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4351. Wolt welcomes historic collective agreement for delivery drivers

Wolt has welcomed the first-ever collective agreement in the fleet management sector, marking a major step forward for the industry. This agreement, reached through the joint efforts of the Ministry of Labour, fleet management companies, and unions, is set to benefit delivery drivers, businesses, and consumers....

4352. State to cover €12M shortfall from licensing revenues

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Local Government Reform, despite minor issues during the initial days of its implementation....

4353. Stella Kyriakides steps down, backs von der Leyen reelection

Stella Kyriakides, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, announced her decision to conclude her current mandate and return to Cyprus....

4354. Mallias Winery: Reviving Cyprus's ancient grape varieties

In the 1990s, Mallias Winery, originally established by KEO in 1927, played a pivotal role in redefining Cypriot wine by rescuing indigenous grape varieties on the brink of extinction....

4355. Resolution on drug shortage issue expected next week

Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....

4356. Nesil Caliskan elected as first British MP of Turkish Cypriot origin

For the first time, a candidate of Turkish Cypriot origin has been elected in the British general elections. Nesil Caliskan, representing the Labour Party, secured her victory in the Barking constituency in east London, according to the Kipris Post website....

4357. Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa named best in Europe for 2024

Ayia Napa's Nissi Beach has once again clinched a prestigious accolade, being crowned the top beach in Europe for this year by travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk....

4358. Labour Party triumphs, Keir Starmer to become Prime Minister

The Labour Party has secured victory in Britain’s general election, marking the first change in power in 14 years. ...

4359. Green Line: Trade and crossings surge, irregular migration declines

Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....

4360. Government submits bill to join U.S. visa waiver program

The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....

4361. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

4362. Cyprus risks losing €657M EU grant for Interconnector project, says Energy Minister

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......

4363. Deputy Minister unveils EU's strategic agenda to ministers

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....

4364. Cyprus trade sector sees 20.7% surge in 2022 turnover

Turnover in the broad trade sector increased in 2022 by 20.7%, according to the results of the Wholesale and Retail Trade Survey, published by the Statistical Service on Wednesday....

4365. Politico: Is Brexit's peak over? UK faces calls to rejoin EU

British voters are gearing up for their first post-EU general election this Thursday, marking a significant milestone since Brexit....

4366. Cyprus President denies ENI's plan to sell off sea rights

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has refuted reports that ENI intents to sell its rights in Cyprus' EEZ. ...

4367. CBC to keep dividends low despite bank profits

The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....

4368. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

4369. Man shot dead in Pegeia during gathering

Police are investigating a premeditated murder in Pegeia, involving 43-year-old Stylianos Stylianou....

4370. Strong winds and rough seas expected

A seasonal low-pressure system is currently influencing the area, bringing mostly clear weather with occasional localized clouds. Thin dust is expected to linger in the atmosphere throughout the day....

4371. Cyprus tightens laws to combat illegal employment

The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work....

4372. Biden considering withdrawal from 2024 US Presidential race, sources say

President Joe Biden is under intense scrutiny as he prepares for key public appearances that could determine the future of his 2024 presidential campaign....

4373. Jumbo to open second store in Nicosia this summer

Jumbo is set to open its second store in Nicosia and sixth in Cyprus, located in the former Stephanides Group headquarters near the Mall of Cyprus and IKEA in Strovolos....

4374. Auditor-General challenges pension misconduct claims

Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides addressed several contentious issues during the third day of hearings at the Supreme Judicial Council, which is reviewing Attorney General George Savvides' request to dismiss Michaelides for alleged misconduct....

4375. Nicosia police collects over €100,000 in fines

In a recent enforcement drive spearheaded by the Nicosia Police Directorate on Tuesday, authorities announced the execution of 209 fine warrants, resulting in the collection of €101,582.56. ...

4376. Cabinet expands subsidies for infertility treatment

The Cyprus Cabinet has greenlit an amended plan that significantly enhances subsidies for infertility treatment, Health Minister Michael Damianos announced Tuesday....

4377. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

4378. Tatar and Stewart confer on security issues in Cyprus buffer zone

The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative to Cyprus, Colin Stewart, expressed concern about the militarization of the buffer zone......

4379. Larnaca intensifies mosquito spraying for public health

Larnaca Municipality has informed residents that systematic spraying operations to combat mosquitoes are ongoing throughout the city....

4380. AstroBank wins international recognition for the second consecutive year

AstroBank has been named Best Private Bank – Cyprus by the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year. ...