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601. Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

602. Heatwave leads to fainting and nosebleeds in schools

Incidents of children experiencing dizziness and nosebleeds due to high temperatures have been reported in schools, according to POED President Myria Vassiliou....

603. Commissioner calls for improvements in Nicosia's detention facilities

Maria Stylianou Lottidi, the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, has issued recommendations following a visit to the Nicosia Police Station's detention facilities on April 11. ...

604. Vasiliko: President dismisses 'velvet divorce' talks with Chinese firm

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides dismissed reports of a "velvet divorce" with the Chinese state-owned company CPP regarding the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Vasiliko....

605. Dueling visions from Nicosia's mayoral candidates

In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the race for mayoral office is heating up, with candidates Nikos Tornaritis and Charalambos Prountzos vying for the helm of Cyprus's capital city...

606. Turkey to map marine parks in the Aegean

Turkey has announced its own initiative to map marine parks in the Aegean Sea, a move seen as retaliatory against Greece, according to an analysis in the Daily Sabah......

607. Government prioritizes cross-border electricity links at EU council

Electricity interconnection with third countries is a constant priority for Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry......

608. Vafeades confirms Qatar’s interest in Larnaca Marina development

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...

609. Larnaca port workers to transition with new management

The government, alongside port and marina workers' representatives, have struck a deal, announced Minister of Labour Yiannis Panayiotou......

610. Cyprus wins IMF praise for strong recovery

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Cyprus for its robust economic recovery and fiscal discipline, recommending continued efforts......

611. EAC unveils €45M energy infrastructure projects

Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has given the green light for the construction of infrastructure projects totaling €45 million, in a move aimed at fortifying Cyprus's energy network. ...

612. Government seeks new investor for Larnaca port

After prolonged negotiations, the government has reached a resolution with the consortium tasked with revamping the port and marina of Larnaca......

613. A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words, a picture is a gut punch. In Paphos, a woman with a cane lies on the ground in front of a bus stop. Thousands of similar scenes unfold across Nicosia and other cities,...

614. EIB injects over €5 billion into Cyprus projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has injected over €5 billion into various projects in Cyprus, contributing significantly to the island nation's development, said Kyriakos Kakouris, Vice-President of the Bank....

615. Nurses' unions protest in Cyprus public hospitals

The health sector in Cyprus is facing renewed turmoil, with public hospital staffing and the absence of collective agreements at the centre of contention....

616. Labor shortage hits Antiparos island

The small Aegean island of Antiparos is in a fever of preparations for the summer’s tourism miracle. ...

617. 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....

618. 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....

619. Neocleous reveals CYTA's green strategy with CYTAPOWER launch

The formation of CYTAPOWER was announced by Mr. Andreas Neocleous, the Executive Director of the organization. CYTAPOWER will encompass......

620. Banks stress need for government support in ESG initiatives

Banks are urging a combination of government and regulatory policies to achieve a healthy, effective, and optimal green transition in Cyprus....

621. New insights into elderly woman's struggle at bus stop

A recent photo circulating on the internet depicts an elderly woman lying on the ground at a bus stop in Paphos, drawing attention to ongoing infrastructure issues....

622. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

623. Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

The era we find ourselves in appears to signify the beginning of significant change in the professional league, reminiscent of historical shifts that brought......

624. Chestertons Global launches in Cyprus

Leading international real estate firm, Chestertons Global, has announced its expansion into the Cyprus property market with the launch of Chestertons Cyprus Residential. ...

625. Nicosia mayor reveals progress on €20M GSP redevelopment project

In autumn, Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yorkatzis revealed progress on the approximately €20 million redevelopment project of the old GSP, an essential green space....

626. Controversy surrounds 17.5-year extension request for Nicosia ring road

Recent revelations concerning the implementation timelines of significant public works projects have shed light on longstanding challenges within the realm of project execution. ...

627. Cargo plane narrowly avoids major disaster in Turkey

A Boeing 767 cargo plane has narrowly avoided a crash landing after its front landing gear failed. ...

628. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

629. China's leader targets Hungary, Serbia for investments

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries in the continent’s eastern half, a region that Beijing has used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe....

630. Nicosia to blossom with new environmental center along Pedieos River

The Municipality of Nicosia is embarking on a transformative endeavor, announcing plans for an innovative environmental center nestled along the banks of the Pedieos River in Lakatamia. ...