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181. Cabinet to make final call on power link funding today

The Cyprus Cabinet is meeting today to finalize decisions on the financing of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Set Interconnector. ...

182. Cyprus, Greece break deadlock on Crete-Cyprus power link

Officials from Cyprus and Greece have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the impasse over the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project....

183. U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....

184. EU allocates €39.5 million for Turkish Cypriot community

The European Commission on Tuesday approved the 2024 Annual Action Programme, granting €39.5 million to support the Turkish Cypriot community's socio-economic development and advance Cyprus' reunification efforts....

185. Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

186. Israel faces mass strike amid anger over hostage deaths

A general strike threatened to shut down much of Israel on Monday as public anger erupted over the killing of six hostages in Gaza and frustration grew with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict with Hamas....

187. Hellenic Bank's profits surge amid higher lending rates

Hellenic Bank, Cyprus’ second-largest lender, has had a strong start to 2024, reporting a net profit of €189 million in the first half of the year—a solid 18% increase from last year. This boost in profit is mainly due to a 30% rise in interest income, driven by higher European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates....

188. Government revenue boosts Cyprus surplus to €702.5 million

The Republic of Cyprus recorded a significant fiscal surplus of €702.5 million for the period of January to July 2024, according to preliminary General Government fiscal results, released on Friday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

189. ''Workers at Larnaca Marina were paid despite lack of work,'' says Vafeades

The €1.2 billion investment agreement with Kition for the Larnaca port and marina project is under renewed scrutiny due to the dispute involving 15 workers recently laid off. ...

190. Iosif Kesidis wins gold for Cyprus at U20 World Athletics Championships

Cypriot hammer throw athlete Iosif Kesidis secured on Thursday the Gold Medal in the U20 World Athletics Championships, taking place in Lima, Peru....

191. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues

192. Police under investigation after Bulgarian in Paphos killed and emergency calls ignored

Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....

193. Greek, Turkish ministers meet ahead of UN talks

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels. ...

194. Winds and showers expected this weekend

A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, leading to variable weather conditions in the coming days, including occasional strong winds....

195. Lease changes spark protests among refugees at Mackenzie Beach

The Ministry of Interior's Action Plan to regulate Larnaca’s Mackenzie beachfront is encountering obstacles, particularly around issues of illegal activities and subletting by original leaseholders. ...

196. Cyprus banks to engage with top investors in London

The investment community is turning its focus to a major conference in London, set for late September, where several Cypriot banks will be represented....

197. Biden approved $230M temporary pier for Gaza aid

President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year......

198. Hot and unstable weather expected this week

A seasonal low-pressure system and unstable air masses are affecting the region, bringing varied weather conditions....

199. Three-year-old ejected in Paphos car crash

A 32-year-old mother and her 3-year-old daughter were injured in a car accident over the weekend in Paphos. ...

200. Thunderstorms and hail possible this afternoon

Today’s weather will start mostly clear after the dissipation of local low clouds....

201. Eurobank's Michalis Louis set to become new CEO of Hellenic Bank

Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....

202. Cyprus Political Team meets today to discuss EU and UN diplomacy

The Cyprus Political Team will hold its first meeting at noon Wednesday since the group's composition was announced last April....

203. Medical services on high alert for potential Mpox cases

The relevant medical services in Cyprus are on high alert to address any potential cases of Mpox (monkeypox) that might be detected, despite the low risk of such an occurrence, according to the Director of Medical Services and Public Health Services, Elisavet Constantinou....

204. Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

205. Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from sunken yacht

Two bodies recovered from the wreckage of the sunken Bayesian yacht have been confirmed as those of Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah....

206. 30 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Coral Beach Hotel & Resort's Milestone Anniversary

Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, part of the esteemed Leptos Calypso Hotels, is poised to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a grand event on September 18th, 2024,...

207. Government explains DEFA chairman’s CV disclosure after backlash

The Cyprus Presidential Palace defended its decision to release the CV of the new Chairman of the Public Natural Gas Corporation (DEFA), George Assiikalis, in response to criticism surrounding the move. ...

208. Cyprus banks set for major changes in September

September will bring significant shifts for Cyprus's two largest banks....

209. Why we failed as a country

In July, the resilience of Cypriot society was tested once again as it faced yet another challenge, underscoring its entrapment in heavy fuel oil. This entrapment translates into an annual fine of €200 million due to emissions. ...

210. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines