Archive 2024

The bank association warned on Monday that there is an increase in online fraud attempts during festive periods, which are accompanied by increased commercial activity, both in physical stores and ...

There has been no progress on scheduling a meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, it emerged on Monday. During a visit to National Guard soldiers, ...

The top issue for most Cypriots, according to a new poll, is inflation, which concerns almost two thirds of the population. The local Cypronetwork ‘barometer’ found that after inflation, 45 per ...

Honda (7267.T) and Nissan (7201.T) are in talks to merge by 2026, they said on Monday, a historic pivot for Japan’s auto industry that underlines the threat Chinese EV makers ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed support for Panama’s government on Monday after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal on Sunday. “Indeed, the ...

A Russian delegation met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, Iranian news agencies said, as the two countries prepared to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The Russian delegation ...

Thousands of women rallied in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli on Monday to demand the new Islamist rulers in Damascus respect women’s rights and to condemn Turkish-backed military ...

Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of fatally gunning down UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, is due to be arraigned on Monday on state murder charges ...

Do you need cracking Cypriot wines to pair with your Christmas lunch, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle as a gift? Whether it’s ...

President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday that the draft bill for the voluntary conscription of women into the National Guard is ready. The bill is currently with the Legal Service ...

Cyprus has pledged €7.16 million to the International Development Association (IDA) during a meeting held in Seoul, South Korea, on December 5, 2024. The commitment is part of a broader fundraising initiative for ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday published a practical guide to help regulated entities meet their obligations in combating the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The ...

Balram Chainrai has acquired 2.67 per cent of Agros Development Company ‘Proodos’ Public Ltd, the owner of the Rodon hotel in Agros, purchasing 95,974 shares at €3 each, according to an announcement on ...

When the Dalai Lama went to New York in June for knee surgery, his followers worried about his overall health and the future of Tibetan Buddhists without him. He told ...

In an effort to alleviate congestion and reduce waiting times in public hospitals, Gesy will begin offering beds to patients in private hospitals. Starting Monday, private hospitals within Gesy will ...

Cyprus’ apartment market contrasts sharply, with Limassol’s luxury prices reaching €5 million, while Nicosia offers affordable options starting at €50,000, according to real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. The firm explained ...

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek prepare for the new season after a year in which they fell foul of doping rules, positive drug tests due to contamination are a ...

The Cypriot government and Hermes Airports signed a new agreement on Monday, extending the management of Larnaca and Paphos airports until 2033. The deal resolves longstanding financial disputes and paves the ...

We have snow. We have fir trees. And we have Christmas markets – which are so overwhelmingly popular that Fikardou often ends up gridlocked every weekend in December! But is that ...

The Cypriot market is well-stocked for the festive season, with no issues in product quality or compliance, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou assured on Monday after inspecting supermarkets in Larnaca. Slaughter ...

As it does every year, ORB Communications hosted a festive party last week to raise a glass to 12 months of creativity and success. At the chic event held on December 19, 2024 ...

By Jean Christou The House on Monday voted by majority to limit cash transactions over €10,000 after the previous internation had been referred back to parliament by the president. The amended ...

Gaps between Israel and Hamas over a possible Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials’ remarks on Monday, though crucial differences have yet to be resolved. A ...

True to its values of solidarity and giving, in 2024 KEAN Group donated to organisations and foundations active in three key areas for social wellbeing: health, education and support for vulnerable ...