Search

1051. You can’t put a price on heritage

When the German tabloid Bild suggested that Greece should sell off Corfu and the Parthenon as part of its asset-stripping, they didn't know that Durrell had foreseen this many years ago...

1052. Russian tourist arrivals expected to drop this year

Holiday reservations appear to be down this time of the year but experts believe things could be on the upswing again, even as Russian arrivals in Cyprus take a hit due to competition from Turkey...

1053. Cyprus and Saudi Arabia on a path of strengthening ties

Cyprus and Saudi Arabia are on a path of strengthening ties further, with the island preparing to hold a Cyprus chamber forum in Riyadh and the Kingdom looking to install an embassy in Nicosia...

1054. Looted church mosaic has been located on someone's wall

A rare mosaic depicting Apostle Mark from the Church of Kanakaria has been located, according to The Walk of Truth, a non-profit organization which campaigns for these last mosaic fragments from the church be included on Interpol’s list of stolen artworks...

1055. Delivery of UN aid to the enclaved will resume next week

Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou told CNA that the dispatch of UN aid to the enclaved living in the Turkish-held north will begin again next week...

1056. J&P Overseas struggles to make things right

There is no end in sight in the bitter division within J&P Overseas, with one executive drawing on the company’s old glory to save the company while another pointing to mismanagement and threatening to take legal action....

1057. Trump and Macron seek stronger measures on Iran

With a May 12 deadline looming for Trump to decide on restoring US economic sanctions on Tehran, Macron said he spoke to Trump about a “new deal”...

1058. Cyprus hotels in need of staff

Hotel owners are having difficulty in finding staff, due to a number of disagreements with union workers but also immigration rules that put many restrictions on foreign students who are willing to work....

1059. Legislation in the works to tax Airbnb rentals in Cyprus

Home owners who rent out their properties through Airbnb will have to pay taxes if a new law is passed in the Republic of Cyprus, but this may not be enough for tourism stakeholders who have been calling for more restrictions on the online service....

1060. Millions in compensation to Cyprus Airports under review

A compensation agreement between the state and Hermes Airports is being challenged in parliament, echoing a public debate on how Larnaca and Paphos airports should receive government funds due to the operation of the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport in the north....

1061. Supply teachers go on strike

1062. In Cyprus cash is king

Cyprus and Greece top the list of eurozone countries where people still prefer to pay with cash, casting doubt over the claim that plastic is replacing paper in money transactions....

1063. Cyprus church in legal dispute with Greece

The Kykkos Holy Monastery and the Greek government are locked in a legal dispute over a plot of land in Nicosia, with the Greek foreign minister due to testify soon in court. ...

1064. Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as airports hit by public sector strikes

Unions will escalate the dispute if employers do not present an offer next week...

1065. New information about Elena emerges

New information has emerged about Elena Frantzi, whose recent death shocked Cypriot society, just one day after her family warned it may take legal action against anyone who spreads misinformation or violates the privacy of their departed loved one....

1066. J&P starts to pay workers again

J&P workers in Saudi Arabia finally got their December pay cheque following a protracted labour dispute with the management of the Cypriot company, which is facing a number of financial challenges. Cypriot workers are still waiting to get paid but it looks like they will have to wait until after the Easter holidays....

1067. Elena’s family calls for privacy

The family of Elena Frantzi, whose recent death shocked Cypriot society, is warning it may take legal action against anyone who spreads misinformation about their loved one....

1068. EU-Turkey migrant deal ‘at risk’, report says

The deal signed between Ankara and Brussels in March 2016 to crack down on human trafficking over the Aegean is hanging in the balance as several countries are reportedly refusing to pay for it, insisting that the European Commission cover the next tranche of 3 billion euros in funding pledged to Turkey....

1069.  MEPs will get sense of urgency on missing persons

So far 856 missing persons from both communities have been identified and returned to the families for a dignified burial...

1070. Seven arrested in illegal work crackdown

Police raided a hotel in Protaras on Easter Monday, arresting seven individuals during an operation to combat illegal employment....

1071. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson says he has struggled with depression

He was 15 when he watched his mother, Ata, walk into oncoming traffic on Interstate 65 in Nashville shortly after they were evicted from their apartment...

1072. Easter prices unjustifiably high

The price of fruit and vegetables has gone up for the Easter holidays but neither weather nor demand appears to justify how much it is costing the consumers....

1073. Migrant caravan heading to US puts Mexico in tough spot

So far the Mexican federal government has provided little guidance on how to handle the migrants...

1074. Hourican is one of the best paid Irish bankers

The Dubliner CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, was paid €2.1 million last year, putting him among the best-paid Irish bankers in the world...

1075. Starbucks coffee in California must have cancer warning

A not-for-profit group sued 90 coffee retailers, including Starbucks, for violating California law requiring companies to warn consumers of chemicals in their products ...

1076. J&P Overseas in dire straits

The Cyprus-based J&P Overseas construction company is in a negative spotlight this week, after a series of damning letters sent by employees to Riyadh’s management were made public. The allegations are pretty ugly but the company vows to fix problems....

1077. Speed camera plans move forward

Just as plans for speed cameras seemed to be going nowhere, an official meeting last week gave the go ahead for the tender process to begin within the next few months. ...

1078. Cyprus supports UN efforts to strengthen peacekeeping operations

As a country that has relied on UN peacekeeping, Cyprus is all the more conscious of its responsibility to do its share ...

1079. UN seek clarification on humanitarian aid 'tax'

The decision to impose taxes was taken by the authorities last October and condemned by the Cyprus government...

1080. New divisions

This division is already evident in politics which has sunk to a new vulgar low...