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481. Tonight's total solar eclipse promises to mesmerize the sky

Today, on Monday, April 8, a celestial spectacle is set to unfold across vast swathes of North and Central America as a total solar eclipse takes center stage. ...

482. Cyprus faces migration crisis amid infrastructure strain

Cyprus is facing a mounting migration crisis as data obtained by K on Thursday reveals a surge in illegal immigrant arrivals, straining the government's resources and raising concerns about a humanitarian emergency....

483. Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

484. Cyprus records €575.5 million in new loans

Cyprus recorded a significant increase in total new loans in February, reaching €575.5 million, up from €462.7 million in the previous month. This surge was primarily driven by a notable rise in loans granted to companies, totalling approximately €130 million, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

485. Health Ministry suffers €880,000 loss in warehouse damage

In a session before the Parliament's Health Committee, officials reported €880,000 in damages to 149 pharmaceutical preparations, affecting 105,401...

486. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

487. Celebrating Greek independence, a White House tradition

On Thursday, President Joe Biden hosted a ceremony at the White House celebrating Greek independence. Some have questioned the usefulness of these annual gatherings, claiming that they lack substance and serve only public relations purposes....

488. Audit exposes serious issues in collecting unpaid taxes in Cyprus

An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....

489. Chevron's new proposal for ''Aphrodite''

March 31 marked the end of the three-month deadline given by Nicosia to the US company Chevron, a key partner in the joint venture for the development of Block 12 ...

490. €26,340 in bounced checks in March

In March 2024, a total of 15 bad cheques, amounting to €26,340, were issued, with 6 individuals (5 legal entities and 1 natural person) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques. ...

491. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

492. Where did all the declared cash go?

Director General of the Ministry of Finance, George Panteli, revealed to Parliament's Institutions Committee that between 2021 and March 2024, 1077 cash declarations, totaling 119 million euros, entered Cyprus via Larnaca and Paphos airports....

493. Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....

494. Wave of 500 migrants arrive in Cyprus within 48 hours

Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night. ...

495. Lawyers challenge money laundering watchdog in Cyprus

Establishing a system to oversee financial companies in Cyprus is proving tricky, according to an article written by Apostolos Tomaras. It all started when the US and UK slapped sanctions on Russia,...

496. 200 Brits rejected daily due to passport rules

Simon Calder, a travel correspondent at the Independent, highlights a concerning trend: approximately 200 UK nationals face rejection at EU airports......

497. Health Insurance Organization fines 40+ providers €80K

The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

498. Mykonos faces tourism crisis amid declining numbers

Despite promising signs for other parts of the country as regards the number of flights and seat bookings for the 2024 tourism season, Mykonos is seeing a decline in both indices for the second year in a row. ...

499. Banks' February deposits rise by €65.4 million

Total deposits in February recorded a significant net increase by €65.4 million following a decrease of €366.0 million in the previous month......

500. KEDIPES pays state €140M in largest quarterly sum yet

In the largest quarterly cash repayment to the state since its inception in 2018, totaling €140 million, the Board of Directors of KEDIPES decided to proceed for the first quarter of 2024. ...

501. 'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

502. Cyprus maritime sector advances amidst ambitious goals

''Without a doubt, we take pride in the achievements of the past 60 years. Our ambition is to set even higher targets and strengthen the competitiveness of Cypriot shipping,...

503. Government implements measures to alleviate rising prices

In response to concerns over price hikes, the government has unveiled a set of targeted and broad-ranging measures aimed at alleviating financial strain for citizens. ...

504. Finance Ministry to shield vulnerable homes from price hikes

The forthcoming measures are set to target specific areas, not just spread thinly across the board, in the fight against rising prices....

505. Cyprus grapples with €80 million surge in state budget deficit for 2023

The state budget deficit for 2023 increased by €80 million compared to the deficit recorded in 2022, according to the Fiscal Report of the Republic of Cyprus for 2023, submitted to the House of Representatives....

506. Business loans drop, home loans steady

The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on Wednesday that the net demand for corporate loans continued to decrease in the last quarter of 2023, marking a consistent downward trend since the first quarter of 2022, although at a slower pace than anticipated earlier in the year....

507. Peek into February 2024's hottest real estate deals

Ask Wire, a company blending real estate expertise with technology, has compiled and published data on the 10 most expensive real estate transactions completed in February 2024 and the total value of the top 10 sales by province....

508. European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

509. Prices on the rise

The Consumer Protection Agency has released its latest report on product prices for February 2024, focusing on 250 key consumer items sold across 400 stores nationwide. ...

510. Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Energean recorded new production growth in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, the company said in a statement that from 123 thousand......