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1711. Bride and groom survive as over 100 perish

A bride and groom, whose wedding celebration ended in disaster after a fire killed more than 100 of their guests, have told Sky News they are "dead inside" following the tragedy....

1712. EY Cyprus recognized by International Tax Review as National Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for the 5th consecutive time

For the fifth consecutive year, EY Cyprus was named Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year by the International Tax Review (ITR) in recognition of the high-quality tax services offered. ...

1713. 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival rocks with amazing DJs

The countdown has begun for the 4th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, recognized as one of the top 15 Cocktail Festivals worldwide by the esteemed guide "Drinks Feed." Enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this vibrant event....

1714. Animal welfare and permit disputes fuel tensions as bears remain in limbo

Menelaos Menelaus, commonly known as "Melios," has spoken out about the presence of two bears discovered on his premises, which used to operate as a zoo....

1715. Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh since the territory surrendered to Azerbaijan on 20 September....

1716. Nikos Christodoulides joins MED9 summit in Malta

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides departs Friday for Malta to participate in the MED9 Summit, which will take place in Valletta in the afternoon of the same day....

1717. CBC Governor Herodotou reveals breakthrough in digital finance

The Central Bank of Cyprus has completed the tender for a new digital platform for customer compliance, said CBC Governor Constantinos Herodotou, speaking at an event organized by the Association of Cyprus Electronic Money and Payment Institutions, on Thursday afternoon....

1718. Metsola and Dendia to attend Independence Day parade in Nicosia

Cyprus' Independence parade will take place on October 1st in the presence of the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and the Greek Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, among other officials....

1719. From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

1720. War in Ukraine nears potential 'dirty deal' conclusion

Thomas Friedman, American political commentator, author and weekly columnist for The New York Times, tells Kathimerini that the ongoing war in Ukraine will probably be resolved with “a dirty deal” that will include the loss of a part of eastern Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv’s accession to NATO and the European Union....

1721. Apollonion hospital's inclusion in GESY postponed

The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....

1722. Bank of Cyprus woos investors at London conference

Last week, the Bank of Cyprus launched a series of engagements with investors, with a particular focus on attracting new stakeholders. This initiative took place during the BofA Merrill Lynch conference, notably at the Annual Financials CEO Conference held in London from last Tuesday to Thursday. ...

1723. School escorts back on track to aid hundreds of disabled students

The perennial issue of meeting the needs of students requiring school assistants has resurfaced as the new school year begins. ...

1724. Sepaga EMI named one of the top 20 great places to work in Europe

Nicosia, Cyprus – 26/9/2023 – Sepaga EMI, a leading fully licensed and regulated Electronic Money Institution by the Central Bank of Cyprus (License No. 115.1.3.18/2018) since 2017 takes pride in providing its clients with exceptional financial solutions for managing their funds and global payments....

1725. Were test monkey deaths concealed in Neuralink trials?

Following last week's announcement by Elon Musk regarding the recruitment of human test subjects for Neuralink trials, questions arose regarding the accuracy of his earlier statement claiming that monkeys involved in the experiments had not experienced fatalities due to the implants....

1726. Keravnos expects more from banks to boost Cyprus economy

The Cyprus economy has proven its resilience in recent years, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Tuesday at the 4th Conference "Banking System: New Challenges and Opportunities", that takes place in Nicosia, noting that there are still challenges that the banking sector must address....

1727. Gatwick airport cuts flights amid covid outbreak

1728. No fee increases for 2024 at Larnaca marina

Kition Ocean Holdings announced on Thursday that there will be no increases in berthing fees for recreational boat owners at Larnaca Marina in 2024. ...

1729. TechIsland launches CY Guide Chatbot powered by LoqosAI

TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, announced the launch of version 1.0 of the ''CY GUIDE Chatbot'' powered by LoqosAI. ...

1730. Eurobank to acquire Hellenic Financial Stability Fund stake

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A. has recently inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund. This agreement entails the acquisition of the Fund's entire stake in Eurobank's share capital....

1731. New level of professional coaching in Cyprus

ICF Cyprus Chapter has opened its doors in Cyprus as a chapter of the International Coaching Federation. ICF is the leading global organization of 62,000-plus professional personal and business coaches....

1732. Are 'green' products really green? EU takes a stand

Have you ever looked at a product that claims to be carbon neutral or environmentally friendly and wondered what the heck that means, specifically? It can be a dodgy marketing practice that induces consumers into buying something that may not be anything of the sort....

1733. The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...

1734. Crucial UN meetings to shape Cyprus problem future

General, Antonio Guterres, will have on Saturday consecutive meetings with the Foreign Minister of Turkey, Hakan Fidan and with Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar....

1735. Nicosia and Limassol explore tram systems

Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou, alongside Nicosia's Mayor Konstantinos Giorkatzis, emphasized the necessity of commencing a comprehensive study for the introduction of tram systems in Nicosia and Limassol....

1736. Famagusta mayors unite for a shared vision of reconciliation

During an event commemorating the International Day of Peace, Simos Ioannou, the mayor of occupied Famagusta, emphasized the urgent need for peace in the region. ...

1737. Christodoulides meets Guterres in New York

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, meets on Friday in New York with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. ...

1738. Fontainebleau's $3.7 billion Vegas resort finally opens

After an arduous 23-year journey, real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer is finally realizing his dream. On December 13, the Florida-based developer will unveil his latest masterpiece in Las Vegas—a stunning $3.7 billion resort boasting seven exquisite pools, an impressive array of 36 restaurants and bars, and an exclusive rooftop club that offers breathtaking skyline vistas....

1739. €369 million EIB loan for smart investments

The government has secured a €369 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with favorable terms to support expenditures and investments within the framework of the "Thalia" program. ...

1740. 22 startups aim for 10K prize

Twenty-two startups hailing from Cyprus, Great Britain, Israel, and Greece are vying for the prestigious 10,000 euro prize at the 2023 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....