Ex-bishop objects to Holy Synod’s forced sabbatical
The former Kiti bishop has spoken out against the Holy Synod decision to put him on forced sabbatical, decrying it as “void” and inconsiderate to his needs.
His lawyer Yiannis ...
Cyprus drops in competitiveness rankings for third straight year
Cyprus has recorded a drop of five positions in the competitiveness ranking of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre for the third consecutive year, falling from the 40th position to the 45...
Festival of Dreams: celebrating 75 years of Porsche excellence
Porsche Cyprus celebrated Porsche’s global Festival of colours, marking 75 years of excellence, in a night full of colours and dreams.
On Thursday, June 15, at the Destination Porsche Showroom in ...
President to host key Gesy meeting
Health Minister Popi Kanari said that a meeting on the future of Gesy will take place at the presidential palace on Friday with key stakeholders.
The minister explained on Wednesday ...
Sotira furious over government thumbs down for development
A furious Sotira municipality said on Wednesday that it will use “all available legal measures at its disposal” to challenge a council of ministers’ decision rejecting a development at Ayia ...
Nissan and superhero Flash promote e-POWER technology
One in three Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail sold in Spain already feature e-POWER.
Nissan has joined the communication campaign for the latest Flash film, recently released in Spain. The Japanese ...
Suspected smugglers detained pending trial over migrant shipwreck off Greece
Nine men charged over the worst shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea this year that killed at least 82 people were detained pending trial, the coastguard said on Wednesday, while the European ...
Bus blaze was arson police say
Police say they believe last night’s fire in Aglandjia was started “on purpose”.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou told Cyprus Mail an investigation into the blaze, which destroyed four parked ...
Ukraine offensive ‘slower than desired’, Zelenskiy says; Putin sees ‘lull’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was quoted on Wednesday as saying progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”, but that Kyiv would not be pressured into speeding ...
Extra funding for IVF to boost low birth rates
Cabinet on Wednesday moved to increase IVF treatment subsidies to €3,500 as part of the government’s efforts to combat low birth rates.
The funding previously amounted to €2,500 and has since ...
Work smart, rest smart
There’s an old tale about a fisherman who was lying on a beautiful beach with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out ...
Justice ministry to act on US human trafficking report on Cyprus
Authorities will take additional measures based on the recommendations of the US State Department’s human trafficking report on Cyprus, Justice Minister Anna Koukkides Procopiou said on Wednesday.
Saying that ...
Government gives green light to new car charging points
The government moved on Wednesday to allow existing petrol stations to install electric vehicle charging points.
The move, amending a pre-existing law regarding the construction of petrol stations, is aimed ...
German recession will be sharper than expected
The German economy will contract more than previously expected this year as sticky inflation takes its toll on private consumption, the Ifo Institute said on Wednesday while presenting its forecasts.
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Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards
Payments company Mastercard (MA.N) on Wednesday launched a global project to recycle credit and debit cards as part of a plan to save the billions of cards in circulation ...
Cyprus’ first Turtle Museum opens
The first of a kind Turtle Museum in Cyprus has opened its doors in the community of Inia, near Paphos, with the aim of becoming an important educational centre for ...
UK’s stubborn inflation fails to fall, turning up heat on BoE
British inflation defied predictions of a slowdown and held at 8.7 per cent in May, putting yet more pressure on the Bank of England a day before it is expected to ...
UK net debt passes 100 per cent of GDP for first time since 1961
Britain’s public sector net debt surpassed 100 per cent of gross domestic product in May as borrowing came in higher than expected, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.
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Bitcoin (BTC) hammers Below $25k: Uwerx (WERX) soars high
In a volatile turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) has suffered a significant blow, plummeting below the $25,000 mark as the Federal Reserve adopts a hawkish stance.
However, amidst the regulatory challenges ...
Platres welcomes Lavender Festival
Relax and indulge in the beauty of lavender is the motto this year for the Lavender Festival in Platres, which highlights the magic of ‘the Queen of Herbs’ in all ...
Cabinet member under investigation for tax evasion
Meanwhile, the House ethics committee on Wednesday discussed a revamp of the ‘sources of wealth’ legislation for state officials, in the hope of widening its scope and including judges.
MPs ...
Cyprus hopes to win world record for piano playing
Twenty-five Cypriot musicians aspire to break the Guinness World Record by playing on one piano at the same time sending the message that music remains the main form of socialisation.
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Haaland double fires Norway to 3-1 win over Cyprus
Norway’s Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Cyprus on Tuesday to get their Euro 2024 Group A campaign back on ...
Ukrainian troops dig in after ‘partial success’ in south, fighting rages in east
Ukrainian forces are digging in and attacking on the southern front after having “partial success” in the last day, and are weathering a big Russian assault in the east, a ...