Primary, nursery schools partially closed due to heatwave
Some classes will be cancelled on Friday, due to the high temperatures of around 43C expected to affect the island, the education ministry announced on Wednesday.
Thursday is already a ...
Cyprus calls for adjustments in EU state aid to tackle energy challenges
The Office of the Commissioner for State Aid Control has advocated that Cyprus’ energy isolation and high energy costs, combined with other unique challenges related to the island’s energy ...
Two former officials under investigation over Akamas roadworks
Possible disciplinary offences by state officials have been recorded in the investigation into illegal intervention in the Akamas, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
An investigative officer is expected ...
Cyprus will buy more firefighting aircraft – minister
Cyprus has a specific plan for the procurement of private aerial firefighting means to upgrade and ensure self-reliance, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Wednesday.
Panayiotou, who was expected to ...
American professor to be given honorary citizenship of Paphos
By Robert Morgan
Professor Joan Breton Connelly, head archaeologist of Yeronisos island off Peyia, will be given honorary citizenship of Paphos on Friday, June 14 in a ceremony at the Attikon ...
House focuses on innovative RES schemes
Two new items of legislation intended to support integration of innovative renewable energy source technologies into the grid and encourage use of solar energy by farmers, have been proposed by ...
Nine years for cocaine smuggler
A woman will spend nine years in prison for attempting to smuggle nearly a kilogramme of cocaine into Cyprus, the Larnaca criminal court ruled on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old was arrested ...
Embracing the New Moon in June
On June 6 around 2:40pm, the New Moon graced the sky in the sign of Gemini. This celestial event holds profound significance for all of us.
June is barely a few ...
Local officials assess Paphos fire damage
Paphos district administration officials were on Wednesday recording the damage that was caused by the recent fires that ravaged properties across the region prompting the evacuation of residents from five ...
Greece shuts schools and Acropolis as heatwave hits
Greece shut the ancient Acropolis tourist site, suspended schools and stationed medics across Athens on Wednesday as it faced the first heatwave of the summer.
Temperatures were expected to hit 43 ...
European Commission targets Chinese EVs with additional duties over subsidy concerns
The European Commission notified car makers on Wednesday that it would apply additional duties of up to 38.1 per cent on imported Chinese electric vehicles from next month, a move likely ...
Titmus smashes 200 metres freestyle world record at Olympic trials
Ariarne Titmus smashed the 200 metres freestyle world record at Australian Olympic trials in Brisbane on Wednesday, upsetting the previous holder Mollie O’Callaghan in an exhilarating final.
Olympic champion Titmus ...
Solana (SOL) Memecoins and Rollblock (RBLK) carrying on from May with huge levels of volume in June, despite WIF dropping 15%
Dogwifhat (WIF) has seen a decline in value of 15% which has sent investors in a diversification spree, where Solana (SOL) and Rollblock (RBLK) have seen an increase in volume during ...
Forestry dept under fire for ‘faulty’ aircraft tenders
The Audit Office on Wednesday slammed the forestry department for its failure to obtain a sufficient number of firefighting aircraft, which has left Cyprus exposed during its most high-risk fire ...
Euro continues to rank as second most important global currency, says ECB
The international use of the euro remained broadly stable in 2023, with its share across various indicators of international currency use staying above 19 per cent.
This stability, close to the average ...
Elevate your style: How to choose sunglasses that complement your outfit
Sunglasses are more than just protective eyewear; they are a fashion statement that can elevate your overall look. Choosing the right pair of sunglasses that complements your outfit can be ...
Free summer school continues for second year
A free summer school hosted by the non-profit Hope For Children will return for its second year, the organisation announced on Tuesday.
The summer school will run in two sessions, ...
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce to host presentation on innovative water technologies
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in conjunction with the Cyprus-Israel Business Association and the Embassy of Israel, has released a public invitation to a presentation on advanced ...
Quadcode’s HackAIthon: one of the biggest IT events of the year – just 3 days away
Only a few days left until Quadcode’s highly anticipated HackAIthon event! On June 15th, The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol will transform into a hub of innovation and ...
High school dropout makes good as founder of $25 million eCommerce SEO agency
When he was nine years old, Benjamin Strusnik was using his school’s library computer, and found software that enabled him to create a website without having to code. “That ...
Restaurant review: The Cookhouse, Limassol
Before we get into the specifics of the review, let me invite you to take a walk in my proverbial shoes, or sandals, since this is Cyprus. It’s an ...
Foreign Minister Kombos calls for ‘meaningful negotiations’
Cyprus FM calls for ‘meaningful negotiations’By Gina Agapiou
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos emphasised the need for meaningful negotiations to resolve the Cyprus issue, during his address at the 39th ...
Fire in Kuwaiti building housing workers kills 35
A fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwaitearly on Wednesday, killing at least 35 people, senior police officers told state media.
The ...
Eurobank Cyprus rewards 1,400 up-to-date borrowers
Eurobank Cyprus on Wednesday announced that it will soon proceed with the culmination of an initiative to support and reward its up-to-date mortgage customers by reducing the final interest rate ...