Biden set to address nation after Trump’s decisive win
US President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning ...
Democrats ask anxious questions about their neighbours, country, party leadership
In anxious conversations across the US, many Democrats were struggling to understand what led their neighbours to vote Republican Donald Trump back into the White House.
Some feared that Tuesday’...
Hellenic Bank and Etyk finalise terms for new collective agreement
Hellenic Bank and the union representing its employees, Etyk, have finalised a new collective agreement, based on the preliminary accord reached in April 2023 with the mediation of the Labour Minister.
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Neophytou: Trump victory will have large regional impact
Some political leaders on Thursday extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as US president, expressing optimism that his administration will support efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue.
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Christodoulides and Erdogan discuss Cyprus and EU relations
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in person in Budapest ahead of the European Political Community’s summit in the Hungarian capital on Thursday.
Christodoulides and ...
Borrell ‘rejects’ efforts to ‘legitimise’ north at OTS summit
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday he “rejects” efforts to “legitimise” the north at the previous day’s summit of the Organisation of Turkic ...
Ukraine war
Russia’s Shoigu says West should negotiate end to Ukraine war based on current realities
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, a powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Thursday that the West should accept that Russia was winning the Ukraine war and negotiate ...
Athienou reiterates demand for crossing point in Pyroi
The Athienou municipality on Thursday demanded a crossing point be opened in the nearby village of Pyroi, ahead of a planned meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.
A delegation of seven ...
Jumbo Cyprus sees October sales rise with new Nicosia store opening
Greek retail chain Jumbo Group reported robust sales growth for the first ten months of 2024 at its recent shareholder briefing.
This was driven by strong demand in key markets and ...
Woman arrested for illegally staying in Cyprus
A 35-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday by Paphos police for illegally staying in the Republic.
The woman presented a Georgian passport, but it was later revealed that she had ...
Memorial to be erected for serial killer Metaxas’ victims
A memorial service and inauguration of a memorial bench will take place on Sunday in remembrance of the seven foreign women and girls who were murdered by serial killer, Nikos ...
Hospital CEO investigated for harassment claims
The state health services (Okypy) is carrying out a disciplinary investigation over its CEO for the Larnaca-Famagusta directorate after allegations of inappropriate conduct, it was reported on Thursday.There is ...
Five suspects bailed in case of babies being fed ethanol in north
The five hospital workers who were arrested in connection with the accidental feeding of ethanol to seven babies, killing one, were released on bail on Thursday.
The five appeared in ...
Cyprus banks association meets senior groups to address access issues
Association of Cyprus Banks head Michalis Kammas met with six organisations representing elderly people this week, according to an official announcement.
The meeting allowed them to discuss the challenges elderly ...
Germany can still function after coalition collapse, Vice Chancellor says
Germany is still capable of functioning after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister, spelling an end to his fractious coalition and paving the way for new elections, Vice Chancellor ...
Mendy wins most of $14m unpaid wages case against Man City
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy won a case against the club on Wednesday for most of over 11 million pounds ($14 million) in wages withheld after he was charged with sexual ...
French minister slams PSG’s ‘Free Palestine’ banner
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Thursday criticised the unveiling of a giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner at a Paris Saint Germain (PSG) soccer match, saying it was “unacceptable.”
Asked if ...
Villa say bizarre handball killed their chances against Brugge
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery lamented Tyrone Mings’s incomprehensible handball that led to their 1-0 Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Wednesday, saying the bizarre incident killed the ...
Man caught hunting without licence
A 57-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught hunting without a licence in the Paphos district, police said on Thursday.
Game wardens found the man hunting in a ...
Oil prices rise as investors monitor US election impact
Oil prices ticked up on Thursday following a sell-off triggered by the US presidential election, as risks to oil supply from a Trump presidency and a hurricane building in the ...
Hellenic Bank targets €13m annual savings with notes buyback
Hellenic Bank has announced its intention to repurchase existing Convertible Capital Securities 1 and 2 (CCS 1, CCS 2) valued at nearly €130 million.
The buyback, expected to save the bank approximately €13 million in annual ...
Rescue of cat trapped at Larnaca airport
A cat trapped for day in a tight space between two walls at Larnaca airport was rescued by the fire service, the Green party’s action group coordinator reported on ...
New Cypriot EU commissioner Kadis congratulated after hearing
Congratulations were offered on Wednesday night and Thursday to the new European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis.
Kadis, a Cypriot who held various ministerial roles on the island, ...
Years after historic summits, Trump faces an emboldened North Korea
Donald Trump has long touted his relationship with Kim Jong Un, but if the U.S. president-elect seeks another summit he will find a North Korean leader emboldened by an ...