Cyprus inflation holds steady at 3% in June
In June, Cyprus’ annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remained steady at 3 per cent, mirroring the previous month’s figure. Notable price increases were observed ...
Labour minister ‘optimistic’ for builders’ agreement
Ahead of a decisive trade union meeting on July 25, during which construction workers may agree to strike, the labour minister appears “optimistic” that imminent mediation could pan out.
The labour ...
Paphos court shuts down pub without licences
Paphos district court closed the doors of a pub that was operating without proper licencing, it emerged on Thursday.
According to authorities, the police filed a case against the pub ...
Three arrested in Paphos on drug possession charges
Paphos police arrested three people in two drug busts, authorities announced on Thursday.
According to police, on Wednesday evening a man was stopped for a check by officers. The man, 35, ...
Euro zone households seek loans again after two years – ECB
Euro zone households are applying for loans in growing numbers for the first time in two years as they grow more optimistic about the economy and interest rates fall, a ...
Man arrested at Paphos airport after presenting fake ID
Paphos police arrested a 27-year-old for presenting a fake ID at the city’s airport attempting to depart Cyprus, it emerged on Thursday.
According to police, the man presented an ...
What’s on this weekend
Music, dancing and theatre is what this weekend has in store! Culture lovers and fiesta-goers in every corner of the island will have something to enjoy this Friday, Saturday and ...
Yellow warning in effect for high temperatures
A yellow weather warning will be in effect throughout Thursday, the met office announced, due to the hot weather.
The weather warning will be in effect from 11am until 5pm.
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Trump running mate J.D. Vance vows to fight for ‘forgotten’ workers
Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, presented himself to the nation on Wednesday night as the son of a neglected industrial Ohio town ...
EU Parliament to decide on second term for Commission chief von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen’s political fate will be decided on Thursday, when the European Parliament chooses whether to elect or reject her for another five-year term as president of ...
Cyprus Business Now
Solutions must be in place to help ship owners with navigating the complex challenges of complying with the new FuelEU Maritime regulations, said Columbia Group.
With the introduction of FuelEU ...
Amazon Prime Day sales hit record $14 billion
Shoppers are likely to spend roughly $14 billion during Amazon’s Prime Day two-day shopping event this week, according to projections from Adobe Analytics, a firm that studies e-commerce transaction data.
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Global smartphone market grew 6.5% in Q2, led by Samsung and Apple, IDC says
Global smartphone shipments rose 6.5 per cent in the second quarter, driven by Samsung Electronics and Apple, preliminary data from IDC showed on Monday, but a full recovery in demand is ...
PayPal fined $27.3 mln by Polish watchdog for ambiguous clauses
Poland’s antitrust and consumer protection watchdog imposed a fine of 106.6 million zlotys ($27.3 million) on PayPal Europe for failing to spell out to consumers in its contractual clauses activities for ...
Cabinet ponders ways of tackling water shortage
Cyprus is experiencing its 10th worst year of rainfall since 1900, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday as she announced a number of measures aimed at tackling the extended period ...
Our View: Annita Demetriou is a force to be reckoned with
When House president Annita Demetriou took over as leader of the deeply divided Disy, in the aftermath of the presidential elections, she was viewed as a temporary solution – a caretaker ...
Erhurman ahead in poll for next Turkish Cypriot leader election
Opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman leads a poll published on Wednesday asking Turkish Cypriots who they will vote for in next year’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election.
The ...
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Car hits Paris cafe terrace, leaving one dead and six injured
A car drove into the terrace of a cafe in the 20th arrondissement in northern Paris on Wednesday evening, leaving one dead and six injured, including three in a critical ...
US says Gaza jetty mission complete
The temporary jetty constructed to facilitate the transfer of humanitarian aid arriving into Gaza from Cyprus will never be used again, after United States Central Command spokesman Major General Pat ...
Lottides calls for prisoners to be given beds
Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides on Wednesday called for every prisoner to have a bed on which to sleep, and not just a mattress on the floor of their ...
Kyriakides responds to EU court ruling over Covid-19 vaccine transparency
European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides on Wednesday responded to a court ruling which found the European Commission had not been adequately transparent regarding the contracts it signed for Covid-19 vaccines.
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McIlroy, Tiger chase major breakthrough at The Open
The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, beginning Thursday in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland, represents a pivotal point of the summer for the world of golf.
It’s the final ...
Plan to improve sea safety
Half of drowning deaths in Cyprus involve tourists and non-permanent residents, data revealed on Wednesday as government announced action plan to improve sea safety.
Over the past 20 years, 464 people have ...
Georgiou votes against EU Ukraine resolution, Fidias abstains
Akel’s Giorgos Georgiou voted against the European Parliament’s resolution for continued support for Ukraine, while independent member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou abstained on the motion.
Disy’...