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421. BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0...where the fintech-nation begins

The Bank of Cyprus is organizing the 5th BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0, focused on innovative technologies in the financial sector (Fintech), on October 18-20, 2024. It will be held in person at the IDEA Innovation Center....

422. Cyprus follows Germany’s lead on refugee returns to Syria

A recent Islamist terror attack in Solingen, which left three people dead, is prompting a reevaluation of Germany's migration policies ahead of upcoming national elections....

423. Greece tightens bank statement rules for schengen visa

Travelers planning to visit Greece need a Schengen visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen Area. ...

424. London building erupts in flames, exposing safety failures

More than 200 firefighters are battling a large fire at a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Dagenham, east London....

425. Government’s solar panel scheme attracts 6,000 applicants

The Energy Ministry expressed satisfaction on Saturday on the response its scheme ‘’photovoltaics for all’’ had among the consumers....

426. Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

427. Cyprus sees unprecedented 80% drop in asylum applications

Cyprus experienced a sharp reduction in first-time asylum applications in May 2024, marking an over 80% decrease from the previous month, according to data released by Eurostat. ...

428. WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency

Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....

429. Cyprus sees rise in surrogacy applications, mostly from Ukraine

Since surrogacy laws were introduced in Cyprus in 2017, there have been 96 applications for surrogacy up to 2023, with four of those being turned down....

430. Cyprus to begin talks with UNHCR on Buffer Zone migrants

Cyprus is preparing to begin discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address the growing problem of migrants stranded in the buffer zone, the area separating the Republic of Cyprus from the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island....

431. Cyprus sends firefighting planes to North Macedonia

Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting planes to North Macedonia to aid in battling forest fires in the Chashka and Sveti Nikole regions, the Department of Forests announced Wednesday....

432. Cyprus Deputy Minister: Green line will not become migration route

Cyprus Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicolas Ioannides stated today that the Green Line, which divides the island, should not become a migration route. Ioannides emphasized that Cyprus does not want the Green Line to function as a border for migrant flows....

433. 70% of Cypriots and Greeks choose card payments over cash

We are moving ever closer to abolishing cash for consumers and businesses....

434. Vasilikos: Cyprus political figures and public officials to be summoned

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....

435. Unlock a whole new world with the new mobile App of Ayia Napa Marina!

436. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

437. Welcoming the New Department of Psychology at University of Limassol

University of Limassol is delighted to announce the establishment of its new Department of Psychology under the Social Sciences and Humanities School....

438. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

439. Wizz Air tells customers to arrive 3 hours early amid global IT outage

Wizz Air has advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flights today due to disruptions caused by a global IT system outage....

440. Supreme Court to decide Auditor General's future by August

At the forefront of the judicial process in the Supreme Constitutional Court is the case involving the potential dismissal of Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides due to alleged misconduct....

441. Domestic violence cases on the rise in Cyprus

Reports of domestic violence in Cyprus have seen a significant rise, with incidents reaching alarming numbers, Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis told a parliamentary committee on Monday....

442. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

443. Cyprus tightens laws to combat illegal employment

The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work....

444. Cabinet expands subsidies for infertility treatment

The Cyprus Cabinet has greenlit an amended plan that significantly enhances subsidies for infertility treatment, Health Minister Michael Damianos announced Tuesday....

445. New pyramid scheme preys on Cypriots promising big profits

In a report by Hectoras Georgiou from Kathimerini, a new company named Metamax has recently popped up in Cyprus, promising substantial profits to users through its application. ...

446. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

447. First Lady leads initiative to provide financial aid for students in need

The Independent Social Support Body, chaired by First Lady Philippa Karcera Christodoulides, has announced a supplementary application process for student assistance for the 2023-2024 academic year. ...

448. Electronic building permit applications start July 1 in Cyprus

Starting Monday, July 1, 2024, the Cyprus Ministry of Interior will mandate the electronic submission and examination of applications for building permits, following the Roads and Buildings Regulation Law. ...

449. Is Larnaca the new Limassol?

Larnaca is dynamically emerging as a key player in investments and major developments, making significant strides in recent years and capturing a new image....

450. New era in Cyprus local governance begins with 20 new municipalities

Cyprus is undergoing a significant local government reform aimed at enhancing service quality, financial and administrative autonomy, and transparency. ...