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1. CBC Governor faces toughest banking challenges yet

A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....

2. Patsalides steps up as Central Bank Governor

President Nikos Christodoulides, exercising his constitutional powers, has decided to appoint Dr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus....

3. Countdown begins for next Cyprus Central Bank Governor

As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

4. Baltimore bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead

In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday morning, a bridge collapse in Baltimore Harbor has left six workers missing and presumed dead....

5. Who will lead Cyprus' Central Bank?

An intense behind-the-scenes battle is unfolding regarding the future of Cyprus' central banker as the term of the current governor, Constantinos Herodotos, draws to a close in less than 20 days....

6. ''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...

7. Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances. ...

8. Cyprus: A familiar economic space for Greece

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas, Greece's Central Bank Governor, Mr. Yiannis Stournaras, sheds light on various aspects of the country's monetary policy and economic landscape....

9. Central Bank predicts 2.2% GDP growth in 2023

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) expects GDP growth of 2.2% in 2023, compared to significant growth of 5.1% in 2022, while for the years 2024-26 it expects GDP growth of 2.6%, 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively....

10. US Embassy Nicosia hosts exhibit of Ukrainian women amid Russian aggression

On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....

11. 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....

12. European Central Bank considers rate cut, Spanish Governor suggests

The European citizens should know that that the European Central Bank’s next move will be a rate cut, Governor of the Bank of Spain and ECB Governing Council member......

13. Bank of Spain governor to engage in economic talks with Cyprus officials

14. Central Bank chief cautions on early rate cuts amid global tensions

Central Bank Governor and European Central Bank (ECB) member Constantinos Herodotou stated that discussions regarding interest rate reductions are premature, given ongoing geopolitical conflicts and potential disruptions in the supply chain arising from tensions in the Red Sea....

15. Husky dog saves block from gas explosion

In a plot that could have graced front-page headlines nationwide, a serene Philadelphia neighborhood narrowly escaped catastrophe just days before Christmas, thanks to the remarkable instincts of a four-legged hero named Kobe....

16. Greek director from Athens wins Golden Globe for best picture

Yorgos Lanthimos’ ''Poor Things,'' an off-key Victorian-era riff on ''Frankenstein,'' pulled off an upset victory over ''Barbie'' to triumph in the best comedy or musical category at the 81st Golden Globes....

17. iPhone survives 5,000-meter fall from Boeing

In a dramatic turn of events for aviation giant Boeing, the anticipation surrounding the approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet has been overshadowed by a mid-air breach that has thrust the planemaker into the regulatory spotlight....

18. Watch reflection alerts rescuers to solo sailor in peril

In a riveting tale of resilience and heroism, an unnamed man's solo fishing trip off the coast of New Zealand turned into a life-threatening ordeal....

19. Dog's bark saves neighbor's home from flames

In the quiet town of Arlington, Washington, a furry hero emerged in the dead of night, changing the tune of a seemingly ordinary evening....

20. Video exposes terrifying collision at Haneda airport

Renowned expert Ed Galea has shared a chilling video on his Linkedin account, providing a firsthand look at the initial moments of a collision between a commercial aircraft and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport....

21. Is the digital Euro the ECB's game-changer or a banks' ally?

The digital euro would not be a threat to the role of banks as financial intermediaries, Constantinos Herodotou, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) and ECB Governing Council member, has said, stressing that the digital euro will be issued and guaranteed by the ECB and not at the level of the member state....

22. President's clash with Auditor General escalates

When Nikos Christodoulides expressed bitterness and heartache after the publication of the auditor general's report on the benefits he received as a government representative and seconded civil servant, questions arose about the conflict between the president and the auditor general....

23. ''The path to fighting inflation is difficult''

In an insightful dialogue about the economic landscape, Joachim Nagel, a prominent figure in the financial realm and a member of the ECB Governing Council, shares his perspectives on inflation, interest rates, and the challenges facing the European economy....

24. No plans to cut interest rates amid inflation worries

The perspective advocated by many young individuals, endorsing a declaration of victory over inflation, is articulated by Dr. Jensen, the president of the German Bundesbank....

25. Snow-white kitten rescued from garbage and finds home for Christmas

In a heartwarming holiday rescue, a vigilant garbageman saved a two-day-old snow-white kitten, aptly named Tiny Tim, just moments before being crushed in a garbage truck....

26. Cyprus faces double-digit sanctions violations chaos

Cyprus’ Law Office has received complaints on possible sanctions violations amounting to double-digits, Attorney-General George Savvides told a parliamentary committee which discussed the “Cyprus confidential” publication, involving millions of leaked files on financial transactions investigated by the International Consortium of Investigative Reporters (ICIJ)....

27. Decoding the secrets of 'Confidential' oligarch deals

Hours before Cyprus faced criticism in the European Parliament for alleged involvement of Cypriot companies in the movement of funds for Russian oligarchs, officials in Nicosia defended their reputation. ...

28. President Christodoulides' bold vision for resolving the Cyprus issue

We are working with a specific plan so that we can make it possible to break the deadlock and through the solution of the Cyprus problem to reach a mutually beneficial state of affairs for all parties involved, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday afternoon....

29. Allies of Israel or igniting the refugee crisis?

Our neighbors in the East are experiencing heightened tensions....

30. Co-founder of Foody shares inspiring start-up journey

Michalis Economou, a co-founder and former CEO of Foody, Cyprus's largest food ordering and delivery platform, recently recounted their remarkable start-up journey at the Digital Agenda event....