A to-do list for an Honest State
10+1 thoughts on economic growth and social rights
By Achilleas Demetriades
Cyprus has, over the years, managed to achieve consecutive cycles of economic growth and development. Nonetheless, the country has also ...
Cyprus Business Now
Retail trade experienced a boom in Cyprus during August, both in terms of value and volume.
According to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), the Turnover Value Index ...
From Boeing to Mercedes, a US worker rebellion swells over vaccine mandates
In Wichita, Kansas, nearly half of the roughly 10,000 employees at aircraft companies Textron Inc (TXT.N) and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N) remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, risking their jobs in defiance ...
Airlines reopen lounges with new perks, more walk-ins from economy
Airlines are reopening airport lounges with higher-end service to lure back premium travelers after the pandemic, while increasingly opening the VIP experience to tourists – for a fee.
Premium travel plummeted ...
Call to improve programme helping migrant teens
The House human rights committee on Tuesday underlined its support for shelters to house unaccompanied teenager migrants, calling for the programme to be strengthened.
So far 57 teenagers have made use ...
Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change
By Tom Pugh
Humanity injects an almost incomprehensible 42 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere every year. The majority of this comes from burning fossil fuels, but a ...
Our View: Reform won’t happen if unions have to be party to agreements
Discussing the 2022 budget for the ministry of education at the House education committee minister Prodromos Prodromou said the target was to submit the plan for the evaluation of teachers and ...
Disy seeks to quell suggestions it is trying to alter Gesy
Ruling party Disy on Tuesday sought to dispel the notion that it is looking to meddle with the setup of the General Healthcare System (Gesy), saying it only wants to ...
Ronaldo at the double to earn United late point at Atalanta
Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice, including a stoppage-time equaliser, as Manchester United came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw away to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Atalanta ...
Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigrayan forces gain ground
Ethiopia declared a six-month state of emergency on Tuesday after forces from the northern region of Tigray said they were gaining territory and considering marching on the capital Addis Ababa.
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Chelsea battle to 1-0 win at Malmo
Chelsea beat Malmo 1-0 in Sweden thanks to a Hakim Ziyech strike but an expected glut of goals never materialised against the defensive-minded hosts in Champions League Group H on ...
Traffic cameras: police answer driver questions
Amid warnings from officials that at the current rates of violations being recorded by newly installed traffic cameras many drivers will end up losing their licences, police on Tuesday issued ...
S. Africa’s ANC on course for first sub-50% election result
Voter support for South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) was on course on Tuesday to drop below 50% for the first time since it ended white minority rule in 1994, ...
Extradition sought for ‘high value target’ in forex fraud case
Police on Tuesday confirmed that Cyprus received a request from Germany to extradite a permanent resident of the island arrested last month in connection with a cross-border trading fraud investigation ...
Successful Youth Forum makes China-Cyprus ties stronger
A memorable, first-of-its-kind “China-Cyprus Youth Forum” recently took place at the European University Cyprus.
Organised by the Embassy of China in Cyprus to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment ...
Movie screening among the plants
There have been plenty of alternative movie nights at unusual locations, with the latest a garden centre, where the audience will be surrounded by plants and greenery. Aimer La Vie ...
Coronavirus: One death and 249 new cases (updated)
One Covid-19 death and 249 new coronavirus infections were reported by the health ministry on Tuesday evening, raising the death toll to 575.
There are currently 70 patients receiving treatment for Covid-19 in ...
Charity supported by 2021 Radisson BLU marathon calls on runners to fundraise
Given that the Radisson BLU Larnaka International Marathon 2021 features the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Cyprus as a supported cause, running enthusiasts are called to turn their passion to philanthropy.
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Facebook will shut down facial recognition system
Facebook Inc announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such ...
Saudi embassy participates in October breast cancer awareness campaign
In keeping with October’s month-long World Breast Cancer Awareness drive, the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cyprus was lit up in pink, the symbolic colour with which the campaign ...
Shortage of foreign labour causing problems for farmers
MPs on Tuesday gave authorities a month to help farmers address a shortage in labour created in part by foreign workers taking up undeclared work elsewhere or applying for political ...
Greece reports new record high of Covid-19 cases
Greece reported 6,700 new coronavirus infections in the preceding 24 hours on Tuesday, breaking a previous single-day record of 5,449 that was recorded on Monday.
This took the total infections to 754,451 since the ...
Success of region’s climate plan will have ‘repercussions for the world’
Cyprus on Tuesday presented its initiative for coordinating climate change actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) during the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
The summit brings ...
Factbox – Countries vaccinating children against Covid-19
The United States is set to roll out Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 this week and the shots could be administered as soon as ...