Bill proposes big changes in adoption criteria
A new bill is expected to bring significant changes to the adoption process, making single parents eligible to adopt and securing contact between the adopted child and their biological family.
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Greece arrests 7 over arson attacks on synagogue, Israeli-owned hotel
Greece’s anti-terrorism police have arrested seven people over arson attacks against an Israeli-owned hotel and a synagogue in central Athens this year, police said in a statement on Thursday.
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Smart Nicosia just a click away
Smart Nicosia, a project of innovative technologies and applications enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike, is now just a click away.
The municipality invites everyone to discover the ...
North to make young people pay more to drive
The north is set to increase the cost of car insurance and road tax for young people, ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said on Thursday.
Speaking to Gundem Kibris TV, he ...
‘Positive climate between Greece and Turkey will contribute to Cyprus solution’
The “positive climate” in diplomatic relations between Greece and Turkey will contribute to a solution to the Cyprus problem, former Turkish President Abdullah Gul said on Thursday.
Speaking at an ...
Tatar heads to Azerbaijan for OTS summit
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar left Cyprus for Azerbaijan on Thursday to attend a leaders’ summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS).
Tatar was personally invited to the summit ...
Loaded: lads’ mag returns but what challenges will it face?
By Chris Hackley and Rungpaka Amy Hackley
Tell the lads. After a nine-year hiatus, Loaded magazine is back. Actually, don’t tell the lads, tell their dads. According to executive ...
Cyprus sees increase in new lending despite rising interest rates
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announced on Thursday that new loans taken out by non-financial corporations over €1 million increased by 10 per cent in May of this year, despite a 0.52 ...
Increased bank profitability will not affect dividend policy, says CBC
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) stated in its 2023 annual report, which was published this week, that increased bank profitability is not expected to alter the supervisory authorities’ prudent policy ...
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet on Thursday evening to discuss new Hamas positions on a possible ceasefire deal in Gaza, a source in Netanyahu’s ...
Five international awards for Nurofen’s campaign: “Proud of our Firefighters”, in collaboration with Summercliff
The Cyprus Fire Service, the product Nurofen by Lifepharma, member of MSJ Group, and Summercliff marketing agency are proud of the recognition received for their campaign “Proud of our Firefighters”, ...
Avakoum scandal monks released on up to €100,000 bail
Two monks involved in a financial scandal at the infamous Osiou Avakoum monastery were released on bail but were imposed with a travel ban on Thursday.
The two monks, Nektarios ...
Are you ready for a Cuban night at Le Sundeck Robuchon?
Who said you need to cross the Atlantic to experience an ultimate Cuban Night?
Get ready to experience a slice of Havana at Le Sundeck Robuchon! We’re turning up ...
Cyprus’ Lidl Kids Team Cyprus experienced the UEFA EURO 2024TM in Munich
Unique moments were savoured by 11 children and their families during the match between the Netherlands and Romania on July 2.
As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part ...
Cyprus sees improvement in balance of payments, international investment position
Cyprus recorded improvements in its balance of payments and international investment position (IIP) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, along with a reduction in net ...
Record violations in buffer zone amid growing distrust, UN report says (Update 2)
In his latest Unficyp report on Cyprus, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed his strong concerns over the ‘significant’ militarisation of the buffer zone which undermine Unficyp’s peacekeeping ...
Cyprus house prices rise by 1.1 per cent in Q1 2024
Cyprus witnessed a growth in house prices during the first quarter of 2024, as evidenced by the latest figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday.
According to a ...
Hezbollah launches big attack on Israel, sonic booms rattle Beirut
Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday and threatened to hit new targets in retaliation for the killing of a top commander, in ...
Cyprus inflation rises in June
Inflation in June 2024 rose by 2.9 per cent over the previous month, marking a continuation of the upward trend that began in April and reaching its highest level since October 2023.
Data ...
Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during calls with campaign staff and meetings with Democratic lawmakers and governors on Wednesday, as he sought to ...
Sensationalised stories of escape
By Regan Lipes
While there have been popular TV shows featuring Jewish families or characters in recent years, gone are the Seinfeld days of benign Jewish cultural references mixed in ...
Condemnation after prison officer’s vehicle bombed
A prison officer’s vehicle was bombed in the early hours of Thursday, in an attack seen as an act of revenge.
It is the second time in a matter ...
EU aid for north reaches €688m, trade increasing
EU funding to support the north of Cyprus has reached a total of €688 million since 2006, a report issued on Thursday shows, while green line trade is steadily increasing.
The European ...
Man shot and killed in Peyia, suspect remanded (Updated)
The 50-year-old man arrested as the main suspect in a murder case in Peyia involving the death of 43-year-old Stylianos Stylianou, his brother-in-law, was remanded for eight days by the ...