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Ratings agency Moody’s on Wednesday announced that it has upgraded the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank’s long-term ratings, including their long-term bank deposit ratings to Ba2, from ...

Community association passionate about raising understanding of Cyprus past and present finds PAUL LAMBIS The Cypriot Community Association of Queensland is a passionate organisation actively involved in showcasing Cypriot culture ...

There is no cause for concern over the Aedes aegypti mosquito – often referred to as the yellow fever mosquito – that was spotted in the area of Dromolaxia, near Larnaca, according ...

The administration of the fifth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is set to begin on Thursday, the health ministry announced in a statement. To be vaccinated with the fifth jab, ...

Unficyp has not received any notification about the north’s request to leave their stations in a month if they do not recognise the breakaway regime, the force’s spokesperson ...

The state pathologist who wrote up the initial report on the death of Thanasis Nicolaou as a suicide has filed a complaint with the police watchdog unit against the police ...

It’s movie time in Limassol! After two years of restrictions on the number of spectators and guests, the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus welcomes its twelfth edition with ...

A 55-year-old Ukrainian woman accused of brandishing a knife at a demonstration by Russian activists pleaded not guilty to charges of carrying a weapon to cause terror, and drunkenness before ...

Municipalities have asked the finance minister to boost their state grants amid surging energy costs, with local authorities warning that some are on the verge of collapse and will have ...

Around 370 reports were submitted during the first week of operation of ‘Fix Cyprus’, the app that was launched by the Cyprus Centre for Research and Excellence (Kios) allowing people to ...

Europe should show “far greater ambition” on climate change because its overall greenhouse gas emissions are still rising, and so countries must embrace recycling, tighten air quality and spend more ...

Cypriots living abroad will be able to cast their votes for the presidential election, which will take place on February 5, 2023, at available polling stations that will operate according to interest. ...

In a spiritual leader, an institution in India, THEO PANAYIDES meets a man for whom actions speak louder than words, from coming up with a breathing technique to conflict resolution ...

Just before the fruit-picking season comes to a close, a village festival honours the versatile apple. Kyperounta accounts for about 75 per cent of the apple production in Cyprus thanks to ...

In today’s episode, Nicosia on Tuesday expressed concern over an agreement signed between Turkey and the Government of National Unity in Libya, which is expected to escalate tensions between ...

The increase in cases of impersonation and the presentation of fake documents during security and passport checks at Cyprus’ airports was discussed during a meeting at the police headquarters in ...

Net new lending in Cyprus fell during August 2022, dropping to €182.3 million, the second month in a row where a decrease was observed, according to a report released on Tuesday by ...

The Sovereign British Bases will need to show will in their agreement to allow development in the Lysi and Kontea areas, the house refugee committee said. In statements on Tuesday, ...

Now is the time for progressive change, independent presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis said on Tuesday, presenting his plan as president in Nicosia. Mavroyiannis, who is independent but backed-up by main ...

Labour Minister Kyriacos Koushos conceded on Tuesday that problems persist with delays in processing benefits applications, promising to resolve the matter soon, while also hinting at a possible scrapping of ...

The auditor-general’s office on Tuesday called suggestions it leaked reports on irregularities in the leasing of firefighting helicopters to the press as “absurd”. The office is carrying out an ...

Larnaca and Paphos airport ground handling companies must respect and abide by collective agreements signed by the government and the unions, regarding the terms and conditions of employment and remuneration ...

Three new rescue points have been constructed in well-visited areas of Cyprus by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and Cyta, the JRCC announced on Tuesday. The new rescue points ...

Ever since their post-pandemic comeback, the Fork Food Markets have become a favourite with each one more packed than the last. Continuing past its usual summer-only schedule, Fork Food has ...