Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting August 19:
A total of 6.6 million passengers traveled through Cyprus’ airports between January and July this year, according to ...
Tales from the coffeeshop Victimhood back to the fore as drama queen emerges
GOOD to see the bickering kids have found a new toy (or should I say Tui) to fight over at a time when it was too hot to think or ...
ECB policymakers lean towards September rate cut
A growing number of European Central Bank policymakers are lining up behind another interest rate cut in September and only major data surprises in the coming weeks could delay the ...
Our View: Why is UN so keen for a Cyprus settlement?
It was not a surprise to hear Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar say that he had received a telephone call from the UN asking him to go to New York ...
Tencent-backed video game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ hits record player numbers on debut
A new video game title launched by a Tencent-backed (0700.HK) startup has quickly become the most-played game on a major online platform, highlighting growing interest in Chinese-developed titles.
“Black Myth: ...
Major Israel-Hezbollah missile exchange as region fears escalation
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger attack, in one ...
AMD to acquire server builder ZT Systems for $4.9 billion in cash and stock
AMD (AMD.O) said this week it plans to acquire server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion as the company seeks to expand its portfolio of artificial intelligence chips and hardware ...
Russian pork producers seek to capitalise on EU trade rift
Russian pork producers are aiming to capture 10 per cent of China’s pork import market in the coming years from a standing start, seeking to take advantage of trade tensions ...
Antidepressant usage doubles in five years
Figures from the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) show that the number of patients taking antidepressant drugs almost doubled in Cyprus in the past five years: from 33,470 in 2019 to 64,611 in 2023.
On ...
Recital honours Austrian and French composers
An upcoming voice and piano recital is set to bring masterful classic music melodies to Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia. The Contes a la Belle Etoile recital on September 10, organised ...
Haaland nets hat trick in City’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town
Manchester City scored a flurry of three goals in less than four minutes to beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, roaring back from a shock ...
‘Four in five UK Turkish Cypriots choosing Larnaca or Paphos airport’
Four in five British Turkish Cypriots travelling to Cyprus are choosing to fly to Larnaca or Paphos airport rather than the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport, Turkish Cypriot opposition party ...
Letymbiotis fires back over property arrests
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Saturday fired back at the north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli over the latter’s remarks that Greek Cypriots who use Turkish Cypriot-owned property vacated ...
Gaza talks resume in Cairo as suffering worsens under Israeli campaign
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas as the U.N. reported worsening humanitarian conditions, with ...
Norris puts Mclaren on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix
McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Red Bull’s Formula One championship leader and home hero Max Verstappen joining the Briton ...
Limassol district govt to order work to stop on ‘illegal house’
The Limassol district government on Saturday said it would decree that work stop on an “illegal house” being built near the Kryos river near Platres and examine whether conditions set ...
Brighton leave it late to beat Manchester United 2-1
Table toppers Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to stay perfect in the Premier League after Joao Pedro scored a late winner in the fifth minute ...
Why you should always wash fruit and veg
By Primrose Freestone
Eating fruit and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first.
While most people are aware of ...
Italian prosecutor opens manslaughter probe in Lynch yacht sinking
An Italian prosecutor has opened a manslaughter investigation into the deaths of British tech magnate Mike Lynch and six other people who were killed when a luxury yacht sank in ...
Government ‘is investing in villages’
The government “is investing in villages’ development”, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said.
Speaking at the annual dance party in the Limassol district village of Dora on Friday night, he said ...
Teenage girl remanded for robbing elderly man
A 16-year-old girl was remanded in custody for five days on Saturday, accused of having robbed a 64-year-old man who had invited her to his hotel room.
Her remand comes ...
Policeman ‘given promotion because he could play clarinet’
A police officer was reportedly handed a promotion on the strength of his proficiency in playing the clarinet.
According to daily Phileleftheros, the man was made a sergeant as his ...
Cyprus Paralympic athletes to arrive in Paris on Sunday
The Cyprus Paralympic delegation will arrive at the Paralympic Village in Paris on Sunday, just three days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Head of the delegation ...
Love the balletcore trend?
By Tamsin McLaren
Balletcore, the fashion trend inspired by the costumes of traditional ballet performers, has been popular since 2022, inspired by the spring/summer runway collections of designers such as ...