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5641. International investigators appointed to tackle reluctance in local corruption cases

The Independent Authority Against Corruption in Cyprus has expressed concerns about the reluctance of Cypriot applicants to investigate complaints involving local officials. ...

5642. Cyprus Airways Upgrades Fleet to A220, Unveiling Joint Conference with Airbus at Paris Air Show 2023

5643. Explosion rocks central Paris leaving multiple injured and buildings ablaze

An intense explosion took place in central Paris, resulting in at least 16 people getting injured, seven of whom are currently hospitalized in critical condition....

5644. Total loans increase by €71 million, reaching €24.4 billion

Non-performing loans decreased by €105 million end of March 2023, compared to the end of December 2022, reaching €2.2 billion, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday. ...

5645. Cyprus banks to double net interest income in Q1 2023

Net Interest Income (NII) for the Cypriot banking sector nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2023, driven by the ECB’s rising interest rates in a bid to contain inflation....

5646. New Harry Potter TV series sparks discussion

Daniel Radcliffe has openly shared his thoughts on the upcoming TV series that will feature a different actor playing the iconic role of Harry Potter....

5647. Cyprus slips in global competitiveness rankings for third consecutive year

Cyprus has experienced a decline in its global competitiveness for the third consecutive year, dropping from the 40th position to the 45th out of 64 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Center rankings....

5648. Health Ministry increases IVF subsidy to boost fertility rates

In an effort to combat under-fertility and bolster population growth, the Council of Ministers has approved a proposal to revise the subsidy scheme for infertility treatment in Cyprus. ...

5649. Festival of Dreams: a unique celebration dedicated to 75 years of excellence of Porsche iconic sportscars

5650. Cyprus anticipating a mild and varied summer weather pattern

The upcoming summer seems poised to deviate from the patterns observed in previous years, with Director of the Meteorological Service, Kleanthis Nicolaides, indicating prolonged periods of scorching heat may not be as prominent....

5651. Office space, shops, and commercial land for sale by AstroBank

5652. Nicosia attracts millions in investment opportunities

A new investment exceeding 60 million euros is currently in the study phase, focusing on the development of a strategically positioned plot in Nicosia. ...

5653. 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....

5654. Students identifying as animals, sparking controversy

Schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses, and dinosaurs - and teachers are 'failing to question them', it was claimed today....

5655. Cyprus economy thrives: FinMin foresees robust growth and fiscal stability

During the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Bankers Association, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Makis Keravnos, discussed the current state and future prospects of the Cyprus economy, particularly focusing on the banking sector. ...

5656. Expect sunny skies with spotty showers today

Today's weather will be mostly clear with locally increasing clouds leading to isolated midday and afternoon showers in the mountains. ...

5657. It's a race against time as rescuers scramble to locate missing sub

Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago....

5658. Russia's use of Chinese yuan to bypass western sanctions may come to an end

Russia has been using China's yuan to get around sanctions — but at least one major Chinese bank has halted transfers from Russia over fears of secondary sanctions from the West....

5659. Cyprus road deaths down 18% last year

There were 20,678 deaths on EU roads in 2022, a collective increase of 4% compared to 2021, according to the 17th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN Report), released Tuesday, by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC). Out of the 32 countries monitored by the PIN programme, only 13 registered a decrease in road deaths in 2022, compared to 2021. Slovenia was ranked first with a 25% reduction, followed by Latvia with 23% and Lithuania and Cyprus with 18%...

5660. Leading brands pledge jobs for thousands of refugees

The companies - which include Amazon, Accenture, and Adidas - have committed to hiring and training over 250,000 refugees in the next three years....

5661. House Speaker pals around with small-state colleagues

House President Annita Demetriou participates in the 16th Conference of the Presidents of the Parliaments of Small European States which began on Monday in Luxembourg...

5662. Turkey to play Cyprus card at NATO summit

The spokesman for the ruling party in Turkey says Cyprus will inevitably be on the agenda at the next NATO summit, as the alliance still struggles to overcome hesitation in Ankara over Sweden’s membership due to terrorism concerns...

5663. Israeli forces clash with Palestinian gunmen in West Bank operation

Three Palestinians have died and 29 others have been injured during a raid by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank....

5664. 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. ...

5665. Police spokesman acknowledges mobile camera placement issues

According to the spokesman of the Police Force, Christos Andreou, there have been cases where camera operators did not adhere to the designated points indicated by the Police and instead placed the mobile cameras in different locations....

5666. Cyprus farmers voice alarm over plant protection regulation

The European Commission is addressing farmers' concerns regarding the proposed regulation on plant protection in the European Union. They assure that the implementation of the new rules will be gradual, aiming to minimize any impact on production and food prices....

5667. Weather update: Showers, clouds, and rising temperatures

Showers were observed in multiple areas of the island today (19/06). The Cyprus Meteorological Service has reported that the region is experiencing the influence of weak low pressure, leading to an afternoon characterized by partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions,...

5668. AUB Mediterraneo Paphos: Shaping the future of education in the Mediterranean

As the anticipation builds for the opening of the American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo in Paphos scheduled for September 2023, Kathimerini had the privilege of sitting down with Philip S. Khoury,...

5669. This is how Lara will be developed

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

5670. Cypriot farmers take to the streets over pesticide ban

Cypriot farmers descend in droves upon Nicosia this week to protest against a long-delayed EU pesticide ban, with tractor drivers taking part in the demonstration and warning 79% of arable land would be lost...