High temps, drop expected by weekend
Wednesday will be mostly clear with a yellow weather warning in place from 11am until 5pm. Temperatures will rise to 40C inland, 34C on the south and east coast, 32C ...
Central Bank of Cyprus revises GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent — increased domestic demand cited as key reason
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week revised its forecast for the country’s GDP growth in 2024 to 3 per cent, up from the 2.8 per cent predicted in March, primarily ...
Putin and Kim sign mutual defence pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a deal with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on Wednesday that includes a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia’s most significant moves in ...
Cyprus Business Now
Cypriot state officials on Tuesday used their attendance at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks to call for a reduction in lending rates and a narrowing ...
Fisker’s ride from Tesla competitor to bankruptcy
Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday, becoming the latest electric-vehicle startup to collapse after Arrival and Lordstown Motors in a tough market dominated by Tesla and Chinese automakers.
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Ford plans further job cuts in Europe, according to council
Ford (F.N) plans further job cuts in Germany, Spain and the UK, the head of the worker’s council for the US automaker in Germany told Reuters on Tuesday.
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We trust the Cypriot government, but we certainly do not trust Israel
How does the Palestine Authority view the Amalthea corridor, which was the initiative of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides?
From the beginning, we have been clear that we welcome any humanitarian ...
Farmers warn of price hikes in fresh produce without support
The farmers’ association on Tuesday warned of huge price hikes in fresh produce if no action is taken to help farmers cope with rising temperatures and protect crops and livestock ...
Our View: It is reassuring Christodoulides chose the West
If there had been any lingering doubts about President Nikos Christodoulides’ commitment to strengthening Cyprus’ relations with the United States, they completely disappeared on Monday when the two countries signed ...
Conceicao to the rescue as Portugal snatch 2-1 win over Czechs
Francisco Conceicao came off the bench to grab a predatory stoppage-time winner as Portugal kick-started their Euro 2024 campaign with an edgy 2-1 Group F win over a dogged but cautious ...
Houthis believed to have sunk second ship in the Red Sea, UKMTO says
Yemen’s Houthi militants are “believed to have sunk” a second ship in the Red Sea, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday.
The Houthis and other ...
Killer who attacked Colorado gay club pleads guilty to hate crimes, sentenced
The convicted shooter who killed five people in a 2022 attack at a gay nightclub in Colorado, pleaded guilty to federal hate crime and gun charges on Tuesday and received multiple ...
NATO membership ‘not an option now’ Christodoulides says
The strategic dialogue signed between Cyprus and the US is historic and marks a recognition of the role the Republic has in the wider region, President Nikos Christodoulides said on ...
Yellow weather warning for Wednesday
The met office issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures on Wednesday.
It will be valid from 11am until 5pm. According to the met office, inland maximum temperature is expected ...
Dutch PM Rutte to succeed Stoltenberg as NATO chief, media reports
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, a staunch ally of Kyiv and a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO chief, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported ...
Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia
Teenager Arder Guler’s superb long-range strike helped Turkey a victorious start to their Euro 2024 campaign with a 3-1 win over tournament debutants Georgia amid a fevered atmosphere in Dortmund ...
Gaza bombing has caused major environmental damage, UN says
By Gloria Dickie and Alison Withers
The conflict in Gaza has created unprecedented soil, water and air pollution in the region, destroying sanitation systems and leaving tons of debris from ...
Akel demands full disclosure on Cyprus-US strategic dialogue
Opposition Akel said Tuesday it demands a full accounting of what really lies behind the ‘strategic dialogue’ initiated between Cyprus and the United States and which was announced with much ...
Contemporary Dance Festival comes to an end
Following a month full of performances, the 25th edition of the festival closes this Sunday with a production from Greece and choreographer Christos Papadopoulos. Titled Larcen C, the closing performance ...
Martin Hellicar’s death ‘a tragic loss for all of Cyprus’
The EU has lost a friend and Cyprus one of its finest conservationists, the representation of the EU Commission in Cyprus said on Tuesday, as it expressed its condolences over ...
Doctors cancel strike after last-minute talks with Okypy
Doctors at public hospitals decided Tuesday to call off a strike they had planned for this coming Thursday, saying they were willing to give their employer one last chance.
Physicians ...
Raonic downs Norrie with record 47 aces at Queen’s Club
Canadian Milos Raonic pummelled 47 aces, a record for a best-of-three sets ATP match, as he toppled Briton Cameron Norrie 6-7(6) 6-3 7-6(9) to reach the second round of the Queen’...
UK police find three children missing after theme park trip
British police said on Tuesday they had found three children aged 14, 9 and 7 who had been reported missing after a day out at a theme park 20 miles south west of London.
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Hadjimanolis acknowledges maritime agents’ contribution to Cyprus shipping
Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis has recognised the significant contributions of maritime agents to Cypriot shipping during an official dinner held on June 14 by the Cyprus Shipping Association.
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