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6361. Preserving Cyprus' medieval heritage digitally

Within the framework of the European program "DigiArc: Digital Arch of Greek-Cypriot Culture: Preservation and Enhancement of the medieval cultural heritage in the Aegean and Cyprus Islands," the Department of Antiquities has acquired, installed, and put into operation four information points (info-kiosks) at the following medieval castles in Cyprus: Limassol Castle, Larnaca Castle, Paphos Castle, and Kolossi Castle....

6362. Pentecost weekend to boost tourism in Protaras

Last-minute reservations are typical for the Pentecost long weekend, as described by tourism professionals....

6363. Cyprus' GDP soars: 3.4% growth in Q1 2023

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year reached 6.2 billion euros, marking a 3.4% annual increase....

6364. Child deaths in Khartoum orphanage amid Sudan conflict

At least 60 infants, toddlers, and older children perished over the past six weeks while trapped in harrowing conditions in an orphanage in Sudan’s capital as fighting raged outside....

6365. Former Kition Bishop handed suspended sentence for assault on a minor

The former Bishop of Kition was today handed a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of indecent assault on a woman 41 years ago when she was just 16 years and 8 months old....

6366. Schengen visa processing delays impact Turkish citizens

Citizens of Türkiye have started to consider traveling to destinations other than those in the European Union/Schengen Area as they keep on facing Schengen visa processing delays as well as long waiting times for available appointment slots. ...

6367. One step for East Med gas but no giant leap

An Israeli gas company with Greek interests wants to lay a subsea pipeline from Aphrodite natural gas field to a facility in Egypt, a proposal potentially seeking to reduce time and cost but also bypassing the issue of Turkey...

6368. Ivanka Trump: ''Thank you Greece!''

Ivanka Trump, the 41-year-old daughter of former US President Donald Trump, has been enjoying her time in Greece, immersing herself in the rich history and captivating landscapes of the country. ...

6369. Porsche Cyprus celebrates the Grand Opening of the new corporate architecture concept ''Destination Porsche'', in Limassol

It is the fourth Porsche Centre under the new retail ''Destination Porsche'' concept in the Central and Eastern Europe region and amongst first in the world. ...

6370. Ayia Napa marina expands with exciting new additions

Ayia Napa Marina, renowned as the island's premier entertainment hotspot, is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of selected stores and brands in the shopping zone. The new establishments, expected to open in June, aim to provide visitors with even more choices to satisfy their every need and taste....

6371. Why are food prices so high in Europe?

It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price of a loaf was 28 percent higher in April, at 1.39 pounds, or $1.72, than it was a year earlier....

6372. Luxury villas for sale by AstroBank

6373. Aphrodite emerges from sea but behind closed doors

NewMed Energy, one of the partners in 'Aphrodite' hydrocarbons field, listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, will officially announce the delivery of the modified development and production plan of the block on Wednesday, Cyprus Energy Minister George Papanastasiou told the Cyprus News Agency...

6374. Cyprus’ City of Dreams keeps union stewards at bay

Cyprus’ City of Dreams, Europe’s largest integrated casino resort, is moving ahead with plans this year to welcome guests with open arms, but union officials are not among them...

6375. Double triumph at the 19th Games of the Small States of Europe

Cyprus on Monday achieved two victories on the first day of the 19th Games of the Small States of Europe, held in Malta....

6376. Corruption? On the island of saints?

The millions - some say billions - that we lost as a state due to the corruption of various officials are not enough. Now we will have to pay additional funds to bring in "esteemed legal experts" from abroad - specifically from Great Britain - to assist in the investigations. Clearly, we are rapidly heading back to an era where corruption was limited, somewhere around 1950....

6377. Titanic unveiled: Remarkable discovery of a gold necklace in the wreckage

A remarkable discovery has been made in the wreckage of the Titanic—an uncovered gold necklace, thanks to the groundbreaking full-size digital scan of the ship....

6378. A whirlwind of showers, thunderstorms and rising temperatures

The weather for today will begin with clear skies, but as the afternoon progresses, expect the development of clouds leading to local showers and isolated thunderstorms, primarily in the mountains, inland areas, and the northern region....

6379. Institute wages House battle for married parents

Immigration experts in the Republic of Cyprus are proposing a €50,000 house bonus for newlyweds, with an additional annual stipend for each child born in wedlock as well as legal avenues for adopting healthy foreign babies...

6380. Nicosia revives US visa waiver talks but conceals details

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides suggested on Monday that ongoing efforts to secure a US visa waiver was an example of a 'new level of relations' between Nicosia and Washington, while providing little details on the process but adding that his government’s position on sanctions against Russia was 'in line' with American goals as outlined recently by the US Ambassador...

6381. May Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

6382. EU launches innovative support center for Green Line trade

The European Commission has announced the establishment of an information and support center, in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (TCCC), to facilitate legal trade across the Green Line for Cypriot businesses and individuals....

6383. Eva Kaili awaits parliamentary return amid corruption probe

Greek MEP Eva Kaili, one the main suspects in a cash-for-influence corruption probe at the European Parliament, will seek to return to her parliamentary duties next week, her lawyer has said....

6384. Energizing surprise: Abundance of energy sends prices plummeting in Finland

Finland was dealing with an unusual problem on Wednesday: clean electricity that was so abundant it sent energy prices into the negative....

6385. FBI reveals plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II during 1983 US visit

Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat during a 1983 visit to the US, newly released FBI documents show....

6386. Blackamoor reference gets lawmaker in trouble

Cypriot lawmakers are crying foul over a social media post by a controversial colleague after his comment about a female pro-LGBTQI parliamentarian with a reference to 'three black men' was described as 'vulgar' and 'racist'...

6387. Larnaca man sentenced for assaulting woman holding infant

In a recent ruling, the Larnaca District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to eight months in jail for assaulting a 29-year-old woman from Congo who was holding her infant last July....

6388. Christodoulides calls island’s division a European problem

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for 'political courage' in Cyprus peace talks during a visit to Berlin by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who said the island’s division was a 'European problem' and Brussels could lead the way to a solution...

6389. School bus safety: 32 Complaints only this year

The House Transport Committee scrutinized the safety of buses, particularly those transporting students and citizens, during its session on Thursday, May 25. ...

6390. Cyprus resolute on natural gas plans despite geopolitical reactions

Minister of Energy, George Papanastasiou, affirmed Cyprus' commitment to proceed with its plans for transporting natural gas from the region, both for domestic electricity generation and for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, despite geopolitical reactions....