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1231. Nicosia attracts millions in investment opportunities

A new investment exceeding 60 million euros is currently in the study phase, focusing on the development of a strategically positioned plot in Nicosia. ...

1232. Cypriot authorities take action against exploitative practices by foreign workers

The long-standing issue of domestic helpers and third-country workers taking advantage of Cypriot employers and authorities through deceitful tactics, with the aim of migrating to other European countries, has prompted the relevant departments of the Republic to implement stringent measures....

1233. Cyprus still vague on Ukraine swap deal

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides declined to say whether any of the island’s Soviet-made defense systems could end up in Ukraine, pointing to Turkey and budget concerns but also echoing a broader ambiguity as EU allies argue over the best defense strategy...

1234. Polish woman allegedly murdered on Greek island of Kos

Polish authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Anastazja Rubinska, a 27-year-old Polish woman who was found deceased on the popular Greek holiday island of Kos. ...

1235. The President's omissions and unaddressed issues

Flanked by his cabinet and through a 24-page document, the President of the Republic presented the program and actions of the government from his first day in office until today. ...

1236. President Christodoulides unveils government's 100-Day report card

During a press conference held today, President Christodoulides provided insights into the state of the government after his first 100 days in office and responded to various questions from journalists....

1237. Dubrovnik sees surge in tourism with 32% increase in arrivals

The mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Frankovic, has made the decision to ban wheeled suitcases due to the noise they generate on the city streets. ...

1238. Police spokesman acknowledges mobile camera placement issues

According to the spokesman of the Police Force, Christos Andreou, there have been cases where camera operators did not adhere to the designated points indicated by the Police and instead placed the mobile cameras in different locations....

1239. This is how Lara will be developed

The reform of local government undeniably represents a crucial stride towards modernizing our state....

1240. More details and questions emerge in boat disaster

Harrowing accounts are emerging from survivors in the boat disaster that killed hundreds of irregular migrants last week, with additional reports from BBC casting doubt over the Greek coast guard’s version of events...

1241. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage for future generations

The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (TCCH) has completed the conservation works at the church of Agios Georgios and the church of Panagia Agia Napa both in the Turkish-occupied Famagusta area, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Friday. ...

1242. Maritime security partnerships for Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States have achieved a mutually beneficial deepening of defense cooperation during their second meeting of the bilateral Security and Defense Dialogue....

1243. Cablenet: The Fastest Growing Mobile Network

1244. US hails Cyprus for its efforts in combating human trafficking

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has been recognized for its serious and sustained efforts in combating human trafficking, according to the annual report released by the U.S. State Department. ...

1245. Annual inflation drops in Cyprus, eurozone, and EU compared to April

The annual inflation rate was 3.6% in Cyprus, 6.1% in the eurozone and 7.1% in the EU in May 2023, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. ...

1246. Comedian's MH370 joke triggers interpol involvement

Malaysian police said they asked Interpol on Wednesday to help track down a U.S. comedian after she made a joke about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 — a request the comedian called "ridiculous."...

1247. President's commitment to empower justice in Cyprus

The existence of an independent, strong, and efficient judicial system is the greatest guarantor of the rule of law and the supremacy of the Law, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday, while addressing an event at the Supreme Court on the occasion of the implementation of the justice reform laws and the swearing in of the judges of the newly established Court of Appeal....

1248. Cyprus and U.S. co-host crisis workshop at CYCLOPS

On June 13 and 14, the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of State co-hosted the Sub-Regional Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) Response & Assistance Workshop (SR2 Cyprus) at the Cyprus Center for Land, Open Seas, and Port Security (CYCLOPS)....

1249. Agricultural land for sale by AstroBank

1250. Bomb goes off at insurance company building

A bomb went off on Thursday morning outside the building of an insurance company, while no major damages were reported...

1251. EU demands Google breakup over antitrust concerns

European Union regulators hit Google with fresh antitrust charges Wednesday, saying the only way to satisfy competition concerns about its lucrative digital ad business is by selling off parts of the tech giant’s main moneymaker....

1252. President's EU speech photos spark debate

Photos capturing yesterday's speech by the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, at the European Parliament have gained traction on the internet, leading to speculation that they might have been digitally altered to showcase a larger presence of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the chamber....

1253. CFA president talks trouble in soccer paradise

The top official of the Cyprus Football Association has denied allegations that his group concealed UEFA red notices, telling lawmakers instead that his group made its own rules that were even tougher because police were unable to solve cases...

1254. Giuliani believes Burisma bribed people in Cyprus

Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says people in Cyprus and other countries were paid hush money in a global shakedown of the owner of Burisma in order to keep the Ukrainian energy company above scrutiny...

1255. Three dead and three injured in Nottingham attack

British police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were found dead on the street in the central English city of Nottingham on Tuesday and three were injured after an attempt to run them over with a van....

1256. Combating hate speech: Urgent action for LGBTI rights

The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights Protection, Maria Stylianou Lottides, has strongly denounced the recent surge of comments directly targeting the LGBTI community and promoting hate speech against its members....

1257. Turkish consulate in Shusha sends a message to Armenia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country is ready to open a consulate in Shusha, a city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in a war in 2020....

1258. Thunderstorms and showers expected in the region

According to the latest statement, we can expect isolated thunderstorms affecting primarily the mountainous, inland, and eastern areas. These thunderstorms may bring heavy rain with an intensity exceeding 35 millimeters per hour, and there is also a possibility of hail....

1259. EU nationals to require electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year

Nationals of the 27 European Union Member States traveling to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting next year, which will cost them almost €12....

1260. President Christodoulides leads Cyprus' EU initiative

President Nicos Christodoulides is currently in Strasbourg with the main objective of promoting the proposal for a more active involvement of the European Union (EU) in resolving the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and resuming talks....