What’s Eaten Where: Cook Islands
Welcome to the true tropical paradise, a place in which no building may be taller than a coconut palm! Dotted across 1,960,027 square kilometres of azure waters, the Cook Islands comprises 15 ...
Turkey has passed itself off as the victim, Anastasiades tells UN general assembly (updated)
Lack of means for the implementation of UN resolutions have allowed Turkey the audacity to pass itself off as a victim instead of the perpetrator it actually is, President Nicos ...
China turns the screws on crypto, Bitcoin stumbles
China intensified a crackdown on cryptocurrency trading on Friday, vowing to root out “illegal” activity and banning crypto mining nationwide, hitting bitcoin and other major coins and pressuring crypto and ...
Kadis in coastal protection call
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis on Friday stressed the importance of cooperation between the state and civil society for the effective protection of coastal areas and the environment.
The minister attended ...
Self-expression or seeking attention?
Social media is a great tool to connect, share information, build relationships, educate yourself and even highlight and act on issues and causes that affect people. In fact, social media ...
Norway to end coronavirus-related restrictions on Saturday
Norway will reopen society on Saturday, the government said, ending its coronavirus-curbing restrictions, which have limited social interaction and hobbled many businesses.
The Nordic nation joins a small but growing ...
Voluntary retirement scheme from Kedipes (updated)
State-owned asset management company Kedipes announced a voluntary retirement scheme on Friday in a bid to cut the number of staff.
The scheme will come into force next Thursday and ...
Cyprus moves closer to electricity interconnections with neighbouring countries
Cyprus is moving closer to its goal to end energy isolation, with significant developments concerning electricity interconnections with its neighbouring countries.
According to Cyprus News Agency (CNA) sources, developments on ...
Workshop for directors, actors
Time to get ready! The Directors Guild of Cyprus is hosting a two-day workshop in English for actors this weekend with renowned actor and producer Jerry Coyle.
“Over 30 years of ...
Man injured in buggy accident in Paphos (updated)
A 28-year-old British man suffered a serious injury after an accident with a buggy vehicle on Thursday night in Paphos.
His doctors described his condition as out of danger. Police ...
Gynaecologist to be released as police inquiries continue
The 36-year-old doctor who had allegedly lied about carrying out a hysterectomy on a 73-year-old patient is expected to be released later on Friday on the expiry of a two-day ...
Coronavirus: Bishop’s trial kicks off in his absence
A court case against Morphou Bishop Neophytos relating to violation of Covid measures kicked off in his absence on Friday after he refused to wear a mask.
Morphou arrived at ...
Hellenic Bank ‘making solid progress towards strategic goals’, new CEO says
Despite the ongoing effects of the pandemic Hellenic Bank is still on course to meet its long-term objectives, its new CEO Oliver Gatzke said on Friday as the bank posted ...
ESG Criteria are essential for companies wishing to attract investment
What investors, governments, customers and stakeholders expect from businesses
Much is being said these days about ESG criteria, in terms of their value, the importance of their adoption by companies ...
Verstappen laughs off Hamilton’s pressure comments
Max Verstappen hit back with sarcasm on Thursday after seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton suggested his young Red Bull rival was feeling the pressure of a first ...
PwC Cyprus’ Annual Meeting: The results and strategy for the future
The organisation’s revenue for the financial year 2021 reached €80m, while its contribution to government revenue amounted to €29.7m
PwC Cyprus presented its financial results for 2021 and its strategy for ...
Birds Eye owner explores cell-cultured seafood
Europe’s largest frozen food group and the maker of Birds Eye fish fingers has teamed-up with U.S. company BlueNalu to develop seafood products grown from cells in a ...
Rango, the gadget that helps visually-impaired people dodge street hazards
As she walks down a Paris sidewalk, visually-impaired Frenchwoman Laurence Jamet approaches a garbage can blocking her path. A beep sounds in her ears to warn her of the obstacle, ...
Fan-led review could lead to return of alcohol in football stands
Football’s long-standing ban on fans drinking alcohol while watching matches could reportedly be lifted if the recommendations of former sports minister Tracey Crouch’s fan-led review are accepted.
The ...
Study to upgrade Larnaca fishing shelter
An €85,500 tender contract for a study to decide the required improvement work at Larnaca fishing shelter was signed on Thursday.
The Larnaca fishing shelter is in the Mackenzie area, on ...
Public at Metropolis Mall offers an innovative shopping experience and a huge variety of home appliances
Public presents a modern experience for Cypriot consumers, investing in a wider range of products and services to ensure more speed and comfort.
With an expanded variety of products that ...
Elpidoforos regrets causing pain to Cypriot, Greek American brethren (update 2)
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Elpidoforos defended his participation in an event in New York earlier in the week where Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was presented as ‘president of ...
With some gas stations closed, Britain vows to solve trucker shortage
Britain on Friday vowed to do whatever it takes to resolve a trucker shortage that has closed petrol stations and strained supermarket supply chains to breaking point but the haulage ...
New initiative to promote cultural heritage (video)
The deputy ministry of tourism has launched a new initiative called “Heartland of Legends” aimed at promoting Cyprus’ cultural heritage by developing tourism in rural and mountainous areas of the ...