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2881. Greece on high alert after Turkish provocations

Greece’s armed forces in the Eastern Aegean have been placed on high alert due to Turkey’s continued threats, expressed in recent days by high-ranking officials of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government....

2882. CBC: Cryptocurrencies are a potential risk to the economy

Losing 26% of its value in the last month, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are in danger of dragging the "real economy" with their unpredictable fluctuations....

2883. Cypriot seafarer on seized ship in good health

The Cypriot citizen who is one of the crew members of the two Greek-flagged tankers seized by Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces in the Gulf is in good health, the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday. Meanwhile, efforts to end the hostage crisis continues....

2884. Superyacht in Ayia Napa highlights tourism makeover

A cruise ship offering passengers a luxury yachting experience around the world made a stop in Cyprus’ Ayia Napa over the weekend, with locals highlighting the resort town’s efforts to attract high income visitors as an alternative to tourists balling on a budget...

2885. Iran seizes two Greek tankers as tensions rise

Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers in the Gulf on Friday, shortly after Tehran warned it would take "punitive action" against Athens over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the United States from a tanker held off the Greek coast...

2886. Masks no longer required in indoor spaces as of June 1st

Masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces as of June 1st, according to an announcement today from the Ministry of Health....

2887. Op-ed: Greece informs its allies and partners; Erdogan is irked

Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed annoyance at “third parties” becoming involved in Greek-Turkish affairs. ...

2888. First time asylum seekers in EU increase by 85% in February

In February 2022, first-time asylum applications by persons who applied for international protection in EU member states increased by 85% compared to February 2021 and by 3% compared to last January, according to the latest monthly asylum data published by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical service....

2889. President determined to tackle corruption

President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades stressed the government's determination to decisively tackle corruption, promote transparency and accountability and consolidate the rule of law, in a meeting on Thursday with the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Margareta Cederfelt, at the Presidential Palace....

2890. RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus announces results of Q1 2022

KPMG in Cyprus announces that the “RICS Cyprus Property Price Index with KPMG in Cyprus” has been issued for Q1 2022...

2891. The Anatolian Greeks who settled in the US

“There was Antonis, a man who emigrated to America from Greece, who thought he was a ‘real Greek’ and that everyone from Alatsata [present-day Alacati] and Asia Minor were inferior....

2892. Ikea to start selling solar panels in US stores

The popularity of solar has gone through the roof—and now IKEA is making it easier to install some panels on your roof....

2893. Cyprus ranks third with 58% of population having a tertiary education degree

41 percent of young adults across the European Member States have completed tertiary education, with women being the leading gender....

2894. Health Minister to propose lifting of indoor mask requirement as of June 1st

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela is expected to present a proposal to the Council of Ministers on Friday regarding the lifting of the face mask requirement indoors, with the exception of high-risk premises such as closed structures, homes for the elderly and other centers hosting vulnerable people, according to sources from the Ministry of Health....

2895. Israel reassures Turkey over Cyprus drill

A 'new chapter' in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem was launched this week during a visit to Israel by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who reportedly sought an explanation regarding a large-scale military drill said to take place in Cyprus over the weekend...

2896. Op-ed: America has more guns than any other country

America has been shaken — once again — by mass shootings. On May 14, a gunman killed 10 people in a supermarket in Buffalo. On Tuesday, at least 19 children and two adults were killed in Uvalde, Texas. ...

2897. Majority of scientists in Cyprus in favor of suspending indoor mask requirement

Scientists in Cyprus favor suspending the requirement to wear face masks in indoor areas, except in high-risk areas such as hospitals and closed structures, according to the Ministry of Health....

2898. Man suspected of being serial rapist in Ayia Napa

A young man in Ayia Napa has been arrested on rape charges, with police saying they apprehended the suspect after getting help from a local person and linking him to three separate complaints...

2899. Greece resumes weapons support to Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin thanked many countries including Greece for sending new military packages of assistance to Ukraine, causing political chaos in Athens where last month government officials said there would be no more military equipment shipments to Kiev...

2900. Fines of €1,378,100 imposed for personal data breaches

One thousand six hundred and sixteen (1616) complaints were received in the last four years by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection on cases of personal data breach since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....

2901. Cyprus prepares action plan for Monkeypox

Health authorities are drafting a response plan for a possible outbreak of monkeypox in Cyprus, including a vaccination rollout....

2902. Cyprus exports up by 55% in Jan-Feb 2022

Total exports of goods to the EU Member States and to third countries in January - February 2022 increased by 55.2%, compared to the same period last year, according to the monthly report published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus. ...

2903. EU Energy Commissioner: 'Cyprus has enormous potential in terms of solar and wind energy production.'

In the wake of rising energy costs due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kathimerini sits down with EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, to discuss the EastMed pipeline, Europe's push toward Green energy and the potential for Cyprus to ensure its citizens both affordable prices and energy security by developing solar and wind power....

2904. Zelensky fends off peace calls after Azovstal fall

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out any ceasefire in exchange of territorial concessions to Russia, after Moscow declared Mariupol liberated following the surrender of the besieged town’s Azovstal plant...

2905. Cyprus justice system ranked worst in EU

The performance of the Cyprus justice system, based on the time it takes to complete court cases, places it at the bottom of the list compared with other European Union member states....

2906. Ukraine: US may send advanced anti-ship missiles to fight Russian blockade

The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would intensify the conflict....

2907. EY launches 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge to help tackle biodiversity loss

2908. Varosha - Occupying forces opening another part of the beach

The Turkish occupying forces in Cyprus have started work to open up a new area along the beach in the fenced-off area of Varosha, on the eastern coast of Cyprus....

2909. Bank of Cyprus to reduce its employees by 500 in 2022

2910. Cyprus freezes creation of juvenile correctional facility

The parliament in the Republic of Cyprus has failed to approve funds allocated for a juvenile detention center, causing the country to remain the only EU member state without a proper correctional facility for young offenders...