‘600-800 die per year’ in Cyprus due to poor air quality
There are between 600 and 800 deaths in Cyprus per year due to poor air quality, Green MP Charalambos Theopemptou said on Monday.
He was citing European Environment Agency figures at a ...
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visits Epic Cyprus HQ
Accompanied by the management team of Monaco Telecom, telecommunications provider of the Principality of Monaco and sole shareholder of Epic, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco toured Epic’...
BoCCF podcast episode on South Mathiatis-Strongylou Mine
The “Mila Mou Istorika” podcast series of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) will release a new episode: “The South Mathiatis-Strongylou Mine: its role as a monument of cultural ...
CBC governor wants to address interest rate disparity
The newly appointed governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) Christodoulos Patsalides has deemed today’s interest rate disparity between lending and deposit rates in Cyprus unsatisfactory, suggesting various ...
Medical negligence report filed after girl dies in hospital
The family of an eight-year-old girl who died at Makarios hospital have moved to report a case of medical negligence.
Kessariani Piripitsi died on Saturday under conditions that are being ...
Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine
Russia said on Monday that U.S., British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the brink of a direct clash between the world’s biggest ...
Wines for your Easter feast
Although reds from Greece are the obvious choice, there is more to consider
Of all the dinners, lamb is one of the most joyful to eat with red wine, especially ...
Cyprus government records €918.7 million surplus in 2023
The Cyprus government recorded a fiscal surplus of €918.7 million in 2023, constituting 3.1 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with government debt reaching €23.03 billion, accounting for 77.3 per cent of GDP, ...
How to understand market trends for ecommerce business
Market trend analysis provides ecommerce businesses with valuable insights into what consumers want, how they shop, and what they are likely to want in the future. By understanding these trends, ...
Agreement on new promotion scheme for civil servants
Promotions in the civil service will be done in two different ways, due to problems that came up after the introduction of a new evaluation system, stakeholders seemed to agree ...
Woman arrested after importing 16kg of cannabis
A 21-year-old woman was arrested at Larnaca airport on Monday after a total of 16 kilograms of cannabis were found in her luggage.
The woman had arrived at Larnaca on an ...
Former Paphos mayor reports death threat
Former Paphos mayor Savvas Vergas reported to police he received a death threat on social media, it was reported on Monday.
He said he expects the activation of “all provisions ...
Optimism for new tourist season
Travel Expo Cyprus 2024, organised by the Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTA), kicked off during the weekend, April 19 to 21, with a wave of optimism for the new tourist ...
Lidl Food Academy to host Open Day ahead of Easter
For yet another year, the Lidl Food Academy is inviting one and all to celebrate the spirit of Easter.
Lidl Cyprus’ well-loved space will open its doors to welcome visitors ...
Disciplinary offences over prison escape
Police confirmed on Monday an investigator was being appointed to assess a prisoner escape, where an inmate walked out of Nicosia prison without question.
“At first sight, it seems there ...
Digital dragons bring Cyprus to life (video)
The deputy ministry of tourism has created an augmented reality app that uses dragons and other mythical characters to take users on a fantastical virtual tour of 20 Cypriot villages.
The ...
CABS urges tough year-round fines for bird trapping
High fines go a long way in reducing illegal bird trapping, the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) said on Monday, as it urged the government to revise the law.
Currently, ...
i-Fitness Day returns for 11th year in support of Telethon
Returning for the 11th consecutive year, i-Fitness Day takes place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, this time at the Constantinoupolis Primary School in Nicosia – a new location – in support of the Telethon.
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Cyprus untold: a home in the buffer zone
‘Every inch that’s gained could mean millions in future value!’ ALIX NORMAN speaks to a UN officer turned podcaster who’s revealing the truth of life on the Green ...
Sunak promises to start Rwanda flights in 10-12 weeks
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks, telling the upper house of parliament he will force the new legislation ...
Israeli military intelligence head resigns over October 7 attack failures
The head of Israeli military intelligence, who last year accepted responsibility for the failures that allowed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, has resigned, the military said in a ...
Archbishop: I have spoken to police about monastery scandal
Archbishop Georgios said on Monday he did not know when investigations on the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal would reap any results, but all efforts were geared towards unravelling the case.
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Greek police arrest dozens over links with sports violence
Greek police arrested dozens of people on Monday as part of an operation to eradicate sports violence, following the killing of a police officer in clashes that broke out during ...
President to attend employers AGM — key labour issues in the spotlight
The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) has highlighted some of the key labour issues it addressed during 2023, ahead of its annual general assembly scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, an event ...