North’s minimum wage falls by €3 per month after appeal
The north’s net minimum wage was reduced by 120TL (€3.43) per month on Friday following an appeal by business owners.
The net figure had initially been set at 29,640TL (€848), but ...
EU in touch with Telegram as it nears criterion for EU tech rules
EU tech regulators are in touch with messaging app Telegram as it nears a key usage criterion that could see it subject to more stringent requirements under a landmark EU ...
A minute with Mikaela Tsangari, Sound Engineer/Producer
What did you have for breakfast?Buckets of coffee unfortunately
Describe your perfect dayIt begins and ends with good friends and good food
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Osak will continue fight for patients’ rights
The federation of patients’ associations (Osak) on Friday reiterated its unwavering commitment to advocate for the inalienable rights of patients to health, maintaining a firm stance against any compromises or ...
Houthis launched missile attack on US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis launched a missile attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier Eisenhower in the Red Sea in response to U.S. and British strikes on Yemen, Houthi military ...
18.1 per cent of Cypriot children in poverty
The percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus reached 18.1 per cent in 2022, equivalent to approximately 31,000 children, according to Eurostat data.
The news was reported on Friday ...
Cypriot and Greek wines promoted in London
By Robert Morgan
The organisation 50 Great Greek Wines (50 GGW) and the Hellenic Tourism Organisation promoted Greek and Cypriot wines in London on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, with Cyprus represented ...
Lado Okhotnikov: More than +700,000 users in 2023 is a brilliant success for Meta Force
Lado Okhotnikov, a CEO of Meta Force, DeFi expert, supporter of decentralization and libertarianism, in the article “Lado Okhotnikov: You Can Be Successful Even in “Bearishness” and Meta Force Is ...
Best upcoming Cryptos: Sui (SUI), Arweave (AR) and Rollblock (RBLK) tipped for greatness
The digital asset realm is revolutionizing the financial sector, providing a decentralized way of transacting and storing value. Emerging from blockchain technology, these digital currencies have grown beyond the pioneer ...
Turkish economy expands 5.7 per cent in Q1 on strong domestic demand
Turkey’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of the year, in line with expectations, official data showed on Friday, growing strongly as domestic demand boosted the economy.
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Do you know Cyprus’ biggest phobia?
Apparently, it’s crowds and open spaces: agoraphobia as it’s more commonly known. But we also have a healthy fear of spiders. And ...
Ayios Sylas fire in Limassol becomes manageable (Updated)
The situation at the scene of the fire, which has been raging since early afternoon at Ayios Sylas in Limassol, is much better, said Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis, who expressed ...
Five arrested for car thefts and burglary in Limassol, Famagusta
By Robert Morgan
Police have arrested five people for theft from cars, malicious damage and burglary tool possession in the provinces of Limassol and Famagusta.
In Limassol, two arrests were ...
Cyprus artist takes a look into the future
Recognised as the premier contemporary dance event in Cyprus, the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival returns with a rich programme featuring seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre, with two also ...
Israel will not agree to halt in Gaza fighting without hostage return
Israel will not agree to any halt in fighting in Gaza that is not part of a deal that includes a return of hostages, a senior Israeli security official said ...
Children key in sustainable future, says education minister
Education Minister Athina Michaelidou said children can play a leading role in the fight for a sustainable future, during her remarks on ‘Environmental Action Day’ held at the 21st primary ...
Kremlin: Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with US arms
The Kremlin said on Friday that it was already aware of attempts by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory with weapons provided by the United States.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry ...
Authorities warn of fraudulent emails impersonating police
People continue to receive fraudulent emails impersonating the police, authorities warned on Friday.
These deceptive emails, sent from fake email addresses, incorporate logos of both the Cyprus Police and Interpol.
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Playing in Champions League final still hasn’t sunk in, says Sancho
Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho said it feels surreal to be playing in the Champions League final against Real Madrid at Wembley on Saturday after struggling for game time at ...
JPMorgan to grow India headcount by 5-7 per cent for next few years
PMorgan Chase (JPM.N) plans to grow its headcount in India by 5 per cent-7 per cent annually over the next few years, a senior executive told Reuters, as the Wall ...
Over 100,000 Turkish Cypriots registered to vote in EU elections
A total of 103,269 Turkish Cypriots who live in the north have registered to vote in June’s European parliament elections, the elections office announced on Friday.
In addition, 834 Turkish Cypriots ...
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Far right AfD cracks Germany’s post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east
In a recent discussion by the east German district council of Sonneberg about getting refugees into work, Roland Schliewe of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) said demanding jobs could ...
Russian nuclear threats are no bluff says Medvedev
Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Russia was not bluffing when it spoke of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine and warned Moscow’...
Cyprus urges stricter rules on nicotine to protect youth
All nicotine products should be taxed and regulated as tobacco to prioritise the health of children over the profits of the tobacco industry, the president of the Cyprus National Addictions ...