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2551. Nicosia and Limassol explore tram systems

Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou, alongside Nicosia's Mayor Konstantinos Giorkatzis, emphasized the necessity of commencing a comprehensive study for the introduction of tram systems in Nicosia and Limassol....

2552. Modi's move to rename India to Bharat sparks controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names....

2553. Banks to prioritize elderly and disabled clients

Starting from next Monday, September 25th, bank branches in Cyprus will be introducing a new priority service policy aimed at benefiting individuals with disabilities and those aged 75 and above, as announced by the Association of Banks of Cyprus....

2554. Cyprus' 2022 workweek exceeds EU

In 2022, the usual working week for people aged 20-64 in Cyprus averaged 39.5 hours, above the EU average at 37.5 hours, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on Wednesday....

2555. Enjoy clear skies and balmy temperatures in the upcoming days

The current conditions show a weak area of low pressure affecting our region....

2556. Focus on growth, employment control, and surplus in the 2024 budget

The 2024 state budget to be tabled to the Council of Ministers for approval next week will have three key characteristics, Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos told CNA....

2557. Consulco’s London Credit Fund; Existing & New Investment Opportunities

2558. E-kalathi bill sparks debate in Parliament

During yesterday's session of the Parliamentary Committee on energy and trade, the debate shed light on a crucial aspect of the E-kalathi bill. It became evident that there are lingering disagreements among stakeholders and the majority of MPs on this issue. ...

2559. Saudi Arabia prepares for its first-ever fashion week

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host its inaugural Fashion Week, scheduled for October 20 to 23 in Riyadh. The event features participation from 30 local fashion designers and companies. ...

2560. Sun, showers, and soaring temperatures

Today's weather forecast brings a mix of conditions across Cyprus. Initially, the skies will be predominantly clear, but as we progress into the afternoon, expect to see an increase in cloud cover, particularly in mountainous areas. Isolated rain showers are anticipated mainly in the higher elevations....

2561. US plane brings captives back home

The plane carrying five American citizens freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran have now landed back home in the United States....

2562. Foreign Minister addresses UN on Pyla and Cyprus problem

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos began his contacts in New York, on the sidelines of the High Level Week of the 78th UN General Assembly. ...

2563. Death toll in Libya floods at 11,300 as more bodies wash ashore

International rescue teams in Libya are calling for more help to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in devastating floods that swept through the eastern city of Derna, killing thousands....

2564. China's 103 military planes target Taiwan in a day

China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....

2565. Italy's cry for help: Facing a migrant surge amid EU discord

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has appealed for greater European support as her country confronts a surge of people fleeing north Africa, amid growing tensions between Rome and other EU capitals over migration policy....

2566. UK to ban American XL bully dogs

American XL bully dogs are a danger to communities and will be banned, Rishi Sunak has vowed after a man was mauled to death....

2567. Oregon's magic mushroom trials draw thousands

Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....

2568. Mercury soars to 35°C

The weather outlook for Nicosia and its surrounding regions promises clear skies and a gradual increase in temperatures in the coming days....

2569. Saudi Arabia stresses Palestinian resolution in potential Israel peace deal

Saudi Arabia has let the Biden administration know that resolving Palestinian issues is critical for any normalization deal with Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday....

2570. Infectious diseases spike after storm Daniel hits

Health authorities are closely monitoring citizens’ visits to medical units in the areas affected by storm Daniel in order to detect and pre-empt potential outbreaks of infectious diseases....

2571. 7.68 million people await hospital treatment in England, a record high

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....

2572. Archbishop backs controversial sex education

Archbishop George has expressed a positive stance on sex education in schools. In a meeting held last week, Minister of Education Athena Michaelidou, Inspector of Secondary Education Home Economics Christiana Filippou Haridimou, and a representative of Secondary Education briefed His Beatitude on the content and details of the course....

2573. Fuel prices surge, electricity rates hold steady

Fuel prices are set to rise by 2-2.5 cents per liter for diesel and slightly less for unleaded gasoline, effective today at petrol stations....

2574. Floods unleash 70 crocodiles in China

A Chinese city has launched an operation to find a large number of crocodiles that escaped when floods hit the region in recent days, authorities have said....

2575. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

2576. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

2577. Techisland powers up Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is delighted to announce its collaboration with "Techisland" as the primary sponsor of the "Alpha Stage" platform, whose objective is to promote startups in Cyprus and the wider region....

2578. Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

2579. Major highway still underwater as storm Daniel submerges vita route

The damage wreaked to the national highway and the railway in Central Greece from the passage of storm Daniel last week is extensive and will continue to seriously affect travel between the Greek capital in the south and the northern port city of Thessaloniki, authorities have said....

2580. Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis announced his resignation on Monday, a few days after the death of a ferry passenger who was forcefully pushed off a ferry in Piraeus last week....