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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, ...
Houses damaged in Ukraine attack on Russia’s Belgorod, governor says
A power line and nearly two dozen houses were damaged in Ukraine’s latest air attack on the city of Belgorod, the administrative centre of the Russian border region of ...
US Senator Robert Menendez goes on trial for corruption, no jurors chosen
Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on Monday, with a judge excusing dozens of prospective jurors in a case that could affect the ...
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 ...
Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money payment to porn star
Donald Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen told jurors on Monday that the Republican presidential candidate personally approved a hush money payment to bury a porn star’s story of ...
UK employers plan 4 per cent pay rises in coming year
British employers expect to raise wages by 4 per cent over the coming 12 months, a similar rate to three months ago, according to an industry survey on Monday that suggested businesses ...
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 ...
Our View: Who can we now trust to investigate soldier’s murder?
After 19 years of investigations by police, forensic pathologists and lawyers, three death inquiries, applications to the Cyprus supreme court and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), a judge ruled ...
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 ...
‘No unsolvable problems’ between Turkey and Greece
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.
Turkey and Greece, Nato ...
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 ...
Monk testifies for four hours in Osiou Avakoum scandal
One of the monks embroiled in the church scandal testified for over four hours before the Synod-appointed investigative committee on Monday.
Archimandrite Nektarios walked through the doors of the archbishopric ...
Russians to protest against ‘terrorist’ Ukraine in Nicosia
Russians in Cyprus are set to protest outside their own country’s embassy on Monday over an explosion in an apartment building in the Russian city of Belgorod which they ...
Man City are a challenge but Spurs want to win, says Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur are not concerned about the Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal and see Tuesday’s game against City as a challenge to measure themselves against ...
Court reduces paedophile’s sentence by six months
The court of appeal on Monday reduced the sentence handed down to a convicted paedophile by six months.
The court found that the court of first instance had “incorrectly evaluated” ...
EU draws up long-term security commitments to Ukraine
The European Union has drawn up pledges of long-term security support for Ukraine, assuring Kyiv of more weapons, military training and other aid for years to come, according to a ...
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra plans new exciting series of concerts
The final two months of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra’s artistic season are packed with a host of exciting concerts. With all of the orchestra’s concerts in April 2024 being ...
Mind the Gap: Navigating post-Brexit challenges for British and other Third-Country nationals in Cyprus
By Demetris Demetriades
The repercussions of Brexit continue to resonate through the lives of British nationals residing abroad, particularly in Cyprus, where immigration and residency regulations have undergone significant transformations. ...
Erdogan, Mitsotakis begin talks in Turkey to maintain positive momentum
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoganand Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis began talks in Ankara on Monday aimed at maintaining the positive momentum achieved in bilateral ties in recent months despite lingering ...
MPs furious over last-minute changes to local government
Lawmakers on Monday vented their frustration at the government for bringing last-minute changes to legislation relating to the reform of local government, as the new system of governance is set ...
La Petite Maison to mark second anniversary in style at Parklane
La Petite Maison (LPM) is thrilled to announce its second-year anniversary celebration at the prestigious Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. With its inspiration the French Riviera, this milestone ...