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Monday 17 June | 14:47

Monday 17 June | 13:18

While Cyprus has long been seen under the prism of a divided island due to its conflict with Turkey, and as a money laundering haven for Russian cash; it has ...

Monday 17 June | 04:26

Gem of Paphos forest still powered by generators a year after fire

By Iole Damaskinos

Cyprus taking ‘decisive turn towards the West’ – Politico

Monday 17 June | 17:48

Cyprus raises alarm over link between north universities and people smuggling

The Cypriot government on Monday raised the alarm over apparent links between universities in the north and people smuggling. The interior and education ministries filed a joint complaint to the ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 17 June | 19:09

Cyprus facing EU fines over transfer of loans

Lawmakers on Monday quibbled on whether Cyprus looks set to face fines from Brussels for failure to transpose into domestic law an EU directive regulating the transfer of loans from ...

By Elias Hazou

Monday 17 June | 20:12

MoU brings undersea electricity cable a step closer

Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (Admie) said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major asset manager interested in acquiring a direct stake in the company ...

By Staff Reporter

Monday 17 June | 13:55

Kremlin derides outcome of Ukraine talks held without Russia

Russia said on Monday that a Swiss-hosted conference on the Ukraine war had produced negligible results and showed the futility of holding talks without Moscow. The Kremlin was commenting on ...

Monday 17 June | 16:57

Another tourist dead in Greece, others missing as heat toll rises

A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, the police said on Monday, the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually ...

Monday 17 June | 14:30

What does Cyprus smell of?

Watch people disembarking from a plane in Larnaca or Paphos, and it’s immediately clear who’s been to Cyprus before! While visitors struggle with their bags, passports and hangovers, ...

Monday 17 June | 12:05

Relive the buzz with election movies

The 24-year-old YouTube prankster Fidias Panayiotou was all people talked about last week. Surprising everyone – even himself – Fidias was not only elected MEP but also managed one of the biggest ...

By Constantinos Psillides

Monday 17 June | 17:48

Cyprus raises alarm over link between north universities and people smuggling

The Cypriot government on Monday raised the alarm over apparent links between universities in the north and people smuggling. The interior and education ministries filed a joint complaint to the ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 17 June | 16:57

Another tourist dead in Greece, others missing as heat toll rises

A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, the police said on Monday, the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually ...

Monday 17 June | 14:30

What does Cyprus smell of?

Watch people disembarking from a plane in Larnaca or Paphos, and it’s immediately clear who’s been to Cyprus before! While visitors struggle with their bags, passports and hangovers, ...

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus displayed a slight yet steady increase in May 2024, compared to the same month last year, with the primary markets sustaining robust performance levels, the Cyprus Statistical ...

Sunday 16 June | 14:10

Martin Abbas Hellicar dies aged 56 (Updated)

Highly respected environmentalist and journalist Martin Abbas Hellicar died on Saturday, aged 56. He passed away in hospital where he was being treated after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident ...

By Jean Christou, Nikolaos Prakas

Cyprus

Monday 17 June | 17:34

UK political parties continue to woo Brits abroad ahead of election

British political parties are continuing to attempt to win over British citizens abroad ahead of the country’s general election, which will take place on July 4. Liberal Democrat leader Sir ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 17 June | 20:12

MoU brings undersea electricity cable a step closer

Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (Admie) said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major asset manager interested in acquiring a direct stake in the company ...

By Staff Reporter

Monday 17 June | 19:22

Cyprus taking ‘decisive turn towards the West’ – Politico

While Cyprus has long been seen under the prism of a divided island due to its conflict with Turkey, and as a money laundering haven for Russian cash; it has ...

Monday 17 June | 19:09

Cyprus facing EU fines over transfer of loans

Lawmakers on Monday quibbled on whether Cyprus looks set to face fines from Brussels for failure to transpose into domestic law an EU directive regulating the transfer of loans from ...

By Elias Hazou

Monday 17 June | 19:02

Trans woman complains of repeated harassment

A trans woman has reported being repeatedly harassed and a victim of hate speech to the House human rights committee on Monday, where the justice ministry assured immediate consultations would ...

By Nikolaos Prakas

Business and Finance

Monday 17 June | 15:16

Cyprus tourist arrivals rise in May — UK leads the way

By Souzana Psara

Monday 17 June | 14:42

Cyprus hourly labour costs rise by 4.9 per cent in first quarter

Hourly labour costs (total costs) in Cyprus saw a 4.9 per cent increase during the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the same period during the previous year, according to a ...

Monday 17 June | 16:49

Freedom Holding Corp. doubles revenue to $1.6 billion in record fiscal year

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, this week reported record-breaking results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. During this period, the holding company’s revenue doubled to $1.6 ...

Monday 17 June | 14:32

Larnaca ranks fifth in Europe’s most scenic driving destinations

The Larnaca regional tourism board (Etap) on Monday announced that Larnaca has clinched the fifth spot in DiscoverCars.com’s survey of Europe’s top 20 most scenic driving destinations. This ...

By Souzana Psara

Monday 17 June | 11:52

Finance Ministry eyes market return following Cyprus’ S&P credit upgrade

The Finance Ministry is contemplating a return to financial markets in the near future, aiming to capitalise on the Cypriot economy’s positive momentum, which has been further reinforced by ...

In case you missed it

Sunday 16 June | 14:10

Martin Abbas Hellicar dies aged 56 (Updated)

By Jean Christou, Nikolaos Prakas

Sunday 16 June | 11:51

‘It’s become a dumping ground’

By Julia Stern

Saturday 15 June | 11:00

‘In Cyprus you cannot live off music’

By Agnieszka Rakoczy

Wednesday 12 June | 14:30

Embracing the New Moon in June

By Sara Douedari

Opinion

Our View

Sunday 16 June | 08:00

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Premier Energy PLC on landmark €482 million IPO

Monday 27 May | 12:53

Waived or abandoned court judgment

Wednesday 22 May | 09:30

‘No one can act with impunity’: ICC arrest warrants are a major test for international justice

What’s on

Monday 17 June | 19:49

Bonnie Tyler in Cyprus this summer

The international music stars keep adding Cyprus to their summer tours this year and the island’s music lovers couldn’t be more pleased. Alongside a handful of other renowned ...

Monday 17 June | 12:05

Relive the buzz with election movies

By Constantinos Psillides

Monday 17 June | 10:00

Must-see contemporary dance performance at Limassol’s Rialto

IMAGO, a must-see work of contemporary dance by multi-award-winning dancers and choreographers from the UK James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight, is coming to Limassol this month. Mark your calendars for ...

Sunday 16 June | 15:37

Buzzing live music scene ahead in Cyprus

Music and more music is on the horizon as the summer agenda fills up with concerts, beach parties and live performances. From the island’s musicians to some of the ...

Friday 14 June | 19:56

Kastelliotissa Hall hosts art exhibition

Adding to the capital city’s artistic events is an exhibition that opens this week at Kastelliotissa Hall. Eutopia by artist Katina Kosta presents a series of artworks from Saturday ...

Friday 14 June | 14:30

TV shows we love: I Kissed a Girl

I heard I Kissed a Girl was queer, so I jumped right in without needing further explanations or expectations. The premise seemed simple at first: ten young women looking for ...

By Gina Agapiou

Friday 14 June | 09:55

Cantada Festival to serenade Limassol

Cantades, also known as serenade songs, are historic in Limassol. Typically heard around carnival season from men’s vocal groups, cantades are a big part of Limassol’s culture. This ...

European Union countries approved a flagship policy to restore damaged nature on Monday, after months of delay, making it the first green law to pass since European Parliament elections this ...

World news

Monday 17 June | 17:04

EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays

By Leo Leonidou

Monday 17 June | 17:00

Farage promises tighter borders and tax cuts in election ‘contract’

Nigel Farage, whose entry into the election has damaged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s faint hopes of victory, set out his policy plans on Monday, describing them as the first ...

Monday 17 June | 16:57

Another tourist dead in Greece, others missing as heat toll rises

A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, the police said on Monday, the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually ...

Monday 17 June | 12:46 FRENCH ELECTIONS

Monday 17 June | 14:01

Polls point to ‘electoral extinction’ for Sunak’s Conservatives

Monday 17 June | 13:55

Kremlin derides outcome of Ukraine talks held without Russia

Campaigning kicks off in France for snap election, Le Pen’s far right party holds comfortable lead

Life & style

Monday 17 June | 14:30

What does Cyprus smell of?

Watch people disembarking from a plane in Larnaca or Paphos, and it’s immediately clear who’s been to Cyprus before! While visitors struggle with their bags, passports and hangovers, ...

Monday 17 June | 12:05

Relive the buzz with election movies

By Constantinos Psillides

Saturday 15 June | 14:27

Bridgerton: must-know beauty tips for Regency ladies

By Lisa Smith We’ve all become accustomed to historical inaccuracies in period TV shows (including Bridgerton) but fans of Regency-inspired romance fantasy can’t seem to get over the ...

By The Conversation

Saturday 15 June | 11:00

‘In Cyprus you cannot live off music’

The story goes that the great rembetika player Markos Vamvarakis was walking the streets of Piraeus and Athens in the late 1940s with his fellow musicians on the lookout for ...

By Agnieszka Rakoczy

Saturday 15 June | 10:00

‘This is what our yiayias knew’

Do you remember the food yiayia used to make? Fasolia, koupepia, pourgouri, lentils and rice. Tiropita and spanakopita. In the summer, we ate village salads: rough cut cucumbers, tomatoes, and ...

Friday 14 June | 14:30

TV shows we love: I Kissed a Girl

I heard I Kissed a Girl was queer, so I jumped right in without needing further explanations or expectations. The premise seemed simple at first: ten young women looking for ...

By Gina Agapiou

Sport

Monday 17 June | 17:55

Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years

Romania turned in a high-octane performance to win their first European Championship match in 24 years with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their Euro 2024 Group E opener on Monday. ...

Monday 17 June | 10:25

Assured Austria promise courage against mighty France

Austria are convinced they are strong enough to cause a major upset against twice winners France when they start their Euro 2024 campaign on Monday, with the in-form side certain they ...

By Leo Leonidou

Monday 17 June | 10:16

Soldiers tell players to ‘show the spirit of Ukraine’

Soldiers on the frontlines are asking the country’s soccer team to show ‘the spirit of Ukraine’ at Euro 2024, said manager Serhiy Rebrov, adding that players have felt an extra ...

A few years ago, I was invited to a wine tasting organised by Kyperounda Winery. After a vineyard tour with the chief oenologists, we went back to the winery for ...

Monday 17 June | 10:09

DeChambeau wins US Open as McIlroy’s major misery continues

Monday 17 June | 00:03

Bellingham’s header gives England 1-0 win over Serbia

Sunday 16 June | 21:52

Eriksen’s fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia in 1-1 draw

Food & drink

Monday 17 June | 16:00

Artisan wines and rock ballads

By George Kassianos

Wednesday 12 June | 12:00

Restaurant review: The Cookhouse, Limassol

Before we get into the specifics of the review, let me invite you to take a walk in my proverbial shoes, or sandals, since this is Cyprus. It’s an ...

Wednesday 05 June | 12:00

Restaurant review: Pralina Experience, Nicosia

Nicosia is not your usual European capital. You can’t call it beautiful, though it’s not exactly ugly. It’s not (yet?) a modern city, but it is neither ...

By Jonathan Shkurko

Saturday 15 June | 17:35

Avocados are ‘green gold’ for Mexico

Consumers’ love for avocados seems to know no bounds. From 2001 through 2020, in the US alone consumption of this fruit laden with healthy fats tripled, rising to over 8 pounds per person ...

By The Conversation

Saturday 15 June | 11:33

Ceviche: A culinary voyage through Latin America

Ceviche, a vibrant dish of marinated raw fish, is a testament to the rich tapestry of Latin American cuisine. Known for its bright flavours and simple preparation, ceviche embodies the ...

Friday 14 June | 10:31

Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy

Orzo with Shrimp in the Oven 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion thinly sliced 1 tsp Himalayan salt 200g orzo 250g peeled shrimps with garlic, coarsely chopped 50ml ouzo 150ml dry white ...

Great read

Monday 17 June | 09:46

Lies, damned lies and dodgy data: Voting in South Africa

Saturday 15 June | 10:36

Super-rich may quit UK over Labour plans for inheritance taxes on trusts

Friday 14 June | 08:10 UK ELECTIONS

UK politicians’ election pledges can’t stop rising tax burden

Monday 17 June | 09:46

Lies, damned lies and dodgy data: Voting in South Africa

Saturday 15 June | 10:36

Super-rich may quit UK over Labour plans for inheritance taxes on trusts

Friday 14 June | 08:10 UK ELECTIONS

UK politicians’ election pledges can’t stop rising tax burden

The EU drive towards green energy is seeking to harness a traditionally clean power source – with some tweaks. By Tom Cassauwers Dr Jeremy Bricker, a hydraulics and coastal engineer, is ...

Tech

Monday 17 June | 08:00

The hydropower renaissance in Europe

Monday 17 June | 06:30

How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models

Last week, CEO Tim Cook’s Apple (AAPL.O) announced a splashy deal with OpenAI to include its powerful artificial intelligence model as a part of its voice assistant, Siri. ...

Sunday 16 June | 08:00

US business owners seek higher insurance coverage as AI, election risks loom, survey shows

Artificial intelligence and US election have emerged as significant risks to businesses this year with an overwhelming 80 per cent of owners worried their insurance will not cover a specific loss, ...

Saturday 15 June | 07:30

AI-powered Apple overtakes Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Apple once again became the world’s most valuable company on Wednesday, dethroning Microsoft from the top spot, as the iPhone maker pushed ahead in a race to dominate artificial ...

Saturday 15 June | 07:00

YouTube critics ask US to probe video site’s ‘living room dominance’

Tech and competition watchdog groups have called on the US Department of Justice to probe YouTube, saying the video-streaming platform could enable Google and its parent company, Alphabet (GOOGL.O), ...

A minute with

Friday 14 June | 16:00

Anna Michaelidou Fashion and textile designer

Friday 07 June | 16:02

Savina Ioannou, Art Therapist and Artist

Friday 31 May | 16:00

Mikaela Tsangari, Sound Engineer/Producer

By CM: Our View

Friday 24 May | 16:00

Barbara Georgiou, Dancer, coach, choreographer

Friday 17 May | 16:00

Angela Bilianidi aka Angie Vein – Multidisciplinary artist

Friday 03 May | 16:00

Michalis Pantelidis Sustainable Fashion Textiles Designer

Environment

Wednesday 12 June | 11:02

Rightward shift after election could limit future EU climate policies

A more rightward-leaning European Parliament will make it harder to pass ambitious EU climate policies, but the majority of Europe’s current world-leading green policies are likely to stay put, ...

Saturday 08 June | 10:01

Cities contain pockets of nature – study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanisation

By Joseph Curti and Morgan Tingley The Earth is losing animals, plants and other living things so fast that some scientists believe the planet is entering its sixth mass extinction. ...

By The Conversation

Wednesday 05 June | 17:14

Greens issue 20 proposals tackling climate crisis

Cyprus should have a nationwide strategy over tall buildings and their environmental impact, the Green Party said on Wednesday in a presentation aimed at fighting against the climate crisis. In ...

By Andria Kades

Wednesday 12 June | 11:15

Cleaning up Limassol one beach at a time

After a long week at work with a heatwave peaking with record-breaking temperatures, the call of the sea at the weekend can be strong. But for some the plunge has ...

Sunday 21 April | 12:19

Community spirit in action: Cleaning the landscape with City Friends Limassol

On a serene Saturday morning, volunteers gather atop a hill overlooking Limassol, their mission clear: to clean up the landscape they cherish. It has been organised by City Friends Limassol, ...

By Marko Ljubicic

On the Road with City Friends’ Club

Videos

Monday 22 April | 08:34

African migrants protest in Nicosia (video)

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Monday 17 June | 16:15

COC and OPAP Cyprus on the way to Paris

“We are all the team of Cyprus! “ In the presence of the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) and OPAP Cyprus welcomed the country’s ...

Monday 17 June | 15:19

Bank of Cyprus: Saddened by the untimely death of Constantinos Iordanou

The Board of Directors, Management and staff of the Bank of Cyprus express their sadness at the untimely death of our friend and partner, the senior Independent Director, Konstantinos (Dinos) ...

Wednesday 12 June | 12:41

High school dropout makes good as founder of $25 million eCommerce SEO agency

When he was nine years old, Benjamin Strusnik was using his school’s library computer, and found software that enabled him to create a website without having to code. “That ...

Tuesday 11 June | 15:36

Vacation at Ayia Napa Marina’s East Tower this summer

Ayia Napa Marina, one of the finest and most advanced mixed-use developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region, is an integrated destination for living, entertainment and yachting offering unparalleled luxury and ...

Partners’ content

Friday 14 June | 11:24

Emerging business opportunities in Cyprus for student startups

In the heart of the Mediterranean, Cyprus is not just known for its stunning beaches and historical landmarks, but it’s also becoming a hotspot for economic growth and innovation. ...

Thursday 13 June | 16:25

The peculiarities of Cloud App and MVP Development

Looking for top-notch MVP development services and cloud app development? Explore our comprehensive guide to understanding the essentials of MVP development and leveraging the power of cloud technology to create ...

Thursday 13 June | 14:48

Top 6 SMM panels to use for your marketing efforts in 2024

In 2024, Social Media Marketing (SMM) panels are increasingly integral to marketing strategies, offering businesses a streamlined approach to managing social media campaigns. According to our experts, Just Another Panel and ...

Thursday 13 June | 13:57

After affiliate: Revolutionizing affiliate marketing in 2024

After Affiliate: the changing affiliate marketing platform that will take over in 2024, built with disruptive features and innovation to further fuel marketers and advertisers to increase revenues and grow like ...

Thursday 13 June | 13:00

Are sustainable windows worth it in Cyprus?

In terms of sustainability, windows are often overlooked. They can serve as crucial, constant heat escape zones in many regions of the world. However, this can often depend on the ...

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Thursday 13 June | 12:38

The legacy and operations of Grand Quest: Car carrier overview and position tracking

In the vast expanse of maritime logistics, the Grand Quest stands out as a distinguished car carrier, facilitating the seamless transportation of vehicles across the globe. As a ship that ...

Thursday 13 June | 12:29

Rollblock (RBLK), Sandbox (SAND) and Solana (SOL): Crypto updates amid Altcoin season

Amid the broader negative market sentiments triggered by macroeconomic uncertainty, Solana’s price records a four-week downtrend but gearing up for a major rally. On the other hand, Sandbox is ...

Wednesday 12 June | 13:52

Solana (SOL) Memecoins and Rollblock (RBLK) carrying on from May with huge levels of volume in June, despite WIF dropping 15%

Dogwifhat (WIF) has seen a decline in value of 15% which has sent investors in a diversification spree, where Solana (SOL) and Rollblock (RBLK) have seen an increase in volume during ...