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1051. DISY President urges transparency amid Vasilikos scandal

DISY President Annita Demetriou's call for transparency regarding the Vassilikos scandal carries dual significance. ...

1052. Israel eyes military backup from Greece, Cyprus as tensions mount

Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev announced that Israel might seek military assistance from the Israeli Air Force and naval support from Athens and Larnaca if the country is attacked. ...

1053. Cyprus non-cash payment value hits €129 billion

Non cash payments in Cyprus in the second half of 2023 rose by 12% year on year to €129 billion with total transactions amounting to 152 million marking an annual increase of 15%, the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has said....

1054. Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....

1055. Adnoc and BP engage in high-stakes Talks with Energy Minister

Officials from the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and British multinational BP will be in Cyprus today, Friday, for meetings with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

1056. Cypriot and foreign investors keen on Larnaca's €30M Marina project

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced significant interest from both Cypriot and foreign investors in the development of the Larnaca marina and port....

1057. Two suspects in Limassol double murder remanded for 8 days

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were remanded for eight days on Friday in connection with a double murder investigation. ...

1058. Cyprus to act as safety bridge if conflicts escalate

Cyprus' role is to act as a safety bridge in the region, in case tensions escalate and countries choose to evacuate their citizens, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Friday....

1059. Former Ministers to pay fines after Interconnector tax probe

Fines and fees for former officials linked to Interconnector companies....

1060. ''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

1061. Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....

1062. Greece battles major sheep and goat plague in 11 regions

New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....

1063. Father arrested for negligence in death of newborn in Nicosia

A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....

1064. Larnaca Marina gets €30M upgrade, port project postponed

The government abandoned the joint development of the Larnaca port and marina, announcing on Thursday projects estimated at over €30 million to upgrade the marina and the surrounding area, heeding the suggestions of the city’s local stakeholders....

1065. Dog found eating wood to survive

An allegation of dog abuse was reported to our website and shared on social media....

1066. Police probe double homicide after charred bodies incident

Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide after the discovery of two charred bodies in a burned vehicle in the Lisovouno area of Limassol....

1067. Truck with illegal fuel seized at crossing point, driver fined €19,000

Officials from Cyprus' Customs Department seized a commercial vehicle and 4,500 liters of fuel on July 26, originating from the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The driver paid a total of €19,000 in an out-of-court settlement. ...

1068. Vasilikos: Cyprus political figures and public officials to be summoned

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the construction contract of the Natural Gas Terminal (NGA) in Vasilikos, Cyprus....

1069. Cyprus relaunches LNG terminal tender after €0.5B contract termination

Cyprus will soon launch tenders for the completion of the Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal for electricity generation, despite the termination of a €0.5 billion......

1070. Eurobank to revamp Hellenic Bank's leadership in September

Eurobank is now focusing on the next steps following the completion of its tender offer for a 100% acquisition of Hellenic Bank, finalized on Tuesday, June 30, 2024. ...

1071. Viral video shows hooded vandals spray painting Limassol cameras

Hooded men vandalized surveillance cameras in Limassol, an incident captured on video that has since gone viral online. ...

1072. Three arrested for assault and weapon possession in Limassol

Cyprus police arrested three individuals late Sunday night during an investigation into a violent altercation in Limassol....

1073. US Assistant Secretary discusses refugee aid in Cyprus

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes will travel to the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom from July 30 to August 2, 2024, a State Department announcement says. ...

1074. Limassol’s broadcast brought Paris 2024 Olympics to life

Limassol brought the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to its shores with an outdoor broadcast of the Opening Ceremony at Molos Park on July 26....

1075. Intensive care units strained as heatstroke cases surge in Nicosia

Three people are currently being treated at the Nicosia General Hospital with heatstroke, Charalampos Charilaou, spokesperson of the State Health Services Organisation told CNA, adding that two of them are in the intensive care unit in a serious condition....

1076. CNP ASFALISTIKI SUPPORTS EXCELLENCE

CNP ASFALISTIKI, the First General Insurance Company in Cyprus, in the context of its multidimensional social contribution, awarded the top graduates of the Master's Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Business Administration of the University of UCLan Cyprus, with the "CNP ASFALISTIKI AWARD"....

1077. Unlock a whole new world with the new mobile App of Ayia Napa Marina!

1078. EU nations push back against von der Leyen’s dual nominee request

A power struggle is intensifying between EU member states and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the composition of the new Commission....

1079. EU probes Vasilikos terminal over misuse of funds

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal project in Cyprus, citing suspicions of public procurement fraud, misuse of EU funds, and corruption. ...

1080. Police lead investigation into LNG terminal project under EPPO oversight

The investigation on the project for the construction of an LNG terminal in Vasilikos was initiated in March 2024, the press office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office......