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A more modern approach to education, the installation of air conditioners in classrooms, Greek language courses for non-speakers and reducing school violence were among the main issues discussed by lawmakers ...

It was reassuring that a degree of caution was expressed by two ministers, with regard to the government’s prospective financial involvement, either through loan guarantees or direct investment, in ...

Cyprus’ national Fiscal Council this week called for immediate planning to gradually address the government’s debt to the Social Security Fund, amidst ongoing surplus reports in the general government ...

Cyprus experienced a decrease in acceptance deposit rates (for new placements) within its banking system during the month of July, despite consecutive increases in the European Central Bank’s (ECB) ...

The state could benefit from investing its social insurance fund as part of an effort to tackle the “chronic problem” surrounding its operations, chairman of Cyprus’ fiscal council Michalis Persianis ...

The Cypriot economy experienced a notable deceleration in its growth rate during the second quarter of 2023, with GDP growth slowing to 2.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2022. This ...

Canada on Friday unexpectedly said it had paused talks on a proposed trade treaty with India, just three months after the two nations said they aimed to seal an initial ...

Cyprus has submitted to the European Commission the revised Recovery and Resilience Plan, incorporating the REPower EU chapter with additional funds of €104 million, as well as revised timeline of landmarks, ...

By Andria Kades and Nikolaos Prakas Over two hundred far-right protesters gathered at the Molos area in Limassol for an anti-immigrant rally, which became an almost war-like scene, as things ...

President Nikos Christodoulides informed the national council on Friday about the efforts being made to restart Cyprus talks, the government actions following the incidents in Pyla, and the government’s ...

Police with sniffer dogs searched through the gutted remains of a Johannesburg apartment block on Friday, as authorities stepped up investigations into the cause of a fire that killed more ...

The rain this week won’t stop the many outdoor events from happening this weekend so party-goers rest assured that summer is not over. Weather predictions show clear skies ahead ...

As the new school year approaches, the education ministry has chosen on Friday to clarify some matters about the controversial sex education debate that has been going on since parliament ...

Bus companies are scrambling to find enough drivers to carry out the planned routes amid a shortage which clashes with the upcoming school year. Business development manager at Cyprus Public ...

In loving memory of pet pooch Shiny In the quiet corners of memory there’s a faithful companion who has left an indelible mark on our lives – our four-legged confidant ...

Man also fined for smuggling yoghurt A fine of €15,000 was imposed on a 69-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman who were found in possession of untaxed tobacco products on Thursday. ...

The annual Summer Golf Open at Aphrodite Hills Golf Club recently drew competitors from around the world. The tournament, which is played on the 18-hole, 6,289-metre PGA National Cyprus Golf ...

A man has been sentenced to ten months in jail in the north for escaping from a Covid-19 quarantine hotel. The man, named as Duran Gul, escaped from the Mavi ...

A fire broke out at a factory in the Dali industrial area on Friday. Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire is fully under control and that everyone who ...

The island’s national broadcaster Cybc on Friday held a small ceremony in honour of the outgoing National Guard chief, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis. Defence minister Michalis Giorgallas and chairman ...

Where do you live? I live at my art studio with Fotis (my dog) What did you have for breakfast? A giant black coffee! Describe your perfect day An early ...

By Andrey Afanasiev Embedded finance changes the way people interact with financial services. Nowadays, financial companies are the points of contact for financial services customers. For example, when we purchase ...

Latest news and highlights from on transfer deadline day (times GMT, transfer fees either disclosed or as reported by media): 1200 BRIGHTON SIGN FATI ON LOAN Brighton & Hove Albion have ...

A second team of firefighters departed from Larnaca airport for Thessaloniki at 1pm on Friday to assist the Greek authorities in their efforts against wildfires. Comprising 28 individuals, the mission is ...