Lebanese fintech leader plans European expansion from Nicosia
FOO, a leading fintech provider in Lebanon, has opened an office in Nicosia. The company plans to expand in Cyprus and around Europe from its base here.
by George Eid ...
Coronavirus: North accused of double standards over Turkish band’s fake PCR tests
The leniency exhibited by Turkish Cypriot authorities towards the band members of a famous Turkish singer who arrived for a concert in the north on fake PCR tests has been ...
Our View: Health minister’s job should be to help Okypy not embarrass it
It was surprising to see how the new health minister, Michalis Hadjipantelas, decided to deal with the delays by the state health services (Okypy) in carrying out projects and improvement ...
US Open Day 1 Highlights (Update 1)
Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):
0500 MEDVEDEV AND BAUTISTA AGUT THROUGH, ...
U.S. CDC advisers vote in favor of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after full approval
An advisory panel to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday unanimously recommended the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech Se COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and ...
Over 21 per cent at risk of poverty – survey
Over 21 per cent of the population in Cyprus, corresponding to 188,000 people, were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2019, according to a Cystat survey.
In more detail, 21.3 per cent ...
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
By Praveen Menon
New Zealand reported its first recorded death linked to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the health ministry said on Monday, after a woman suffered a rare heart ...
Renewed activity at N. Korea nuclear reactor ‘deeply troubling’, IAEA says
By Francois Murphy and Josh Smith
North Korea appears to have restarted a nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium for nuclear weapons, the U.N. atomic ...
Israel says it will loan Palestinians money after highest-level talks in years
By Jeffrey Heller
Israel will lend the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority more than $150 million after the sides held their highest-level meeting in years, Israeli officials said on Monday, while playing down ...
Coronavirus: Tech Island NGO offer cars, ipads as jab incentives
More incentives to encourage people under 30 to vaccinate, such as cars and ipads, were announced on Monday by Tech Island NGO.
The NGO, through its vacCYnation – Help make Cyprus Covid-free ...
US senator awarded Cyprus’ highest order of merit
US Senator Robert Menendez on Monday said his goal was to see the last Turkish soldier leave the island as he received Cyprus’ highest order of merit bestowed by President ...
Call for volunteers to help restore fire-stricken properties
The Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) on Monday said it is continuing its campaign supporting communities in the Larnaca and Limassol areas that were devastated by last July’s wildfires.
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Coronavirus: Two deaths, 311 new cases
Two deaths from Covid-19 and 311 new cases were announced on Monday, out of 53,577 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate 0.58 per cent.
The deaths were one woman, 74, and a man, ...
New month of live music starts at Technopolis 20
The live music evenings continue at Technopolis 20 in September as more established, local musicians perform in the charming garden of the Paphos venue.
Opening the events on Friday is a ...
Oil slick from Syria poised to reach Cyprus within hours (Update 3)
Authorities have for the past few days been monitoring an oil slick apparently making its way toward the island’s east coast, and stand ready to take action if necessary, ...
Natural powerz collective toys are coming to LIDL Cyprus stores!
This year, going back to school is envisioned with the most pleasant of company! The new, collectible plush toy series known as Natural Powerz and made from recyclable materials (Repet) ...
Coronavirus: Admin staff at Tepak take issue over mandatory jabs
Administrative personnel at the Cyprus University of Technology Union (Tepak) have slammed the decision of the senate to only allow vaccinated and Covid recovered students to attend lessons in person ...
Analysts skeptical about Zoom after decreasing revenue growth
When stay-at-home favourite Zoom reports quarterly results on Monday, Wall Street will look for details on how the video conferencing platform plans to attract more users as its meteoric growth ...
Lufthansa plans more flights to woo business travellers
German airline Lufthansa aims to win back business travellers by increasing the number of flights and improving catering, an executive board member was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Lufthansa is ...
Cans for Kids charity donates examination couch to children’s hospital
The local charity Cans for Kids on Monday donated an examination couch purchased with the proceeds of metal recycling worth over €2,000 to Makarios children’s hospital in Nicosia.
Handing the ...
Hungarian foreign minister confirms gas deal with Russia
Hungary has agreed with Russia on all the conditions for a new long-term gas supply deal to take effect from Oct. 1, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on his Facebook page ...
30 days jail for drink driver
The Larnaca district court has sentenced a 41-year-old man who was driving under the influence to 30 days in prison.
The man has also had his licence suspended for three months ...
Rockets target US troops as final Kabul withdrawal begins (Updated)
U.S. anti-missile defences intercepted rockets fired at Kabul’s airport early on Monday, as the United States flew its core diplomats out of Afghanistan in the final hours of ...
McDonald’s and other restaurants consider closing indoor seating
Some US fast-food restaurants are closing indoor seating areas or limiting hours of operation because of the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, according to franchisees.
McDonald’s Corp (...