HIO asks for more time to cut waiting lists
The health insurance organisation (HIO) has requested more time to discuss with medical specialist companies to determine whether the referral a patient receives is urgent or not, Health Minister Popi ...
UN leaders say Gaza war must ‘stop now’ as death toll tops 10,000
U.N. agency leaders saying “enough is enough” demanded a humanitarian ceasefire on Monday nearly a month into Gaza’s war, as health authorities in the enclave said the death ...
Ed Sheeran to perform at Larnaca marina next year (video)
Ed Sheeran is to perform on two nights at the Larnaca marina in September 2024, it was confirmed on Monday.
The concerts will take place on September 7 and September 8, while British ...
Migrants reaching Spain’s Canary Islands near 32,000 this year
Nearly 32,000 migrants have reached Spain’s Canary Islands on fragile boats from west Africa this year, passing a previous record posted in 2006, regional authorities said on Sunday.
So far this ...
More than 60% of jobs lost in Gaza due to war
More than 60% of jobs have been lost in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas conflict, the International Labour Organization said on Monday, adding to the dire economic situation in the Israeli-besieged enclave.
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Pro-Palestine demo in Cyprus (video)
Footage from a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, held in Nicosia on November 5.
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More than 100 ‘smart traffic lights’ on their way
Over 100 smart traffic lights are expected to be rolled out across Nicosia and Limassol according Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. The project is slated to cost €7.2 million plus tax and will ...
Cyprus non-performing loans drop to €2.08 billion
The total value of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Cypriot banking system at the end of August 2023 saw a decrease of €16 million, dropping to €2.08 billion from €2.10 billion at the end ...
Consumers Association warns of increased bank charges
The Consumers Association on Monday has issued a statement warning the public about the new increased bank charges expected to be implemented from early 2024.
In the statement, the president of ...
Christmas fair coming to the heart of Nicosia
With November here, it is just a matter of time before Christmas events and decorations spread to every corner of the island. The centre of Nicosia will welcome its Christmas ...
EIMF hosts roundtable discussion on professional skills in Nicosia
The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) on Monday hosted a roundtable discussion featuring representatives from key market and economic entities under the title, “Investing in Professional Skills as ...
Christodoulides: UN ‘requested a short pause’ of works in Pyla (Updated)
President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that the United Nations “requested a short pause” of construction work in the Pyla area.
Speaking following a day of rumoured tensions, he said ...
Eurobank honoured for connecting unis with job market
At a ceremony held by the University of Cyprus Liaison Office, an award in recognition of its significant contribution to the “University Liaison Offices with Job Market” project was presented ...
Annual Radiomarathon kicks off
Health Minister Popi Kanari visited the central Radiomarathon kiosk on Stavrou Avenue in Nicosia on Monday morning and made a symbolic contribution of €700 on behalf of the health ministry.
Kanari ...
EU weighs advancing Ukraine’s membership bid as Russia war drags on
The European Union executive is expected to recommend taking Ukraine one step closer to becoming a member of the bloc this week, according to EU officials, a coveted prize for ...
Man jailed for statement after Chlorakas violence
A 47-year-old man was sentenced to eight months in jail for incendiary statements made during the aftermath of the Chlorakas violence at Paphos district court.
The Syrian national had been ...
Biologists warn against complacency as Kioneli reservoir dries up
Biologists Niyazi Turkseven and Hasan Sarpten warned on Sunday against complacency among Turkish Cypriots regarding the island’s water supply after the Kioneli reservoir dried up.
Turkseven and Sarpten reported ...
Government board proposes annual €800 pension increase for early retirees (Updated)
The labour advisory board proposed on Monday a reduction of the 12 per cent drop in pension payments for those who retire before the age of 65 if they have completed 40 years ...
German hearing continues of former Kurdish refugee in Cyprus
The trial of Kenan Ayaz will resume at Hamburg’s higher regional court in Germany on Tuesday, where he faces charges related to his membership of the Kurdish Workers’ Party (...
‘Let me go back to Cyprus’
In a documentary about those who abandoned their beloved island forever, ALIX NORMAN finds a legacy that has been hidden for decades
“In 2016, my mum and I sat down in ...
UK Home Secretary plans to restrict use of tents by homeless
Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said she would propose new laws to limit the use of tents by homeless people, saying many of them see it as “a ...
Russia’s Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say
Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power until least 2030, as the Kremlin chief feels he must steer Russia ...
Evrovizion: touring exhibition comes to Nicosia
The heart of the capital will welcome a new exhibition this month. Hosted at NiMAC, the travelling group exhibition Evrovizion.Crossing Stories and Space will open this Saturday showcasing the ...
North airport passenger numbers up by almost a third
The number of passengers arriving at and departing from the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport increased by almost a third in the first nine months of 2023, compared to the same ...