will not apply to EU nationals until next year....