UK tourism market buoyant, Cyprus now sets sights on US
Although it has been a difficult year for Cyprus tourism, 2022 has been a “very very good year” in terms of arrivals from the UK, Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios said ...
Tepak professors among the world’s leading researchers
Twenty-four professors from the Cyprus university of technology (Tepak) have been included in a database among the world’s leading researchers.
The academics are included in recently updated science-wide author ...
Psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, counselling: what’s the difference?
Problems of the mind can be overcome in a variety of ways says Dr Vasilios Silivistris
I am always asked the same question,‘What are the differences between psychology, psychiatry, ...
Brazil’s Lula hopes to unite rainforest nations, tap funding at COP27
By Michael Taylor
A new alliance of rainforest nations – sought by Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – could be key to unlocking conservation funding and bolstering a ...
COP27: Loss of Arctic summer sea ice ‘inevitable’ within 30 years — report
By Gloria Dickie
Climate change is rapidly melting away the world’s frozen regions, with summertime Arctic sea ice sure to vanish by 2050, according to a report published on Monday.
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COP27: What is ‘Loss and Damage’ compensation, and who should pay?
By Kate Abnett
Nearly 200 countries who gathered for the UN climate conference in Egypt are expected to lock horns over whether rich nations should pay compensation to vulnerable states hit ...
Workshop on tackling food waste
Hospitality businesses learned about EU food waste targets and how to reduce food waste at a workshop from a policy officer at the European Commission.
The networking event was held ...
‘Business as usual’ attitude has seen the region warm says Kadis
The latest scientific predictions surrounding climate change are dire and suggest that the region is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the planet, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis ...
Awarding Qatar the World Cup a mistake, says Blatter
Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA when Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup hosting rights in 2010, told Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger “Qatar is a mistake,” adding that “the choice ...
Cyprus committed to cutting carbon emissions says President
With Cyprus feeling the impact of climate change including prolonged periods of drought and increased temperatures, the country is fully prepared to implement an action plan to combat these problems, ...
Ukraine denies Western pressure to soften stance on talks with Russia (wrapup)
Ukraine denied on Tuesday that it was under Western pressure to negotiate with Russia, doubling down on its insistence that talks could be held only if Russia relinquishes all occupied ...
Cyprus joins forces with Jordan to attract year-round international visitors
A collaboration between Cyprus and Jordan on tourism was revealed on Monday night by the two countries’ ministers during a social event at London’s City Hall at the end ...
UK businesses fear gloomy Christmas as cost of living soars
British businesses fear a gloomy Christmas ahead, as almost half of households plan to cut festive spending due to the soaring cost of living and sales are already falling sharply ...
Hermes Airports announce new airline incentive schemes
Hermes Airports and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works have signed a commercial agreement for the airline incentive schemes covering the period 2022-2027. The schemes, which are available to ...
‘Cyprus is export hub for surveillance industry’ (updated)
Cyprus has become a centre for the export of surveillance software in recent years, a report on the use of Pegasus software presented at the EU parliament on Tuesday by ...
Time for Cyprus books to inspire
A new fair in Limassol will see books at the centre of events for three days. ELENI PHILIPPOU finds out how organisers are hoping to put the island on the ...
Coronavirus: Advisers to meet as hospitalisations increase
The health ministry will convene a Covid advisory meeting on Wednesday to reassess the government’s preparedness should a new outbreak occur.
Health ministry communications advisor Constantinos Athanasiou told CyBC ...
Man dies in central prison, criminal activity ruled out
A prisoner died from choking on his own vomit while he was sleeping, the prisons department announced on Tuesday.
No details were given about the identity of the prisoner, as ...
The Sequence of Color opening at The O Gallery
On Saturday, The O Gallery presents the first solo exhibition by Maria Alexandrou titled Sequence of Color, which will run until December 3. Exploring colour palettes, visual space, geometric shapes and ...
Turkey starts paying for some Russian gas in roubles
Turkey has started paying for some its natural gas from Russia in roubles, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Tuesday.
In an interview with broadcaster TRT Haber, Donmez said ...
UK expected to raise state pensions, benefits in line with inflation
Britain is expected to increase state pension and welfare payments in line with inflation in next week’s budget, the Times newspaper reported.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected ...
Nouris’ statements regarding number of infected at Pournara proven false
Interior Minister Nicos Nouris’ numbers regarding HIV/AIDS cases in Pournara migrant reception centre were proven false as per documents presented to parliament in June by the Health Ministry Permanent ...
Radisson Blu International Larnaca Marathon to take place November 20
The fifth Radisson Blu International Larnaca Marathon will take place on November 20, with its start scheduled to be at Finikoudes beach.
The event is set to attract runners from up ...
#YouthEmpowered: job-finding goes through social media
The interest of students, graduates and young people has proved to be particularly intense, once again this year, in the #YouthEmpowered programme, which is now co-organised by Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, ...