New UN envoy expected to take up duties as of January 1
From the first day of the new year a new UN envoy for Cyprus is expected to be in place, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.
Asked when he expects ...
Only solution is equality for Turkish Cypriots says minister
The only solution for Cyprus is granting sovereign equality and equal international status to the Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Sunday.
In an interview in Turkish ...
Two arrests after racist attack reported in Limassol
Two people were arrested in Limassol on Sunday after a third person reported he had been attacked and racially abused while at work in a bakery.
The two, aged 42 and 38, ...
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting December 11:
The Ministry of Finance on Monday announced that the Republic of Cyprus and France ratified an updated ...
Disarray and woes for Intercity buses
A bus driver working for Intercity buses has sustained injuries to his legs after a car drove into him earlier this week. The accident, however, has brought to light an ...
Three minors arrested for school arson in Nicosia
Police arrested three minors on Saturday, under suspicion of setting fire to a school in Nicosia overnight.
According to police, after midnight, officers received a call about a fire at ...
Akamas roadworks will continue says agriculture minister
Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said on Saturday that roadworks in Akamas will proceed and that they will not be suspended under any circumstances.
Following a meeting with all those involved ...
Health minister to investigate alleged patient mistreatment
On Saturday, Health Minister Popi Kanari announced that she received a report regarding a complaint filed with health services. The complaint alleged mistreatment of a patient, who was reportedly locked ...
Christodoulides seeks extended stay for UN envoy
President Nikos Christodoulides said that he requested the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres send his envoy for as much time as is needed, it emerged on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Turkish Cypriot ...
Health minister announces progress in hepatology clinic
Good news is expected for the creation of the hepatology clinic with support from UK hospitals, Health Minister Popi Kanari said at an event hosted by the association of liver ...
EU removes clause allowing journalist surveillance (Updated)
The EU struck out a clause in the media freedom act that would allow them to spy on journalists it emerged on Saturday, following comments by President Nikos Christodoulides that ...
Christmas lunch alternatives
There is still time to prepare for your festive feast. RODDY DAMALIS suggests some choices other than turkey
’Tis indeed the season to be jolly, and that of course means ...
Paphos police arrest man for attacking officer during alcotest
Police in Paphos arrested a 47-year-old man for attacking an officer, during a routine alcotest, an announcement said on Saturday.
According to police, the man was stopped overnight during routine ...
Police arrest woman at Larnaca airport, after finding 9kg of cannabis in her bags
Police arrested a 24-year-old woman arriving at Larnaca airport around 9kg of cannabis in her suitcases, an announcement said on Saturday.
The woman arrived on Friday night, and during checks ...
Lidl gives love by supporting Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society
Focusing on fellow human beings, and with a high sense of solidarity, Lidl Cyprus is once again giving love to those who need it this Christmas. From Monday, December 11 to ...
Mostly cloudy over the weekend with a chance of rain
The weather for the weekend will be mostly cloudy with a chance of isolated storms, the met office said on Saturday.
The met office said that on Saturday, the weather ...
How to beat loneliness in Cyprus
‘You do the shopping, walk the dogs, make a meal. You try to keep yourself busy. But then you find you’ve gone three days without speaking to another soul…’
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Important for people to make the most of their savings, Fintech CEO says
The European Central Bank opted to keep interest rates stable on Thursday and hinted at an impending conclusion to its final bond purchase programme.
This move marks the conclusion of ...
Hellenic Bank outlines challenges and trends at investment forum
Hellenic Bank this week announced that its wealth and investment services division hosted a forum aimed at understanding the challenges and trends shaping the investment landscape, in an effort to ...
Job vacancies in Cyprus rise by 33.8 per cent in third quarter
The number of job vacancies surged by 3,100 positions, marking a substantial 33.8 per cent increase during the third quarter of 2023, reaching a total of 12,274, compared to the same quarter in the ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Association of Travel Agents (ACTA) this week announced its new administrative council for the term 2023-2026, appointing Harris Papacharalambous as the new president.
In a statement released following ...
Public sector employment in Cyprus fluctuates in third quarter
Public sector employment in Cyprus experienced a notable fluctuation during the third quarter of 2023, with an increase of 1,878 individuals compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report released ...
Silent protest for Palestine to go ahead in Limassol
A silent protest to show support for the people of Palestine and to encourage a boycott of a number of companies which have shown support for Israel will take place ...
Christodoulides: The EU ‘will pay’ over inaction on Gaza humanitarian crisis
The European Union will pay the price for not taking decisive action over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, President Nikos Christodoulides charged on Friday after the EU leaders’ summit did ...