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1441. Chemical attack accusations ‘a farce’ Assad tells Kathimerini

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied that the Syrian Army used chemical weapons against civilians while taking aim at both Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump...

1442. Cyprus 'fired up' ahead of Eurovision final

Cyprus is going for the big prize in the Eurovision song contest final, after Eleni Foureira put up a fiery performance Tuesday night during the first semi final and quickly became a top favourite...

1443. Cyprus-Egypt gas pipeline could cost $1 billion

A pipeline connecting Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field to Egypt’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities will cost between $800 million and $1 billion, Egyptian petroleum minister Tarek El Molla said on Monday...

1444. You can’t put a price on heritage

When the German tabloid Bild suggested that Greece should sell off Corfu and the Parthenon as part of its asset-stripping, they didn't know that Durrell had foreseen this many years ago...

1445. Breast cancer screening failure may have shortened 270 lives in England

As many as 270 women’s lives may have been shortened after an IT failure in England’s breast cancer screening programme meant 450,000 patients were not invited for appointments...

1446. Ankara came close to overstepping the mark

Turkey has “come close” to overstepping Greece’s “red lines” Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias told Skai in an interview...

1447. On Athens visit, Juncker appears upbeat about Greek recovery

In a speech before Greece’s Parliament on Thursday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed optimism about Greece’s economic recovery and called on its European partners to honor pledges for debt relief....

1448. Construction of Ayia Napa marina enters second phase

The construction of the Ayia Napa Marina recently entered its second phase, as a recent video allows viewers to imagine how this magnificent project could raise the game for local business and tourism on the island. ...

1449. French frigates could be built in Greece

Tsipras and Macron discussed the possible use of profits on Greek bonds held by the cental banks of other European countries, such as France, for the construction of frigates...

1450. Cyprus regains rare mosaic stolen after 1974

Archbishop Chrysostomos II said that the artistry that went into the mosaic coupled with its rarity made the work a symbol of Cyprus' "stolen heritage. "...

1451. Woman fined for taking flight apple through US Customs

Crystal Tadlock, travelling to the US from Paris, said she was saving the fruit for her onward flight to Denver, Colorado...

1452. A need to upgrade Greece’s F-16 fighter jets

Lawmakers are awaiting a joint report by the State and Defense departments on how the country can help Greece upgrade its existing F-16 fleet...

1453. FinMin: Revenue from NPLs management will repay cost of support to Co-op

Government moves include establishing an asset – management company, based on conditions that the competent European institutions will set and depending on the finalisation of investment interest in the Co-op...

1454. Netflix programming binge pays off with subscriber surge

Netflix says it will spend up to $8 billion on global TV shows and movies in 2018...

1455. Cobalt offers new business class fares

Business class travellers between Cyprus and Athens can now enjoy a lower airline fare along with great comfort thanks to Cobalt Air, which has dropped its one-way Business Class down to €149 for the summer season. ...

1456. Russia can build Turkey power station alone

Russian firm Rosatom has been seeking investors for a 49 percent stake in the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project...

1457. Privatisation of Co-op may lead to the creation of a 'bad bank'

A process launched by the nationalised Cooperative Cyprus Bank may lead to the creation of an Asset Management Company also known as a bad bank ...

1458. J&P starts to pay workers again

J&P workers in Saudi Arabia finally got their December pay cheque following a protracted labour dispute with the management of the Cypriot company, which is facing a number of financial challenges. Cypriot workers are still waiting to get paid but it looks like they will have to wait until after the Easter holidays....

1459. Ayia Napa moves ahead with golf course

The construction of a golf course in Ayia Napa is moving ahead, trying to raise the profile of a resort town desperately trying to rebrand its tourist product. ...

1460. Attorney general uneasy over nepotism jibes

1461. Sarkozy denies wrongdoing over Libya lies

At issue is a murky affair of Libyan spies, arms dealers and allegations that late Libyan leader Gaddafi provided Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign with millions...

1462. The thin white line

PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis’s armed intervention on the playing field makes him the personification of our inability to respect limits...

1463. Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook mistakes

His plans did not represent a big reduction of advertisers’ ability to use Facebook data,...

1464. Cooperative Bank looking to attract investors

The investor can acquire some or all of the share capital...

1465. Passport control with no questions asked

Passengers using Larnaca and Paphos airports in Cyprus will have a new, automated way to go through passport control this summer, without having to stare at an official. ...

1466. Tougher penalties for bad drivers

The Minister also seeks to confiscate vehicles from those considered reckless or dangerous drivers...

1467. Fresh ideas for a brighter future

The key to success is bridging university institutions with the business world, a mutually beneficial practice which has been demonized in this corner of the world...

1468. RYANAIR LAUNCHES 12 NEW ROUTES FROM PAPHOS FOR WINTER 2018

12 new routes are: Amman, Bournemouth, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Chania, Dublin, Kaunas, Krakow, Liverpool, Riga & Tallinn ...