Minister appeals for industrial peace in Labour Day message
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou sent out a message to the social partners on Saturday in his Labour Day message that unions and employers must both strive for industrial peace that ...
Fire department awaiting state lab results on blaze at Russian centre (Updated)
The fire department said on Saturday its report into the fire at the Russian Cultural Centre in Nicosia on Wednesday would be ready on Tuesday.
Spokesman Andreas Kettis, said by ...
Body found in Strovolos, foul play not suspected
Police on Saturday found a body in a field in the Strovolos area in the early hours.
They said foul play was not suspected, CNA reported.
Spokesman Christos Andreou said ...
Project launches open calls for financial support for civil society
The BUILD Project, an initiative aimed at supporting civil society organisations (CSOs) in Greece and Cyprus to protect and promote EU fundamental rights and values, has announced the launch of ...
Suspect remanded in connection with fraud and money laundering
Police on Saturday said a 42-year-old man had been arrested and remanded in connection with a case of extortion through false representation and money laundering.
They said that in October 2019, ...
Police arrest man for car arson in Nicosia
Police on Saturday said they had arrested a 39-year-old man, as part of an investigation into a case involving car arson, which took place in the early hours of Friday ...
National Guard completes operational assessment of Air Command (with video)
The National Guard on Saturday announced that it had completed an operational assessment of the Cyprus Air Command, its armed air wing.
The assessment, which took place between April 24 to 27 ...
Three people arrested for stealing from cars
Police on Saturday announced that they arrested three people on Friday, after a number of items, including money, were stolen from cars in Larnaca and Nicosia.
The police said that ...
Airstrikes, artillery continue as Sudan fighting enters third week
The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke rose over parts of the city, as fighting in Sudan ...
Turkey’s Baykar plans production of new air combat drone next year
Turkish defence firm Baykar aims to begin production of its new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) next year which is already attracting international interest, its chairman Selcuk Bayraktar said.
Baykar ...
Qatar to host men’s basketball World Cup in 2027
Qatar will host the 2027 edition of the men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport’s governing body announced, the Middle Eastern nation securing another major sporting event after it ...
Paphos pharmacy damaged by explosive device
Police on Saturday said that a pharmacy in Paphos suffered damage to its facade and interior following an explosion that took place earlier this morning.
According to Paphos police press ...
Events coming up in Limassol next week
As May arrives, a new series of events reaches the city of Limassol. From exhibitions that put plants in the limelight to art bazaars with local makers and climate change ...
Is ice cream really healthy?
DUANE MELLOR on what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favourite flavour might be healthy. The article ...
Sparklo (SPRK) Crypto project thrives amidst bearish pressure facing Polkadot (DOT)
Amid the bearish pressure facing Polkadot (DOT), one crypto project continues to thrive – Sparklo (SPRK). While other cryptocurrencies struggle to maintain value, Sparklo shows remarkable resilience and growth in the ...
Why are there so many Brits in Cyprus?
One in five Cyprus residents were born abroad, according to a new survey. Many of those are from the UK. What brings them all to Cyprus, asks Alix Norman
According ...
You think you need more sleep? Tell that to an elephant seal
Sleep is a precious commodity for people and across the animal kingdom, indispensable even as its biological purpose remains somewhat mysterious. We spend about a third of our lives asleep. ...
Cyprus shipping will continue improving, minister says, as revenues continue recovery
Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanoli this week said that as a leading maritime nation, Cyprus has a duty to accelerate the shipping sector’s transition into a low-carbon and ...
PAX Gold, TRON, and DigiToads beat out market averages as most Cryptos slide
Like every other financial market, the crypto market experiences its fair share of ups and downs as the value of some of the best DeFi cryptocurrencies skyrockets while others decline.
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Cyprus non-performing loans ratio steady at 9.5 per cent
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Cyprus remained steady at 9.5 per cent of total loans at the end of January 2023, as in the previous month, while absolute NPL numbers rose by around €13 ...
General Trust Group review: Platform for beginners
The past few decades has seen an upsurge in the Investment in online trading market. However, beginners may find it difficult to navigate the challenging world of trading online by ...
Cyprus Business Now
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) this week announced that a tripartite business mission to Almaty, Kazakhstan is set to take place on 16-19 May 2023.
The mission, which ...
Cyprus and Vietnam explore business opportunities
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Cyprus-Southeast Asia Business Association this week announced that they came together to organise the first business mission and forum in ...
Labour minister pledges policies to reduce workplace accidents
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Friday said the state has the responsibility to ensure that the appropriate safety and health rules in the workplace not only exist and are applied, ...