Archive 2024

Good food and drink is an essential part of Christmas. We tasted some excellent wines for the season, how to pair them with the festive flavours, and recommend some gift-worthy ...

Parliament on Monday approved a new law which will allow the transport minister to issue decrees to recall defective vehicles in light of recent issues with faulty airbags. The law ...

As Cardano’s price struggles, ADA holders are turning to projects with real utility. A rising $0.06 crypto, boosted by an AI marketplace launch, is quickly catching their eye. This shift ...

The European Commission on Monday announced it had sent a reasoned opinion to Cyprus for failing to apply directives over landfills and waste treatment. In December 2021 the commission sent a ...

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad said on Monday he was evacuated to Russia from the Hmeimim base in Syria on the evening of December 8 as it came under drone attacks, after ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday published a policy statement detailing the fees payable and the information required under the European Regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR). ...

A red flag analysis over the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project has dampened prospects for its viability, as it questions whether it can actually lower energy costs for consumers. “It ...

The government is “committed” to strengthening Cyprus’ public health system, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday. Damianos was speaking at a formal signing ceremony of a new memorandum of ...

District local authorities are now issuing building permits within 48 hours for low-risk developments of up to two residential units (Category A). This is provided that applications were submitted before July 1, 2024, ...

Rising costs are driving restaurants and bars in Paphos to the brink, with 50-60 expected to close permanently in 2024, according to Angelos Onisiforou, chairman of the regional association of recreation ...

High jinks by pupils on school bus routes are getting out of hand in Limassol, it was reported on Monday.Boys are reportedly jumping onto the backs of busses in ...

Relatives of Palestinians killed by Israel in Khan Younis gathered around their white-shrouded bodies on Monday before carrying them to their graves. Palestinian health officials said on Sunday at least 20 ...

Only by strengthening road awareness and strictly adhering to the traffic code will traffic accidents be minimised, the defence ministry deputy director said on Monday. “Road accidents are an extremely ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused the West of pushing Russia to its “red lines” – situations it has publicly made clear it will not tolerate – and said Moscow had ...

A Church of England bishop on Monday urged its incoming interim leader to quit over his handling of a sexual abuse case, only weeks after his predecessor was forced to ...

You’ve got Facebook, right? Of course you have – Cyprus has one of the highest user rates in the world. As of November 2024, reports suggest the island had 1,282,100 Facebook users. ...

Hellenic Bank on Monday announced a reduction in its reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate. Effective from December 18, 2024, the rate will decrease ...

Labour costs and job vacancies in Cyprus experienced significant increases in the third quarter of 2024, according to a report released by the state’s statistical service on Monday. According to ...

By focusing on its fellow citizens, Lidl Cyprus remains steadfast in strengthening the shield of solidarity. This Christmas, the company delivers great joy with a small gesture towards those in ...

Containers spoilers for 2024 Netflix holiday movie Hot Frosty Hallmark Christmas movies. Everyone knows about them. They are bland, formulaic, extremely low budget, and usually serve as background noise to family ...

This year has been successful in terms of the collection of used small batteries with an increase of 2.4 per cent. By October, 70,035 kilogrammes of batteries for recycling were collected by ...

The ‘golden passports’ trial linked to the Al Jazeera documentary will begin on January 13, Nicosia criminal court said on Monday after a request for another delay was rejected. Prosecution requested ...

With innovative projects highlighting financial possibilities, real-world applications, and creativity, the crypto market is booming as December 2024 looms.  Although well-known initiatives still have a significant impact, numerous newly developed cryptocurrencies ...

Paphos Wildcats wrapped up Round 2 of the iSX Cyprus Women’s Championship 2024/25 with outstanding performances and thrilling moments on 14th December at Happy Valley, Episkopi. The team secured their spot ...