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601. Court detains suspect in Metamax pyramid scheme

A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with the ''pyramid'' fraud scheme known as Metamax has been ordered detained for eight days by the Limassol District Court, according to proceedings held on Saturday, July 6th. ...

602. Alphamega and Bean Bar ranked among the top 20 Investors in People employers worldwide

603. Christodoulides: ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone''

The President of the Republic stated, ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone because we cannot allow the creation of a new migrant route.''...

604. Cyprus faces hurdles in connecting to European electricity grid

A critical regional energy project aiming to connect Cyprus to the European electricity grid has hit significant roadblocks, threatening the country's bid to end its energy isolation as the last EU member-state without such a connection....

605. Resolution on drug shortage issue expected next week

Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....

606. Cyprus Law Commissioner teams up with Ireland to improve legal system

Law Commissioner Louisa Christodoulou Zannetou recently engaged in a virtual meeting with Ireland’s Law Reform Commission Chairman Justice Frank Clarke and Commissioner Richard Barrett. ...

607. Greece bucks trend with six-day work week

Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain businesses in an effort to increase productivity and employment, according to a report by CNBC. ...

608. Green Line: Trade and crossings surge, irregular migration declines

Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....

609. Government submits bill to join U.S. visa waiver program

The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....

610. Cyprus’ Lidl Kids Team Cyprus experienced the UEFA EURO 2024TM in Munich

As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to be a Player Escort at the top summer football tournament, which this year takes place in Germany....

611. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

612. Younger tourists are choosing Cyprus in the winter

In a bid to extend Cyprus's tourism season, a recent survey commissioned by Hermes Airports highlights promising opportunities for bolstering winter tourism, according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

613. Jumbo to open second store in Nicosia this summer

Jumbo is set to open its second store in Nicosia and sixth in Cyprus, located in the former Stephanides Group headquarters near the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA in Strovolos....

614. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

615. 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. ...

616. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

617. Cyprus and U.S. celebrate strengthened ties at U.S. Independence Day event

The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....

618. Great Sea Interconnector study outlines benefits July 11

The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......

619. Cyprus higher education sees doubling of student enrollment over past decade

Health Minister Michalis Damianos praised the dramatic growth of Cyprus' student population during a graduation ceremony at the University of Frederick in Nicosia on Friday....

620. Over 200 migrants repatriated from Cyprus in a week

More than 200 third-country nationals illegally residing in Cyprus have been repatriated to their countries of origin over the past week, the police announced Friday....

621. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

622. Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

623. European Commission targets tiger mosquitoes in Cyprus with €500,000 initiative

The European Commission announced on Friday a new initiative to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Cyprus....

624. Banks contribute over €854M in taxes amid controversy over proposed levy

In the last seven years (2017-2023), Cypriot banks have collectively paid more than €854 million in income tax, special taxes, and VAT, according to a report by Panayiotis Rouglas in last Sunday's Kathimerini....

625. ICT sector powers Cyprus' economic growth

Almost all of the productivity growth in Cyprus' economy over the past three years can be attributed to the Information and Communication Technology......

626. Rentals rise as home ownership trends change

Around 20-25 years ago, Cyprus was renowned for having one of the highest rates of home ownership globally, with figures nearly reaching 78% - 80%, as per the data available then....

627. India's arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict raises eyebrows

Allegations surrounding India's involvement in supplying arms to Israel during the Gaza conflict have intensified, casting a spotlight on potential implications for both countries....

628. Cyprus meets trafficking standards, US State Department report

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....

629. DSV and UNICEF announce partnership to increase access to essential supplies for children worldwide

The new strategic partnership will provide rapid emergency responses while strengthening national supply chains....

630. EIB to open local office in Cyprus

The Ministry of Finance announced the opening of a local office of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Cyprus, highlighting the significant benefits it will bring to the country....