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61. Banking sector's pledge to environmental transition

Eliza has been the Executive Director of Finance since October 2019 and since October 2021 she has been an Executive Member of the Bank of Cyprus Board of Directors....

62. Police uncover false residence declarations ahead of June elections

In a startling development, the Police have uncovered the first instances of false declarations of residence ahead of the June elections, sparking concerns about the integrity of the electoral process....

63. Attorney general pressured to reopen case on Thanasis' strangulation

Criminal investigator Savvas Matsas explained on the broadcast Diaspora News the key individuals involved, the difficulties arising from the time delay, and the obstacles faced so far in the case of the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou....

64. Uncovering transparency issues in public contracts

The uproar surrounding a revitalizing project on the outskirts of Nicosia, the capital, is just a drop in the bucket compared to the broader issues plaguing certain contracting firms and the administration overseeing public contracts....

65. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

66. Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......

67. Israel strikes Iran, air defenses activated amid rising tensions

Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....

68. Middle East conflict fuels fear of $100 per barrel

The recent Iranian attack on Israel serves as a stark reminder of the ever-shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, with potential ramifications extending......

69. AstroBank's record-breaking year: €30.4M in profits for 2023

AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....

70. Four Seasons yacht plans 130 port visits in 30 countries

In the bustling cruise market, Four Seasons Yachts has made a splash, unveiling its inaugural vessel flaunting 95 opulent suites and set to embark on its maiden voyage come January 2026....

71. Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....

72. Social media 'like' sparks physical assault

What began as a routine social media gesture spiraled into chaos in the serene streets of Kissonerga, Paphos Province, on Wednesday night, culminating in a brutal assault that left one man nursing serious injuries....

73. EU's passage of migration pact shrouded in controversy

A ''Historic'' moment for Europe, as the Migration and Asylum Pact was approved by the plenary session of the European Parliament a few hours ago....

74. Humanitarian aid ships return to Cyprus after Gaza bombardments (Vid)

Three ships carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians, part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative, have returned to Cyprus following Israeli bombardments that claimed the lives of seven members of the NGO World Central Kitchen involved in the effort....

75. Range Rover House sets new standards in elegance

Selected guests enjoyed a one-of-a-kind, exclusive experience at the Range Rover House, indulging in contemporary luxury...

76. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

77. King Charles III attends Easter service amid cancer battle

With King Charles III of Britain battling pancreatic cancer, funeral arrangements have been set, named "Operation Menai Bridge" akin to Queen Elizabeth II's ceremonies, dubbed "Operation London Bridge." ...

78. 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....

79. Cyprus economy holds steady amid challenges

Canadian credit rating agency DBRS Ratings GmbH (Morningstar DBRS) has affirmed the Republic of Cyprus's long-term ratings, maintaining it at BBB (high) with a stable economic outlook. ...

80. Seven out of ten students can get drugs in a day

A recent revelation has sparked concern among authorities in Cyprus as reports indicate that 7-8 out of 10 Cypriot students find it alarmingly easy to obtain drugs, including cannabis, within a mere 24-hour timeframe....

81. Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Energean recorded new production growth in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, the company said in a statement that from 123 thousand......

82. From China's cultural revolution to Cyprus' church scandal

In the classic science fiction novel ''The Three-Body Problem,'' the traumatic experience of a Chinese astrophysicist during the Cultural Revolution becomes the catalyst for humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial beings....

83. Ankara's firm stand on Cyprus problem stalls progress, UN envoy reports

Significant challenges arise in the attempt to reignite efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue within the established......

84. A state held hostage

While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...

85. Blurred lines between the church, state, and scandal in Cyprus

Last week, amid the shadow of scandals in the Church, ELAM President Christos Christou ensured to provide full coverage to Metropolitan Isaias, ...

86. Amalthea talks gather more than 40 nations for Gaza route

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, announced that representatives from over 40 countries will meet in Cyprus on March 21st to discuss the operational coordination......

87. Cyprus paves the way in its ambitious road infrastructure agenda

In an exclusive interview with Maria Eracleous of ''K,'' Eleftherios Eleftheriou, Director of Cyprus's Public Works Department, provided updates on critical infrastructure projects across the island nation....

88. Larnaca: Humanitarian aid sets sail for Gaza this afternoon

This afternoon, a vessel carrying a floating platform loaded with humanitarian aid is expected to depart from the port of Larnaca towards Gaza as part of the ''Amalthea'' humanitarian corridor....

89. Employers' organizations cry foul as water price cap sparks debate

In a decision that pleased consumers but left employer organizations dissatisfied, the Council of Ministers approved a bill on Wednesday that grants the minister the authority to set a maximum price for specific products, ...

90. 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....