Musk says Tesla ‘most likely’ to accept bitcoin again
“I might pump, but I don’t dump,” said Elon Musk on Wednesday. “I definitely do not believe in getting the price high and selling … I would like to see ...
‘Cyprus now has a central plan to transform the economy’ – Finance Minister
The public consultation on “Vision 2035: Long-Term Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Cypriot Economy,” was launched on Wednesday.
Speaking at the launch conference, Finance Minister Constantinos Petridis noted that ...
Fire-stricken areas will need extra protection before winter
A team of Greek experts on Wednesday visited the areas of Larnaca and Limassol that were affected by a huge fire early this month in a bid to determine what ...
Our View: Government’s lack of transparency has only fuelled the anti-vaxxer movement
Last Sunday’s demonstration at the presidential palace was overshadowed by the mindless violence that unfolded at the Dias group premises. The fact many of the thugs that went on ...
Half of all Afghan district centres under Taliban control – US general
Taliban insurgents control about half of Afghanistan’s district centres, the senior US general said on Wednesday, indicating a rapidly deteriorating security situation.
Insecurity has been growing in Afghanistan in ...
Athletes to suffer alongside Tokyoites as Japan heat soars
Many of the world’s top athletes will suffer along with Tokyoites in the “ridiculous” heat of Japan’s high summer, as the Olympic Games start this week in sweltering ...
UK citizen arrested in Spain for role in 2020 Twitter hack
A 22-year-old British citizen was arrested in Spain on Wednesday in connection with a July 2020 Twitter hack which compromised the accounts of high-profile politicians and celebrities, the U.S. Justice ...
Security Council still discussing Varosha, Spehar expresses UN’s concern
The Security Council is still deliberating on the issue of Varosha and the Secretariat will make a further announcement in due course, UN special envoy to Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar said ...
India reports first human death from bird flu
An 11-year-old boy has died in India from a bird flu virus of the H5N1 strain, the first such fatality in the country, highlighting a potential new risk for ...
EU rejects UK demand for new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland
Britain demanded on Wednesday that the European Union agree to rewrite a deal overseeing problematic post-Brexit trade involving Northern Ireland just a year after it was agreed with the bloc, ...
Coronavirus: Three deaths, 1,014 new cases (Updated)
Three deaths from coronavirus and 1,014 new cases were announced on Wednesday out of 73,098 PCR and rapid tests, a positivity rate of 1.39 per cent.
The deaths were two men, aged 78 and 82, ...
Sweden women end US unbeaten run, Dutch put 10 past Zambia
World champions the United States were dealt a 3-0 drubbing by Sweden to end a 30-month unbeaten run, and the Netherlands put 10 goals past a hapless Zambia on a day ...
Enjoy a holistic summer break in August
August is the month of holidays. Some escape to the mountains, others to the beach, some travel abroad and some avoid the crowds by staying put. For those staying on ...
Coronavirus: Bookings from UK market remain low
Bookings from UK tourists in Paphos are still very low, despite the UK government decision that fully vaccinated Britons returning from medium-risk amber list countries, such as Cyprus, will no ...
Israel shakes up agriculture sector to cut produce costs
Israel’s government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to lower fresh produce costs by cutting customs duties and opening the sector to competition, potentially ending years of prices far above ...
J&J raises revenue forecast, estimates $2.5 bln in COVID-19 vaccine sales
Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday forecast $2.5 billion in sales of its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine this year based on the current price of $5 per dose and said that could rise to $8 ...
Greece: relations can’t improve while Turkey breaks the law
There can be no prospects of improving Greece-Turkey and EU-Turkey relations as long as Turkey insists on breaking the law in Cyprus, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said after a ...
No direct impact on sales from Ronaldo snub -Coca-Cola CFO
Coca-Cola has not seen any direct sales impact after Portugal soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo removed two bottles of its soda placed in front of him at a Euro 2020 press conference ...
Coronavirus: Croatia sets obligatory tests for visitors from Cyprus, UK and Russia
Croatia will impose obligatory Covid-19 tests for visitors coming from Britain, Russia and Cyprus from July 26, the state health institute said on Wednesday.
“Due to the worsening of the epidemiological ...
Japan win softball opener as Games ‘of hope’ begin
The Japanese women’s softball team got the Tokyo 2020 Olympics off to a winning start for the hosts on Wednesday, kicking off a pandemic-postponed Games that the World Health Organisation ...
Applicants withdraw case against 2013 Eurogroup decision
Consequences of the Eurogroup decision on Cyprus cases brought in the European Court of Justice
By Nikos Korogiannakis and Antigoni Pafiti
Multiple cases, related to the Eurogroup’s March 2013 decision ...
Coronavirus: First dose vaccinations top 70 per cent
So far 70 per cent of the adult population has received at least the first dose of a vaccine, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
According to the data released by ...
Coronavirus: Rapid testing sites for Thursday
The health ministry announced a total of 62 rapid testing sites will operate around the island on Thursday.
The sites provide free coronavirus tests to the public and for the obligatory ...
Coronavirus: Cypriots vaccinated in non-EU countries can apply for EU Covid pass
Cypriots or permanent residents of the Republic who have been vaccinated in non-EU countries may now obtain the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC), the health ministry said on Wednesday.
They ...