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541. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

542. Cyprus grapples with displacement 50 years after Turkish invasion

The violent displacement of tens of thousands of Cypriots following the Turkish invasion in July 1974 remains a festering wound for Cyprus....

543. Turmoil at Vasilikos as Chinese consortium pulls out, terminal project in limbo

The sudden withdrawal of the CPP-METRON CONSORTIUM LTD from the Vasilikos terminal project has added a new layer of complexity to the already troubled initiative. ...

544. Cyprus seeks solutions for property buyers 'in limbo' after court ruling

The government is working to help property buyers who are now in a difficult situation after the Court of Appeal ruled the 2015 Real Estate Transfer and Mortgage Law unconstitutional....

545. EU court rules against secrecy in COVID-19 vaccine contracts

The European Commission was wrong to limit public access to certain details in contracts for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a ruling from the EU's second-highest court on Thursday....

546. Maronites' land claims challenged in occupied territories

In a recent commentary published by Belgin Demirel in Avrupa, concerns have been raised regarding property rights of Maronites in Northern Cyprus....

547. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

548. Supreme Court to decide Auditor General's future by August

At the forefront of the judicial process in the Supreme Constitutional Court is the case involving the potential dismissal of Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides due to alleged misconduct....

549. Legal challenges mount over Vasilikos Terminal abandonment

Cyprus is preparing for significant changes in its energy sector following the formal termination of the contract between the Natural Gas Infrastructure......

550. Seven arrested for drug possession and illegal employment in Ayia Napa

Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......

551. 'Dangerous populism'

Last month, Nikos Christodoulides opened a tough front with the United Nations, raising questions about his intentions and concerns about the political implications of his bravado...

552. Health Minister awaits decision on convicted doctor's return

Health Minister Michael Damianos stated that the Disciplinary Council of the Pancyprian Medical Association (PMA) must complete its procedures before further action can be taken regarding a doctor convicted of indecent assault....

553. Boeing to plead guilty and pay $243.6M fine in 737 MAX settlement

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a $243.6 million fine to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe into its involvement in two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX aircraft that resulted in the deaths of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019....

554. Letter from retired Deputy Chief exposes serious issues in Cyprus National Guard

The recently retired deputy chief of the Cyprus National Guard, Lieutenant General Loukas Hadjimichael, has raised serious concerns about the state of the military force in a farewell letter....

555. Complaint filed against Larnaca Wetland construction

The Larnaca Salt Lake Wetland Protection Group has raised alarms over recent interventions in the Natura 2000 site, urging immediate action to halt ongoing projects....

556. Cyprus Law Commissioner teams up with Ireland to improve legal system

Law Commissioner Louisa Christodoulou Zannetou recently engaged in a virtual meeting with Ireland’s Law Reform Commission Chairman Justice Frank Clarke and Commissioner Richard Barrett. ...

557. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

558. Nicosia police collects over €100,000 in fines

In a recent enforcement drive spearheaded by the Nicosia Police Directorate on Tuesday, authorities announced the execution of 209 fine warrants, resulting in the collection of €101,582.56. ...

559. Dior bags assembled for €53, sold at €2,600

Italian authorities have uncovered stark realities behind the glitz of fashion catwalks and luxury boutiques during recent raids on local factories and workshops involved in the production of Dior and Armani handbags....

560. Hearing continues in Auditor General suspension case

The Supreme Judicial Council continues to hear Attorney General George Savvidis' request to suspend Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on grounds of misconduct. ...

561. Family urges Biden to stay in race despite debate setback

President Joe Biden faced intense family pressure to continue his presidential bid following a widely criticized debate performance last week, sources close to the White House disclosed....

562. Delving into the mind of an arsonist

Amid a summer plagued by arson-induced wildfires, authorities in Cyprus are grappling with understanding the motives behind these destructive acts and how to prevent them. ...

563. Monthly car auction returns to Larnaca, featuring Bank of Cyprus vehicles

Car enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike will converge once again on Mosfiloti, Larnaca, as the monthly car auction resumes its cycle....

564. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

565. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

566. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

567. ICT sector powers Cyprus' economic growth

Almost all of the productivity growth in Cyprus' economy over the past three years can be attributed to the Information and Communication Technology......

568. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

569. Hearing for Auditor General's suspension postponed

The scheduled hearing to address Attorney General George Savvidis' request for the suspension of Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on allegations of misconduct was postponed on Thursday....

570. Cyprus cancels Russian billionaires' passports from Christofias era

Cyprus has revoked the citizenship of two high-profile Russian oligarchs who were naturalized during the presidency of Demetris Christofias. ...