Seaside film night with wine
A movie, a glass of wine and the sea. If that sounds dreamy, then this event is one to note. The Cyprus Oenophile Association celebrates September’s cooler temperatures with ...
Government to introduce student housing measures
The government will soon introduce measures to deal with housing issues faced by students at Cypriot universities, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Wednesday, as a debate on the housing ...
Further 118 migrants arrive in Famagusta
A total of 118 migrants arrived in Ayia Napa on Wednesday morning, the police said, after which they were taken to safety at the Pournara reception centre in Kokkinotrimithia.
According to ...
Meeting to push Cyprus as ‘regional centre of tertiary education’
Transforming Cyprus into a regional centre of tertiary education was the aim of a meeting held on Wednesday between four ministers and the president at the palace.
Following the meeting, ...
‘More roads are not helping traffic problems’
The policy of building more roads to keep up with the ever-increasing number of cars has been tried but has failed, the Nicosia mayor said on Wednesday.
Speaking at an ...
Smart shopping can result in savings says Consumer Protection Service
Significant cost savings can be made by households by making the right shopping decisions, the Consumer Protection Service said on Wednesday.
“In these challenging times, the market provides several options ...
Programme to boost film industry to continue
The Olivewood programme to encourage the film and audiovisual industry on the island was on Wednesday extended for an additional three years.
At the same time, the reimbursement level has ...
The struggles faced by Cypriots leaving for a better life
Tens of thousands of people from Cyprus emigrated to Australia. A new book details their journey to becoming local citizens
Covering the journey taken by over 80,000 Cypriots to Australia, Professor ...
Pennsylvania fugitive captured after two weeks on the run
A convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail was recaptured on Wednesday after eluding an expanding manhunt for two weeks and unnerving residents in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, ...
Cypriots awarded for helping fight Greek fires
Members of the Cypriot missions who went to Greece to help fight fires there were on Wednesday awarded “for their zeal and professionalism”.
The group, which comprised members of the ...
Israel recommends some wear masks indoors amid rise in COVID cases
Israel’s health ministry has advised people with compromised immune systems to wear masks in crowded indoor spaces as it marks an increase in COVID-19 hospitalisations ahead of the Jewish ...
‘Particularly hot’ August seen in Cyprus says Met office
The heat in Cyprus this summer was underlined by the Met Office on Wednesday which said the particularly hot month saw record high temperatures and record high minimum temperatures in ...
Reflect Festival: Limassol event to bring tech & innovation insights to Cyprus
Cyprus is gearing up for the upcoming Reflect Festival, an extravagant, unique and diverse event at the crossroads of technology, innovation, lifestyle and entrepreneurship.
The streets and squares of Limassol ...
Does Binance dump Bitcoin and defend $BNB with a hidden agenda? Savvy investors turn to Domini.art
In the first half of September, Bitcoin ($BTC) saw bearish movement. Meanwhile, $BNB followed suit by declining substantially. As experts investigate both coins’ recent downtrends, Domini.art ($DOMI) emerged as ...
Cyprus records 17.2 per cent increase in job vacancies in second quarter
Job vacancies in Cyprus saw a substantial increase of 17.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year, according to a report released on ...
Putting Cyprus on the global MMA map
Cyprus’ ‘ferocious’ fighter, one of only two in the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship tells PAUL LAMBIS how overcoming challenges has led him to his current position
It did ...
Cyprus Finance Minister upbeat ahead of Moody’s rating review
Cypriot Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday expressed optimism regarding a potential upgrading of Cyprus’ credit rating to investment grade by the global rating agency Moody’s.
The minister’s ...
Demetriou calls for more support for mountain communities
House President and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Wednesday visited Kyperounda primary school.
During the visit, Demetriou was informed about the needs and issues faced by schools in remote and ...
Sophia for Children’s ‘I Cook and I Offer’ drive marks 10 years
At a modest and moving event held at the Presidential Palace on September 11, 2023, President Nikos Christodoulides, and the Sophia for Children Foundation honoured sponsors and supporters of the “I Cook ...
Larnaca municipality asks for state land to house medical uni
Larnaca municipality has hailed the interest of two top medical schools – from the UK and Lebanon – in establishing a medical university there, but the district warned that it needs land ...
Bitcoin active addresses are rising – Can Domini.Art and Ethereum catch up?
Both Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) took a beating in last month’s flash market crash. In September, both coins seemed to be making some progress in recovering lost value.
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Coffee and sugar added to zero VAT products
The zero VAT rate for basic necessities will be extended for a further another six months, while coffee and sugar have been added to the list of products, Finance Minister ...
Alphamega and Bean Bar certified Great Place to Work®
C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd has earned another important recognition for its commitment towards a high-quality, safe and rewarding work environment, with equal opportunities for every employee. Both Alphamega Hypermarkets ...
Turkish water begins to flow in Morphou
Water transported from Turkey via the undersea pipeline to the north began to flow in the Morphou area’s irrigation system on Wednesday following the completion of the latest phase ...