Christodoulides sworn in on February 28
Newly elected President Nikos Christodoulides will be invested by the House of Representatives, as stipulated by Article 42 of the Cypriot constitution, on February 28 at 11.30am.
On that day, in front ...
Ferretti Group agree to new dealership tie with Yachts & Co
Ferretti Group further consolidates its presence in Europe, specifically in the eastern Mediterranean, with the announcement of the new dealership agreement with Yachts & Co, the company that will handle ...
Akel calls for official mourning for quake victims, vigil held (Updated)
Akel has called on the government to declare a three-day mourning period for the deaths of Turkish Cypriots who lost their lives as a result of the earthquakes in Turkey.
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Emirates ‘puts the love on top’ for Valentine’s Day
Love is a many-splendoured thing with Emirates this February 14, as passengers are set to enjoy sweet treats onboard, a range of love-themed decadent desserts in the lounges, exquisite rosé champagne, ...
Movies that make you glad you cast your vote
As the election fever cycle comes to and end CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES on movies to watch that might keep you in the mood
Tired of this election cycle? Now you finally ...
UK firms plan biggest pay rises since 2012 to fill staff gaps
British employers expect to raise wages for their staff by the most in at least 11 years but the 5 per cent pay deals for workers would still fall well below expected ...
Alphamega backs Karaiskakio mission with heart cookie drive
On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, marked on February 15, Alphamega Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation will join forces once again… for a world full of children’s smiles!
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Cyprus problem seen as main issue for new president in foreign press
The Cyprus problem, immigration and the economy are the main challenges for incoming president Nikos Christodoulides, the international press reported on Monday.
News outlet Voice of America reported that Christodoulides ...
Trial into passport scandal delayed again
The criminal trial for four people linked to the passport scandal revealed in the Al Jazeera expose was postponed again on Monday.
On trial are high-profile individuals in Cyprus including ...
Russia can take Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, Chechnya’s Kadyrov says
Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of the Russian region of Chechnya, said in an interview aired on Monday that Russia would achieve its goals in Ukraine by the end of the year ...
Thousands abused by members of Portugal’s Catholic Church in past 70 years, report finds
At least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church – mostly priests – over the past 70 years, a commission investigating the issue said in its final report on ...
Loans to Russian soldiers fuel calls for European banks to quit
A Russian scheme to grant loan payment holidays to troops fighting in Ukraine, and for banks to write off the entire debt if they are killed or maimed, has added ...
Turkish Cypriots arrested on Greek-Turkish border
Three Turkish Cypriots, two men and one woman, were arrested in Greece while attempting to cross the Greek-Turkish border with weapons, it emerged on Monday.
According to a statement released ...
Macron congratulates Christodoulides in Greek
Foreign leaders and state officials on Monday continued sending congratulations to president-elect Nikos Christodoulides with French President Emmanuel Macron even doing so in Greek.
“Dear Nikos Christodoulides, congratulations for your ...
Nestle to pay ex manager $2.2 million over bullying case
Nestle (NESN.S) will pay a former manager 2 million Swiss francs ($2.2 million) compensation after a Swiss court upheld her claim of bullying while working at the company, newspaper Tages-Anzeiger reported.
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Israeli forces kill Hamas man in West Bank clash, bomb Gaza after rocket
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank that touched off clashes with gunmen on Monday, medical officials said, while air strikes hit the ...
Christodoulides has candidates in mind for cabinet (Updated)
By Andria Kades and Jonathan Shkurko
A day after Nikos Christodoulides emerged as Cyprus’ elected president, the horse trading over cabinet members appeared to be in full swing.
Christodoulides insists ...
Frequent social media errors that you can easily sidestep
You won’t believe the twists and turns in the story of social media marketing. It’s a tale of businesses rising to fame and fortune, all thanks to a ...
Meta delays setting team budgets as Facebook parent plans fresh round of layoffs
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) has delayed finalizing the budgets of multiple teams as it prepares a fresh round of job cuts, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.
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Fire damages home in Peyia
The wooden pergola of a house in Peyia caught on fire on Sunday, resulting in extensive damages to the home, the fire service reported on Monday.
The fire service received ...
How to build a simple skincare routine that works
Skin care is often approached from an aesthetic point of view. After all, most people are concerned about how they look. And a wonderful place to start is by taking ...
Cyprus Airways January figures almost ten times higher than last year
Cyprus Airways carried more passengers in January this year than in 2019 before the start of the pandemic, the carrier announced on Monday.
A total of 27,356 passengers travelled on the airline ...
Christodoulides’ biggest polling win was in his father’s village
Born and brought up in Paphos, president-elect Nikos Christodoulides was most successful in the village of his father – Choulou.
And by-and-large he fared particularly well in the district of Paphos, ...
Works of contemporary Cypriot composers will fill Nicosia and Paphos theatres
When it comes to classical music, there is one local organisation you can always count on – the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. With a year-round programme around Cyprus, the orchestra’s performances ...