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1021. Fifteen days left to decide on Eurobank's offer

Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....

1022. Jamie Dimon eyed for treasury secretary by Trump

Former President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Bloomberg that he has no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position before Powell's term concludes....

1023. European Parliament elects 14 new vice-presidents in rounds of voting

On Tuesday evening, the European Parliament announced the election of 14 new Vice-Presidents following two rounds of voting by MEPs....

1024. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

1025. Russian tech professionals flock to Cyprus despite sanctions

A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......

1026. Cyprus marks 50 years since 1974 invasion

This year marks fifty years since the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, events that profoundly shaped modern Cyprus. ...

1027. Public works enforces €100,000 fine for Nicosia ring road delay

The Public Works Department has activated a contract clause imposing penalties on Cyfield Construction Ltd. for delays in the completion of the first phase of the Nicosia Ring Road....

1028. President promises better sports support in Cyprus

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides acknowledged on Tuesday evening that the state has not done enough for the sports and culture sectors over the years, pledging that decisions will be taken to set up the infrastructure for Cypriot athletes....

1029. Yellow heat warning issued for today

The meteorology department has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures, effective from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. today. We're expecting the interior to reach a scorching 41 degrees Celsius....

1030. Maronites' land claims challenged in occupied territories

In a recent commentary published by Belgin Demirel in Avrupa, concerns have been raised regarding property rights of Maronites in Northern Cyprus....

1031. Polis Chrysochous plans industrial zone, €141M investment

The municipality of Polis Chrysochous is set to undergo a transformative development phase with planned projects totaling €141 million over the coming years, as announced by Mayor Yiotos Papachristofis. ...

1032. ADMIE pushes for new ruling on power cable costs

Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) of Greece presented new data to the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (RAEK) on Monday, regarding......

1033. Wizz Air celebrates 8M passengers milestone at Larnaca airport

Wizz Air, the most sustainable airline globally*, is delighted to announce a significant milestone at Larnaka International Airport, with the airline reaching 8 million passengers traveling to and from Larnaka International Airport since commencing operations in Cyprus....

1034. Cyprus seeks EU support to keep youth in countryside

Cyprus is seeking support from the European Union in its efforts to bring about the demographic regeneration of its rural areas, Minister for Agriculture Maria Panayiotou......

1035. Legal challenges mount over Vasilikos Terminal abandonment

Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......

1036. UN project boosts water access for Cyprus wildlife in buffer zone

It's impossible not to be moved by the climate and wildlife of Cyprus, particularly in dry regions like the buffer zone, abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974....

1037. Lidl’s 21st store in Paphos boosts Cyprus retail battle

Almost 15 years after Lidl Cyprus entered the Cypriot market, the company is set to open its 21st store in Paphos, specifically in Neon Mall....

1038. Cyprus problem: Facing hard and final decisions

When we entered journalism, the older generation offered one piece of advice: "Never put the Cyprus issue first because it doesn't sell." Veteran colleagues joked that "we will retire before the Cyprus problem is solved."...

1039. Seven arrested for drug possession and illegal employment in Ayia Napa

Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......

1040. New Lidl store at Neon Mall of Pafos

Lidl Cyprus opens its 21st store and extends its commitment towards high quality, affordable prices and an upgraded shopping experience....

1041. Man wanted in 'Metamax' scam surrenders to police

A 63-year-old man wanted in connection with the "Metamax" pyramid scam has surrendered to authorities and is currently under interrogation, according to police sources. ...

1042. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....

1043. Spain wins Euro 2024 Final against England

In a showdown at Berlin's Olympiastadion, England's hopes of ending 58 years of footballing heartache were dashed by Spain in the Euro 2024 final....

1044. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

1045. Sunny skies with a chance of showers

Cyprus will enjoy mostly sunny weather today, though clouds will develop gradually, bringing a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially in the mountains and some interior regions after noon....

1046. Donors withhold $90M in election funding unless Biden steps aside

Donors to a major super PAC backing President Joe Biden are withholding around $90 million in pledged funds, urging the president to step aside, sources told the New York Times. ...

1047. Former security guard accused of stealing Michael Schumacher's medical files

A former security guard for Michael Schumacher’s family has been arrested for allegedly stealing 1,500 medical files from the Schumacher home in Germany. The files include private information stored on two hard drives, which the family insists should not be made public....

1048. Advertising company offices shot at in Limassol

The offices shot at shortly after midnight in Limassol belong to an advertising company, not a Forex firm as initially reported, according to TAE Limassol....

1049. Cyprus boomed in 2022 with more jobs and better services

Cyprus saw a widespread boost in economic activity last year, according to the latest Services and Transport Survey by Cyprus' statistical agency....

1050. Cyprus tourism faces €25 million Hit

The president of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, has highlighted the urgent need to extend the tourist season and increase the number of year-round hotel operations. ...