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691. Student Transfers Now Open at the University of Limassol (UoL)

The University of Limassol (UoL) is pleased to announce that student transfer applications for the second year of undergraduate studies are now open and will be accepted until 27th of September 2024....

692. Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

693. Residential plots for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale large residential plots near the GSP stadium in Strovolos as well as other areas in Nicosia, Paphos, and Famagusta that are ideal for investment....

694. President promises continued efforts for Cyprus peace as UAE summit approaches

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to discuss the Cyprus issue......

695. Christodoulides visits UAE for talks on Cyprus' economy

The Cyprus issue, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and bilateral relations will be among the topics that President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will discuss with the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi....

696. September Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Financial Conduct Authority

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. ...

697. National Guard opens doors to women in Cyprus

Cyprus announced on Sunday that women will be able to voluntarily serve in the National Guard for six to 14 months, starting in 2025....

698. Politics Blog: Cyprus politicians dive deep over undersea connection

Averof Neofytou and Annita Demetriou have crossed swords once again, this time over the proposed undersea cable linking Cyprus to Greece. ...

699. Greek police disrupt €26 million VAT fraud scheme

The Financial Police Directorate has dismantled a criminal organization involved in elaborate VAT fraud schemes, leading to significant financial losses for the state....

700. No foul play in discovery of dead infant at Nicosia cemetery

Authorities have ruled out any criminal activity in the case of a dead infant found in a Nicosia cemetery on Sunday, police sources confirmed....

701. Cypriot bank officials to present AML progress in U.S.

Top officials from four major Cypriot banks are headed to the U.S. on Sept. 16 to present updates on their progress in anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, sanctions enforcement, and foreign account management. ...

702. Cyprus to remove 130 speed bumps in road reassessment

Authorities decided to remove 130 speed-reducing installations, such as bumps and elevated platforms, Senior Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Works (DPW), Charalambos Kais, told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

703. Poverty line for family of 4 in occupied Cyprus at 27,402 TL (€953)

The Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants' union (KTAMS) has set the poverty line for a family of four at 27,402 Turkish liras (approximately €953), according to a recent study....

704. Nicosia launches free accelerator program for creative businesses

The Nicosia Municipality is offering a free, two-month business accelerator program designed for individuals, groups, and existing businesses in the creative and cultural sectors. ...

705. Paphos set to sparkle with ''La Traviata'' at the Aphrodite Festival

Get ready for a weekend of dazzling culture and captivating music as Paphos prepares to host one of its most anticipated events of the year! The medieval charm of Kato Paphos Castle...

706. Christodoulides: ''We cannot operate in 2024 on 1960 terms''

The Cabinet convened yesterday to advance a significant framework of institutional reforms aimed at modernizing Cyprus' state apparatus....

707. KPMG Experience Day: A unique opportunity for University of Cyprus students

KPMG in Cyprus hosted the “KPMG Experience Day” on Wednesday, 4 September 2024, at its Nicosia offices. This event was designed for students from the University of Cyprus who are interested in learning more about KPMG and discovering what sets us apart in the professional services industry....

708. Parliament in turmoil over Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus is facing significant political upheaval over the Great Sea Interconnector, a major project intended to bring affordable electricity to the island. With the decision deadline looming tomorrow, there is still no scheduled Cabinet meeting to finalize the issue....

709. Cabinet to make final call on power link funding today

The Cyprus Cabinet is meeting today to finalize decisions on the financing of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, known as the Great Set Interconnector. ...

710. Cyprus unemployment drops by 8.9% in August

The number of registered unemployed people in Cyprus dropped by 8.9% in August compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat). This marks a decrease of 1,177 people, bringing the total number of unemployed to 12,079....

711. Christodoulides backs Eurobank's big move into India

President Nikos Christodoulides has shown strong support for Eurobank’s plan to expand into India, seeing it as a significant chance to boost business ties between Cyprus and one of the world's largest economies....

712. Real Estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling a commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residential and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta....

713. U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....

714. Marios Demetriades: ''Truth and justice always prevail''

A lawsuit related to naturalizations under the Cyprus Investment Programme was filed on Friday at the Nicosia District Court, with former Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Marios Demetriades, among the defendants....

715. Cyprus' Olympion joins leading K12 education group Globeducate

Globeducate announces the acquisition of Education Group OLYMPION School (Εκπαιδευτικός Όμιλος ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝ) near Nicosia in Cyprus, a group of Greek private schools with nearly 450 pupils aged 6 to 18 across Gymnasium, Lyceum and, from September 2024, Elementary stages....

716. Cyprus' illusion of prosperity as unemployment numbers mask realities

In its analysis, the Central Bank of Cyprus notes that in the first quarter of 2024, unemployment fell to 6%, the lowest level since 2009....

717. Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into lake Karla fish deaths

Greece's top prosecutor, Georgia Adelini, has ordered an urgent investigation into the large number of dead fish found in Lake Karla, which flows into the Pagasitikos Gulf. ...

718. Israeli airstrike on Gaza aid convoy kills 5 transport employees

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza, claiming it targeted "armed assailants" attempting to hijack the convoy....

719. ''God wants me to save the world,'' Trump says after shooting

Former President Donald Trump stated that God spared him from an assassination attempt last month, suggesting that he was saved to rescue the United States......

720. Government greenlights patient advocate to oversee healthcare issues