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811. El Greco Medical Center to open this March in Nicosia

Nicosia is gearing up to welcome the new El Greco Medical Center, set to open its doors in early March. ...

812. State collects €90 million in taxes from casinos

The state has seen a boost in tax revenue since the summer of 2018 when the temporary casino debuted in Limassol. The trend continues with the current operation of the resort and satellite locations in the provinces....

813. Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

814. Cyprus plays key role in EU's operation ASPIDES

In response to increased threats from the Houthi terrorist group, the European Union has approved the initiation of Operation ASPIDES, aiming to bolster security and freedom for European shipping in the Red Sea. ...

815. Greek air traffic controllers to strike, disrupting flights

Air travel disruptions are anticipated in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, as the Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association joins the nationwide strike organized by ADEDY....

816. Labour Minister eyes growth and jobs ahead

The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panayiotou, notes a common approach for the development of the economy between the Government and the business community......

817. Upgraded cars and mobile bases for Cyprus police

With new police vehicles and Mobile Command Stations, the fleet of the Police Force is being bolstered in the immediate future. This includes 46 hatchback patrol cars and two vehicles specially configured to function as Mobile Command Stations. ...

818. Leaked documents reveal extent of China's hacking operations

A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....

819. Cyprus cabinet unveils business carbon grants

The Cabinet approved on Wednesday a new grants scheme to encourage greenhouse gas emission reductions in businesses....

820. Government reveals setbacks in local governance overhaul

The Cypriot government admits to deficiencies in its largest administrative overhaul since the Republic's inception, just four months before its official launch....

821. London's BT Tower sold for £275m to become a hotel

London's iconic BT Tower, a symbol of the city's skyline since its inauguration by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1965, is undergoing a significant transformation. ...

822. Cyprus tourism faces headwinds in 2024

According to an article by Maria Eracleous published in Kathimerini's Oikonomiki, the tourism sector in Cyprus is grappling with a challenging start to 2024, primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in Israel and heightened price sensitivity impacting travel demand....

823. Cyprus delays 15% multinational tax enforcement

Cyprus has yet to enforce the new EU rules introducing a minimum effective tax rate of 15% for multinational corporations operating within EU member states....

824. US veto halts UN Gaza ceasefire

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, marking the third consecutive veto by the United States since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. ...

825. Airbnb soars in Cyprus as over 6,700 properties embrace the trend

In Cyprus, there's a growing trend in tourist accommodation preferences, with an increasing number opting for self-catering options like Airbnb, according to Marios Tsianakas,...

826. Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain

The Russian pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, who gained international attention for defecting to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter in August, was found dead with gunshot wounds in southern Spain last week, ...

827. 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. ...

828. 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......

829. 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....

830. 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....

831. 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. ...

832. 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. ...

833. 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....

834. 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. ...

835. 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....

836. 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....

837. ''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. ...

838. 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....

839. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

840. 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....