The time may have passed to exploit Cyprus’ gas
When the gas discoveries were first made, the prevailing economic and political conditions were substantially different
I assume that you have all heard about the EU’s plans to create ...
Coronavirus: Covid measures in a holding pattern for now
The routine extension of Covid restrictions until November 9 by the cabinet this week suggests the government is currently in somewhat of a holding pattern when it comes to where and ...
Remand after Limassol robbery leaves man with broken jaw and nose
Two men aged 27 and 44 were remanded at Limassol district court for five days on Sunday for robbing and attacking a 32-year-old man in Limassol.
The incident took place late on ...
Biden talks F-16s, raises human rights in meeting with Turkey’s Erdogan
U.S. President Joe Biden told Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan his request for F-16 fighter jets had to go through a process in the United States and expressed a ...
Remand for hotel theft
Paphos district court on Sunday remanded an 18-year-old man for five days, for his suspected involvement in stealing from a hotel.
According to police, the hotel manager reported to police ...
Inefficient buildings will increase winter bite
Against a backdrop of spiralling energy costs, our buildings remain woefully energy inefficient
The 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26) which starts today has been dubbed humanity’s last chance to ...
Cyprus President arrives in Glasgow to participate in the UN Summit on Climate Change (Update)
President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, arrived on Sunday in Glasgow, where he will participate in the UN Summit on Climate Change (COP26), hosted by the United Kingdom.
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Fire services respond to calls for help from Lymbia community struck by heavy rain
A number of vehicles were towed by the fire services who responded to multiple calls for help from the Lymbia community, after it was struck by heavy rain, it emerged ...
EXPLAINER-Why Japan’s election is a bigger deal than it looks
Japan‘s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is running in a tightrope general election https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-votes-test-new-pm-kishida-political-stability-2021-10-30 on Sunday that could see his ruling ...
Coronavirus: 24 fines for violating measures
Cyprus police booked 19 citizens and five establishment owners in the last 24 hours, for violating the measures aiming to curb the spread of COVID-19.
A police spokesperson told CNA on Sunday, ...
Looking for the pain threshold: why COP26 won’t deliver
“The world is on a catastrophic pathway to 2.7°C of heating,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “There is a high risk of failure of COP26.” That’s the global ...
Remand after multiple stabbing attacks
Paphos district court has remanded two people aged 23 and 24 for five days in connection with a stabbing incident over the weekend.
According to police, at around 6pm on Friday, a 26...
Missing man’s car found, police continue search (update)
The car of Marios Koyionis, a 35-year-old man missing from his home since Wednesday, was found in Akamas on Sunday, police said, but traces of the man continue to be ...
10 things you might not know about Halloween
Where is Cyprus’ haunted hotel? Why are orange and black the colours of Halloween? Who still walks the halls of the White House? And what makes black cats an adoption ...
Strong rain causes issues at Larnaca airport
Two flights set to land at Larnaca airport on Saturday night were diverted as heavy rain led to poor visibility, while the downpour caused a leak at the airport’s ...
Serious inflationary and political pressures on 2022 government budget
The government budget for 2022 presented to the House of Representatives on October 7 calls for the overall deficit to be reduced substantially from an estimated 5 per cent of GDP in 2021 to 1.1 ...
Environmental, Social and Governance: the trends for 2022
By Paul Lambis
With environmental issues topping the list on every organisation’s agenda, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are becoming more relevant for financial institutions. Compared to many of ...
COP26: World makes new bid to avert climate disaster
World leaders will start descending on the Scottish city of Glasgow on Sunday for the United Nations COP26 summit, billed as a make-or-break chance to save the planet from the ...
FAA has ‘deep concern’ about 5G network plan on aviation safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised significant concerns about a plan to use spectrum for 5G wireless networks on aviation safety and is planning to issue a formal warning ...
Coronavirus: Monday’s rapid testing sites for eligible groups
The health ministry announced the rapid testing sites for Monday, 21 in total, in all districts.
Free rapid testing for the general population has been scrapped, while unvaccinated employees, including those ...
Current, former Tesla board members cash in on stock rally
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) board member Ira Ehrenpreis sold shares of the electric carmaker worth more than $200 million on Wednesday, after the stock crossed the $1,000 mark for the first time ...
US, EU agree to resolve Trump-era steel, aluminum tariffs, sources say
The United States and European Union are expected this weekend to announce a deal to resolve a dispute over US steel and aluminum tariffs imposed in 2018 by former President Donald ...
J&J settles most Risperdal lawsuits, with $800 million in expenses
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said it has settled most of the lawsuits it faced by thousands of men who claimed its anti-psychotic drug Risperdal caused them to develop excessive ...
Bank of Cyprus – going beyond banking to serve the Cypriot society and economy
“The role of the CFO has always been key not only within a company but also in the business world. However, this pivotal role has undergone a profound transformation in ...