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6811. June Newsletter - Deadline for settlement of taxes through self-assessment

6812. Innovative payabl. POS Card Terminals make omnichannel payments simple and easy

Get ready to embrace the future of payments with payabl. - the cutting-edge payments company that's shaking up the industry. In a game-changing move, payabl. has just launched its revolutionary point-of-sale (POS) solution for in-person payments, aimed at transforming the way retailers conduct business. The best part? This is happening right now in Cyprus....

6813. €1 million to boost Turkish Cypriot cheese exports

The European Commission's EU-funded assistance program aimed at eradicating zoonotic diseases (those that jump from animal to human) in dairy animals in areas not under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus was officially launched today....

6814. Declining new loans in Cyprus signals economic shifts

In April 2023, Cyprus experienced a notable decline in new lending, as reported by the Central Bank of Cyprus. ...

6815. Public outcry over traffic violations of mobile camera operators

Camera operators working for a photo verification company are grappling with a complex and challenging situation....

6816. Regulatory change delays electric air taxi market entry

The era of electric air taxis is near, but a regulatory change has created an obstacle for manufacturers. ...

6817. France: Children wounded in playground stabbing attack

Several small children were injured Thursday morning when a knife-wielding man attacked them in a playground in a park in the French Alpine town of Annecy....

6818. President Christodoulides lays foundation stone for AUB Mediterraneo in Paphos

President Nicos Christodoulides emphasized the government's commitment to the education sector during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo in Paphos....

6819. The shocking face of violence

In Cyprus, we have witnessed the rapid dissemination, facilitated by the prevalence of audiovisual content on social media platforms, of two videos that expose the brutal and shocking nature of violence. ...

6820. Deaths confirmed after Kherson dam collapse

Rescue teams have been working round the clock in Kherson and the surrounding districts searching for survivors stranded by the flooding....

6821. Weather forecast: Clouds and possibility of showers in the region

We are currently experiencing weak high pressure in the region, which will result in occasional dust particles floating in the atmosphere....

6822. Cyprus housing prices rise amid increased demand

During the fourth quarter of 2022, housing prices in Cyprus continued their upward trend, driven by increased construction costs and higher demand....

6823. Neither crime nor accident ruled out in Russian fire in Cyprus

Cypriot media reported this week that a fire at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia was not the result of a criminal act, but police headquarters on Thursday clarified that while no evidence of arson had been found in their investigation, neither crime nor accident have been ruled out by the department...

6824. Police warn speed camera van blockers

Traffic police officials are calling on rogue drivers not to block speed camera vans by deliberately parking their vehicles directly behind, warning them of fines in case they get caught...

6825. Explosion rocks referee building in Cyprus

A bomb exploded outside the building of the Cyprus Referees Association in Nicosia on Thursday, with the incident taking hours after a late night meeting as well as amid allegations of match fixing on the island...

6826. Parliament approves reduced VAT rate on first homes

The plenary session of the Cyprus Parliament passed on Thursday almost unanimously a law allowing for the imposition of a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the first 130 sqm of a primary residence, including both houses and apartments...

6827. Jurisdiction war persists in fake cocaine case

Cyprus Police have issued arrest warrants for two drug trafficking suspects after they failed to appear in court, but things are far from clear as SBA authorities on the island claim jurisdiction over the case in what has become an unprecedented legal clash...

6828. Anna Vissi to perform live at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Save the date for an unparalleled entertainment experience at the grand opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean. ...

6829. Finance minister warns of VAT consequences

With the deadlines long expired and the saga of amending the Value Added Tax Law to apply the reduced rate of 5% to specific residential square meters dragging on, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos sounds the alarm, emphasizing the palpable risk of Cyprus being taken to the European Court and fined....

6830. Female athletes sue to compete on level playing field

A federal appeals court on Tuesday questioned whether a group of female track and field athletes in Connecticut has the right to sue over a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ athletic events....

6831. Cyprus police rule out arson in Russian Cultural Center fire

Cyprus police have ruled out the possibility that the fire that broke out last April at the Russian Cultural Center in Nicosia was arson....

6832. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

6833. Registered jobless numbers drop in May indicating declining unemployment

According to data from the Provincial Labour Offices, the number of registered unemployed individuals at the end of May 2023 decreased to 10,357 persons, marking a decline compared to both the previous month and May of the previous year....

6834. 380 CYTA employees on the brink of departure

In an effort to further reduce operational expenses and renew its workforce, Cyta has implemented another voluntary employee exit plan, targeting individuals who meet specific conditions....

6835. Surge in fraudulent accommodation scams targets holidaymakers

The director of the Electronic Crime Sub-Directorate, Andreas Anastasiades, has issued a warning about a surge in fraudulent activities where criminals are posing as tenants or owners of houses, apartments, and hotels....

6836. UN top diplomat in Cyprus tries to bring leaders together

UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has been trying to bring together Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, however this has not been made possible for the moment...

6837. Billiard forfeit over flag sparks debate

A Greek Cypriot billiard player took to social media this week to express his frustration over a decision to forfeit a game against a Turkish Cypriot athlete, sparking debate on social media over sports and politics...

6838. Convicted drug felon gunned down outside home

Police are investigating a possible mob hit after a convicted drug felon was shot and killed outside his residence in Limassol district over the weekend...

6839. Determined man makes a run for it at Ledra crossing

A man was arrested on Tuesday near the Ledra crossing point in divided Nicosia, but little is known about the incident which ended up with Greek Cypriot officers who blocked his way to the south getting injured as he tried to make a run for it...

6840. Climate change and increased wildfires

The occurrence of the first wildfires just before we officially enter the summer period can be perceived as a warning of the danger that Cyprus faces in experiencing extreme environmental destruction from fires in the coming period....