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31. Eurobank eyes support for internet cable connecting Europe and Asia

Eurobank, initially hesitant about financing the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) cable system, is now contemplating entering the second round of funding for the mega project....

32. Energy Minister calls for EU 'solar bank' to energize solar industry

In a proposal during the EU Council of Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy yesterday, Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou...

33. Australia and Cyprus embrace renewable energy collaboration

In a recent interview with GOLD magazine, Fiona McKergow, the Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus, sheds light on the burgeoning connections between the two nations....

34. Cypriot companies lead Europe's fastest growth

Two Cypriot companies have made it onto this year's list of the one thousand fastest-growing European businesses, a list compiled annually by the British newspaper Financial Times in collaboration with the German data analysis company Statista....

35. EAC awards €40M smart meter contract to Cyta despite higher bid

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has granted the contract for 400,000 smart electricity meters to Cyta, following pressure from the Energy Regulatory Authority and in compliance with EU Recovery Mechanism obligations....

36. Upgraded cars and mobile bases for Cyprus police

With new police vehicles and Mobile Command Stations, the fleet of the Police Force is being bolstered in the immediate future. This includes 46 hatchback patrol cars and two vehicles specially configured to function as Mobile Command Stations. ...

37. Leaked documents reveal extent of China's hacking operations

A significant data breach has exposed over 570 files and documents related to Chinese hacking activities, shedding light on the scale and effectiveness of China's cyber espionage operations....

38. Cyprus emerges as key hub for EMC project with $300 Million Funding

The EMC cable aims to connect Europe with Saudi Arabia, with construction slated to begin in the summer of 2024...

39. Houthi threats target Red Sea internet backbone

Telecom companies affiliated with the UN-recognized Yemeni government expressed concerns on Sunday over potential sabotage plans by Houthi rebels targeting a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea....

40. Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....

41. 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''...

42. MPs debate executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations

The issue surrounding the renewal of Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) CEO Andreas Neocleous's contract for another five years and a requested bonus sparked discussions within the Council of Ministers about executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations. ...

43. Greek retailer Kotsovolos fined €2 million for misleading discounts

The Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas, has levied a 2 million euro fine on the company "Dixons South-East Europe Commercial and Industrial Company of Electrical, Information Technology,...

44. Removing stains from Cyprus, one scandal at a time

So, the President's got a diverse bunch around him with all sorts of ideas and interests. ...

45. Israel's two-truck gamble sparks crisis in Gaza

Israel's decision to allow only two tanker trucks of fuel into Gaza each day for the United Nations and communication systems has raised concerns about the impact on crucial services....

46. Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....

47. Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....

48. Britain's new ship to protect underwater cables

Concerned by threats to underwater pipes and cables that connect it with Europe and the rest of the world, Britain this month formally dedicated a new and unusual surveillance ship called the RFA Proteus....

49. Limassol International Book Fair returns for its second year

The Limassol International Book Fair is back for its second edition, and it's set to captivate book enthusiasts from November 17 to 19 at Lanitis Carob Mills in Limassol. ...

50. Unprecedented escalation in Gaza and Cyprus' response

The escalation in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' surprise terror campaign last Saturday, has plunged the Middle East into a renewed cycle of violence within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. ...

51. Israeli Military unearths 1,500 Hamas militant bodies

Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory as, as it said it had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack....

52. Cablenet and COSMOTE TV kick off exclusive Cyprus Football League broadcast

Cablenet and COSMOTE TV have announced their collaboration to exclusively broadcast the top matches of the Cyprus Football League in Greece....

53. EAC brings 400,000 smart meters for all

Demetris Nathaniel, EAC's Deputy Press Spokesman, informed K that the first 40,000 smart meters will be operational by the first half of 2024, with the remainder to be installed within 2-3 years....

54. Cablenet welcomes Pantelis Michaelides as New Key Accounts Sales Manager

Cablenet, a leading telecommunications and broadband services provider, is delighted to announce the recent recruitment of Mr. Pantelis Michaelides in the position of New Key Accounts Sales Manager within the Business-to-Business (B2B) division. ...

55. Public sector considers summer 4-day workweek proposal

The Pancyprian Guild of Civil Servants is set to reintroduce a proposal for a four-day workweek in the public sector, according to Stratis Matthaiou, the General Secretary of the Guild. ...

56. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

57. Cabinet to decide on flexible working in Cyprus public sector

The Council of Ministers is poised to make a decision regarding proposed flexible working arrangements in the public sector this August, according to Maria Kleanthous, First Officer and Head of the Human Resources Management and Labour Relations Section of the Department of Public Administration and Personnel. The move comes as part of the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with a target completion date set for the close of 2024....

58. 2022 marks best real estate year in 14 years

DANOS, a prominent real estate consulting agency, hails 2022 as a remarkable year for Cyprus real estate, breaking through the economic challenges and awakening from the post-COVID stagnation. ...

59. Retail trade soars by 8.4% in June

Retail trade turnover increased by 8.4% in value and 6.4% in volume in June 2023 compared to the corresponding month of 2022, according to data presented by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....

60. Primetel assures unchanged services amidst administration

Primetel continues to own the rights to Omonia Nicosia and AEK Athens, as before, Primetel manager Marios Kallias clarified while speaking to K. As he said, nothing changes, not only for TV rights but for all issues and all services that the company provides....