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2371. Makarios Avenue struggles to fulfill commercial expectations

Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...

2372. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

2373. Dramatic clouds to star-studded nights, it's a charming mix

Get ready for another weather rollercoaster ride. A weak high-pressure system is about to throw its charming influence over the neighborhood....

2374. Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

2375. Heavy rain hits Kornos, underpass bridge shuts down

The Kornos underpass bridge faced another bout of flooding, leading authorities to close it for traffic due to heavy rainfall....

2376. Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....

2377. Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

In a twist of legal intricacies, Ukrainian authorities are on high alert following the release of billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi. ...

2378. Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about....

2379. 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....

2380. Occupied territories witness a 33% surge in visitors

In the first 10 months of this year, the influx of visitors to the occupied territories through land entry points and ports saw a remarkable increase of 33% compared to the corresponding period last year, totaling 1,520,604 individuals....

2381. Controversy erupts as schools implement voucher scanning systems for needy students

The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....

2382. German Ambassador highlights Cyprus' vital role in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In a recent interview with the Cyprus News Agency, German Ambassador to Cyprus Anke Schlimm emphasized the urgent need to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza....

2383. Postal workers strike over burnout and job insecurity

In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....

2384. Surge in bounced checks worth €1.6 million in 2023

2385. UK's Royal Navy boosts Ukraine's maritime strength

The Royal Navy is set to transfer two minehunter ships to Ukraine, a move aimed at enhancing the country's maritime capabilities in the wake of Russia's invasion....

2386. Urgent measures taken after a series of fires on buses

According to the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and the owners of the 570 immobilized buses, a return to normality is expected early this week....

2387. 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....

2388. Cyprus welcomes historic visit from Iraqi president

In a historic meeting at the Presidential Palace, President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq, who is on an official visit to Cyprus....

2389. Government employment hits record high

In ongoing discussions about new hires and the 2024 budget in Parliament, the focus is on the remarkable increase in government employment, surpassing levels from 2012....

2390. Defying dictatorship

In their quiet struggle for freedom and democracy, the people of Belarus represent a beacon of courage and resilience. Despite decades of authoritarian rule and systematic repression, they are relentless in their pursuit of a life of liberty. It is a battle that, especially in this moment of global instability, cannot be forgotten....

2391. When thunderstorms RSVP for the ultimate Monday mixer

Hold onto your umbrellas, party people! The Met Office, our weather maestro, has graciously gifted us a yellow warning for thunderstorms....

2392. Akamas road improvement faces backlash

In response to mounting pressure and civil complaints, the Ministry of Agriculture initiates a comprehensive investigation into the Sustainable Development Plan for Akamas National Forest Park. ...

2393. Meet ''Man of the Year Alex Michaelides''

The renowned Greek Cypriot author, Alex Michaelides, was honored with the Man of the Year and International Cypriot awards at the 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023 ceremony on December 7....

2394. Putin throws hat in the ring for 2024 run

In a significant political development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his candidacy for a fifth term in office....

2395. Terra Santa School embraces ''Love and Giving'' for Volunteer Day

In the spirit of the season, Larnaca is gearing up for a lively celebration, complete with a temporary traffic cut-off to make way for the joyous festivities....

2396. Sixt pumps the bakes on Tesla as it halts purchases and sells existing EV stock

In a strategic move that underscores the evolving dynamics in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Sixt, a prominent German rental car company, has decided to discontinue purchasing Tesla vehicles and plans to sell off its current Tesla EV stock....

2397. Cypriot students released after Turkish embassy protest

The 27 Cypriot students who were detained by Greek police during a demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy in Athens have been released....

2398. Cyprus sees uptick in COVID-19 cases amid winter surge

Dr. Christos Charalambous, from the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Cyprus in recent days....

2399. Alex Michaelides shines as Man of the Year 2023 in glittering awards gala

In a dazzling display of glitz and glamour at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, the 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023 saw President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides,...

2400. Stormy shenanigans on the horizon

Hey there, weather adventurers! The Meteorological Service just hit us with a yellow warning – brace yourselves for some isolated strong storms, coming in hot and sporadic....