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4921. ''Shine your light''

Several European cities share similarities in building architecture, with central squares capturing visitors' attention. However, each city, including capital cities, boasts a unique history reflected in its grand structures, cathedrals, and fortifications erected primarily for population protection....

4922. 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....

4923. State employees brace for 25-30M euro salary squeeze

The agreement signed with unions PASYDYS and SEK is set to bring an annual cost of 25-30 million euros, impacting state employees and those in the wider public sector....

4924. Relocating 250,000 Palestinians to Cyprus?

The US website GIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs has published a report implicating Cyprus, particularly the occupied territories, in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict....

4925. Balcony collapse shakes Limassol

In the early hours of the morning, a residential block on Nafpliou Street in Limassol was thrust into chaos as balconies on multiple floors of an apartment building gave way. ...

4926. Vatican allows small portion of cremated ashes to be stored in personal places

The Vatican has modified its stance on the storage of cremated ashes, now allowing a small portion to be kept in a place of significance for the deceased, in contrast to previous guidance stating ashes must be kept in ''sacred places.''...

4927. Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

4928. Makarios Avenue struggles to fulfill commercial expectations

Two years after the official opening of Makarios Avenue (8 December 2021), the commercial success of the street has fallen short of expectations,...

4929. Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

4930. Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

In a collaborative effort, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn, the French and German national train operators, join forces with Austrian company ÖBB to resurrect the night train experience across Europe....

4931. The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and citizens....

4932. Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

In a twist of legal intricacies, Ukrainian authorities are on high alert following the release of billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi. ...

4933. 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. ...

4934. Russian authorities tighten grip, mandate passport surrender

In a recent government decree effective Monday, Russians subjected to travel bans must hand over their passports to authorities within five days of notification. ...

4935. Russian Opposition Leader Navalny goes missing

Lawyers representing Alexey Navalny revealed on Monday that they've lost contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader....

4936. Cyprus shines as one of Google's favorite travel searches in 2023

According to a report by cntraveller.com, Cyprus stands out among the destinations most sought-after on Google in 2023. This comes in a year that has seen a return to pre-pandemic levels....

4937. Leaders meet amidst UN envoy appointment

President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar met under new circumstances, following developments in the appointment of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Cyprus....

4938. Cyprus and France seal the deal on tax cooperation

In a milestone development, Cyprus and France have solidified their commitment to combat double taxation through the signing of a renewed Convention on the Elimination of Double Taxation....

4939. Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....

4940. Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

4941. Controversy erupts as schools implement voucher scanning systems for needy students

The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....

4942. Postal workers strike over burnout and job insecurity

In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....

4943. Surge in bounced checks worth €1.6 million in 2023

4944. EU struggles with Hungary's blockade on Ukraine's accession and funding release

Efforts to prepare for the summit of the 27 European Union heads of state continued in a tense atmosphere until Friday....

4945. Google's 2023 search snapshot revealed

Google recently unveiled its "Year in Search" report, offering a captivating glimpse into 2023's global queries. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict took the top spot in news trends, followed by the Titanic-bound submersible incident and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria....

4946. UK's Royal Navy boosts Ukraine's maritime strength

The Royal Navy is set to transfer two minehunter ships to Ukraine, a move aimed at enhancing the country's maritime capabilities in the wake of Russia's invasion....

4947. Urgent measures taken after a series of fires on buses

According to the commitment of the Ministry of Transport and the owners of the 570 immobilized buses, a return to normality is expected early this week....

4948. President's clash with Auditor General escalates

When Nikos Christodoulides expressed bitterness and heartache after the publication of the auditor general's report on the benefits he received as a government representative and seconded civil servant, questions arose about the conflict between the president and the auditor general....

4949. Biden's approval hits record low as Trump gains momentum

In a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Donald Trump takes a lead over Joe Biden for the 2024 presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in the race....

4950. Cypriot bonds hold firm at €6.75 billion amid ECB moves

As of the end of November, data from the Cypriot Central Bank reveals that the Eurosystem maintained its holdings of Cypriot bonds valued at €6.75 billion...