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1. Op-ed: The embargo has its own history

The US decision to lift the embargo on the supply of military equipment to the Republic of Cyprus has a decades-long history and is linked to the embargo imposed on Turkey after its invasion of Cyprus in 1974. ...

2. The price increase of halloumi is justified, Minister of Agriculture says

The slight increase recorded in the price of the halloumi cheese is justified, Minister of Agriculture Costas Kadis said on Thursday....

3. Self check-in and robots - the future of tourism in Cyprus

4. Turkey threatens Cyprus and East Med security over arms issue

Turkey has threatened Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean and condemned the United States after the US decided to lift an arms embargo on Cyprus....

5. Non-PDO halloumi being sold off at deeply discounted prices

Many supermarket chains and stores that sell halloumi are offering deep discounts on singular or bulk sales of the cheese. These are clearly those products that do not fall within the PDO specifications and are not labeled accordingly....

6. Lidl continues to expand its stationary trade and now operates more than 12,000 stores internationally

Lidl continues to expand its operation in Cyprus and is opening a new store in Limassol on Thursday, July 28. ...

7. ECOMMBX earns Great Place to Work® Certification

ECOMMBX is proud to announce that it has earned the coveted Great Place to Work® Certification with flying score, which is likely to be among the top – if not the highest – scores for this year....

8. Manufacturers must comply with halloumi specifications

By the end of the month, cheese manufacturers will produce halloumi that will fully comply with the specifications of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Kostas Kadis has said....

9. Kea opens spectacular shipwreck dive sites

Jacques-Yves Cousteau would probably have been surprised to learn that the wreck of the World War I Britannic (the sister ship of the legendary Titanic) he discovered in 1975 off southwestern Kea would be listed as an underwater historical site almost 50 years later, becoming one of a handful of such marine parks in the world. ...

10. MAP S.Platis Group Pioneers 32-Hour Work Week for Staff This Summer!

Following the success of its hybrid and flexible work schedule during the past two years, MAP S.Platis Group, a leading consulting, educational, and tech firm in the financial services and regulatory compliance sector in Cyprus, announces the launch of a four-day work week for its staff via its ‘Summer Afternoons’ programme....

11. Three villages awarded 'Colourful Villages' certificate

Vouni, Kalopanagiotis and Steni are the first communities that have been awarded the "Colourful Villages" certificate by the Ministry of Tourism. Representatives of the 3 villages received the certificate in an event held on Monday, May 30th in Vouni in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Savva Perdios....

12. Awards for Lidl Cyprus Human Resources Department

Once more, Lidl Cyprus proves to be a leading employer, constantly evolving and innovating while always remaining focused on people! At the 2021 Digital Marketing Awards ceremony, Lidl Cyprus received 4 awards as a result of the company's activities as Top Employer...

13. Mercedes launches first self-driving tech in Germany

The two flagship models from Mercedes-Benz, the S-Class and the all-electric EQS, will soon be able to be ordered with conditional self-driving tech in Germany. ...

14. Cyprus abolishes flight pass and country categorizations

As of April 18, 2022, travelers will no longer be required to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass when entering Cyprus. The move comes after tourist organizations called on the government to abolish the Flight pass, noting that Cyprus would be left behind other countries that had already made the move. ...

15. PM unveils sanctions on five Russian banks and three 'high net worth' individuals

Boris Johnson today announced sanctions on five Russian banks and three 'high net worth' individuals in the first 'barrage' of the Western response to the invasion of Ukraine....

16. Ukraine-Russia: Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, as the West started taking punitive measures against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis....

17. Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know in the escalating crisis

From a hastily-convened meeting of the United Nations Security Council to capitals around the world, leaders have condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two pro-Russia regions in eastern Ukraine as independent and his order to send troops there....

18. Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license (video)

A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say....

19. Cypriot exports to the UK were not affected despite Brexit

Despite the significant decrease in imports from the United Kingdom as a result of Brexit, Cypriot exports, mainly of dairy products, have remained at the same levels,...

20. Minthis wins Leading Golf Sustainability Award

Minthis Golf Club has demonstrated its groundbreaking work in sustainability, not only in Cyprus but worldwide, with the most prestigious honour in the golf travel industry: The 2021 IAGTO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability....

21. DELEMA McCANN recognized for the 2nd consecutive year as a Great Place to Work®

DELEMA McCANN is the first advertising / communication agency in Cyprus to receive the coveted Great Place to Work® certification for the 2nd consecutive year. ...

22. Israel: Children aged 5-11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19

Israel has announced that children aged five to 11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19 and that the start date of the vaccination campaign will be announced in a few days....

23. Announcement of Appointment of Directors & Senior Managers in K. Treppides & Co Ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. ...

24. United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker

The United States has issued its first gender neutral passport with an 'X' designated under the gender category, making it one of just over a dozen countries to identify intersex individuals....

25. Pebble rocks the tests market

Greek startup BIOPIX-T is proceeding with the sale of a portable molecular diagnosis device named “Pebble” ...

26. Another 85 million by February if Cyprus meets deadline of key reforms

With the first 157m euros already paid in advance from the Cyprus Recovery and Resilience Fund, the country still has a long way to go to complete the reforms and investments required to unlock the next 85m euros which is due to be received in February 2022....

27. We are committed to seeing EastMed through

Israel's cooperation with Egypt and the strengthening of relations with other Gulf states contribute to peace, while enabling Israel and Cyprus to work together with other friendly nations, Sammy Revel says in an interview with Kathimerini...

28. Cyprus launches new tourism schemes as arrivals plummet

Nine incentive schemes promoting the development and boosting of targeted forms of tourism were approved by Cabinet on Monday, when the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat) announced that Cyprus marked a 79.9% drop in arrivals in 2020 compared to the year before....

29. One shot dead after rioters storm US capitol

Trump supporters breached one of the most iconic American buildings on Wednesday, engulfing the nation's capital in chaos as electoral votes were being counted to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's win...

30. MBA scholarships at CIIM for Oil & Gas Management