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331. Saving Lives Through Blood Donation

PwC Cyprus organised three voluntary blood drives within a few months...

332. Self-service kiosks to capture fingerprints

According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....

333. Cyprus joins campaign to boost seafarer recruitment

To mark the 'Day of the Seafarer' on June 25, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) partnered with its Members, including the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, to launch a Seafarers Recruitment Campaign Film titled 'An Adventurous Spirit' ...

334. Nicosia seeks compromise on EU pesticide policy

The sustainable use of pesticide regulation in the EU will be among the topics discussed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers Council, which is taking place in Luxembourg on June 26-27...

335. Cyprus receives funding for Nicosia motorway

The European Commission has announced a significant investment of €6.2 billion to co-finance 107 infrastructure projects aimed at promoting sustainable, safe, and efficient transport throughout the EU....

336. Experts to take charge of high-profile corruption cases

The Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated investigations and assessments of the complaints it has received....

337. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

338. Police join agent wars over domestic assistants

Foreign nationals on work visas in the Republic of Cyprus may have immigration documents confiscated at Greek Cypriot checkpoints as they cross into the north, as authorities in the south push for preemptive measures to combat overseas travel at the expense of domestic employers...

339. Assessing Christodoulides' stance on the tourism sector

Judging from President Christodoulides' recent remarks on his 100-day governance report, it seems that the sectors of Shipping and Tourism are relatively low on his list of priorities....

340. Search intensifies for missing sub as Canadian military detects underwater noises

A Canadian military surveillance aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive search continued early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic....

341. Tourist arrivals soar as May 2023 records impressive 33.3% surge

The arrivals of tourists reached 420,076 in May 2023 compared to 315,018 in May 2022, recording an increase of 33.3%, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday....

342. Dubrovnik sees surge in tourism with 32% increase in arrivals

The mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Frankovic, has made the decision to ban wheeled suitcases due to the noise they generate on the city streets. ...

343. Ex ‘superminister’ defends proposal after boat disaster

A Cypriot former minister known for his tough stance on migration wants a yay or nay on his proposal where asylum applications could be filed abroad, a measure not supported by some capitals including Berlin, which may be having second thoughts in the aftermath of a boat disaster in Greece...

344. Celebration turns fatal for US women in Germany

Two US women who had just earned computer-related college degrees had gone to southern Germany to celebrate when a fellow American they met while hiking shoved them down a steep slope last week, killing one and seriously wounding the other, according to officials. ...

345. EU allocates €20 million for Sudan refugee crisis

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan. ...

346. New policies create passenger backlash at Limassol Port

On Sunday, a wave of reactions was triggered at Limassol port as citizens became aware of a new policy set to be implemented this year by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping. ...

347. This is how Lara will be developed

The reform of local government undeniably represents a crucial stride towards modernizing our state....

348. Cyprus-Greece maritime connection surpasses 10,000 bookings

During a meeting with Greek Ambassador to Cyprus Ioannis Papameletiou on June 14, Deputy Minister for Shipping Maria Hadjimanolis announced that bookings for the Cyprus-Greece maritime connection have surpassed 10,000 since the line began operating....

349. Unveiling Europe's hidden gems for 2023: 10 affordable and underrated destinations

Step off the overcrowded destinations that one can find all year and opt instead for unique destinations that have it all; beauty, serenity and, in most cases, more affordable prices....

350. World's first space factory unveiled

A California-based startup co-founded by a SpaceX veteran, Varda Space Industries, announced it has successfully deployed its first satellite, W-Series 1, in orbit....

351. Hero dog missing after Colombian jungle plane crash

As four children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle recover in hospital, the search is continuing - for the dog who helped save them....

352. Backlash over Cyprus' VAT refund change

The recent decision made by the Department of Customs to raise the expenditure limit for VAT refunds to third-country travelers visiting Cyprus is receiving criticism for its adverse effects on tourism expenditure....

353. EU nationals to require electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year

Nationals of the 27 European Union Member States traveling to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year, which will cost them almost €12....

354. Erdogan calls on Greek Cypriots to face reality

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Greek Cypriots to face reality, vowing during a Monday visit to north Cyprus that Turkish Cypriots will never be a minority on the island and calling for equal status before any talks take place...

355. Cypriot president to address European parliament

President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides will be traveling to Strasbourg on Monday where the next day he will address the plenary of the European Parliament...

356. Aegean and Cyprus Airways join forces with code-sharing agreement

In a significant move that aims to enhance connectivity and offer improved travel options, Aegean and Cyprus Airways are preparing to announce strategic cooperation through a code-sharing agreement....

357. Massive cash haul uncovered at Paphos airport

In a joint operation between the Customs Department and the YKAN (Financial Intelligence Unit), a startling discovery was made at Paphos Airport on Thursday night, 8th June 2023....

358. The 'holiday scam': Protecting yourself when booking online

An increasing number of individuals are opting to plan their vacations online, a trend that, as observed in previous years, carries potential risks and pitfalls. ...

359. Regulatory change delays electric air taxi market entry

The era of electric air taxis is near, but a regulatory change has created an obstacle for manufacturers. ...

360. France: Children wounded in playground stabbing attack

Several small children were injured Thursday morning when a knife-wielding man attacked them in a playground in a park in the French Alpine town of Annecy....