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121. Cyprus' industrial output soars with 4.2% surge

Cyprus’ Industrial Production Index surged to 99.5 units (base year 2021=100), marking an annual increase of 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023, according to data released on Thursday by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

122. EAC fined €28,000 for employee's death

The Larnaca District Court has handed down a fine of €28,000 to the Cyprus Electricity Authority for violations of safety and health regulations, resulting in the death of one of its employees and posing risks to others....

123. Cyprus' defense industry poised for growth

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas, Dr. Tasos Kounoudis, President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CRAI), provided significant insights into the European Union's investment in the defense industry and its implications for Cyprus....

124. Hailstorms paralyzed Cyprus on Green Monday, roads turned into rivers

Green Monday in Cyprus was marred by severe weather conditions, causing widespread disruption across the island....

125. Larnaca: Humanitarian aid sets sail for Gaza this afternoon

This afternoon, a vessel carrying a floating platform loaded with humanitarian aid is expected to depart from the port of Larnaca towards Gaza as part of the ''Amalthea'' humanitarian corridor....

126. Cyprus announces aid package for victims of Limassol tornado

In response to the recent tornado and extreme weather conditions that struck the Limassol Province on February 14, 2024, the Cyprus government has unveiled a comprehensive aid package to assist affected individuals and properties....

127. Australia and Cyprus embrace renewable energy collaboration

In a recent interview with GOLD magazine, Fiona McKergow, the Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus, sheds light on the burgeoning connections between the two nations....

128. Cyprus energy project stalemate continues amid diplomatic efforts

The month-long stalemate in the Republic of Cyprus' largest energy project remains unchanged, with Nicosia striving to avoid terminating the contract with the project consortium. Despite inactive communication channels, the government seeks to rekindle relations through the Chinese embassy in Nicosia....

129. Hotel Berengaria €40M revival sparks environmental debate

Positively, the Environmental Authority has conditionally approved the revival and operation of Hotel Berengaria and the construction of houses in Prodromos....

130. Cyprus drives into the future with ADAS/AD for safer roads

In Cyprus, a groundbreaking project is quietly reshaping road safety dynamics, blending seamlessly into daily life across the island....

131. Upgraded cars and mobile bases for Cyprus police

With new police vehicles and Mobile Command Stations, the fleet of the Police Force is being bolstered in the immediate future. This includes 46 hatchback patrol cars and two vehicles specially configured to function as Mobile Command Stations. ...

132. Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain

The Russian pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, who gained international attention for defecting to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter in August, was found dead with gunshot wounds in southern Spain last week, ...

133. Porsche's new Panamera e-hybrids: Faster, greener, better

Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...

134. Cyprus takes the helm in pioneering anchored ship electricity revolution

In a pioneering initiative set to transform offshore electricity for anchored ships, Cyprus is taking a leading role in the European BlueBARGE project. ...

135. US Senate approves $95.3B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The Senate approved a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan early Tuesday, overcoming resistance from a group of Republicans who argued that the U.S. should prioritize domestic issues. The vote, passing 70-29, came after a night of debate....

136. ERU and locals save dogs in heartwarming rescues

Today marked a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion in Lefkara, Cyprus, as the Emergency Response Unit (EMAK) and local residents collaborated to rescue two stranded dogs, each incident unfolding in its own tale of heroism....

137. US Ambassador confirms F-16 sale approval to Turkey

US Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, in a post on platform X posted on Sunday, referred to the completion of the process in Congress for the approval of the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkey....

138. Cyprus trade deficit soars to €8.57 Billion in 2023

Cyprus' trade deficit for 2023 reached €8.57 billion, marking an 18% increase from the previous year's €7.26 billion, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat)....

139. High dust levels blanket the sky

Cyprus is grappling with a surge in dust concentrations, as reported by the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection Department. Ground station measurements reveal a notable uptick in airborne particles, prompting health advisories and precautionary measures....

140. Investigation urged as state contracts lead to €6.4M payout

In a recent address, Deputy Dipa Alekos Tryfonidis called attention to questionable agreements, urging an investigation into the responsible parties behind a contract resulting in a hefty 6.4 million euros compensation payout....

141. Porsche unleashes powerhouse Taycan with enhanced performance

Higher, faster, further and coming to Porsche Centres in the spring of 2024....

142. CERA proposes reduced electricity increases amidst parliamentary discussion

The head of Regulatory Energy Cyprus (Cera), Andreas Poulikkas, briefed the Parliament's Finance Committee on the latest proposals submitted by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for review. ...

143. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

144. EU urges Turkey to halt actions disrupting regional stability in Cyprus

The European Commission has issued a call to Turkey, urging the cessation of threats and actions that disrupt good neighborly relations. ...

145. Cyprus backs UN resolution condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

The Cypriot registry seems to remain unaffected for the time being by the latest developments in the Red Sea......

146. The plague of the Cyprus port industry

Cyprus holds a pivotal role as a major trading hub and a crucial maritime center, leveraging its strategic geographical position and island status to foster maritime transport development. ...

147. Cyprus protests British Bases' role in Gaza conflict

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday morning outside the Akrotiri Base, in Limassol district, in Cyprus, with placards, flags and shouting slogans, protesting the involvement, as they say, of the British Bases in Cyprus in Israel's war in Gaza....

148. Houthi strikes send prices soaring in global trade

In recent weeks, the developments in the Red Sea, with the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and their impact on global trade, have dominated the discussions of suppliers with their partners....

149. Spike in transformer thefts plagues Electricity Authority

There has been a surge in incidents involving the theft of equipment and other assets from the electricity distribution network of AHK, with cases of stolen transformers exceeding sixty in recent months....

150. Cyprus faces widening trade gap as imports rose in 2023

Cyprus bought more goods from other countries than it sold to them by nearly €8 billion from January to November 2023. That's up by about €962 million compared to the same time frame in 2022, according to new data from Cyprus' statistics office....