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301. In the past year, 40% of residents reported their accounts 'compromised'

Forty percent of citizens and nearly half of businesses have experienced some sort of cyber attack in the past 12 months, according to surveys on cyber security....

302. Consulco launches its direct real estate investment services

Consulco, the London investment specialist has launched its direct real estate investment services assisting overseas investors to acquire and manage residential properties in central London. ...

303. House furious after state TV drops live coverage

Cypriot public broadcaster RIK has come under criticism this week for dropping live coverage of state budget debates, which were carried out in calmer manner compared to previous years...

304. ICT specialists crucial as 80% of companies still allow remote work

According to the results of the survey on information and communication technologies (ICT) usage and e-commerce in businesses in 2022, published on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service, more than 80% of businesses with ten or more employees provided mobile devices with access to the internet and business email in 2022....

305. Work-life balance of European women worse after covid outbreak

European women’s work-life balance has worsened since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) report shows....

306. Economic sentiment slightly down in Cyprus

In November 2022, economic sentiment in Cyprus deteriorated slightly, as the Economic Sentiment Indicator decreased by 0.5 points compared with October 2022, according to the Business and Consumer Survey by the University of Cyprus...

307. Hawaii: World's largest active volcano erupts

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said Monday....

308. Greek Navtex is a message to Libya

The navigation warning issued by Greece on Saturday expanding the area of seismic surveys for oil and natural gas deposits off the coast of Crete was in response to a request by US oil firm ExxonMobil, which has been granted exploration rights, but also serves a geopolitical purpose...

309. Almost half of nurses and midwives in Cyprus approve of euthanasia

Almost half - 49% - of the members of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association (CyNMA) said they were positive about the possibility of euthanasia for people who are suffering, according to the results of a survey regarding euthanasia, suicide assisted by health professionals and assisted dying....

310. Procedures, criminal offender profiles, and the law governing child abuse

The recent news has been overshadowed by new complaints from schoolgirls in Cyprus alleging that their headmaster has harassed them sexually, while in Greece the Aeolus box is opening due to revelations about the "Ark of the World" foundation....

311. Small number of banks meeting new loan demand

The net demand for loans from businesses in Cyprus decreased in the third quarter of 2022, and banks anticipate a similar decline in the net demand for loans from businesses and households in all loan categories in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter. ...

312. More routes and airline seats for the winter

The announcements by Ryanair in the morning and Wizz Air on Monday afternoon to increase the fleet at Cypriot airports and add new routes clearly pleased Hermes Airports and the tourism industry in general,...

313. Children's House: 1,565 children screened for sexual abuse

Children's House received referrals for 1,565 children to be investigated for sexual abuse from its inception in September 2017 until October 2022, according to a press release issued by Hope For Children Organization on Friday in honor of today's European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse....

314. Kyriakides: 'The next health crisis will be caused by antibiotic overuse'

Antimicrobial resistance is “often seen as the next big health crisis”, Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides said in a statement ahead of November 18th, European Antibiotics Awareness Day, commenting on a pan-European survey on antimicrobial resistance which has shown that half of Europeans still incorrectly believe that antibiotics kill viruses....

315. Marios Georgiou named Man of the Year 2022

Marios Georgiou was named Man of the Year at the 21st annual Bank of Cyprus - Man of the Year Awards 2022 held at the Parklane Hotel in Limassol last night, Wednesday, November 16th, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades. ...

316. Iranian who inspired ‘The Terminal’ dies at Paris airport

An Iranian man who lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and whose saga loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal” died Saturday in the airport that he long called home, officials said....

317. Tomatoes and potatoes now regarded as luxury items

The Consumer Protection Agency published the retail prices of basic consumer goods on Friday with a reference date of 9/11/2022. The retail prices show significant price increases for potatoes and tomatoes and price decreases for some fish and legumes....

318. Twitter: Musk warns of the possibility of bankruptcy

319. EY holds Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized, a reference point for FDI in Cyprus

The Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized, organized by EY in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, took place on Tuesday, October 25th at the Parklane Hotel, in Limassol. ...

320. Cyprus' hourly labor costs in 2020 was at €18.10, with some exceptions

Based on the findings of the Labor Cost Survey (LCS) conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the hourly labor cost was set at €18.10 with 2020 serving as the benchmark year....

321. 1.6 billion Euros in revenue in the first eight months

The tourism income for the period January-August has so far been calculated at €1,617.1 million....

322. Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak expected to be UK's next prime minister

Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest....

323. 70% less wildlife in the world in less than half a century

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reported a steep decline in the world's wildlife population in a report released last Thursday. The figures show a 69% drop from 1970 to 2018, a drop of less than half a century....

324. Greece: Mother of 12 year old accused of abetting pedophiles

The man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, then pimping her out to prospective “clients” online, and one of the 213 men who responded to the pimp’s advertisement were jailed Wednesday....

325. Cyprus ranks high in childhood obesity

Cyprus is one of the top countries with a very high rate of childhood obesity, according to a report presented to the Parliamentary Health Committee on Thursday....

326. €1.22 billion in tourist revenue from January – July 2022

Revenue from tourism reached €1.217 million in the period of January – July 2022 more than doubling the revenue of the respective period of last year....

327. Cypriot businesses face serious issues, but still expect to turn a profit

What are the main problems for Cypriot businesses (table) ...

328. EY Cyprus to present findings of 2nd ΕΥ Attractiveness Survey at Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized on 25 October

EY Cyprus is proud to present the findings of the second edition of the EY Attractiveness Survey Cyprus 2022, during its flagship event, Cyprus Attractiveness Forum: Investment Realized 2022 on 25 October 2022 at Parklane Hotel, Limassol....

329. Self check-in and robots - the future of tourism in Cyprus

330. Germany to revise immigrant laws to allow more skilled migrant workers

In the coming months, the German Ministry of Labor will come forward with a proposal to the federal government to introduce a new immigration option for skilled foreigners....