Bank of Cyprus named best bank, best investment bank
Global Finance, one of the leading international publications focused on banking and finance, has named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank and the Best Investment Bank in Cyprus in its 2024 ...
Holguin’s departure raises doubts (Update 2)
It is not at all clear whether the efforts of the UNSG’s personal envoy spell the “beginning of a solution or the beginning of the end” for the Cyprus ...
Mismanagement allegations at Nicosia sewerage board
The Nicosia sewerage board is currently under scrutiny by independent authorities for alleged mismanagement, misuse of public funds, abuse of power, corruption, employee exploitation and workplace bullying.
Investigations are focusing ...
Cats brutally killed in Paphos
A horrific incident of cat killings and possible torture has been reported in Paphos in the Tombs of the Kings area.
Videos shared by an animal rescuer to the Cyprus ...
Offer stray dogs a second chance
An event this Saturday offers the opportunity to support a Nicosia animal shelter through donations or the adoption of a shelter dog.
The 2nd Chance Dogs shelter is collaborating with ...
REALTYon EXPO: biggest-ever real-estate event in Cyprus fast approaching
REALTYon EXPO, the number one real estate event in the Mediterranean, is returning to Cyprus once again, with the 2024 expo expected to be even bigger and better than last year’...
Cost-benefits of electricity cable expected by end of month
The first results of the cost-benefit study requested by the energy ministry for the Greece-Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector electricity project are anticipated to be unveiled by the end of May, ...
‘Haircut’ depositors compensation platform reopened
An online platform through which depositors who suffered from the 2013 “haircut” can receive compensation, will be reopening on Tuesday, the finance ministry announced.
Through the platform, available at the ministry ...
Minister travels to London for IMO event — Cypriot to receive equality award
Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is making an official visit to London to participate in the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime, ...
Menopause Conference to highlight need for workplace support
OneCare Group and AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe, will join together to hold a special Menopause Conference on May 19, dedicated to providing help and information to women on the issue of ...
Blacklisted Limassol man arrested for forgery and slew of petty crimes
Police on Monday arrested a man in connection with a case of forgery, circulating a forged document, impersonation, assaulting a police officer, resisting lawful arrest and carrying a weapon.
This 39...
Hezbollah leader calls for exodus of Syrians to Cyprus (Update 2)
The government was in contact with Lebanese authorities on Tuesday over statements made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who called on Lebanon to “open the sea” so that Syrian migrants ...
Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during talks in Ankara on Monday that there were “no unsolvable problems” between their countries.
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Limassol police make drugs arrest after chase
Police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man man for possession of illegal drugs with intent to supply, money laundering and traffic offences after a car chase.
Officers located the man ...
Nicosia man arrested for car arson
A 66-year-old man is expected to be brought before the Nicosia District Court on Tuesday for an investigated case of car arson.
The man was arrested on Tuesday and he ...
Today’s weather: Sunny start, afternoon rains
Tuesday’s weather will start off clear with afternoon clouds bringing isolated rains and storms in the mountains, the south, the east, and possibly the interior. Temperatures will rise to 27...
Cyprus Business Now
TechIsland, the foremost tech association in Cyprus, is gearing up for the much-anticipated fourth edition of its annual TechIsland Summit, according to an announcement released on Monday.
Scheduled for May 30, ...
Cyprus showcased as investment destination in Middle East
National investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus recently showcased the country’s business and investment credentials in the Middle East, while also highlighting that Cyprus can act as a gateway to ...
Larnaca pleads for information about long-awaited marina project
Larnaca municipality on Monday called on the transport minister to formally brief them about the status of the local marina and port development project – which hangs in the balance due ...
Woman dead in north after receiving wrong blood in transfusion
A woman has died in the north after being given the wrong type of blood during a transfusion.
The woman was named as 56-year-old Ayla Dalgalan, a retired teacher from ...
Kombos: Israeli attack on Rafah ‘cannot happen’
An Israeli attack on the southern Gazan town of Rafah “cannot happen”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Canadian counterpart Melanie ...
‘We obviously disagree on Cyprus, but only dialogue can be the antidote’
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “obviously disagree” on the issue of the Cyprus problem, but that “only dialogue can be ...
MPs struggle to implement EU directive on loans
Legislators on Monday discussed a batch of government bills which, combined, will amend current legislation on loan transfers so as to harmonise with an EU directive.
The issue concerns EU ...
Tatar is ‘running away from the fight’
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is “running away from the fight” for Turkish Cypriots’ rights, opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Monday.
“The Turkish Cypriot side, which has ...