Archive 2023

It is imperative to identify the challenges affecting democratic societies and to listen to the needs of the people, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday addressing the 2023 Summit for Democracy, ...

The cabinet on Wednesday amended the virtual net billing programme to make it easier for the public to produce their own electricity. The amendment allows for photovoltaic systems (PVs) linked ...

Economic sentiment in Cyprus improved slightly in March, as the Economic Sentiment Indicator increased by 0.2 points compared with February 2023. The marginal increase was driven by confidence gains in industry, according ...

Neapolis University Paphos recently outlined its programmes and annual scholarships during Careers Day at ASPIRE Private English School. The university was represented by Lecturer and Head of Studies, Student Services ...

The present status quo in Cyprus and the lack of negotiations are unacceptable, leaders and representatives of the Greek and Turkish Cypriot political parties participating in bi-communal meetings at the ...

France’s Constitutional Council will issue a much-awaited verdict on April 14 on whether the government’s plans to increase the retirement age are in line with constitutional rules, it said ...

The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but ...

Housing markets in tech hubs are cooling more rapidly than other parts of the United States amid a wave of layoffs in the technology sector and elevated mortgage rates, according ...

It’s a long way from Los Angeles to Limassol but for one woman the draw of the island’s culture led to her promoting it to others finds PAUL ...

Cabinet on Wednesday approved the education ministry’s proposed amendments for the student evaluation system for lyceum and technical education, which will be sent to the House shortly, Education Minister ...

A 45-year-old man was on Wednesday found guilty of manslaughter by the Paphos district court after causing a traffic accident that killed a 60-year-old woman in December 2021. Androulla Papachristoforou died ...

Tanya Romanyukha oversees the TechIsland’s day-to-day activities to ensure efficient, transparent, and effective operations. This includes managing and coordinating all operational activities, working groups, internal communication with members, project ...

How the University of Cyprus’ finances reportedly hit a €26.8 million deficit, a figure the rector did not confirm or deny amid calls for his resignation, came in for intense speculation ...

At a press conference held on March 28, Alphamega Hypermarkets and Petrou Bros Dairy Products Ltd announced the 2023 edition of their CSR initiative, which returns year after year in support of ...

Trades may be made using a variety of financial instruments, including swaps and shares on trusted platforms like LiteGraphs. However, the way they exchange and the rewards they provide to ...

Over 16,000 low-income pensioners are set to receive a €190 Easter allowance following a relevant cabinet decision on Wednesday. But the announcement was met with dissatisfaction by the pensioners’ association Ekysy who ...

About three in five Cypriots use social media to be informed, the highest percentage in the EU, the latest Eurobarometer report released on Wednesday showed. However, they are pessimistic about ...

European Union countries gave final approval on Tuesday to a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, after Germany won an exemption for cars running on ...

By Frederic Gachon and Meltem Weger Some of us love to be tucked up in bed by a particular time every night, ensuring a certain number of hours of sleep. ...

British grocery inflation rose again in March to a record 17.5 per cent, inflicting yet more pain on consumers battling a cost-of-living crisis, industry data showed on Tuesday. Market researcher Kantar ...

Shady dealings have been uncovered and the police have made arrests for driving licences having been issued on the basis of fake residence permits. The case has led to three ...

Britain’s Prince Harry has accused Buckingham Palace in court documents of withholding information from him about phone-hacking and said he was exposing the alleged wrongdoing by tabloid “criminals” out ...

In 2023, the top cryptocurrencies to watch include Collateral Network (COLT), Optimism (OP), and Kaspa (KASPA). Of these, Collateral Network (COLT) is particularly noteworthy as it is currently in the presale ...

King Charles set off to Germany on Wednesday in his first state visit abroad since becoming British monarch, as part of efforts to turn the page on years of rocky ...