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7621. Ministry of Health condemns illegal fee demands by medical specialists

According to reports, medical specialists contracted with the GHS have been allegedly demanding a €25 fee from patients seeking expedited appointments, which the Ministry of Health states is "clearly illegal."...

7622. Declining new loans in Cyprus signals economic shifts

In April 2023, Cyprus experienced a notable decline in new lending, as reported by the Central Bank of Cyprus. ...

7623. Public outcry over traffic violations of mobile camera operators

Camera operators working for a photo verification company are grappling with a complex and challenging situation....

7624. 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. ...

7625. Tesla's 'Optimus' robot: A step towards a sci-fi future?

Have you ever imagined what it would be like if a robot could run your errands, do your chores and maybe even become an extension of you? Well, don't put away your popcorn just yet, because Tesla's new Optimus robot could bring us one step closer to this sci-fi fantasy....

7626. Building and agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

7627. Deaths confirmed after Kherson dam collapse

Rescue teams have been working round the clock in Kherson and the surrounding districts searching for survivors stranded by the flooding....

7628. Neither crime nor accident ruled out in Russian fire in Cyprus

Cypriot media reported this week that a fire at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia was not the result of a criminal act, but police headquarters on Thursday clarified that while no evidence of arson had been found in their investigation, neither crime nor accident have been ruled out by the department...

7629. Police warn speed camera van blockers

Traffic police officials are calling on rogue drivers not to block speed camera vans by deliberately parking their vehicles directly behind, warning them of fines in case they get caught...

7630. Explosion rocks referee building in Cyprus

A bomb exploded outside the building of the Cyprus Referees Association in Nicosia on Thursday, with the incident taking hours after a late night meeting as well as amid allegations of match fixing on the island...

7631. Parliament approves reduced VAT rate on first homes

The plenary session of the Cyprus Parliament passed on Thursday almost unanimously a law allowing for the imposition of a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the first 130 sqm of a primary residence, including both houses and apartments...

7632. Jurisdiction war persists in fake cocaine case

Cyprus Police have issued arrest warrants for two drug trafficking suspects after they failed to appear in court, but things are far from clear as SBA authorities on the island claim jurisdiction over the case in what has become an unprecedented legal clash...

7633. Anna Vissi to perform live at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Save the date for an unparalleled entertainment experience at the grand opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean. ...

7634. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....

7635. Female athletes sue to compete on level playing field

A federal appeals court on Tuesday questioned whether a group of female track and field athletes in Connecticut has the right to sue over a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ athletic events....

7636. Cyprus police rule out arson in Russian Cultural Center fire

Cyprus police have ruled out the possibility that the fire that broke out last April at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia was arson....

7637. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

7638. 380 CYTA employees on the brink of departure

In an effort to further reduce operational expenses and renew its workforce, Cyta has implemented another voluntary employee exit plan, targeting individuals who meet specific conditions....

7639. UN top diplomat in Cyprus tries to bring leaders together

UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has been trying to bring together Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, however this has not been made possible for the moment...

7640. Billiard forfeit over flag sparks debate

A Greek Cypriot billiard player took to social media this week to express his frustration over a decision to forfeit a game against a Turkish Cypriot athlete, sparking debate on social media over sports and politics...

7641. Convicted drug felon gunned down outside home

Police are investigating a possible mob hit after a convicted drug felon was shot and killed outside his residence in Limassol district over the weekend...

7642. Determined man makes a run for it at Ledra crossing

A man was arrested on Tuesday near the Ledra crossing point in divided Nicosia, but little is known about the incident which ended up with Greek Cypriot officers who blocked his way to the south getting injured as he tried to make a run for it...

7643. The consequences of driving with improper footwear

As the weather heats up it might be tempting to kick off your winter shoes for something lighter, but doing so could see you in hot water....

7644. Climate change and increased wildfires

The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....

7645. Revolutionary mRNA vaccine boosts skin cancer treatment by 65%

In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....

7646. FinMin underlines the importance of disciplined policy

The contact circle with the banks has not been completed, and there will be a new one to adopt measures that will provide relief to borrowers regarding the increased interest rates....

7647. AI-driven job losses surge marking a disturbing trend

Almost 4,000 people who were laid off in May lost their jobs because of artificial intelligence, and it's the first time AI has been listed in the monthly report from Challenger, Gray, and Christmas....

7648. Minister highlights progress in migration management efforts

During a recent press conference on migration, Constantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, discussed the current state of asylum applications and the return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin between March and May 2023. He emphasized the government's policies and measures to address these challenges....

7649. Trespasser injured after home owner fires shot

A man in Limassol is in critical condition after an elderly home owner, who was arrested on murder charges, said he fired a shot at someone who was attempting to steal electrical cables near his property...

7650. Wasted potential: Cyprus grapples with renewable energy storage challenges

The Parliamentary Trade Committee of the House of Representatives examined the issue of the absence of renewable electricity storage systems, which leads to the rejection of significant power generation. ...