Kombos: Assad’s frozen assets should rebuild Syria
The EU must immediately appoint a special envoy to Syria, as well as use frozen assets of the former Assad government for reconstruction in the war-torn country, according to a ...
Power cut traps people in elevators
Several people were trapped in elevators on Monday afternoon during a power cut affecting areas in Larnaca.The fire department said it received “a large number of calls” from people ...
Infringement proceedings launched against Cyprus
The European Commission on Monday launched infringement proceedings against Cyprus after failing to correctly transpose an EU directive for four years.
In a statement, the commission said both Cyprus and ...
New Oros Maxaira ‘Premium Blends’ range offers four unique honey flavours
The “Oros Maxaira” company, known for its pure, award-winning Cyprus honey, has created a new range of healthy and delicious Premium Blends in four unique flavours: Honey with Pistachios, Honey ...
4 Cryptos that will skyrocket and deliver 9,000% returns in the next 90 days
The crypto market continues to provide ground-breaking investment opportunities, with several coins positioning themselves for massive gains. Rexas Finance, SUI, PNUT, and PEPE are among the most promising projects, as ...
UN envoy meets Syria’s Sharaa, urges inclusive transition
The U.N.’s Syria envoy urged an inclusive Syrian transition based on a nine-year-old Security Council resolution during a meeting with the commander of Syria’s new administration, Ahmed ...
Sixty-two police cars with faulty Takata airbags
The police force said Monday that 62 of its vehicles have been found to be fitted with Takata airbags.In a brief statement, the police said it has already contacted the ...
Cyprus outpaced Eurozone in housing loan costs in October
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday released its late report on interest rates across all monetary financial institutions (MFIs) for the month of October.
The report showed fluctuations ...
Christmas list
Good food and drink is an essential part of Christmas. We tasted some excellent wines for the season, how to pair them with the festive flavours, and recommend some gift-worthy ...
Parliament green lights car recalls
Parliament on Monday approved a new law which will allow the transport minister to issue decrees to recall defective vehicles in light of recent issues with faulty airbags.
The law ...
Cardano price slowdown pushes ADA holders to this popular $0.06 Crypto after AI marketplace launch
As Cardano’s price struggles, ADA holders are turning to projects with real utility. A rising $0.06 crypto, boosted by an AI marketplace launch, is quickly catching their eye.
This shift ...
EU sends reasoned opinion to Cyprus over waste treatment
The European Commission on Monday announced it had sent a reasoned opinion to Cyprus for failing to apply directives over landfills and waste treatment.
In December 2021 the commission sent a ...
Assad says he left Syria on December 8 for Moscow
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad said on Monday he was evacuated to Russia from the Hmeimim base in Syria on the evening of December 8 as it came under drone attacks, after ...
CySEC details fees and reporting obligations under MiCAR
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Monday published a policy statement detailing the fees payable and the information required under the European Regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR).
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Study questions if power costs for consumers will fall
A red flag analysis over the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project has dampened prospects for its viability, as it questions whether it can actually lower energy costs for consumers.
“It ...
Govt ‘committed’ to strengthening Cyprus’ health system
The government is “committed” to strengthening Cyprus’ public health system, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday.
Damianos was speaking at a formal signing ceremony of a new memorandum of ...
Fast-track building permit scheme sees 48 applications in first week
District local authorities are now issuing building permits within 48 hours for low-risk developments of up to two residential units (Category A).
This is provided that applications were submitted before July 1, 2024, ...
Soaring costs push Paphos bars and restaurants to the brink
Rising costs are driving restaurants and bars in Paphos to the brink, with 50-60 expected to close permanently in 2024, according to Angelos Onisiforou, chairman of the regional association of recreation ...
Minors hitching rides on backs of buses
High jinks by pupils on school bus routes are getting out of hand in Limassol, it was reported on Monday.Boys are reportedly jumping onto the backs of busses in ...
Palestinians mourn dead after Israeli strike on Gaza’s Khan Younis
Relatives of Palestinians killed by Israel in Khan Younis gathered around their white-shrouded bodies on Monday before carrying them to their graves.
Palestinian health officials said on Sunday at least 20 ...
Army conscripts urged to drive responsibly
Only by strengthening road awareness and strictly adhering to the traffic code will traffic accidents be minimised, the defence ministry deputy director said on Monday.
“Road accidents are an extremely ...
Putin accuses West of pushing Russia to its ‘red lines’ forcing it to respond
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused the West of pushing Russia to its “red lines” – situations it has publicly made clear it will not tolerate – and said Moscow had ...
Church of England’s incoming interim head under pressure over handling of sexual abuse case
A Church of England bishop on Monday urged its incoming interim leader to quit over his handling of a sexual abuse case, only weeks after his predecessor was forced to ...
‘Social media is Cyprus’ babysitter!’
You’ve got Facebook, right? Of course you have – Cyprus has one of the highest user rates in the world. As of November 2024, reports suggest the island had 1,282,100 Facebook users. ...