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751. Illegal bangers overshadow Easter message

Local residents in the Republic of Cyprus were rattled as illegal bangers kept people and pets up all night during the Orthodox Easter tradition, with police reporting delinquent behavior, at least two amputations, several fire incidents under investigation...

752. Discord takes hold in front against Russian oil

Nicosia has been defending its stance towards sanctions against Moscow on the basis of principles and European unity, but lack of consensus for the bloc to seek a collective ban on Russian oil supplies has made cracks in the united front appear larger...

753. Cyprus convicts ‘sex client’ on trafficking charges

A male customer who was apprehended during a raid at a suspected illegal brothel in Limassol last year has been sentenced to prison on trafficking and exploitation charges, after Cypriot lawmakers introduced tough but controversial legislation that criminalizes sex buyer behavior...

754. Three women jailed in ‘illegal brothel’ case

Three women initially suspected of being sex trafficking victims have been arrested in Nicosia on suspicion of taking part in the running of an illegal brothel, with police securing eight-day remands but declining to specify any provisional charges against them...

755. EY report: a resilient grid supported by digital solutions will underpin a successful transition to eMobility

Adoption of eMobility is not just an economic or environmental phenomenon, but a psychological one that hinges on widespread customer acceptance. The current pace of EV adoption is swift, with one- in- five vehicles sold in Europe during 2021 being electric. ...

756. EBO and KPMG Cyprus announce strategic partnership

EBO, a leader in customer engagement automation that empowers enterprises through AI technology enters into a strategic partnership with KPMG Cyprus, a leader in Management Consulting & Technology Advisory services offering assistance to organizations by identifying and solving the challenges that stand in the way of their growth and excellence....

757. Illegal fireworks wreak havoc in Cyprus neighborhoods

Police in Cyprus are doubling down on confiscating illegal fireworks during Orthodox Holy Week, but efforts focus on suppliers and not users that wreak havoc in quiet neighborhoods...

758. Status of sex workers unknown after Nicosia raid

The legal status of three women detained during a prostitution raid in Nicosia remains unknown, while a former police officer and another female have been accused of running an illegal brothel in connection with the case...

759. Prostitutes detained after botched trafficking raid

Police are filing charges against two women accused of running an illegal brothel, after they were arrested on Thursday in Limassol during an undercover trafficking operation that yielded no evidence...

760. Consumers to buy directly from automaker, not from dealer

Mercedes-Benz has reached an agreement with its European dealers to switch to a new dealership model, in which customers will buy directly from the automaker and not from the dealer, the German brand said....

761. Euler Hermes is now Allianz Trade

Todaymarks a new chapter in our story: Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, becomes Allianz Trade – a natural moveas we have been fully part of the Allianz Group since 2018...

762. US Undersecretary Nuland in town to inaugurate CyClops

The Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security, CyCLOPS, in Larnaka, will be inaugurated today by US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides....

763. Russian socialites and influencers claim 'Russophobia in action'

Several Russian influencers and socialites say they've been barred from purchasing Chanel items and were told it was the brand's policy not to sell to customers who intended to bring the products back to Russia....

764. Russia teetering on brink of default as US stops bond payments

The United States stopped the Russian government on Monday from paying holders of its sovereign debt more than $600 million from reserves held at U.S. banks, in a move meant to ratchet up pressure on Moscow and eat into its holdings of dollars....

765. K. Treppides & Co Ltd- Cryptocurrencies: Regulating cryptocurrency trading in Cyprus

766. Overcoming talent crunch and supply chain upheaval among biggest success indicators for tech in 2022

Increased volatility rising out of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reshuffling of priorities for the global technology industry....

767. Cablenet, reports Double-Digit Growth for 2021

During 2021 revenue reached €53.5M, a healthy 14% growth over 2020. This double-digit growth in revenue was driven, largely by the significant growth in the overall Subscriber base, which recorded a 30% increase over the previous year. ...

768. Russians pile into property in Istanbul and Dubai to shelter from sanctions

Wealthy Russians are pouring money into real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, seeking a financial haven in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, according to many property companies....

769. Ten more years of roaming without additional fees

The EU will renew the “Roam Like At Home” scheme for another ten years, under plans adopted by Parliament on Thursday....

770. RCB shifts from banking to asset management

RCB Bank Ltd switches from banking to asset management, consequently phasing out its banking operations as of today....

771. Op-ed: 'The world needs to come clean about dirty money'

On a spring ski break in Colorado last week, I found the town of Aspen buzzing with talk about Roman Abramovich. While the Russian oligarch has rarely been seen in the resort in recent years,...

772. RCB Bank invites depositors to withdraw their money

RCB Bank will invite its depositors to withdraw their money. According to Kathimerini sources, RCB Bank customers are expected to be able to either receive their deposits on hand or transfer them to other Cypriot banks....

773. Deejay Radio donates proceeds from local events to Nicosia Multipurpose Center

Proceeds in the amount of 3,900 euros from the Epic Street Festival and Stasikratous Wonderland events organized by Deejay Radio were donated to the Municipality of Nicosia by SppMedia, the parent company of Kathimerini....

774. Union crowd turns violent over strikebreaker bus driver

A crowd of bus company workers on strike in Nicosia became aggressive after a march on Wednesday, with police officers unable to clear way for a driver who broke ranks and attempted to get back to work...

775. Hellenic acquires 553 million euros worth of Cypriot corporate loans from RCB

Hellenic Bank has acquired 553 million euros worth of Cypriot business loans from RCB Bank, increasing its loan portfolio to over 7.2 billion euros....

776. Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Today (at least for the next 8 hours!)

Don’t be intimidated by my headline if you know nothing about Bitcoin or the Bored Ape Yacht Club. You are in the majority....

777. Pimp locked up in Limassol brothel case

A man in Limassol has been sentenced to eight years in prison for pandering, after police detained him and four women during a prostitution sting in late 2020...

778. Volkswagen gets a lot of buzz premiering their new electric throwback bus – the ID. Buzz (images)

Volkswagen unveiled their new ID. Buzz in Hamburg, calling it “Europe’s first all-electric bus”....

779. Migrant citizenship racket in Greece busted

An investigating magistrate in the northern port city of Thessaloniki has received the findings of a police investigation into some 60 suspects for their role in an extensive bribery racket aimed at expediting the issuance or renewal of residence permits and facilitating the granting of citizenship to migrants....

780. S&P downgrades RCB, places bank on CreditWatch with negative implications

Rating Agency Standard and Poor’s downgraded RCB bank’s long-term lender rating to `B+` from `BB-` and placed its ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications,...