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1021. Bank of Cyprus woos investors at London conference

Last week, the Bank of Cyprus launched a series of engagements with investors, with a particular focus on attracting new stakeholders. This initiative took place during the BofA Merrill Lynch conference, notably at the Annual Financials CEO Conference held in London from last Tuesday to Thursday. ...

1022. UN meeting and unity across the aisle

In a session lasting about two hours, the National Council convened to discuss the latest developments in Cyprus's diplomatic efforts....

1023. California takes bold step towards gender-neutral school bathrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring K-12 schools to provide gender-neutral bathrooms by July 2026....

1024. Limassol port's grand eco-art showcase for World Tourism Day

In celebration of World Tourism Day, DP World Limassol, in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, hosted a special event last week for terminal passengers. The event's primary objective was to promote sustainable practices within the shipping sector....

1025. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

1026. No fee increases for 2024 at Larnaca marina

Kition Ocean Holdings announced on Thursday that there will be no increases in berthing fees for recreational boat owners at Larnaca Marina in 2024. ...

1027. Doxa is gone, but damage is done

One way was considered for days the resignation of Doxa Komodromou from the Presidential. ...

1028. Farmers hold government accountable for halloumi

Sheep and goat farmers are gearing up for decisive action, including staging a protest outside the Presidential building, if their meeting with the President on Tuesday, September 26, fails to address their demands concerning Halloumi's Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. Sotiris Kadis, the president of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association, conveyed this message during an interview with SPOR FM and Diaspora News....

1029. SYPRODAT and Government join forces to end non-performing loans

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos expressed satisfaction with the progress made in divestments and the reduction of non-performing loans (NPLs) during a meeting at the Ministry of Finance with SYPRODAT President Costas Melas and Association Director Jenny Papacharalambous....

1030. Concerns rise over passive response to student brawl in high school

The recent incident involving the assault of a 12-year-old girl by two 14-year-old girls at a Nicosia secondary school has sparked significant concerns regarding our societal response to acts of violence and intimidation. ...

1031. Family sues Google over bridge collapse death

The family of a North Carolina man who died trying to cross a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence, saying it's responsible for directing him along the route, their lawyers announced Wednesday....

1032. Christodoulides meets Guterres in New York

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, meets on Friday in New York with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. ...

1033. Europe grapples with alarming air pollution crisis

Europe is currently in the throes of a severe public health emergency, marked by dangerously high levels of air pollution prevalent across nearly all regions of the continent. ...

1034. €369 million EIB loan for smart investments

The government has secured a €369 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with favorable terms to support expenditures and investments within the framework of the "Thalia" program. ...

1035. €5,000 fine for flashing your lights? This is Cyprus!

The news quickly spread, landing somewhere between the wildly unbelievable and downright absurd. Yet, in Cyprus, a place where the unusual is just another day in paradise, it gained traction....

1036. A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

1037. Minister demands urgent action on migrant smuggling

Migrant smuggling is a global concern that demands our immediate attention, Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Tuesday, adding that a country deeply affected by this phenomenon, is Cyprus....

1038. US plane brings captives back home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

1039. Nikolaou's unexpected resignation causes stir in media

Giannakis Nikolaou, in a recent development, has expressed his intention to resign following the controversy surrounding journalist Despina Roussos' departure from the "Morning Itinerary" show....

1040. Ukraine sparks trade war with legal action over food bans

Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Slovakia, Poland and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. ...

1041. Foreign Minister addresses UN on Pyla and Cyprus problem

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly. ...

1042. Retail trickery? Price hikes before zero VAT stun consumers

A recent study by the Cyprus Consumers Association (CCA) has revealed that prices for various essential goods saw artificial increases in the days leading up to the implementation of the zero VAT rate. ...

1043. The missing piece in Greek-Turkish diplomacy

The public discourse has been flooded with commentaries in favor or against the ongoing efforts for a Greek-Turkish rapprochement....

1044. RIK controversy: Journalist's removal sparks outrage

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women convened on Monday to discuss the removal of journalist Despina Roussou from the show "Proino Dromologio" (Morning Routes) and the subsequent handling of the situation by RIK management. ...

1045. How University of Cyprus handles overtime pay

The University of Cyprus, led by its rector, Tassos Christofides, acknowledged that overtime was paid to Doxa Komodromou....

1046. Controversy deepens over overtime pay to deputy spokesperson

The controversy surrounding overtime payments for Deputy Government Spokesperson Doxa Komodromou has escalated, with revelations and calls for reimbursement by the Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides....

1047. China's 103 military planes target Taiwan in a day

China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....

1048. The victim...has no obligations

In a recent development, the European Parliament gave its approval to the report on Turkey's path to accession. This report is notable for its severity, addressing not only President Erdogan's erosion of democracy within Turkey but also the ongoing Cyprus problem....

1049. Overcrowding woes continue at Athalassa Hospital as mental health patients pay the price

In an urgent plea, PASYKI has called for immediate intervention to resolve the dire overcrowding issue at Athalassa Hospital, terming it a ''hostage situation'' for mentally ill patients....

1050. €5,000 fines for obstructing mobile cameras

In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....