Only district courts can rule in 2013 ‘haircut’ cases
Only district courts have the jurisdiction to adjudge cases relating to the 2013 ‘haircut’ on bank deposits, the attorney-general’s office said on Monday.
The AG’s office was citing a ...
Was $295 the cycle top for Solana? 2 Altcoins benefitting from capital rotation from SOL in February
Solana trades at $204.56, marking a 4.25% daily gain as markets stabilize after a sharp correction tied to geopolitical shifts. The asset remains 30% below its January peak of $295, sparking debates over whether ...
Cyprus’ electricity capacity ‘limited’ as big freeze continues
The grid’s capacity to meet Cyprus’ electricity demand on Monday evening will be “limited”, the transmission system operator (TSO) said, as Cyprus’ energy consumption spikes amid freezing temperatures.
It ...
Spotware CSR Initiative: making a difference for man’s best friend
On February 22, 2025, the Spotware team came together for a heartwarming charity dog walk at Dog Valley Rescue Center, reaffirming our commitment to social responsibility and animal welfare.
As part of ...
Court analyses metadata from Giovanis’ phone in ‘Al Jazeera’ case
Metadata from photographs and videos taken on former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis’ mobile phone was the focus in Monday’s hearing of the court case regarding the three people facing ...
Can OPEC+ maintain stability without losing market share?
OPEC and its allies face a tricky dilemma: should they start loosening oil production caps even though the crude supply and demand picture is unlikely to improve in the near ...
Victim died of smoke inhalation in second fatal Limassol housefire
An autopsy on Monday indicated that the 33-year-old man who was found dead at his home in Limassol, not far from the apartment in which a five-member family died in ...
Rangers appoint ex-captain Ferguson as interim manager
Rangers have appointed their former captain Barry Ferguson as interim manager until the end of the season to replace Philippe Clement, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday.
Belgian Clement ...
Evaluating the risks and rewards of investing in Gold ETFs vs. physical Gold
Since time immemorial, gold has been seen not just as a source of value but also as a way to store value. Economies fluctuate, and currencies, as much as governments ...
Why money matters in schools too
After statistics last year showed that only 36.9 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds has an adequate level of financial literacy, the education ministry introduced lessons on money matters into the school ...
British MP Amesbury jailed for 10 weeks for punching passerby
A British MP was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison on Monday for punching one of his constituents after a night out, raising the prospect he could be ousted from parliament ...
Cyprus International Theatre Festival returns with unforgettable programme
After a highly successful first season in 2024, hosting artists such as John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Ivan Vyrypaev, the Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is returning with a programme featuring ...
Energy ‘sabotage’ for average consumer ‘intolerable’
Patience is over and sabotage of crucial energy projects for the average person had reached an intolerable stage, Kyriakos Tafounas head of the electricity authority unions (Epopai-Sek) said on Monday.
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HIG Capital’s Patriot Pickle expands operations with new Texas facility, triples production capacity
Patriot Pickle, a leading manufacturer of fresh pickles and fermented foods, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Garland, Texas. The expansion comes ...
Two arrested after restaurant owner shot in leg in north
Two men have been arrested after a restaurant owner in northern Nicosia was shot in the leg on Saturday.
The shooting occurred at around 3.15pm on Saturday, with Ahmet Keskin ...
The hobbies you can try in Cyprus
There’s a fantastic thread on the r/Cyprus subreddit. ‘What Are Your Hobbies?’ it asks.
Some of the answers are hilariously tongue-in-cheek. ‘Dreaming of affordable property, cursing idiots who ...
XM joins CSR Cyprus, recommitting to corporate responsibility, sustainability
XM is delighted to join the CSR Cyprus network, joining its voice with other Cypriot businesses that are leading the way in corporate responsibility and sustainability.
A group of companies ...
MPs slam government bill to cut multiple pensions
Ruling and opposition MPs alike criticised a government bill that aspired to regulate the issue of multiple pensions for officials, during a House finance committee meeting on Monday.
Presenting the ...
Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert; cardinals speculate
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset of slight kidney failure, but he remains alert, the Vatican said on Monday.
The 88-year-old pontiff ...
Larnaca airport back to normal after red alert
Larnaca airport authorities were on red alert for three hours on Monday after a flight from Moldova landed and was sent to a special area for investigation, following information that ...
EU and Israel resume dialogue with focus on Gaza’s future
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called for a constructive dialogue but braced for criticism from some European countries as he arrived for talks on Monday in Brussels.
The Israeli minister ...
Four years on, Nicosia’s GSP redevelopment still seems incomplete
The old GSP stadium redevelopment project in the heart of Nicosia is starting to feel like an urban myth.
It was reported on Monday that the project, launched under the “...
European leaders in Kyiv to mark three years of war
Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top U.S. officials stayed away in a clear illustration of President Donald Trump’...
Bank of Cyprus launches €30m share buyback programme
The Bank of Cyprus announced on Monday the launch of a €30 million share buyback programme, a move previously signalled last week during the release of its preliminary 2024 financial results.
In ...