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361. Police enforcing smoking ban in closed spaces

Police and health officials in Cyprus have joined forces to launch a new campaign to combat smoking in closed spaces. The initiative, which began on April 28 and will run until June 17, aims to enforce the Health Protection Law and will involve inspections of nightclubs and other venues where smoking is prohibited....

362. Jazeera Airways adds Larnaka to its European destinations

Jazeera Airways, a low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, has recently added Larnaka to its network of new European destinations for the 2023 summer season and flights were launched end of April....

363. Cyprus ranks 3rd in EU for long working hours

A 9.7% of employed people in Cyprus (7% in the EU) worked long hours (working usually 49 hours or more per week) in their main job in 2022 according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union. Cyprus also had the third-largest percentage among all member states....

364. Russian and Ukrainian stock in Cypriot fund's Lukoil deal

A highly contentious takeover of a Lukoil plant in Italy by a Cypriot fund appears to be moving forward, with the latest media speculators picking on rumors that the leadership of the new operation might come from both Russian and Ukrainian stock...

365. Finance Minister requests containment of lending rates for housing loans

The Finance Minister of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has written letters to the Director General of the Cyprus Banks Association and the Director General of the Association of Credit Acquisition Companies and Credit Facility Managers, requesting measures to control rising lending rates for serviceable loans up to €350,000....

366. Higher prices for Easter meat: Lamb sees a 25% increase, beef up by 15%

A year ago, reports described Easter dinner as the most expensive in four years. This year's prices are expected to surpass that record, according to the first data from the Easter Price Watch gathered by K and soon to be published by the Consumer Protection Agency....

367. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Sustainable Finance

Sustainability is the key to a better, healthier, and more viable future as it improves the quality of our lives with the use of natural resources which protect our ecosystem in general. By taking into consideration the three pillars of economic viability, environmental protection, and social well-being, we can preserve the future generations’ needs while, from a corporate perspective, the development of sustainable strategies can lead to a company’s longevity....

368. EAC employee arrested for defrauding citizens

A 43-year-old resident of Paphos has been ordered by the Paphos District Court to be detained for seven days on allegations of misappropriating over €30,000 from a semi-governmental organization, AEK, intended for the installation of photovoltaic panels....

369. Nicosia Cybersecurity Conference Live: Empowering Education and Prevention

On Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m., a workshop entitled "Cybersecurity Systems and Development of Modern IT Applications" will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

370. Announcement Appointment of Senior Managers in K. Treppides & Co Ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is committed to develop leaders who derive from own people and who pursue excellence in the provision of high quality specialised and unique services. We are pleased to announce the appointment of the following members on the Board of Management effective as of 1 April 2023. ...

371. EC: Head of transport to resign over free trips to Qatar

The European Commission's top transport official is expected to resign after his decision to accept free air travel to Qatar while his team was negotiating a major aviation deal with the Gulf state....

372. 43% of motorcyclists who died in Cyprus in 2021 did not wear a helmet

According to a recent report by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), 43% of motorcyclists and moped users who died in road accidents in 2021 did not wear a helmet. ...

373. Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from Swiss National Bank

Credit Suisse’s shares soared 30% on Thursday after it announced it would move to shore up its finances by borrowing up to nearly $54 billion from the Swiss central bank, bolstering confidence as fears about the banking system moved from the U.S. to Europe....

374. Petrol stations open their doors to electric mobility

Petrolina Holdings Public announced last month the installation of the first state-of-the-art electric vehicle rapid charging charger at its petrol station in Larnaca's GSZ district....

375. TechIsland Association Launches the 1st Annual TechIsland Awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the tech industry in Cyprus

The TechIsland Association is excited to announce the launch of the TechIsland Awards, a new annual award program designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, companies, and projects that are making a significant impact on the development and growth of the tech and innovation industry in Cyprus....

376. Investigation into understaffing in the tourism industry is imminent

The start of the summer travel season is anticipated to occur around the end of March or the beginning of April, along with the reopening of hotel facilities that were closed during the winter....

377. EY Cyprus a Gold Sponsor at the 6th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum

EY Cyprus was, once again, a gold sponsor of the 6th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum, which was held at the Columbia Plaza, in Limassol, on Tuesday, March 7th 2023....

378. Porsche Cyprus celebrates women

In a unique and wonderful evening event on March 2nd, 2023, A.I. Motokinisi Ltd., the official importer and distributor of Porsche cars in Cyprus, welcomed distinguished guests, partners and media representatives at the Porsche showroom in Nicosia. The event was held on the occasion of the upcoming International Women's Day on March 8th, in order to honour the woman and her role in today’s era....

379. Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd dies

Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last surviving founding member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died, the band announced on their official Facebook page Sunday evening. He was 71....

380. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....

381. EIB financed €250 million worth of green projects in Cyprus

The European Investment Bank (EIB) reported on Wednesday on its strong engagement in Cyprus for 2022, with new financing signed reaching a total of €250 million, all of which was invested in green projects....

382. EY presents report on the Future of Banking in Cyprus

The report showcases the importance and contribution of Cypriot banks to the wider economy and society, and identifies current and upcoming challenges and opportunities...

383. 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....

384. Elderly woman left without clothes in General Hospital (image)

385. Companies laying off employees to hire new ones at lower salaries

Keri and other recruiters say that candidate offers are now much lower and look more like those from 2019 — before the pandemic kicked off the Great Resignation, before Big Tech went on a hiring spree, and before anyone had heard of "quiet quitting."...

386. Which names are being floated for the position of Finance Minister?

The new ministerial team will be assembled beginning Monday, February 13. Nicos Christodoulides and Andreas Mavroyiannis, the two candidates for the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, will bring in new faces to staff their Ministries....

387. Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd: Mr. Miltos Michaelas as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd, decided on the appointment of Mr. Miltos Michaelas to the position of CEO of Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd....

388. Twenty two flights affected by Thursday's COLA strike

A total of 22 flights concerning both departures and arrivals from and to Cyprus’ two airports will be affected by the Cyprus-wide three-hour strike to be held tomorrow over the issue of the cost of living adjustment (COLA)....

389. No more Fridays. 4-day work week on the rise

The results are in: It's time for your company to stop working on Fridays (or Mondays)....

390. Tech companies calling for employee naturalizations after 5 years

Following the 2023 Presidential Elections and the resumption of the meetings of the House of Representatives, ICT companies will begin "pushing" for the right to apply for naturalization after 5 years of residence and work in the Republic of Cyprus,...