Search called off after father throws dead child overboard (updated)
The search for the body of a six-year-old child reportedly thrown into the sea from a boat carrying irregular migrants to Cyprus was called off on Monday lunchtime, the Joint ...
Swiss vote to give pensioners an extra month’s of pay
Switzerland voted decisively to increase pension payments for the elderly in a referendum on Sunday, as concern over living costs and support for a stronger social safety net trumped questions ...
PrivilEDGE club: BoC redefines private, affluent banking
Always at the forefront of delivering customer-centric value propositions, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) proudly announces the launch of PrivilEDGE club, a new, exclusive proposition for private and affluent retail clients.
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Oil edges up after OPEC+ extends output cuts through second quarter
Oil prices ticked up slightly on Monday following the widely expected extension of voluntary output cuts by the OPEC+ producer group on Sunday.
Brent futures climbed 14 cents to $83.69 a barrel ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Monday marks exactly 60 years since the passage of United Nations Security Council resolution 186, which, among other things, created the UN’s Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp).
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Limassol Del Mar recognised for architectural excellence
In an era where the skylines of cities around the globe are rapidly transforming, certain projects stand out not just for their height but for their ability to redefine urban ...
Cyprus Film Days preparing for 2024 edition
Eight days of film screenings, activities and events that celebrate the world of cinema are approaching as Cyprus Film Days prepares for its latest edition. From April 12 to 20, Cyprus cinephiles ...
Unrest in Paphos community following theft and assault (update 2)
The Paphos district court on Monday issued four-day detention orders today against a total of seven individuals apprehended by the police in the early hours of Sunday after a large ...
Two caught attempting to smuggle cigarettes to the UK
The Paphos District Court on Sunday issued four-day remand orders against two people for illegal possession of duty-free goods.
According to assistant police chief Michalis Nikolaou, the two individuals, aged 26 ...
Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics
Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision Song Contest after the contest organizers took issue with verses that appeared to reference Hamas’ Oct. 7 ...
Cyprus-based firm awarded for ‘Best KYC Solution’ at international event
Infocredit Group, based in Cyprus, has clinched the ‘Best KYC Solution 2024’ title at the Sigma Eurasia Awards for the second year running.
According to an announcement released by the firm, ...
Today’s weather: Partial clouds, rains
Monday will see temporarily increased clouds mainly on the west and north coasts with a chance of rain in the north. Showers or a short storm are expected in the ...
In blunt remarks, US VP Harris calls out Israel over “catastrophe” in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris bluntly called out Israel on Sunday for not doing enough to ease a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure to ...
Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence, inmates on the run
Haiti’s government declared a state of emergency on Sunday evening, following violent clashes in the capital that have damaged communications and led to two prison breaks as a major ...
Cyprus real estate sector proved resilient in 2023, PwC Cyprus says
Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus recently presented its annual report for the Cypriot real estate market, which includes important information about the sector’s performance in 2023.
The presentation took ...
Mail and parcel deliveries in cities go green
A new generation of commercial electric vehicles is emerging to reduce air pollution and congestion in urban areas.
By Karen McHugh
At the end of January 2024, keen-eyed residents of the ...
Researchers and small businesses join forces against hackers
Improved cybersecurity defences for electronic commerce have emerged from EU-funded projects.
By Tom Cassauwers
What do a Greek pharmacy, a Spanish multinational bank, a German foundation specialised in the digital ...
Hedge funds call time on tech rally, banks say
Global hedge funds sold tech stocks at their highest pace in almost eight months in the week to Feb. 23, Goldman Sachs said, piling into bets against the sector just as ...
Deutsche Telekom showcases app-less AI smartphone concept
Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) recently showcased a futuristic smartphone concept that relies on artificial intelligence rather than applications (apps) to handle users’ specific needs.
Smartphones today typically use apps for ...
India’s ‘insourcing’ boom does not spell doom for outsourcing, tech execs say
Global companies are setting up more offices in India and expanding in-house teams but that does not mean the end of the road for Indian IT firms, which rely heavily ...
Foden double fires City to comeback win in Manchester derby
Phil Foden kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge on track with a superb second-half double as his side hit back to clinch a 3-1 home victory over Manchester ...
Time to see great change in the garden
This is the month when we see great changes in the garden. There are swathes of bright yellow in the countryside, a foretaste of the sunny weather to come. Not ...
Hamas arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’
A delegation from Hamas arrived in Cairo on Sunday for crunch talks on a Gaza ceasefire, billed as a potential final hurdle towards an agreement that would halt the fighting ...
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan’s prime minister for second term
Pakistan’s newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, Geo TV reported, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the ...