Concrete makers strike for overtime pay
Concrete manufacturers and traders went on strike on Thursday, demanding to be paid for overtime worked and a return to their pre-2013 collective labour agreement conditions.
The workers gathered at ...
Bank of England cuts rates but sees higher inflation after Reeves’ budget
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday for only the second time since 2020 and said future reductions were likely to be gradual, seeing higher inflation and growth after ...
Green Party honours Turkish Cypriot doctor Ihsan Ali
The Green Party on Thursday laid a wreath at a monument to Turkish Cypriot doctor and pro-Cypriot unity activist Ihsan Ali, on the eve of the 46th anniversary of his ...
What is necro-branding?
By Chris Baumann
Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a ...
Europe urges Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars
European leaders meeting in Budapest on Thursday urged Donald Trump from afar to avoid trade wars, maintain support for Ukraine and to refrain from unsettling the global order following his ...
Tsitsipas questions ATP’s ‘backward move’
Stefanos Tsitsipas said two-week ATP Masters 1000 events result in a drop in quality as players do not get enough time off for recovery or the intense training needed to stay ...
BBF value-for-money homes for under €350K
BBF is a recognised leader in residential and commercial development, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, with branches in Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia and Athens.
The name BBF stands for Build. Better. Future. ...
Teenager who brought €15,000 to school is under investigation
Police are investigating the case of a teenager who showed up to school with €15,000 in cash and distributed money to classmates
According to Alpha News, the student gave one classmate ...
Cyprus emerging as top FDI destination in Europe, says Invest Cyprus CEO
Cyprus is growing as a top choice for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe, said Invest Cyprus CEO Marios Tannousis on Thursday.
Tannousis addressed an international audience at the 10th ...
Nexans conducting seabed survey for interconnector cable
French company Nexans is conducting a seabed survey as construction of the Great Sea Interconnector cable continues, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Thursday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency ...
From Camilla to the ‘ugly’ Elizabeth of Austria
By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Magdalena Biniaś-Szkopek and Robert Tomczak
Throughout history, queens have often been judged on their looks. Beauty standards shaped early-modern queenship. Even today, royal women ...
Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16
The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures ...
Biden set to address nation after Trump’s decisive win
US President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning ...
Democrats ask anxious questions about their neighbours, country, party leadership
In anxious conversations across the US, many Democrats were struggling to understand what led their neighbours to vote Republican Donald Trump back into the White House.
Some feared that Tuesday’...
Hellenic Bank and Etyk finalise terms for new collective agreement
Hellenic Bank and the union representing its employees, Etyk, have finalised a new collective agreement, based on the preliminary accord reached in April 2023 with the mediation of the Labour Minister.
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Neophytou: Trump victory will have large regional impact
Some political leaders on Thursday extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as US president, expressing optimism that his administration will support efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue.
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Christodoulides and Erdogan discuss Cyprus and EU relations
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in person in Budapest ahead of the European Political Community’s summit in the Hungarian capital on Thursday.
Christodoulides and ...
Borrell ‘rejects’ efforts to ‘legitimise’ north at OTS summit
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday he “rejects” efforts to “legitimise” the north at the previous day’s summit of the Organisation of Turkic ...
Ukraine war
Russia’s Shoigu says West should negotiate end to Ukraine war based on current realities
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, a powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Thursday that the West should accept that Russia was winning the Ukraine war and negotiate ...
Athienou reiterates demand for crossing point in Pyroi
The Athienou municipality on Thursday demanded a crossing point be opened in the nearby village of Pyroi, ahead of a planned meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.
A delegation of seven ...
Jumbo Cyprus sees October sales rise with new Nicosia store opening
Greek retail chain Jumbo Group reported robust sales growth for the first ten months of 2024 at its recent shareholder briefing.
This was driven by strong demand in key markets and ...
Woman arrested for illegally staying in Cyprus
A 35-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday by Paphos police for illegally staying in the Republic.
The woman presented a Georgian passport, but it was later revealed that she had ...
Memorial to be erected for serial killer Metaxas’ victims
A memorial service and inauguration of a memorial bench will take place on Sunday in remembrance of the seven foreign women and girls who were murdered by serial killer, Nikos ...
Hospital CEO investigated for harassment claims
The state health services (Okypy) is carrying out a disciplinary investigation over its CEO for the Larnaca-Famagusta directorate after allegations of inappropriate conduct, it was reported on Thursday.There is ...