Bank of England to raise rates to 0.25 per cent in Q1, possibly sooner
The Bank of England will be the first major central bank to raise interest rates in the post-pandemic cycle but economists polled by Reuters think the first hike will not ...
Moscow says long-term stability in Cyprus will come after withdrawal of foreign troops
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that for there to be stability in Cyprus, the existing system of guarantees and withdrawal of foreign troops is necessary.
The Ministry’...
Coronavirus: Kiosk, 16 individuals booked for violating decrees
One business and 16 individuals were booked for violating coronavirus protocols in the last 24 hours, police said on Thursday morning.
According to police, the business concerned a kiosk, whose owner was ...
Woman caught driving over limit, man under influence of drugs (Updated)
Police issued a warning about driving under the influence of substances following two separate incidents of drink driving and driving under the influence of drugs in the last 24 hours.
The ...
‘Cypriot students still want to come to the UK’
Although conditions are not as favourable at the moment, Cypriot university students are still attracted to the prospect of studying in the United Kingdom.
“With the effects of Brexit and ...
Children with mild Covid -19 may not develop antibodies
Children who contract a mild case of COVID-19 may not develop antibodies to the virus afterward, a study from Australia suggests.
Researchers compared 57 children and 51 adults with mild COVID-19 or ...
Cyprus economic indicators stayed positive in September
Boosted by elevated business activity and the tourism sector, the Cypriot economy remains on a path of growth and recovery according to a report by the University of Cyprus Economic ...
Cyprus Business Now
American credit rating agency S&P has released a report affirming RCB Bank with a rating of “BB-” with a stable outlook.
RCB Bank’s long and short-term credit ...
Survey highlights discrimination, pay gaps among lawyers
A survey of 2,500 young lawyers found that 51.2 per cent of women claimed that they have faced discrimination at work, with 3.5 per cent saying that they were assaulted or received threats.
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Our View: Government undermining those in charge of state hospitals
WHEN the government was drafting its plans for Gesy it decided that public hospitals should be taken out of the control of the health ministry and be placed under an ...
Ronaldo header seals United comeback win over Atalanta
Cristiano Ronaldo headed in an 81st-minute winner as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group F at Old Trafford on ...
Chelsea hammer Malmo 4-0 but lose strikers to injury
Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 win over Sweden’s Malmo in Group H of the Champions League on Wednesday in a one-sided contest settled by goals from Andreas Christensen and ...
Risking Turkish response, Cyprus to continue surveys in EEZ
Research vessel Nautical Geo that was carrying out survey operations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone a few weeks ago when it was sent away by Turkish navy vessels is expected ...
Pique keeps Barcelona hopes alive in Champions League
Gerard Pique scored the vital goal to earn Barcelona a nervy 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League Group E on Wednesday and keep alive the Spanish side’s ...
Russia says Putin won’t fly to Glasgow, in blow for climate talks
Russia delivered a blow to hopes of a breakthrough international deal on climate change when the Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin would not fly to Scotland for ...
Arrest after 28kg of shisha tobacco seized
A 56-year-old man was arrested after 28 kilogrammes of shisha tobacco was found in his car on Wednesday in Nicosia police said.
The tobacco, 112 packs weighing 28 kg in total, was found ...
US readies plan to vaccinate kids ages 5-11 against Covid
The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined its plan to vaccinate millions of U.S. children ages 5 to 11 as soon as the COVID-19 shot is authorized for them, readying doses and ...
Coronavirus: Mobile vaccination units in the mountains on Saturday
The health ministry announced that on Saturday it will be carrying out vaccinations against Covid-19 in mountainous areas, to help residents of these areas wishing to get the jab.
The ...
Coronavirus: Two deaths, 143 new cases (Updated)
Two deaths from coronavirus and 143 new cases were announced on Wednesday out of 46,367 PCR and rapid tests.
The deaths were two men, aged 57 and 68. The number of deaths is now ...
Four-goal Daka leads Leicester to comeback win at Spartak
Patson Daka scored four goals to inspire Leicester City to a 4-3 comeback win at Spartak Moscow in Europa League Group C on Wednesday and keep alive the English side’...
Walking tour looks at the future of mining heritage in Cyprus
Mines. They’ve been photographed, featured in the news, worked on and some abandoned. Their land, location and surrounding nature hold so many more stories than meet the eye and ...
Florida school shooter pleads guilty in 2018 Parkland massacre
Accused shooter Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, ...
Coronavirus: Investigation into virus chains in schools
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Wednesday gave instructions for thorough investigation of coronavirus cases in schools to track in time possible transmission chains after one with 27 cases was detected in ...
Lidl a premier sponsor of ‘Let’s do it! Cyprus 2021’ clean-up campaign
Lidl Cyprus is supporting the Pancyprian clean-up campaign “Let’s do it! Cyprus” as a premier sponsor, in keeping within the framework of its environment-focused CSR.
Organised by the Together ...