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841. Cyprus sees an 18.2% rise in crime cases in 2022

The number of true crime cases reported to the Police rose by 18.2% in Cyprus in 2022, with the Crime Index expressed in 100,000 inhabitants rising to 584 from 501 in 2021 and 482 the year before. ...

842. Imperio leads Cyprus real estate into green future with first-ever ESG report

Imperio remains steadfast in its commitment to promote the green transition of Cyprus’ real estate sector – a development that will greatly benefit the sector’s businesses, society, economy, as well as the environment itself, in multiple ways....

843. Hellenic Bank posts impressive 2023 profit of €365.4 million

Hellenic Bank reported a substantial profit of €365.4 million for the year 2023, marking a significant upswing from €21.8 million in 2022. The Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) for 2023 soared to 28.7%, a stark contrast to the 2.0% recorded in 2022....

844. New award recognizes leaders advancing gender equality in maritime sector

The Council of Ministers, responding to a proposal by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, established an award today to recognize industry executives whose actions fortify efforts to advance gender equality within the shipping sector. ...

845. Cyprus targets gambling addiction with new GESY proposal

In January 2024, the National Betting Authority submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Minister of Health, advocating for the inclusion of treatment for gambling-related behavioral disorders in Gesy, Cyprus' healthcare system. ...

846. Cyprus firm on expanding Russia sanctions

During the discussion at the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) held in Brussels on Monday, Cyprus took a clear stance on the issue of EU sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, which marks two years in two days. ...

847. London's BT Tower sold for £275m to become a hotel

London's iconic BT Tower, a symbol of the city's skyline since its inauguration by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1965, is undergoing a significant transformation. ...

848. Residential land for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling land, which is ideal for development in various areas of Cyprus such as Nicosia, Famagusta, Paphos....

849. Hapag-Lloyd takes green stride by recycling 'Mississauga Express'

According to a report by Andreas Karamitis, published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, one of the major shipping companies, Hapag-Lloyd, has announced the recycling of its merchant ship, the ''Mississauga Express,''...

850. Cyprus adapts to changing seas

In response to European sanctions on Russian shipping companies based in Cyprus and developments in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, Cyprus is actively seeking to attract new companies from different markets....

851. Minister Kombos to support 13th Russian sanctions package

Cyprus supports the 13th package of sanctions against Russia, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday....

852. Bank of Cyprus posts nearly half a billion euro profit in 2023

Bank of Cyprus reported a robust profit of €487 million for the fiscal year 2023, as announced by Group CEO Panicos Nikolaou during the presentation of the bank's financial results....

853. Police step up checks on bus drivers in EU campaign

Cyprus police take part in a European campaign in the context of which they will step up checks on lorry and bus drivers during a week of awareness and enforcement from Monday 19 February 2024 to Sunday 25 February 2024....

854. Banks urged to accelerate loan restructurings

The governor of the Central Bank has shed light on the strategy for restructuring Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and navigating credit risk management....

855. Greece's parliament approves same-sex marriage rights

Greece’s 300-member Parliament approved the bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage in a roll call vote on Thursday night. The reform extends full parental rights to gay couples but will not allow for medically assisted reproduction through a surrogate. ...

856. Paphos mayor alleges ETEK negligence in SAPA fallout

Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing SAPA scandal following intense scrutiny in the Parliamentary Committee on Institutions....

857. Cyprus' 3.7% greenhouse gas increase stands out in EU

In the third quarter of 2023, greenhouse gas emissions through economic activity had increased by 3.7% in Cyprus and decreased by 7.1%......

858. The sloppiness of our 'Big Brother'

The Cypriot's life is filled with cameras: pocket cameras worth 1,000 euros that also take phone calls, home cameras warding off unwanted visitors, and now cameras on the main arteries of the road network. ...

859. Akamas biodiversity under threat, EU commission acts

The European Parliament's Petitions Committee (PETI) remains vigilant regarding complaints about EU environmental legislation in Cyprus's Akamas region, following a recent debate in Brussels. ...

860. Fog and sporadic showers across inland areas

Residents across the region are experiencing shifts in weather patterns as a low-pressure system continues to exert its influence....

861. Sarkozy sentenced to one year in jail for illegal campaign financing

The Paris appeals court found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of illegal campaign financing for his failed 2012 re-election bid. The lower court's previous ruling was confirmed....

862. Kasselakis vows to end MP immunity

Stefanos Kasselakis, the leader of the main opposition SYRIZA, has pledged to abolish the immunity of MPs from prosecution if his party comes into power. ...

863. After Berengaria comes the development of the highlands

In recent months, work on the historic Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos, a €35 million project, has come to a standstill. But this is only temporary....

864. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

865. Why do employees say 'no' to promotions? Insights from a global study

A significant question arises in modern workplaces: why would an employee decline a promotion when they are entirely content with their current role?...

866. German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

In a landmark diplomatic encounter, President Nikos Christodoulides warmly welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today at the Presidential Palace, marking the first official visit by a German head of state to the Republic of Cyprus....

867. Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

868. Severe weather grips Larnaca

Larnaca is currently in the grip of severe weather conditions as a weak low-pressure system asserts its dominance, as per the latest updates from the meteorological service. ...

869. Biden forgets Vice Presidency, son's death in document probe

A recent report from special counsel Robert Hur has shed light on President Biden's retention of documents pertaining to military and foreign policy, particularly concerning Afghanistan and other matters of national security deemed sensitive....

870. Investigation urged as state contracts lead to €6.4M payout

In a recent address, Deputy Dipa Alekos Tryfonidis called attention to questionable agreements, urging an investigation into the responsible parties behind a contract resulting in a hefty 6.4 million euros compensation payout....