Adding a giant splash of colour
Inspired by nature and her Cyprus culture, one member of the diaspora is guiding others in the art of creating online finds PAUL LAMBIS
For Kay Charka, 2020 was the year ...
‘Banks and fintechs working together entails opportunities and risks’
The governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Constantinos Herodotou and the president of the European Banking Authority Jose Manuel Campa this week emphasised the potential for positive synergies between ...
UK financial services minister urges caution over central bank digital currency
Britain should be cautious about whether to issue a digital version of the pound given privacy and other issues involved, financial services minister Andrew Griffith said on Tuesday.
The finance ...
North’s ‘foreign minister’ criticises British envoy for second time
The north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu issued a second condemnation of British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq on Wednesday, following the latter’s alleged comments at a meeting with British ...
Cyprus bucks European trend of increasing illicit cigarette consumption
CYPRUS has bucked a Europe-wide trend of increased consumption of illicit cigarettes, according to the latest annual study into the matter by the audit and tax service company KPMG.
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The nomad generation
Where is home? For most people, home is unquestionably where the heart is. It is more than just a place where you are born; it is where you become yourself.
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Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal
Manchester United have signed midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea on a five-year contract with an option for a further 12 months, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old England ...
Consumers warned to avoid ‘BigBazzar Outlet’
The consumer protection service has warned the public to avoid making online purchases from the website known as ‘BigBazzar Outlet’.
The service says that customers have reported buying trainers from ...
Mirror Effect: Limassol’s newest art exhibit
This is an ideal time to visit museums and galleries, just before they close for the summer holidays and art exhibitions take a break. Adding to Limassol’s agenda is ...
First electric buses arrive in Cyprus
Cyprus Public Transport took delivery of the country’s first ever electric buses on Tuesday.
It is hoped that the five buses, which were manufactured by Chinese company Yutong, will ...
Foreclosures suspended until the end of October (Updated)
Foreclosures have been suspended until the end of October, while a special judicial procedure will be created to deal with non-performing loans (NPLs), cabinet decided on Wednesday.
Primary properties valued ...
Why a $1.5 trillion source of corporate financing is choking on higher rates
A financial stream that helped fund the world’s riskiest companies and grew into a market estimated at $1.5 trillion in the low interest rate years is drying up, as aggressive ...
Garcia to miss first British Open in 25 years
Sergio Garcia will miss the British Open for the first time since 1997 after coming up short in a qualifying event on Tuesday.
The 2017 Masters champion, who plays on the LIV ...
Golteum (GLTM) rise spells trouble for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and UNUS SED LEO (LEO)
The world of cryptocurrency is characterized by its dynamic nature, where new players often emerge to challenge the dominance of established cryptocurrencies. In this ever-evolving landscape, Golteum has recently emerged ...
Forest Green’s Dingley becomes first woman to manage pro English men’s team
Fourth-tier side Forest Green Rovers appointed Hannah Dingley as caretaker head coach on Tuesday following Duncan Ferguson’s exit, making her the first woman to manage a men’s professional ...
Rare Dutch summer storm hits air, train traffic
People across much of the Netherlands were told to stay indoors as a rare summer storm hit the Dutch coastearly on Wednesday, packing winds of up to 145 kilometres (90 miles) per ...
EU court strips Catalan separatist leader’s immunity as MEP
The European Union’s General Court on Wednesday stripped the leader of Catalonia’s failed bid for independence from the legal immunity he had as a member of the European ...
Police propose app for location of mobile camera units
The police on Wednesday sought to address the public’s complaints over mobile camera units and said the locations may be announced via an app.
Police spokesman Christos Andreou said ...
Cyprus airports welcome close to 5 million passengers — tourism recovery ongoing
Cyprus’ airports experienced a promising first half of 2023 as passenger traffic soared, marking a remarkable 3 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
Hermes Airports, the company tasked with ...
Does Path of Exile have Crossplay?
While Path of Exile is available on multiple platforms, cross-play is still not a feature. Will this ever be implemented in the game?
Path of Exile can sometimes be seen ...
Battling Brexit, some British firms turn to invest in Europe
Sick of customs delays and extra bureaucracy since Britain left the European Union, Farrat, a small manufacturer on the edge of Manchester, is ramping up investment to compensate – in Germany.
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Bacchus gourmet restaurant debuts new menu concept
Columbia Beach Resort is honoured to have welcomed eminent professionals from the media landscape of Cyprus on June 29, 2023, to avail themselves of a decadent dinner at Bacchus Restaurant in celebration ...
Airbus trials new wing designs in technology race with Boeing
Airbus (AIR.PA) is stepping up testing of radical new wing technology as the planemaker lays the foundation for a future successor to its best-selling A320 series, but faces a ...
In NATO’s new north, fresh chances to contain Moscow
By Anne Kauranen and Johan Ahlander
High above a railway bridge spanning a foaming river just outside the Arctic Circle, Finnish construction workers hammer away at a project that will ...