Archive February 2025

When going out, I usually like to find a cosy taverna, somewhere by the sea or support a local business. However, we can’t always fulfil those criteria and it’...

A gynaecologist was fined by the state health services oversight agency for mislabelling C-sections as ‘emergency’ operations and charging a higher billing fee accordingly. The health insurance organisation (HIO) was ...

Police in Limassol on Wednesday were investigating a shooting incident which happened overnight at a car parked outside the owner’s residence. The 29-year-old owner of the vehicle discovered the ...

One Plus Capital (OPC) recently hosted the Investment Edge 2025 conference in Cyprus, focusing on strategic investment management and macroeconomic analysis to bolster decision-making and promote flexibility in an ever-evolving market. ...

Israel’s military has called up reservists in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to meet a Saturday deadline to release more Israeli hostages ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday released a statement outlining its supervisory priorities for 2025. According to the announcement, the commission is focused on adapting to emerging regulatory ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Emotional health refers to your overall psychological wellbeing. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage ...

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis reiterated on Wednesday that a solution to the Cyprus problem was an “absolute priority” for his country. In a meeting with UN under-secretary-general for peacebuilding ...

Valentine’s Day is not just about chocolates and roses; it’s an opportunity to cultivate self-love, romance and positive energy within your home. By making intentional changes to our ...

The cabinet has approved women the right to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard, a decision that will reshape military service and promote gender equality in the country’s defence ...

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday published the latest figures on deposit and loan interest rates for households and businesses in December 2024. The data reveal fluctuations across financial ...

Larnaca police and Aradippou mayor Christodoulos Partou met on Tuesday to discuss preventive measures over increased thefts from homes and cars in the area. During the meeting, Aradippou residents reported ...

More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a span of four hours on Wednesday, authorities said, as ...

Greece’s parliament elected its former speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, as the country’s president on Wednesday, approving the conservative government’s nominee for the largely ceremonial role. The decision to ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to legislation proposed by the health ministry, strengthening disciplinary check procedures, enhancing transparency and institutionalising life-long learning for doctors. Health Minister Michael Damianos ...

Located within the Old Town’s mediaeval-era Venetian Walls, on Patriarchou Grigoriou Street, near the Archbishopric and the House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, “Amyth of Nicosia” harmoniously meshes with the area’...

The Council of Ministers approved the proposal of the education minister to introduce technical gymnasiums or middle schools in the education system on Wednesday. Technical high schools or lyceums are ...

Cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and India in defence and security was discussed in Bangalore, India, on Wednesday. Ministry of Defence deputy director Anna Aristotelous represented the Republic at the AeroIndia 2025 ...

The European Investment Bank group’s (EIB) latest investment survey reports that 81 per cent of Cypriot companies are engaged in global trade, significantly outperforming the EU average of 63 per cent. ...

The environment department has given approval for a €55 million project to convert an existing tourist apartment complex into a 480-bed, 4-star hotel in Polis Chrysochous, it emerged on Wednesday. In ...

Papal selection thriller “Conclave” leads nominations for Sunday’s BAFTAs, but faces stiff competition from epic period drama “The Brutalist” and new awards season frontrunner “Anora”, about an exotic dancer ...

Taking into consideration the plethora of projects that have been successfully completed and delivered, those that have been cut short are “the exception to the rule”, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades ...

A colossal pianist not just for Cyprus but the world is getting ready for a grand recital this week in Limassol. Martino Tirimo will take the stage of the Rialto ...

Larnaca police in the early hours of Wednesday arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the theft of a motorcycle on Tuesday. The 18-year-old is allegedly involved for several recent car ...