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421. Eight arrested in Chania for alleged illegal adoption and trafficking ring

Early this morning, shortly after 03:00, the process of hearings for a total of eight individuals concluded at the Chania Courthouse. ...

422. Is home really the best office?

Working remotely has its advantages, but there's growing evidence to support what many managers have long suspected: Fully remote workers are less productive....

423. US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....

424. The controversy surrounding the mobile traffic cams

The introduction of photo enforcement cameras was met with skepticism from citizens right from the start....

425. Nicosia: Europe's no. 3 digital nomad hotspot!

The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, ranks third after Bucharest and Madrid, in the list of the ten best European cities for digital nomads....

426. Luxurious residences and cutting-edge offices transform Nicosia's skyline

After being closed for two years, the Landmark Hotel, formerly known as the Hilton, is undergoing rapid renovation. The MHV Group, the owner, has provided an update indicating that the project is progressing swiftly according to the plan, ...

427. Jordan and EU strengthen energy ties via Cyprus

The desire for cooperation with Cyprus on the issue of Jordan's electricity connectivity with the EU was expressed by the Jordanian Minister of Energy during his meetings with the Cypriot Minister of Energy in Amman. ...

428. Surf's Up! Ministry boosts lifeguard services on Cyprus beaches

The Ministry of Interior is actively implementing measures to improve the quality of lifeguard services on organized beaches, prioritizing the safety of beachgoers, according to a recent statement from the Ministry....

429. Prices of homes and apartments up 7.7% annually

The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....

430. Drone strikes hit Moscow's financial district

Economic sanctions have been the biggest headache for Russia's business elite since the start of the war in Ukraine, but two drone strikes in the heart of Moscow's financial district are forcing companies to think about their employees' safety....

431. The devastating impact of revenge pornography

Twelve women in Cyprus recently fell victim to revenge pornography, where a 40-year-old man from Larnaca posted explicit videos and photos of them on erotic websites. ...

432. Patients endure extended waits for beds amidst shortage

An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....

433. President's commitment to gender equality

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, attended tonight the opening ceremony of the 38th World Conference of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, organized by the Cyprus Girl Guides Association, which took place at the ancient theater of Kourion....

434. Platres Mayor proposes university units in Troodos

Panagiotis Papadopoulos, the Mayor of Platres and President of the Troodos Network, recently spoke on SPOR FM's DIAPORA NEWS show to discuss the development of university units in Troodos, the region's economic and touristic enhancement, job opportunities, and this year's tourism trends....

435. The top 20 professions that can land you a European work visa

An astonishing number of 400 different occupations have been classified as shortage occupations in at least one European Union or Schengen Area member state, while another 321 different professions have been listed as a surplus in at least one of these countries....

436. Heatstroke claims life, hospitalizes three amid scorching temperatures

One fatality and three hospitalizations due to heatstroke have been reported, according to Charalampos Charilaou, spokesperson of the State Health Services Organisation. ...

437. Court battle looms as Cyprus faces EU scrutiny over professional qualifications

The European Commission decided to refer Cyprus and Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for incorrect transposition of EU rules on the recognition of professional qualifications, ...

438. EY Cyprus announces five new partners

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that its management team has been strengthened with the addition of five new partners and five new directors in 2023, reaching the total number of 31 partners of whom 6 are women, and 17 directors of whom 8 are women....

439. Cyprus surpasses 40,000 solar installations

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has taken actions to reduce the waiting time for the inspection of photovoltaic systems after installation....

440. LEPTOS ESTATES Earns Prestigious European Property Awards in London

441. Double the number of tourist transfers to the occupied territories

The arrival of 11 tourists in Cyprus, through the country's legal airports, and then a number of them arriving in the occupied areas, is not a daily phenomenon....

442. Michael Kyprianou Law Studies Award 2023

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC Law Studies Award was awarded to The English School graduate Lara Wilks....

443. Ministry of Labor to improve minimum wage policies

Cyprus currently has an outdated software system for pension fund operations. The government aims to expedite the actuarial study for the Social Insurance Fund (TKA) with the support of the International Labor Organization and the government of Austria. ...

444. President appoints Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou as Deputy Minister of Culture

The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....

445. Revitalizing democracy: George Pamboridis launches new political platform

George Pamboridis is taking strides towards establishing a political platform, an interactive workshop for political reform, in collaboration with others....

446. Transport Ministry to recruit EU nationals for bus driver positions

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced efforts to address the shortage of professional bus drivers in Cyprus by expediting recruitment procedures from European Union countries....

447. Was justice served or denied?

The question raised regarding the decision of the Legal Service not to proceed with criminal prosecution in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou is whether this decision should have been strictly a legal one, faithful to the letter of the law,...

448. Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Handbags come in tons of different sizes. There are huge totes, tiny clutches, and the practical kind of purses that Queen Elizabeth used to wear in the crook of her elbow....

449. Global leaders gather for climate summit

Creativity with a Purpose - 10 Years Orb: ORB Communications Team Rebuilds and Designs a Basketball Court, Supporting Voice for Autism and the "Be an Angel" Initiative....

450. Cyprus asserts maritime cluster advantage

Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis highlighted the competitive advantages of the Cyprus Shipping Cluster and underlined the government's strong commitment to the shipping sector...