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391. Cyprus banks push for green standards with ESG certification

Artemis Credit Bureau, a subsidiary of the Association of Cyprus Banks, announced it will launch an interbank project for the corporate certification on ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) criteria. ...

392. How Cyprus golden visa attracts investors from around the world

Investing in Cyprus isn't just about property, it's about embracing a lifestyle bathed in Mediterranean sunshine and reaping the rewards of strategic investment....

393. Cyprus sees an 18.2% rise in crime cases in 2022

The number of true crime cases reported to the Police rose by 18.2% in Cyprus in 2022, with the Crime Index expressed in 100,000 inhabitants rising to 584 from 501 in 2021 and 482 the year before. ...

394. Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

A dramatic increase of 472% in appeals before the Administrative Court of International Protection by asylum seekers and foreigners has been reported between 2020 and 2023,...

395. Who earns what? Insights into top government salaries in Cyprus

Newly released data from the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus reveals that the highest-paid government officials in the country include the Attorney General,...

396. State court ruling may impact IVF procedures: Embryo status under review

An Alabama medical center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has ceased all in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments after a recent court decision categorized embryos as babies....

397. King Charles' battle and Cyprus' cancer crusade

The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....

398. Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

A listed neoclassical mansion, the Pavlidis mansion, located in the heart of Limassol's historic center, has been completely destroyed by a fire that erupted around 11:30. The blaze, under investigation for its origin, posed challenges for firefighters due to the city's central location and difficulties in accessing the site....

399. EU Court upholds 'Halloumi' PDO registration

In a significant legal development, the EU General Court has dismissed an appeal by Cypriot cheese makers challenging the registration of the name 'Halloumi'/'Hellim' as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in April 2021....

400. FBI informant in Biden case linked to Russian contacts

A former FBI informant is facing charges for allegedly concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company....

401. Cyprus delays 15% multinational tax enforcement

Cyprus has yet to enforce the new EU rules introducing a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations operating within EU member states....

402. Expect clouds and a chill in the air

So, what's up with the weather today? ...

403. Explosion rocks Nicosia house, injuring two (videos and images)

A powerful explosion rocked a three-story house in the Makedonitissa area of Nicosia on Tuesday night (20/2), prompting a response from police authorities....

404. Putin detains US ballerina for alleged $51 high treason

Vladimir Putin's Federal Security Service has detained Ksenia Karelina, a dual Russian-American ballerina, on suspicion of treason, officials reported Tuesday....

405. Tension erupts in court during trial for Ypsona double murder

The trial concerning the double murder that occurred on June 29 outside a bar in Ipsona, claiming the lives of 44-year-old Mario Onisiforou and 51-year-old Michael Michael,...

406. Nicos Anastasiades welcomes investigation into allegations

In a written statement, former President Nicos Anastasiades welcomed the opening of the investigation into what he termed as "false and unsubstantiated allegations" contained in the book ...

407. ECOMMBX Teams Up with NBA Sensation Sasha Vezenkov in a Groundbreaking Partnership

In an electrifying announcement that has the sports and business worlds abuzz, ECOMMBX is thrilled to unveil NBA star Sasha Vezenkov as its new brand ambassador. This dynamic partnership marks a significant milestone in ECOMMBX's journey, symbolizing an era of unparalleled excitement and growth....

408. Trump fined $354.9 million in New York civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million). ...

409. Biden impeachment talk after false bribery claim

A startling revelation shook the political landscape as Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, faced charges for concocting a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme implicating President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, alongside a Ukrainian energy company. ...

410. Paphos mayor alleges ETEK negligence in SAPA fallout

Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....

411. Paphos: 27-year-old arrested for uploading child pornography files

Following a tip-off from EUROPOL, the Cybercrime Branch acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old individual for the alleged upload of eight files of child pornography on the internet....

412. Akamas biodiversity under threat, EU commission acts

The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels. ...

413. Sarkozy sentenced to one year in jail for illegal campaign financing

The Paris appeals court found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of illegal campaign financing for his failed 2012 re-election bid. The lower court's previous ruling was confirmed....

414. EU radio stats: 30,000 jobs, €4B revenue

About 30,000 persons were employed by radio broadcasting enterprises across the European Union in 2022, with these enterprises recording a net turnover......

415. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

416. Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sexual abuse

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday (12/02) after the Larnaca Criminal Court found him guilty of child sexual abuse. ...

417. Cyprus in legal battle over alleged rights violations

In a dramatic legal saga, the law firm Christos Pourgourides & Co LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Cyprus on behalf of their clients, Andreas Christofi and Kostakis Christofi from Trimiklini....

418. German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

In a landmark diplomatic encounter, President Nikos Christodoulides warmly welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today at the Presidential Palace, marking the first official visit by a German head of state to the Republic of Cyprus....

419. Migrant trafficking concerns rise as Cyprus rescues 41 individuals

Two boats carrying a total of 41 irregular migrants arrived Thursday afternoon in Cyprus. According to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the radar of the Cyprus Coast Guard spotted the two boats sailing 12 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco. ...

420. Turkish Cypriot lawyer released on bail pending trial

Akan Kürşat, a Turkish Cypriot lawyer extradited by Italian authorities on charges of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the occupied territories, has been released on conditions pending his case hearing on February 29 at 10:30 am....