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1981. Safeguarding First Responders on duty

The rapid evolution of technology is bringing huge and beneficial changes in all areas and the rescue sector isn't an exception. ...

1982. Lack of aircraft preventing global air travel recovery

The air travel industry has recently been facing delays in aircraft deliveries, a problem that is not allowing it to fully recover from the pandemic....

1983. Cyprus to become 'transfer hub' for people fleeing Sudan

The Republic of Cyprus activated its ESTIA Special National Plan to receive and repatriate foreign citizens from crisis areas through its territory, according to a press release from the Foreign Ministry....

1984. Clear skies with locally increasing clouds

Good morning, this is your local weather report. The area is currently experiencing weak low pressure which is affecting the weather conditions....

1985. Brace for a change: Showers and cooler temperatures ahead!

Today, the morning will be mostly clear, but there will be increasing clouds in the west and on the northern coast. As the day progresses, isolated showers are expected mainly in areas south of the Troodos. ...

1986. Four people die from Covid, including a 19-year-old

Four deaths due to COVID-19 - including a 19-year-old with underlying health conditions - and 1,546 new cases were announced by the Ministry of Health on Friday for the period between April 7-20....

1987. 'The goal is 1,000 voluntary returns per month,' says Ioannou

The government of Cyprus has outlined a four-pillar plan to address immigration issues, according to Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou. The first pillar is to limit the flow of asylum seekers entering Cyprus, followed by managing asylum applications and reception areas more efficiently....

1988. Finance Minister considers lowering VAT rates for basic necessities

The Minister of Finance of Cyprus, Makis Keravnos, has announced that the Ministry is considering measures for banks and credit-acquiring companies to absorb high-interest rate increases, as well as reducing value-added tax (VAT) for basic necessity products to tackle high prices....

1989. Greece admits Predator sale to Sudan but denies implication

A private airplane that flew from Cyprus to Sudan last year had delivered the infamous Predator surveillance software, with the Greek government admitting the export but denying any involvement in the ongoing civil war there...

1990. Fox News pays over $787 million for airing false info

Fox News has settled with Dominion Voting Systems for over $787 million, marking the largest media defamation settlement in history. The settlement was reached just hours before the defamation trial was set to begin in a Delaware court....

1991. Whistleblower suspicious of Biden's Cyprus trip in 2014

A former White House stenographer is accusing US President Joe Biden of committing crimes a decade ago in connection with Ukraine and Cypriot-registered gas company Burisma, while also raising suspicions over a private dinner in Limassol back in 2014...

1992. Easter leaves two fires and three minor injuries in Cyprus

The Cyprus Police reported two incidents of arson and malicious damage to two schools in Nicosia during this year's Easter season. The police stated that two fires caused "unpleasant" incidents, but the measures taken worked satisfactorily....

1993. Heatwave alert! Temperature soars to 34 degrees with hazy skies

Brace yourself for a scorching heatwave as the temperature hits 34 degrees, while a weak high-pressure system lingers in the area. To add to the discomfort, thin dust particles will hang in the atmosphere until Wednesday, making the air hazy and dusty. Stay cool and take the necessary precautions to beat the heat!...

1994. Holy light to arrive in Cyprus on Holy Saturday

The Holy Light is set to arrive in Cyprus from Jerusalem on Holy Saturday afternoon and will be distributed to remote areas across the island with the help of the Bank of Cyprus SupportCY volunteer corps and the United Bikers of Cyprus, according to a press release from the Bank of Cyprus....

1995. Snowfall blankets Troodos just days before Easter

A wintry night on Wednesday brought severe weather to Cyprus, causing various problems. However, the snowfall that followed transformed Troodos into a magical landscape....

1996. Washington targets Russian enablers in Cyprus

A US list further curbing Russia’s access to the international financial system through facilitators and their businesses includes Cypriot nationals and Cypriot businesses...

1997. CySEC fines CIF one million euros for regulatory violations

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced its decision to impose a fine of one million euros on the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) Itrade Global Ltd....

1998. Government continues measures to counter inflationary pressures

The government of Cyprus has decided to continue measures aimed at countering inflationary pressures, including an extension of a subsidy on electricity consumption and a reduced excise tax on fuel....

1999. Italy declares state of emergency

To deal with the recent influx of migrants arriving on the southern shores of Italy, the country's right-wing government has announced a six-month nationwide state of emergency....

2000. EY report: Governments need new ways of working to seize digital opportunities

Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...

2001. Total of 126 asylum seekers in Cyprus sent to Germany

A total of 126 applicants for international protection, originating from Somalia, Afghanistan, Congo, Nigeria and Syria departed on Tuesday on the first chartered flight from Cyprus to Germany where they are being resettled....

2002. Bookings for Cyprus-Piraeus route opens tomorrow

The booking system for the Cyprus – Piraeus route will open on Tuesday for those passengers who wish to travel to Greece by sea, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said Monday....

2003. Leaked Pentagon docs prompt ally denials

A large cache of what appear to be classified Pentagon documents circulating on social media channels is becoming a growing source of anxiety for US intelligence agencies, as numerous allies have been forced into denials over the purported leaks....

2004. North unhappy after US sub anchors in Limassol

Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot leadership repeated warnings over the weekend about Washington 'disrupting the balance' on the divided island, with their latest criticism targeting a deployed US attack submarine that anchored in Limassol...

2005. Ukrainian defense minister hurries down to Cyprus

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov visited Cyprus on Friday amid reports that a recent EU plan to send ammunition to Kiev was being held up in some European capitals including Athens and Nicosia...

2006. PwC Cyprus Easter charity bazaar marked as an absolute success

The participation of PwC Cyprus people in the organization's annual charity Easter Bazaar, which took place at the headquarters in Nicosia on Thursday, April 6, 2023, was unprecedented. PwC people participated with their creations, handicrafts, and various delicacies, which were made available to their colleagues, to collect money and allocate it for charitable purposes. Noteworthy, the proceeds from the sales will be allocated to various charities chosen by the employees themselves....

2007. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

2008. Cypriots prepare for a sunny Greek Easter of biblical proportions

With Greek Easter just around the corner, Cypriots are preparing for a feast of biblical proportions. This holiday marks the end of a 40-day fasting period for many, and the locals are eagerly anticipating indulging in all of their favorite Easter treats....

2009. Occasional cloud cover and gradually rising temperatures?

Good afternoon, and welcome to today's weather report. For the day, we can expect occasional increased cloud cover in some areas. The winds will mainly be from the southwest to northwest direction, moderate, with a force of 4 Beaufort....

2010. Silvio Berlusconi diagnosed with leukemia

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to Corriere della Sera, a leading Italian newspaper....