Revolut CEO to sell part of stake in $500 million share sale
British fintech company Revolut’s CEO Nikolay Storonsky will cash in part of his multibillion dollar stake in the company as part of a $500 million share sale, according to a ...
No aid left in secure area where Gaza jetty was anchored
There is now no humanitarian aid from Cyprus left in the secure area on the beach in Gaza where the temporary jetty was once anchored, United Nations World Food Programme (...
Our View: An eloquent explanation of why attempt to bring the two sides together is doomed to fail
The farewell letter by the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin did not deal with the specifics of her failed mission. These would probably be included in the ...
Anastasiades lashes out at Averof, denies suggesting two-state solution
Former President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday staunchly denied ever suggesting a two-state solution, while he called former Disy party leader Averof Neophytou bitter.
In an interview on the ANT1 podcast, ...
WIMBLEDON
Djokovic lets rip after majestic performance, Zverev bows out ‘on one leg’ (wrapup 2)
Emotions ran high for Novak Djokovic on Monday as he angrily lashed out at Wimbledon fans following his three-set demolition job over young Dane Holger Rune in the fourth round, ...
Biden says he won’t drop out as some Democrats question his ability
President Joe Biden refused to abandon his reelection campaign on Monday as he sought to stave off a possible revolt by fellow Democrats who worry the party could lose the ...
News ‘coming soon’ over Larnaca port and marina investment
President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday suggested there would be news even next week over the Larnaca port and marina project.
“Very soon there will be an announcement, even next week. ...
MPs complain over state payroll in supplementary budget
MPs on Monday reviewed the government’s request for an extra €351 million in spending, just days before the supplementary state budget heads to the House plenum for a vote.
The ...
Diagnostic centres threaten action against feared shutdown
A medical association on Monday said it was preparing ‘necessary legal action’ against the Health Insurance Organisation amid a spat between the two.
The diagnostics association (Pasydike) stressed it was ...
Man jailed for six years for cannabis haul
A 44-year-old old man was sentenced to six years in jail on Monday after he was found with around 6kg of cannabis.
The sentence was handed down at Larnaca criminal ...
MPs dubious over ports authority’s financing for Larnaca
Lawmakers were skeptical on Monday when the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) requested an extra €8.4 million to run the port in Larnaca after the contract with a private company – Kition Ocean ...
Mixed response to Holguin’s open letter
Mixed reactions followed the open letter published over the weekend by Maria Angela Holguin, the UN secretary-general’s personal Cyprus envoy – some dismissed it as generic and tone-deaf to the ...
Maraveyas returns to Cyprus for a summer concert
It has now become a staple of summer in Cyprus to wait for a Kostis Maraveyas concert. Every year, the popular Greek singer adds Cyprus gigs as part of his ...
Cyprus classed as ‘strong innovator’ for third consecutive year
Cyprus has been recognised as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the third consecutive year, according to an announcement released on Monday by the Deputy Ministry of ...
‘Panic button’ to be rolled out for domestic violence cases
There is a steep rise in domestic violence cases, and efforts to roll out a ‘panic button’ to help victims should be ready in the next three months, Justice Minister ...
EURO 2024
Dutch Premier League connection adds spice to England semi-final
A strong Premier League influence on both sides could ensure an exciting game when England take on the Netherlands in the European Championship semi-finals, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven ...
Fire in Paphos district
Firefighting efforts are underway to control a fire that broke out on Monday afternoon near the village of Salamiou, in the Paphos district.
According to a post published by Fire ...
Man arrested for smashing car window after dog run over
A 29-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after smashing the rear windscreen of a car which had run his dog over.
The man was walking his dog off its leash ...
Man falls from fifth floor of abandoned apartment block
A man was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after falling from the fifth floor of an abandoned apartment block.
The man reportedly fell onto a skylight covering the ground ...
British tourist reports rape in Ayia Napa
An 18-year-old woman on holiday in Cyprus reported a 19-year-old man raped her, it emerged on Monday.
Both are British nationals and the incident allegedly unfolded in Ayia Napa.
The ...
Cyprus building permits increase by 8.3 per cent in first four months of 2024
Building permit issuance in Cyprus saw a rise of 8.3 per cent in the period from January to April 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a ...
One-hour stoppage during CyBC main news on Friday
Workers at the Cyprus Broadcast Corporation (CyBC) will stop work at 8pm for an hour on Friday to protest the fact that colleagues who retired after January 2023 have not yet ...
Vehicle registrations in Cyprus rise by 19.2 per cent in first half of 2024
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) announced on Monday that the total number of vehicle registrations from January to June 2024 increased by 19.2 per cent, reaching 26,250.
This represents a significant rise from ...
Greek national arrested in north for leaving without passport check
A Greek national appeared in court in the north on Monday, accused of having left for the Republic via the Ledras street crossing point without having gone through the passport ...