Archive February 2025

A California federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ordering the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies to carry out the mass firings of ...

Friday will be partly cloudy and at times overcast with local rains and isolated storms with a chance of hail. Snowfall is expected on the higher peaks of Troodos. Temperatures ...

US President Donald Trump said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect on Tuesday, along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are ...

Total bank deposits in Cyprus recorded a net decrease of €211.3 million in January 2025, following a significant net increase of €977.4 million in December 2024, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

A Cypriot fintech company is playing a role in the digital transformation of Greece’s mortgage market through a partnership with Attica Bank. Ask Wire, which specialises in real estate ...

Cyprus’ petroleum product sales saw a slight dip in January 2025, falling by 2.9 per cent from the previous year to 106,552 tonnes, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).    Despite the overall ...

The Industrial Production Index for January–December 2024 increased by 3 per cent, compared to the same period the year before, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Among ...

Hellenic Bank on Thursday reported a net profit of €383 million for the full year 2024, highlighting its strong financial performance and solid capital position. “2024 was a landmark year for Hellenic Bank ...

The European Commission has proposed making available 100 billion euros ($104.94 billion) to support EU-made clean manufacturing as part its landmark Clean Industrial Deal. The deal is a key pillar of its ...

A pioneering study by scientists from the University of Cyprus and the University of Oxford has uncovered a new cellular mechanism that could lead to innovative treatments for cancer and ...

Mayors were outraged on hearing that Limassol municipality had been served with an invoice for €45,000 for the policing of Sunday’s carnival parade. The Union of Municipalities expressed its disapproval ...

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv needs against Russia, brushing aside a plea from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...

Authorities in the French overseas territory of Reunion on Friday morning issued a “purple alert”, the highest level of threat warning, as a cyclone with gusts exceeding 200 kph (124 mph) approached ...

Senior figures from Germany’s conservatives and the Social Democrats will begin exploratory talks on forming a coalition government on Friday, sources at the parties told Reuters. Friedrich Merz, leader ...

City Friends Club and BBF are calling on volunteers to help clean up a part of Makariou Street on the final day of the Limassol Carnival, making the Grand Parade ...

Alpha Bank on Thursday announced a binding agreement to acquire the total assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd for €205 million, a move strengthening its presence in the Cypriot ...

The House plenary on Thursday evening passed the 2025 budget for the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) with lawmakers grasping the opportunity to rail against the high cost of energy. The ...

The Larnaca Federation of Parents’ Associations for Secondary Education is demanding immediate updates on the progress of air conditioner installations and the functioning of heating systems in the district’s ...

Police will implement additional traffic measures over the Green Monday long weekend to prevent accidents, manage congestion and ensure the smooth flow of vehicles. “Drivers should exercise caution while traveling, ...

Parliamentarians on Thursday gave the nod to the 2025 budget of the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) but not before engaging in a massive row over the status of the ports at ...

Cypriot startups are set to receive a significant boost with €26 million in funding secured by venture capital firm 33East in partnership with the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund aims ...

Decisions regarding the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway were the best possible solution, the Public Works Department (PWD) said on Thursday, adding that it would not engage in further discussions with former ...

The annual exhibition LefkArt VII is back, showcasing the creations of students inspired by Lefkara embroidery. Opening this Friday at the Larnaca Archives – Phoivos Stavrides, the exhibition features various types ...

The Appellate Court on Thursday set aside a prior judgment by Larnaca criminal court that had acquitted all defendants in a case relating to the now-defunct citizenship-by -investment programme. The ...