Cyprus Business Now
The University of Cyprus (UCY) this week announced that it is set to host a two-day event on artificial intelligence, called AI Days, on November 27-28.
In its announcement, the ...
Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, light rain
Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered rains. Temperatures will rise to 26C inland, 27C on the coast, and 18C in the higher mountains. The winds will ...
The government must step in and stop violations in the Akamas
By Efi Xanthou
Since the spring of 2022, works have been underway in the Akamas Peninsula under the auspices of the Forestry Department for the first phase of the Akamas National ...
Palestinians living through ‘ongoing Nakba’, ambassador tells MPs
The events unfolding in Gaza are nothing short of genocide, Palestinian ambassador to Cyprus Abdallah Attari told MPs on Tuesday, calling on the country to be on the right side ...
Concern that bookings platforms fail to specify if accommodation is in the north
Tourists are being duped into booking holiday accommodation in the north of the island through online sites that don’t distinguish which side of the divided island they are located, ...
E-basket bill to head to parliament ‘as soon as possible’
The goal is to get the ‘e-basket’ law on goods’ pricing approved by parliament as soon as possible, opposition Akel MP Costas Costa said on Tuesday, following the House commerce ...
‘No way to test if milk powder is present in halloumi’
There is no method to test whether powdered milk is used to produce halloumi, MPs heard on Tuesday as the House agriculture committee tried to find a way to deal ...
In call with Guterres, Christodoulides calls to stick to Pyla agreement
President Nikos Christodoulides spoke on the phone with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday evening, discussing the appointment of a Cyprus envoy, the situation in Pyla and the proposed Cyprus ...
Live jazz under the Planetarium dome
Live music under the stars like you’ve never experienced it before. Unlike other concerts under the starry night sky, an upcoming jazz concert on Saturday is set to take ...
Global investigation claims Cyprus helped Russians shield their wealth (update 3)
A global investigation on Tuesday claimed to show how Russian influence in Cyprus and on local service providers helped oligarchs and billionaires structure their wealth over the years preceding the 2022 ...
Britain mulling sending Gaza aid via Cyprus
Britain is considering using “air and maritime options” from its bases in Cyprus to get more aid into Gaza, it was reported on Tuesday.
According to reports in the UK ...
Golden passport trial to continue later in November
After objections were raised, a criminal trial into the issuing of golden passports was on Tuesday scheduled to continue on November 29.
On that date both the defence and prosecution are ...
Celebrations begin in north over ‘TRNC’ anniversary
Celebrations to mark 40 years since the north unilaterally declared itself as the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)’ began there on Tuesday.
Ahead of the anniversary on November 15, Turkish Cypriot ...
State medics call for safety after further attack
State doctors, nurses and midwives on Tuesday called on hospitals operator Okypy to implement protocols and security measures to protect healthcare workers from attacks by patients, especially those in the ...
New police terrorism unit set up
Police have setup a designated unit aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Palestinians and Israelis in Cyprus in light of the ongoing war in Gaza, the force confirmed on Tuesday.
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Court of appeal overthrows Turkish Cypriot property case
A court of appeal has annulled a decision of the administrative court in a case concerning Turkish Cypriot property where the Guardian, the interior ministry, first gave permission for the ...
Road safety campaign seeks to stamp out mobile use
Cyprus has seen witnessed 26 fatal traffic accidents so far this year, resulting in 28 deaths, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Tuesday.
Of these, nine were attributed to careless and distracted ...
Minister says Akamas works are in line with what planned (updated)
Huge delays in the roadworks in Akamas have been seen, Environment Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Tuesday while visiting the area as environmental groups and the audit service claiming some ...
Central Bank confirms appeal will be launched against Laiki ruling
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday confirmed it would file an appeal against the decision of Limassol district court that ruled in favour of a depositor who saw ...
Over 12% of Cyprus population has diabetes
Over 12 per cent of the Cyprus population has diabetes, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday, World Diabetes Day.
Like the rest of the world, she added, Cyprus is grappling ...
Cyprus showcases advantages as a hub for foreign businesses in London
Energy Minister makes case for Cyprus as a centre for international technology companies
Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry George Papanastasiou presented Cyprus as an attractive destination for technology and ...
Museum of the Moon makes mark in Larnaca
Well-known installation Museum of the Moon, created by British artist Luke Jerram, has opened in Larnaca’s Zouhouri square.
The scale model of the moon, measuring 7m across will remain ...
Register for lobby groups to be created
Lobby groups can register with the anti-corruption authority as of Monday, November 27, an announcement said on Tuesday.
The goal is to update the list of groups active in Cyprus in ...
Mediating between two cultures
An event for logophiles, literary lovers, German and Greek speakers this week within the framework of the Weeks of the German Language sees the Goethe-Institut Cyprus invite the public to ...