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631. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

632. Twenty years on...

The rejection of the Annan Plan transcends mere historical significance; especially this year, it coincides with an anniversary nested within another....

633. WCK prepares 8 million meals for Gaza amidst humanitarian crisis

The World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid organization announced yesterday, Sunday, that it will resume its operations in the Gaza Strip, four weeks after the deaths of seven of its staff members in an airstrike by the Israeli military....

634. Former Central Bank Governor reflects on achievements and future plans

In an exclusive interview with Andreas Kimitris of Kathimerini, former Cyprus Central Bank Governor Constantinos Herodotou delved into various aspects of his tenure and the hurdles encountered during his term. ...

635. British-Cypriot to challenge London mayor incumbent

We seek the urgent solution to the Cyprus problem and the full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels of the negotiation process......

636. Macron declares ''Europe is mortal,'' calls for unity

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said. ...

637. NASA cleared for £3.35 billion dragonfly mission to Titan

A Dragonfly is heading to Saturn – as Nasa has been given the final permission it needs to launch its Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan in the coming years....

638. Court postpones hearing on disputed monastic funds

The Nicosia Provincial Court on Friday postponed the examination process of the application to cancel the warrants of confiscation of the property of the monks of the Holy Monastery of St. Avvakoum, including the sum of 807,000 euros....

639. U.S. military hails Cyprus cooperation in Gaza aid delivery

U.S. military personnel expressed gratitude to Cyprus for its role in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via sea. Senior defense and Biden administration officials provided details on Thursday about the construction of a temporary pier off Gaza's coast, set to be completed by early May....

640. Legal service petitions for Auditor General's dismissal (update)

Amid ongoing turmoil between the leadership of the Legal Service and Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides, a petition for Michaelides' dismissal has been filed with the Supreme Judicial Council. ...

641. Cyprus faces early wildfire scare amid resource shortage

According to Kathimerini reporter Ioanna Kyriakou, this April has brought a sense of deja vu to Cyprus, reminiscent of June and early summer. A massive fire erupted on Wednesday morning in the Parekklisia state forest in Limassol district,...

642. Cyprus's role in the Euro-Turkish equation

On a communicative level, as is customary, Nicosia may project a triumphant image regarding the interconnection between Cyprus and Euro-Turkish relations. However, both the final phrasing of the conclusions and Cyprus's initial aspirations argue in the opposite direction. ...

643. €17 million worth of grants for big businesses

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan is charging ahead, with the Department of Energy, Trade, and Industry (DTI) launching a call for applications under the 'Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrading and Competitiveness of Large Enterprises'....

644. Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

645. Confusion clouds real estate policies in Cyprus

In the current real estate landscape, confusion reigns supreme, even surpassing the realm of uncertainty, according to an op-ed written by Andreas Andreou, CEO of APS Andreou Property Strategy - Chartered Surveyors. ...

646. Houses for sale by Astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale houses in Larnaca, Nicosia, and Paphos that are ideal for own-occupancy. ...

647. Cyprus awaits US pier completion for Gaza aid delivery

The Government is waiting for the completion of the works by the US for the construction of a pier at the port in Gaza so that the delivery of aid to Gaza in the framework of the...

648. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

649. Larnaca's homeless to benefit from ''Xenios'' shelter initiative

The Programme ''Xenios'' for the support and reintegration of homeless, was presented Monday in Larnaca at a press conference. ...

650. Minister stands against early fees for Great Sea Interconnector

Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....

651. Nicosia ring road faces setbacks, delays and budget overruns

The Nicosia Ring Road project, a cornerstone of infrastructure development in Cyprus, has encountered significant setbacks, including delays and budget overruns, casting a shadow over its completion prospects and anticipated benefits, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....

652. Wind and solar could power Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East by 2050

The significant potential and great potential of wind and solar energy in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region up to 2050 is revealed......

653. Angelides calls for 'checks and balances' on Michaelides' conduct

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides stressed the importance of following the right steps when looking into the Auditor General's behavior. ...

654. Europe's heat-related deaths surge by 30% in 20 years, report finds

Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of “extreme heat stress” than its scientists have ever seen....

655. Summer optimism in Cyprus tourism despite regional uncertainty

Tourism in Cyprus soared last March, boasting a 9.8% increase, welcoming 202,256 travelers. From January to March 2024, arrivals hit 415,251, marking a 5.4% rise....

656. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

657. Syrian population in Cyprus now at around 30,000

Approximately 30,000 Syrians currently reside in the Republic of Cyprus, either under subsidiary protection status or illegally, according to data from the Ministry of Interior. ...

658. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

659. Your perfect Easter getaway: Atlantica Hotels & Resorts invites you

If you're considering where to spend your Easter holidays, the hotels of Atlantica Hotels & Resorts group are the ideal destination....

660. Famagusta's tourism success, development struggles

Famagusta Province in Cyprus boasts the highest tourism revenue contribution nationwide, but falls short in infrastructure development and enhancement projects....