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1. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

2. Didn’t know? Should’ve asked!

The Presidential Office appears to be in search of the 200 companies that have invested in Cyprus—a surprising development given the article published in "K" on November 24th....

3. Cyprus in turmoil as labor disputes shake key sectors

According to a report by Dorita Yiannakou in today's 'Oikonomiki', labor disputes across several key sectors in Cyprus are causing widespread unrest, as workers and unions push for improved conditions and contract renewals....

4. Greece needs 300,000 foreign workers amid labor shortage

It is estimated that Greece’s labor market needs more than 300,000 workers from other countries, from dishwashers to chefs to carpenters, machine operators and electricians to web and software developers....

5. Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms

A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....

6. The President’s bold move: Passport revoked, secession on the horizon?

I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...

7. Government faces labor strikes as key sectors demand action

Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...

8. Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....

9. Hellenic Bank and employer's union settle long-running dispute

Hellenic Bank and Cyprus bank workers' union ETYK have reached an agreement to fully implement their collective agreement, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute that caused uncertainty and disruption at the bank, according to a statement from ETYK....

10. Cyprus' average monthly salary reaches €2,250 in 2023

Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached €2,363 in 2023, ...

11. Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, economic activity expands steadily

The Federal Reserve on Thursday cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing the target range to 4.50% to 4.75%, as expected. The decision was unanimous....

12. Filipino seafarers fight for equal pay in billion-euro shipping industry

In a significant case highlighting wage disparities in the maritime industry, a Filipino seafarer is challenging the unequal pay practices faced by workers from Southeast Asia compared to their European counterparts in the Netherlands....

13. Fatal fire at Aradippou factory leaves one dead

A fire that broke out Sunday morning at a two-story styrofoam factory in the Aradippou Free Industrial Zone has turned tragic after a severely charred body was discovered on the ground floor....

14. Increase in missing minors from Cyprus juvenile homes raises alarms

Cyprus is grappling with a steady rise in cases of minors disappearing from juvenile homes, a long-standing issue of national welfare policy....

15. Cyprus finance chief moved amid questions over government transparency

Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...

16. Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....

17. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

18. ECB cuts rates again as Eurozone inflation and economy struggle

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates for the third time, marking the first consecutive reduction in 13 years....

19. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

20. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

21. Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

22. Don Julio Tequila at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The premier cocktail festival in Cyprus, now a well-established tradition, returns for the 5th time to offer an unforgettable evening featuring exclusive signature cocktails from 20 of the top cocktail bars from Cyprus and beyond. ...

23. Flight delays hit Athens airport amid air traffic controllers' ''slowdown''

Passengers at Athens International Airport and other regional airports in Greece are facing significant delays and cancellations due to a sudden slowdown in air traffic management....

24. Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

25. Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation join forces once again, promoting a common vision ... a world full of children’s smiles! ...

26. UNIC scientists unveil potential breakthrough in deadly cat disease

A team of dedicated scientists of the University of Nicosia may have just discovered a breakthrough for one of the most heartbreaking feline diseases—feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)....

27. 30,000 Boeing workers strike as labor contract rejected

Over 30,000 Boeing workers, about 20% of the company’s workforce, are preparing to strike on Friday after rejecting a proposed labor contract....

28. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

29. Australia gives workers the right to ignore after-hours work messages

Australia has implemented a new ''right to disconnect'' law, allowing employees to ignore work calls and messages after hours without fear of repercussions. The law aims to protect workers from the expectation of being always available...

30. Cyprus' Olympion joins leading K12 education group Globeducate

Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....