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781. Porsche's new Panamera e-hybrids: Faster, greener, better

Porsche presents two new e-hybrid variants of the Panamera...

782. EY Cyprus welcomes two new partners to power growth

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its leadership team has been strengthened with the addition of two new partners....

783. Kato Pyrgos aims to become Cyprus' first energy self-sufficient community

Inspired by the success of the Tilos Project, the first operational renewable energy initiative that achieved energy independence for the island of Tilos, Kato Pyrgos aspires to become the first energy self-sufficient community in Cyprus. ...

784. Surge in custody escapes sparks government response

Once again, the spotlight shines on the issue of escapes from police custody, ignited by the daring getaway of a 17-year-old from the Kokkinotrimithia......

785. 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....

786. Philippines accuses China of dumping cyanide into disputed Scarborough Shoal

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Philippines has accused Chinese fishing vessels of utilizing cyanide to harm the Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea, according to a report in Business Insider....

787. Greece joins 28 nations in recognizing same-sex families

In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....

788. Netanyahu's party divided over US-Arab peace initiative for Gaza

Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies. ...

789. US sounds alarm on Russian anti-satellite weapons threat

Highly sensitive intelligence gathered by the U.S. highlights the emergence of Russian anti-satellite weapons, raising concerns among top government officials. ...

790. Cyprus confirms extensive gas find in 'Cronos-2' project

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry announced the successful completion of the assessment drilling operations for "Cronos-2" within Block 6 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus....

791. Cyprus faces €40M setback in smart meter implementation

A €40 million allocation from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, earmarked for the purchase and installation of smart meters, is in jeopardy due to tight timetables....

792. PwC Cyprus goes 100% renewable, sets green example

PwC Cyprus issued an announcement today, revealing that it has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for zero emissions. The electricity powering its operations in Nicosia and Limassol is now sourced entirely from renewable sources. ...

793. 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. ...

794. Paphos: 27-year-old arrested for uploading child pornography files

Following a tip-off from EUROPOL, the Cybercrime Branch acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old individual for the alleged upload of eight files of child pornography on the internet....

795. Cyprus development expenditure: 2023 surpasses €1B

The realization of state budget development expenditure in 2023 reached 72% compared to 70% in 2022 and the average of 69% over the last decade, according to a Treasury report released on Wednesday....

796. ''Expected tougher questions from Tucker Carlson,'' says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude towards right-wing US television host Tucker Carlson for their recent interview but voiced surprise over the absence of ''sharp questions'' during the discussion. ...

797. EU radio stats: 30,000 jobs, €4B revenue

About 30,000 persons were employed by radio broadcasting enterprises across the European Union in 2022, with these enterprises recording a net turnover......

798. Spanish banks wary of Cypriot student accounts

The impact of Cyprus being deemed a high-risk destination continues to reverberate even in European Union countries, with remnants of its troubled past lingering....

799. Cyprus' EU-Turkey relations: What comes next?

Cyprus stands firm in its commitment to engage with Turkey within the European Union framework. However, it seeks to steer this engagement strategically to align with its national interests....

800. Greece to provide 50,000 free surgeries in bold health initiative

Greece's Health Ministry has announced a plan to pay for some 50,000 operations that have been pending at the National Health System in afternoon surgeries....

801. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

802. German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....

803. ERU and locals save dogs in heartwarming rescues

Today marked a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion in Lefkara, Cyprus, as the Emergency Response Unit (EMAK) and local residents collaborated to rescue two stranded dogs, each incident unfolding in its own tale of heroism....

804. Houthi rebels target US-owned ship in Yemen waters

Houthi fighters have launched an attack on a ship they identified as United States-owned, sailing in Yemeni waters. The Iran-linked group stated that the vessel, Star Iris, was hit by "a number of suitable naval missiles" in precise strikes....

805. Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....

806. Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

807. 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....

808. Cyprus proposes €700 fine for first-time illegal taxi services

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has tabled a bill aimed at tackling the issue of passenger transport by unlicensed taxi drivers, proposing fines of €700 for first-time offenders and €1500 thereafter....

809. Traffic surveillance expands in Larnaca and Limassol (camera locations)

On Monday, eight new photo-recognition cameras commenced operations in selected locations within the Larnaca and Limassol districts, part of an expanding traffic violation monitoring system. ...

810. February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

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....