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631. Theater grants and the Ministry's cultural quandary

The new year has begun and immediately it was marked culturally by the crisis in the theater, due to the grants that were given by the Thymeli Plan....

632. Christodoulides' strong message: Ignore sirens, focus on governance

The swearing-in and assumption of duties of the new ministers and officials of the government took place today (10/01), at the Presidential Palace....

633.  President Christodoulidis announces Cabinet reshuffle

President Nikos Christodoulidis has announced a series of government appointments, effective Wednesday, January 10, 2023. The changes, made under constitutional authority, include:...

634. Elon Musk's late SpaceX meeting sparks concerns over drug use

Elon Musk's usually dynamic SpaceX meetings took a bizarre turn recently, as the CEO arrived fashionably late, only to deliver a rambling and incoherent speech that left executives privately questioning his state of mind, according to The Wall Street Journal....

635. Cyprus welcomes 15 griffon vultures in battle for survival

In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....

636. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

637. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

638. Cyprus President addresses cabinet on reshuffle speculations

In a pre-Cabinet meeting address, Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides dismissed media speculation regarding a potential government reshuffle. He emphasized that any such decisions would be communicated directly to the ministers and not leaked through the press....

639. Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....

640. Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....

641. Finance Ministry undergoes administration overhaul

642. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

643. Highlights and shadows in global New Year's revelry

As the world transitioned into the new year, a kaleidoscope of celebrations unfolded across the globe....

644. Annita Demetriou pays tribute to Jacques Delors

The EU has lost one of its most authentic visionaries and architects of modern European integration, Cyprus House President Annita Demetriou said, over the death of former Commission Head Jacques Delors. ...

645. Minister upset as staff gaps widen

In its 2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report, the European Commission identifies major shortages in construction, healthcare, science, technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, spanning high, medium, and low-skilled roles...

646. Cyprus to welcome 44 majestic vultures in bold conservation effort

Fifteen vultures were flown to Cyprus from Spain last week as part of the Life with Vultures program to save the endangered Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus....

647. PwC Cyprus recognized for leading the way in ''gender equality''

PwC Cyprus was honored with the renewal of the ''Gender Equality Employer'' Certification at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance on December 15, 2023....

648. Businesses to cut greenhouse gas targets by 10%

Businesses revise climate targets as reality of long-term sustainability transformation hits. Sustainability progress plateaus as short-term pressures and external forces hit CSO agenda....

649. President launches state-sponsored arts opportunities for youth

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the initiation of the much-anticipated youth culture card, marking a significant step towards supporting the arts and engaging young minds in the cultural richness of Cyprus. ...

650. Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

651. First humanitarian aid shipment en route to Gaza

In a significant milestone for Cyprus, the first ship laden with humanitarian aid is en route to the Gaza coast, marking the initial phase of the country's humanitarian corridor initiative....

652. National Guard signs historic defense deal with Netherlands

In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....

653. Lisbon's homes unaffordable as prices hit record highs

In a dramatic twist, Lisbon finds itself grappling with a housing crisis, ranking second only to Athens in soaring housing costs among major European cities, reports Bloomberg. ...

654. Themis Themistocleous signals potential 2024 interest rate cut

In their ''Year Ahead 2024'' forecast, analysts at Swiss financial giant UBS anticipate a slowdown in the strength of the US economy throughout 2023. ...

655. Government seeks €1B via EMNT bond in 2024

Cyprus’ financing needs for 2024 amount to €1.3 billion, largely to be covered by the issuance of a €1 billion EMNT bond, the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has said. ...

656. Interior Minister highlights 75% reduction in African arrivals

In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...

657. Interior Minister considers plan with IOM to boost international workforce

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....

658. How Cyprus and Chevron found common ground

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the operator of the Aphrodite field, appears largely satisfactory to both parties....

659. Deloitte Cyprus CEO on 65 years, challenges, and future strategies

Deloitte Cyprus celebrates 65 years of presence on the island, playing a major role in the financial affairs of the state....

660. Crisis averted as Cyprus and Chevron reach compromise

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the manager of the Aphrodite field, can be seen as a compromise satisfying both parties. ...