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7471. President says petty politics not behind IMO decision

Political criticism in Nicosia over not backing an ex-minister to lead a UN international shipping agency continues to dominate headlines this week, with President Nikos Christodoulides rejecting allegations that a lack of support was out of spite due to presidential election preferences...

7472. Delays unclear over Cypriot-fueled Lukoil deal

An executive power committee in Italy has missed an initial deadline for approving the sale of a Russian refinery plant to an Israeli-backed Cypriot fund, with reports in the media getting blurred between fears over Russian influence and high-stakes geopolitical interests across the pond...

7473. 'Significant progress' of Cypriot economy noted by ECB chief economist

Philip R. Lane, member of the Executive Board and Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB) said he is pleased to witness the significant progress of the Cypriot economy....

7474. Cyprus bill proposes stricter penalties for dog owners

A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....

7475. Nikos Christodoulidis meets with President Sisi in Cairo

Cyprus’ President, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a two-day visit, while later in the day he is to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi....

7476. Easter holiday boosts air travel in Cyprus by 26%

April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...

7477. AstroBank: Agricultural land for sale across Cyprus

AstroBank has listed for sale agricultural land across Cyprus....

7478. Lack of legal protection in EU adoptions

Intercountry adoption is the adoption of a child habitually resident in one state by parents habitually resident in another state, as defined in Article 2 of the 1993 Hague Convention, which ensures cross-border recognition of adoptions. However, in practice, additional procedures are required for its recognition in certain States, including EU Member States....

7479. Shocking arrest of Nicola Sturgeon's husband in SNP funding probe

Nicola Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP)....

7480. Authorities identify robbers behind 180,000 Euro diamond heist

A jewelry store in Limassol was robbed on Monday afternoon, with the perpetrators stealing a diamond worth 180,000 euros and weighing five carats....

7481. 'Almost Alice': A magical new twist on Wonderland!

Once upon a time, there was a driven and focused 16-year-old student named Alice who found herself in detention at The Senior School in Nicosia. ...

7482. Investors flock to 'green' bonds as a secure investment

7483. Russian children's commissioner rejects ICC allegations

Russia's commissioner for children's rights on Tuesday dismissed International Criminal Court (ICC) allegations that she was responsible for unlawfully deporting children from Ukraine as false...

7484. Citizen wants to school police over 'wrongful arrest'

A private citizen in Cyprus is going after police following an encounter outside Parliament last month, saying he was wrongfully arrested as a concerned bystander by vengeful motorbike cops during a protest about foreclosures...

7485. Greek minister on rare visit to Turkey as tensions ease

NATO members Turkey and Greece can resolve their disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, Turkey’s defense minister said after talks with his Greek counterpart Tuesday, in the latest sign of easing tensions between the rival neighbors...

7486. Cypriot president visits Cairo

The Cyprus issue, ways to deepen bilateral relations in the fields of trade, economy and tourism, as well as Energy, will be the focus of a meeting on Wednesday in Cairo between President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi...

7487. Minister of Agriculture announces his four priorities

Minister of Agriculture, Petros Xenophontos, outlined his four priorities for the agriculture sector during an interview on the DIASPORA news show. ...

7488. Trump faces 34 felony charges but won't be handcuffed or have mug shot taken

Donald Trump will be placed under arrest today and informed that he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsification of business records, according to a source who has been briefed on the procedures for the arraignment of the former president....

7489. KEAN shares sold: New owners to bring fresh ideas and investments

In a recent development, the shareholders of KEAN have decided to sell their shares to bbf, a company operating in the field of development projects. ...

7490. Finland joins NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Russia's Border with the Alliance Subtitle: ...

7491. Cyprus raised 1 billion with a 10-year sustainability bond

Cyprus has raised €1 billion through its first-ever 10-year sustainable bond, which saw demand exceed supply by 12.5 times. The bond yielded 4.20% and will finance a range of "green" and social projects,...

7492. Minor hospitalized in adult psychiatric ward due to bed shortage

The PASYDY Mental Health Nursing Staff Branch has expressed their deep concern about the hospitalization of a minor at the Athalassa Hospital, due to a lack of beds in the Children and Adolescent Inpatient Department, which could lead to overcrowding of all mental health structures....

7493. Cyprus short-term rental bookings rebound in 2022, but still below 2019 levels

Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, reported that during the fourth quarter of 2022 (Q4 2022), short-term rental accommodations booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor were in high demand, with guests spending around 97 million nights in such accommodations across the EU. ...

7494. Home prices remain high despite recent dip

House Price Index decreased by 4% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and amounted to 108.03 units, compared to the third quarter, when it was at 112.51, according to a preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, published on Tuesday....

7495. Cypriot professor Phoebe Koundouri honored for contribution to Science

On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....

7496. Ex minister worries Nicosia dropped IMO ball out of spite

A Cypriot former minister is calling on the new government to offer an explanation as to why the Republic of Cyprus failed to seek a nomination currently being sought by foe Turkey at a UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, hinting at revenge politics and calling on his party to seek answers...

7497. French marines train with Cyprus National Guard

French marines carried out during the last few days an exercise code-named ARIADNI-23 with units of Cyprus National Guard, according to the embassy of France in Cyprus...

7498. Doubts raised over Larnaca airport breach story

A cloud of uncertainty has emerged over media reports about a serious security breach at Larnaca International Airport, with both airport and government officials in Cyprus raising a number of questions about the alleged incident...

7499. City employee arrested in driver permit middleman scandal

More suspects including a civil servant have been arrested in the document fraud scandal where foreign food delivery drivers allegedly paid hundreds of euros to a middleman in order to secure a driver’s permit...

7500. Private jet flights in Europe reach record high in 2022

A recent report from Greenspace on carbon dioxide emissions from private aviation in Europe has shown that private jet flights reached an all-time high in 2022, and emissions more than doubled compared to 2021....