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181. Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....

182. Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large residential/commercial field in Peyia as well as other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Paphos, Famagusta and Nicosia....

183. Only 5,676 of 103,281 eligible T/C voters participated in the EU elections

In the recent European Parliament elections on June 9, hopes for a high turnout of Turkish Cypriot (T/C) voters were dashed. Despite having 103,281 eligible voters, only 5,676 T/Cs cast their ballots, a slight drop from 5,804 in 2019....

184. Frederick University is once again the best performing University in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....

185. €102.3M spent on 275,000 people trained on 30,500 programs

In the last five years, 275,000 people participated in 30,500 training programmes of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) and the total expenditure reached to 102.3 million euro,...

186. Animal rights activists deface King Charles III portrait

Animal rights activists defaced a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday as it hung in a London gallery....

187. Epic customer service: 136 wins Best Contact Centre plus 5 more awards

Epic introduced to the Cyprus market a unique combination of two powerful elements: a great network with great value. ...

188. Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Two apartment complexes, residential fields, and other properties in various areas of Cyprus that are ideal for investment have been listed for sale by AstroBank....

189. Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...

190. Foul play ruled out in Dr. Michael Mosley's death

The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....

191. Real estate investment opportunities by AstroΒank

Astrobank has listed for sale a large seaside plot of land in Mazotos, as well as other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos....

192. Police execute 173 warrants, collect €109,300

In a recent operation led by the Warrant Execution Unit of the Nicosia Police Directorate on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, a significant total of 173 fine warrants were executed, resulting in the collection of more than €109,300....

193. Profits soared in Cyprus banking sector in 2023

The Cyprus banking sector experienced a significant surge in profitability by the end of 2023, as indicated by key financial indicators from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

194. Limassol tavern explosion linked to personal feud

Police were put on high alert early Monday after an explosion shook a tavern in Zakaki, Limassol. The blast occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m., causing minor damage to the establishment....

195. Heat wave hits Cyprus, red alert for forest fires

Cyprus is bracing for its first heat wave of the summer today, with temperatures expected to soar to 40 degrees Celsius......

196. ''Restoration of Larnaca port project could take years,'' says transport minister

The initial steps toward determining the future of Larnaca's port and marina will commence this afternoon as the Minister of Transport......

197. AstroBank: Investment opportunities in Paphos and Famagusta

AstroBank is selling a shop at the Paphos town centre, a detached house in Peyia as well as agricultural and residential plots elsewhere in Paphos and in Famagusta that are ideal as an investment. ...

198. ECB to implement first interest rate cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to execute its much-anticipated rate cut, scheduled to take effect on Thursday, June 6, 2024....

199. MED9 ministers align on crisis strategies for agriculture

The Agriculture Ministers of the MED9 group called for enhancement and promotion of crisis measures in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy......

200. Woman arrested after clash with police over self-harm threat

Police authorities sprang into action following reports of a 61-year-old female resident, under court order for eviction, allegedly dousing herself with gasoline and threatening self-immolation. ...

201. Cyprus prepares special polling booths for wheelchair users

In a move to ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process, the Chief Returning Officer has announced the establishment of special polling booths for voters in wheelchairs during the upcoming June 9 elections in Cyprus....

202. BBC: Climate change linked to turbulence

Severe turbulence caused a Singapore Airlines flight to plunge 7,000 feet, leading to one death and injuring 79 passengers, according to a report by the BBC. ...

203. AstroBank: Investment opportunities in Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta

AstroBank has listed for sale residential and agricultural plots in Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta, that are ideal for investment, as well as an apartment in Larnaca for own use....

204. US military port fails to distribute aid, Gaza crisis deepens

Humanitarian aid intended for the desperate population of the Gaza Strip remains undistributed, despite its arrival at a temporary port constructed by the U.S. military. ...

205. Major weapons haul uncovered in Oroklini cemetery, two arrested

Authorities in Larnaca were alerted to a weapons trafficking operation taking place in a cemetery in the Oroklini area, prompting a swift police response....

206. Half of Cypriots find starting a business easy, survey shows

Half of Cypriots consider starting a business easy, and more than half believe they possess the necessary skills for successful entrepreneurship, according to the 'Global Entrepreneurship Monitor' (GEM) survey results presented at the University of Cyprus on Friday....

207. Beluga whale trapped in Seoul skyscraper aquarium

In the heart of Seoul's bustling cityscape, Bella the beluga whale resides on the ground floor of the world's sixth-highest skyscraper, where she has spent a decade swimming aimlessly in a small, barren enclosure at the Aquarium of Another Life....

208. Funeral plans set for Raisi and officials after helicopter crash

Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....

209. Osman Ertuğ criticizes UN Envoy's understanding of Cyprus issue

210. Critical shortages of Ozempic spark health concerns in Cyprus

The availability of injectable diabetes medicine, such as Ozempic, has reached critical levels in Cyprus, sparking concerns among health authorities and patient advocates....