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151. Limassol Blu Marine: In the Heart of It All with Exciting New Developments

Limassol Blu Marine, a flagship development by the Leptos Group, exemplifies luxury living in the vibrant heart of Limassol. Nestled in the city centre, Limassol Blu Marine offers unparalleled access to the best the city has to offer, from world-class dining to premier shopping and cultural landmarks....

152. Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

153. Government extends subsidies to ease cost of living crisis

The Cabinet approved a proposal on Wednesday by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos to extend measures aimed at compensating for the living costs of Cypriot households. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced the decision following the Cabinet meeting....

154. Cyprus nears visa-free US travel in final stages

sident of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said Wednesday that Cyprus is at the final stage regarding joining the Visa Waiver Program thus becoming eligible for visa-free entry into the USA....

155. Government extends electricity subsidies amid high temperatures

Cyprus will extend electricity subsidies until the end of October to help citizens cope with the high summer temperatures, President Nicos Christodoulides announced after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday....

156. Will Cabinet decide to extend electricity subsidies?

The government is poised to discuss the renewal of the electricity subsidy measure, set to expire on June 30, at its upcoming Cabinet meeting, according to a report by Kathimerini's Hectoras Georgiou....

157. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet amid Gantz's exit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the exit of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the government, an Israeli official said Monday. ...

158. Small homeless communities pop up in US cities

In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....

159. Ministry probes public works tenders from 10 years ago

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini delves into how Cyprus is grappling with significant issues in its public construction projects, like the renovation of Larnaca's port, which have faced major delays and complications....

160. Gantz resigns from war cabinet over Gaza strategy

Benny Gantz, Israel's war cabinet minister, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government, citing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza....

161. Maldives blocks Israeli tourists in response to Gaza crisis

The Maldives government will ban Israelis from the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation rises over the war in Gaza. ...

162. President stresses urgency on Larnaca development

Τhe President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has urged ministers on Wednesday to move quickly, referring to the issue that arose with Larnaca port and the marina project....

163. Israeli police and military help settlers block Gaza aid convoys

Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources....

164. Iran president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan, Iranian state media has reported. Foreign minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian was among those killed....

165. Jet without wings promises NY-London flights in 4 hours

This spaceship-like aircraft promises to revolutionize the aviation industry with its unique ''wingless'' design, zero-emissions propulsion system......

166. Netanyahu: ''We are not a vassal state of the US''

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly reacted during a meeting with his security cabinet following President Biden's warning about a potential major attack on Rafah, Axios' Barak Ravid reports....

167. Government to appoint criminal investigators to tackle cold case (UPDATE)

The Cyprus Government will make a decisive move today in the long-standing case of Thanassis Nikolaos, President Nicos Christodoulides announced at the start of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday....

168. Attorney general pressured to reopen case on Thanasis' strangulation

Criminal investigator Savvas Matsas explained on the broadcast Diaspora News the key individuals involved, the difficulties arising from the time delay, and the obstacles faced so far in the case of the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou....

169. Millions saved in Cyprus pension reform

The saga surrounding multiple pensions remains in limbo, as two bills navigate the corridors of power, scrutinized by the Presidential office, Cabinet, and Parliament....

170. Israel denies ceasefire agreement with Hamas

Israel’s war cabinet suggests it is determined to proceed with a full-scale ground offensive into Rafah. ...

171. Foreign students welcomed into labor market

Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou announced on Tuesday the government's decision to enhance foreign students' access to the labor market, citing its significance in the country's development planning...

172. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

173. Building collapse in Pasalimani claims one life

Firefighters have rushed to Neorion Street, on the Moutsopoulou coast in Pasalimani, where a two-story building collapsed shortly before 10 a.m. ...

174. Iran strikes Israel with 100 drones and missiles

Iran fired multiple drones and cruise missiles towards Israel, heightening concerns of a broader conflict in the region. The Israeli military disclosed the attack, emphasizing that it would take several hours for the weapons to reach their targets. ...

175. Israeli strike kills Hamas leader's sons amid cease-fire talks

Israeli aircraft carried out a strike in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of three sons of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. The attack also claimed the lives of four of Haniyeh's grandchildren, according to Hamas....

176. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

177. Wizz Air seeks cabin crew in Cyprus

Nicosia, 10th of April 2024: Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is hosting a recruiting day for Cabin crew, this Thursday, 11th of April in Larnaca, in the Best Western Plus Larco Hotel, 10 Pontou Street, 6301, Cyprus....

178. Greece introduces ''talent and tech visas'' for non-EU citizens

Greece is about to introduce more formal incentives for attracting non-European Union citizens, this time based on their talent and expertise, as a means of boosting the country’s supply of skilled staff, which is seriously lagging demand in the high-tech sectors....

179. Cyprus-Greece ferry service resumes for third year

The Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger connection is set to resume for the third consecutive year, subsidized by the state following approval from the European Commission, ...

180. Cabinet approves closer partnership with US to tackle financial crimes

Within a short period after Nicosia's announcement of closer cooperation with the US on money laundering issues, the Council of Ministers approved the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cyprus Police and the FBI. ...