BYD posts 11-fold jump in Q4 profit
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co Ltd (002594.SZ) reported an 11-fold increase in fourth-quarter profit as it extended its lead in the domestic market with a wide range of products.
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Cabinet approves drug and alcohol tests for fans at sports stadiums (updated)
Sports fans will be subjected to random alcohol and drugs tests on entry to sports venues while a permanent police team will be established to cover high-risk matches, according to ...
Upcoming masterclass on intellectual property
A free upcoming masterclass teaches creatives how to protect and monetise their intellectual work.
Thinker Maker Space is organising the masterclass on Intellectual Property for Creatives on April 1, with guest ...
Ukraine hits Russian-held city deep behind front
Ukraine struck a railway depot and knocked out power in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol deep behind the front line on Wednesday amid growing talk from Kyiv of a counterassault ...
Music-making electric guitar duo in Nicosia this week
AGGA-GAGA, an adventurous music-making electric guitar duo is set to perform at ARTos House this Friday, introducing their sound to the capital’s music lovers. The duo, formed by performer-composers ...
Almost one third of people in Cyprus were born overseas
Around 27 migrants for every 1,000 people arrived in Cyprus from outside the EU in 2021, data released by Eurostat on Wednesday showed, also revealing 22.7 per cent of the island’s citizens were ...
Important for democracies to listen to the public says Christodoulides
It is imperative to identify the challenges affecting democratic societies and to listen to the needs of the people, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday addressing the 2023 Summit for Democracy, ...
Cabinet makes it easier for public to produce own electricity
The cabinet on Wednesday amended the virtual net billing programme to make it easier for the public to produce their own electricity.
The amendment allows for photovoltaic systems (PVs) linked ...
Economic sentiment improves slightly in March
Economic sentiment in Cyprus improved slightly in March, as the Economic Sentiment Indicator increased by 0.2 points compared with February 2023. The marginal increase was driven by confidence gains in industry, according ...
Neapolis University outlines its programmes
Neapolis University Paphos recently outlined its programmes and annual scholarships during Careers Day at ASPIRE Private English School.
The university was represented by Lecturer and Head of Studies, Student Services ...
Greek and Turkish Cypriot parties say status quo unacceptable
The present status quo in Cyprus and the lack of negotiations are unacceptable, leaders and representatives of the Greek and Turkish Cypriot political parties participating in bi-communal meetings at the ...
French Constitutional Council to rule on pension bill on April 14
France’s Constitutional Council will issue a much-awaited verdict on April 14 on whether the government’s plans to increase the retirement age are in line with constitutional rules, it said ...
WHO revises COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for Omicron-era
The World Health Organization has tailored its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but ...
Housing market in tech hubs cooling faster than other parts of US
Housing markets in tech hubs are cooling more rapidly than other parts of the United States amid a wave of layoffs in the technology sector and elevated mortgage rates, according ...
Cyprus’ brand ambassador
It’s a long way from Los Angeles to Limassol but for one woman the draw of the island’s culture led to her promoting it to others finds PAUL ...
Cabinet approves plan for this year’s final high school exams
Cabinet on Wednesday approved the education ministry’s proposed amendments for the student evaluation system for lyceum and technical education, which will be sent to the House shortly, Education Minister ...
Man found guilty of manslaughter after fatal traffic accident
A 45-year-old man was on Wednesday found guilty of manslaughter by the Paphos district court after causing a traffic accident that killed a 60-year-old woman in December 2021.
Androulla Papachristoforou died ...
Cyprus 4.0: Tanya Romanyukha
Tanya Romanyukha oversees the TechIsland’s day-to-day activities to ensure efficient, transparent, and effective operations. This includes managing and coordinating all operational activities, working groups, internal communication with members, project ...
Questions raised over state of UCy’s finances
How the University of Cyprus’ finances reportedly hit a €26.8 million deficit, a figure the rector did not confirm or deny amid calls for his resignation, came in for intense speculation ...
Alphamega, Petrou Bros drive to support Latsia care home
At a press conference held on March 28, Alphamega Hypermarkets and Petrou Bros Dairy Products Ltd announced the 2023 edition of their CSR initiative, which returns year after year in support of ...
LiteGraphs.com Review: Updated 2023
Trades may be made using a variety of financial instruments, including swaps and shares on trusted platforms like LiteGraphs. However, the way they exchange and the rewards they provide to ...
Low income pensioners to get Easter bonus
Over 16,000 low-income pensioners are set to receive a €190 Easter allowance following a relevant cabinet decision on Wednesday.
But the announcement was met with dissatisfaction by the pensioners’ association Ekysy who ...
Cypriots most likely in EU to rely on social media to be informed
About three in five Cypriots use social media to be informed, the highest percentage in the EU, the latest Eurobarometer report released on Wednesday showed.
However, they are pessimistic about ...
EU countries approve 2035 phaseout of CO2-emitting vehicles
European Union countries gave final approval on Tuesday to a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, after Germany won an exemption for cars running on ...