Cyprus now a net receiver, not contributor, of EU funds (Updated)
By Nick Theodoulou and Elias Hazou
Cyprus has become a net recipient of EU funds, reversing a long-standing position of being a net contributor, as the country’s EU funding ...
Sustainable tourism in an age of climate change
President Nicos Christodoulides on Thursday reaffirmed Cyprus’ unwavering commitment to combatting climate change, underlining the urgency of taking proactive measures to address this global crisis.
Addressing a conference held at ...
Cypriot university joins forces with Wargaming — talent development a key objective
In a bid to enhance their existing collaboration, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and Wargaming Group Limited this week announced the signing of a Memorandum ...
Central Bank of Cyprus launches digital onboarding project
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Thursday announced that it has officially launched a project aimed at implementing remote customer identity verification, known as digital onboarding, in collaboration with ...
Paphos woman attacked by two dogs
Police are searching for the owner of two dogs which attacked a Paphos woman in a field and subsequently required hospital treatment.
The 63-year-old woman reported to police that she ...
Electricity subsidy reinstated, fuel tax reduced among relief measures (Update 4)
By Tom Cleaver and Elias Hazou
The government announced on Thursday the reinstatement of the electricity subsidy as part of a raft of measures aimed at helping people through the ...
Bank of Cyprus launches new deposit scheme — up to 3 per cent interest rate offered
The Bank of Cyprus on Thursday announced the launch of two new deposit products, known as “Step-Up,” designed to offer clients the opportunity to earn increased interest rates over an 18...
Airline executives call for new UK rules on passenger compensation
Airline executives on Wednesday called on Britain to draft new rules to allow carriers to share responsibility with air traffic control and airports for any disruptions to flights so the ...
Ryanair fights off European squeeze on its ticket prices
Ryanair is facing challenges at both ends of its price range, with Europe’s largest airline taking aim at proposed minimum fares in France after fending off a cap on ...
Egypt repairing roads at Gaza crossing ahead of aid delivery
Machinery to repair roads has been sent through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip in preparation for the delivery of some of the aid stockpiled in ...
Qatar supplies gas to Europe, vying with US to replace Russia supply
Qatar has agreed to supply Shell (SHEL.L) in the Netherlands with gas for 27 years, the second such deal with a European buyer in a week, as the Gulf state ...
Police deny racial element in school fight
More details have emerged of the fight which broke out at the Paphos technical school earlier this week which led to two pupils being charged and two Syrians injured.
According ...
Cairo invite shows Cyprus’ significance – president
President Nicos Christodoulides on Thursday acknowledged the significance of Cyprus’ invitation to the Middle East Summit in Cairo this Saturday, underlining the country’s potential role in the region during ...
School girl alleges abduction and rape by former school guard
Police are investigating claims that a 17-year-old student was abducted and sexually abused by a 23-year-old former school security guard, it emerged on Thursday.
The incident occurred earlier this week, ...
Cyprus students encouraged to share innovative ideas for a better Europe
In this school year, pupils in Cyprus are invited to share their ideas about how to make Europe an (even) better place to live, with the chance of winning a ...
Shots fired at mobile traffic camera in Xylofagou
Police are on alert after initial reports pointed to an apparent attack on Wednesday night against a mobile traffic camera van, as authorities are concerned over a pattern of the ...
Michael Vorkas elected new Bar Association president
Michael Vorkas was elected as the new president of the Cyprus Bar Association on Wednesday.
Vorkas beat previous incumbent Christos Clerides in Wednesday’s election, having previously served as president ...
Newcastle confirm Tonali under investigation for illegal betting
Newcastle United’s Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali is under investigation in relation to illegal betting, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in July ...
Yialousa high school a quagmire after rain
Yialousa high school has been reduced to a flooded, muddy quagmire after rain hit the Karpasia region on Thursday morning.
The school is currently partly housed in portacabins after the ...
England must be ready for South Africa’s ‘dark arts’
Wales coach Warren Gatland said his England counterpart Steve Borthwick must be ready to counter the “dark arts” of South Africa’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus ahead of their ...
Netflix raises prices and adds subscribers, despite strikes
Netflix (NFLX.O) increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday as it shattered expectations for new customers, sending its shares surging 13 ...
Neymar to have surgery after rupturing ACL, meniscus – Brazil FA
Neymar will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Brazil’s FA said, an injury that ...
UK should consider raising BoE inflation target to 3 per cent, think tank says
A future British government should consider raising the Bank of England’s inflation target from 2 per cent to 3 per cent to give it more room for manoeuvre during economic downturns ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, the EAC announced it will take the energy regulatory authority to court to appeal Cera’s rejection of its request for a 25 per cent increase in ...