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1021. Ahoy Ayia Napa! Rhapsody of the Seas unleashes 3,000 tourists

Cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas, of the Royal Caribbean group, with 3,000 people onboard docked on Thursday in Ayia Napa Marina on the southeast coast of the island....

1022. Unemployment sees significant drop, down by 6.8% in July 2023

The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of July 2023, reached 13,187 persons, with their number decreasing by 958 persons or 6.8%, compared to July 2022, according to data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Thursday....

1023. Should you sell your family business?

A common response from family business owners when asked the above question is, "Let them make an offer, and we'll see."...

1024. Cyprus and Jordan forge partnerships in health, investment, and emergency response

Cyprus and Jordan's governments signed two Memorandums of Cooperation and a Technical Arrangement on Tuesday, establishing collaborations in the health and investment sectors...

1025. 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....

1026. Growing up in refugee camps

The painful experience of being violently uprooted, the worry about finding temporary shelter until they could return home, and the hardships faced in refugee camps – which turned into months and even years – are deeply etched in the memories and hearts of the refugees....

1027. Europe dominates 7/10 searched summer getaways

The European destinations continue to have the highest travel interest this summer, while Asia Pacific has experienced a surge in popularity, a recent research by Skift has revealed, showing the ten most searched destinations for travel in the summer of 2023 is led by Bangkok, Thailand....

1028. 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....

1029. Urgent review of Geri's industrial zone

Eleven days later, the fire at the paper and plastic recycling factory in the Industrial Zone of Geriou remains unabated due to the materials involved. ...

1030. PM Mitsotakis to advance Greek-Turkish relations

Determined to pursue a "progressive" policy in the field of international relations as well as on the domestic front through broader consensus, Kyriakos Mitsotakis approaches the beginning of his new term as Prime Minister, even without the opposition's willingness to cooperate due to partisan calculations....

1031. Calum Chase at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Calum Chase is a best-selling writer and sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us as individuals, societies and economies....

1032. Global economy faces $590 trillion storm

A $590 trillion storm threatens the global economy as rising interest rates make more corporate debts problematic. ...

1033. 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....

1034. The 24-hour solution to plastic waste

Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin discovered an enzyme that eats plastic fast, and scientists think it could revolutionize how we deal with waste....

1035. High temperatures expected across the region

The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for an upcoming heatwave, as high temperatures are set to sweep across the region. The sign, which occurred yesterday evening, highlights the potential risks associated with the scorching weather conditions....

1036. Cyprus tourism soars by 22 percent in June

In a significant boost to Cyprus' tourism sector, the country experienced a surge of 22.7% in tourist arrivals during June 2023, compared to the same month the previous year. The Statistical Service of Cyprus released the latest data, revealing that a total of 456,985 visitors flocked to the island in June, surpassing the 372,324 arrivals recorded in June 2022....

1037. DAAS-AI: Digital Agenda Alpha Stage AI start-up competition

The Digital Agenda introduces the Alpha Stage Start-ups Innovation Platform, where startups and innovation teams have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Agenda Alpha Stage Artificial Intelligence Competition, known as DAAS-AI, ...

1038. Philippos Soseilos: Significant investment opportunities in Cyprus

1039. 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, ...

1040. Cyprus Parliament rejects bills on borrowers' rights

The Cyprus Parliament voted against two non-government bills regarding borrowers' rights on Thursday, disregarding warnings from the government and the Central Bank about potential threats to the stability of the financial sector....

1041. Shazam founder at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit '23

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, pioneered the development of the world's first mobile phone-based music recognition service. This groundbreaking technology caught the attention of Apple, leading to its acquisition in 2017 for a staggering $400 million....

1042. 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....

1043. When society turns a blind eye to homeless ''foreigners''

A few hours before expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, driven by wealthy "foreigners," start their ostentatious daily progress on the coastal road of Limassol, poor "foreigners" sleep on the sand, as long as it is still night, to become news in the morning from a well-known television station that they are "obstructing the work of local boat owners."...

1044. Driving forward: EU approves electric charging stations every 60 km

At the plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted today to approve new regulations focusing on expanding the availability of alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks,...

1045. Energy savings: 1.3% to 1.9% by 2030

MEPs approved today's plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal....

1046. 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....

1047. Housing sales slow due to inflation and construction costs

The value of transactions in the real estate sector amounted to €1.52 billion in the second half of the year, with the market bearing the impact of the interest hikes, inflation and the increased construction cost....

1048. Loan demand in Cyprus falls, interest rates rise

The Cypriot banking institutions are holding a small basket for demand in new loans....

1049. Union protests erupt at City of Dreams Mediterranean

Europe's first integrated resort aims to enhance the country's tourism offerings and establish itself as a major hub for business and conference tourism, as reported by Philenews....

1050. Illegal employment of advisors exposed in audit

An audit report by the Audit Service has exposed the illegal employment of four individuals who serve as advisors to the President of the Republic and the Deputy Minister of Shipping. ...