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1. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

2. Bank of Cyprus rolls out support measures for vulnerable groups

After a tense voting session last week, when the bill to tax bank profits narrowly failed to pass in Parliament, the Bank of Cyprus seems to be stepping up with measures aimed at helping vulnerable communities across the island. ...

3. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

4. Miniature therapy horses in Greece bring joy despite struggles

A shy smile spreads across 9-year-old Josifina’s face as she strokes a tiny gray horse....

5. $6.2M for a banana taped to a wall. Have we gone bananas?

It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....

6. Bank of Cyprus reports €401 million profit surge

In the latest financial report, Bank of Cyprus has reported a solid profit of €401 million for the first nine months of 2024—a 15% jump from last year’s €349 million. ...

7. Politico: Giuliani ordered to hand over property to pay defamation suit

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....

8. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

9. Chevron, Frederick University offer scholarships for female engineers

Frederick University and Chevron are announcing three full scholarships for the academic year 2024-25 for new female students who will enrol in any of the undergraduate programs of study of Frederick University’s School of Engineering in the academic year 2024-25....

10. Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

11. International student numbers fall in UK universities

Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain’s creative industries....

12. Employers call for tax reform to spur economic growth

Employers are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system, proposing significant changes aimed at boosting economic activity and competitiveness. Here's a breakdown of their proposals:...

13. Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, according to information obtained by Sky News. Many of these men, driven by poverty, are now seeking a way to return home....

14. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

15. Venice to charge €5 entry fee to tackle over-tourism

Venice will become the first city in the world to charge day-trippers an entry fee in a determined bid to curb mass tourism, its tourism chief announced yesterday....

16. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....

17. Leading brands pledge jobs for thousands of refugees

The companies - which include Amazon, Accenture, and Adidas - have committed to hiring and training over 250,000 refugees in the next three years....

18. California: Electricity bills based on your paycheck

Most of the time, what you pay for electricity or water or gas depends on how much you use. Leave the air conditioner and the lights on all night, and your electricity bill will spike. Take long, relaxing bubble baths every day, and your water bill will climb....

19. France 24: The dark side of higher education in occupied Cyprus

According to a report from France 24, education has become the leading economic sector in occupied Cyprus. ...

20. 'Structural Integrity Certificates' should be made mandatory

The recent earthquakes in neighboring countries, as well as the aftershocks, felt in Cyprus, have brought to the forefront what we have been saying for years: the need to check the suitability of all our buildings on a regular basis....

21. Thinking of investing in real estate? Don’t do it.

A lack of financial literacy can lead people to consider investing in direct real estate. This a provocative statement to say the least, so let me explain....

22. Limassol angry after downtown balconies collapse

Limassol officials pointed the finger at property owners on Thursday after two balconies collapsed downtown, highlighting a bigger problem in Cyprus where local authorities say they are often forced to pick up the tab for urgent repairs...

23. New European Newsroom comprised of 18 news agencies

A total of 18 news agencies from all over Europe are participating in the European Newsroom initiative, which was formally launched on Tuesday in Brussels....

24. The biggest scam in higher education - the master's degree

It's graduation season. Over the past couple of weeks, some 2 million college students have earned their bachelor's degrees and headed off to the next stage of their lives....

25. Boris Becker faces jail term for failing to declare his millions

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be sent to jail today as he faces a sentence for flouting the terms of his 2017 bankruptcy....

26. Ten more years of roaming without additional fees

The EU will renew the “Roam Like At Home” scheme for another ten years, under plans adopted by Parliament on Thursday....

27. University of Cyprus offers 10 full scholarships to Ukrainian students

The University of Cyprus is offering ten full scholarships to Ukrainian refugees whose studies were violently interrupted by the Russian invasion....

28. People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine but they don't plan to check in

One of the social media influencers behind the Airbnb effort also has encouraged his followers to patronize Ukrainian merchants on Etsy but ask sellers not to ship any goods. Etsy has announced it's canceling the current balances and fees owed by all sellers in Ukraine....

29. Government responds to fire with €6 million aid

The Republic of Cyprus has announced €6 million in financial aid for villages affected by a deadly fire, including compensation to the families of victims, with the government clarifying that illegal or uninsured structures would not be an issue...

30. Male Cypriots urged to negotiate postponement of higher fees with UK universities

Male Cyprus high school graduates considering going on to a UK university but who must first complete a 14-month military service, by which time the UK is set to enforce its decision to scrap home fee status for EU students, are urged to directly contact their university of interest to negotiate a postponement of the fee increase, allowing them to enrol next under current fee status....