Archive 2023

In today’s episode, MPs heard that significant legal and staffing challenges are slowing down the creation of a deputy ministry for migration, which has been deemed an important move ...

The plenary of the House on Thursday unanimously passed a law providing for the appointment and setting out the powers of a Deputy Minister to the President for European affairs ...

President Nikos Christodoulides is set to visit the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Friday for a tête-à-tête with Pope Francis. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said it ...

Police on Thursday arrested a 31-year-old man for an investigated case of car theft, malicious damage, possession of drugs and other crimes. The man was arrested and taken into custody ...

A temporary ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces took hold in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the first respite in 48 days of conflict that has devastated the Palestinian enclave, but ...

In the evolving landscape of educational solutions, I.G. Perfect eClass Limited, a Paphos-based startup, stands as a notable example of success, reflecting a commitment to innovation and resilience in ...

ESG expert Nicole Phinopoulou this week released a piece of analysis that underscores the increasing global economic relevance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. For countries like Cyprus, embracing ...

Friday will be mostly clear with scattered afternoon clouds mainly in the mountains. Temperatures will rise to 24C in the interior, 23C on the coasts and 13C in the higher ...

Spain’s anti-trust watchdog this week cleared Amazon (AMZN.O), Booking Holdings (BKNG.O) and Tripadvisor (TRIP.O) of participating in or facilitating fake reviews on their websites. CNMC, as ...

As FedEx (FDX.N) and United Parcel Service (UPS.N) battle for market share in a delivery demand downturn, they are expanding returns services aimed at helping retailers slash the ...

Canada’s financial watchdog said this week that it was seeking feedback on the public disclosure of cryptocurrency assets by federally regulated financial institutions, joining global regulators in ramping up ...

Initiatives to preserve Cyprus’s watermills are in progress, propelled by a comprehensive book that documented 650 watermills throughout the entire island. The imperative for a targeted effort is especially crucial ...

What a complete mess the authorities have made with the road works in the Akamas. It appears that restrictions set out by the environment department, in line with the Akamas ...

President Nikos Christodoulides flew to Rome on Thursday evening where he held meetings with the country’s leadership. Christodoulides was first received by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, with the two ...

Buyers have already fallen victims of fraud by various companies that falsely advertised discounts ahead of Black Friday, the consumers association warned on Thursday. In the last twenty-four hours, two ...

Bolivians are battling wildfire blazes that have torn through 3 million hectares (11,583 square miles) of land this year, with firefighters and police using hoses, sprinklers and at times bottles of water ...

Dutch Muslims expressed shock on Thursday at the election win of far-right populist Geert Wilders, who has previously called for mosques and the Koran to be banned in the Netherlands. ...

The state-owned Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) will be able to buy performing loans and sell its non-performing loans like any other bank, under a law passed by the House on ...

Police are investigating a fire that broke out in a ward at the Athalassa psychiatric hospital on Thursday, with one patient suffering burns and another respiratory problems. According to Fire ...

Before the festival’s November agenda concludes, two special performances are approaching. This weekend, a concert featuring West End stars celebrates the 100th anniversary of Disney. Three shows will take ...

Members of the House health committee are set to send a letter to President Nikos Christodoulides requesting that €4 million be included in the state budget for 2024 to support relatives of ...

An ongoing art exhibition on Ermou Street in Nicosia hosts the work of eight international artists who come together to explore Almost Paradise, as the exhibition is titled. Organised by ...

Health Minister Popi Kanari on Thursday stressed the need for comprehensive strategic planning and actions in healthcare, particularly focusing on mechanisms ensuring systematic supervision, recording, and evaluation. Speaking at a ...

Three young children were among five people injured in a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday that sparked riots in the city centre and which police have not yet ruled ...