Roof collapses at Delhi airport, one dead, flights cancelled
A roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India’s capital New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and leading to the cancellation of flights ...
PACE adopts resolution for return of Varosha to its legal residents
The plenary of the parliamentary assembly of the council of Europe (PACE) approved the resolution of its Rapporteur Piero Fassino for the people of Varosha to return to their legal ...
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
European Union leaders agreed to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU’s powerful executive body.
At ...
Cyprus industrial production rises by 8.2 per cent in April
Industrial production in Cyprus recorded an 8.2 per cent increase year-on-year during April 2024, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
The Industrial Production Index for ...
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Biden falters as Trump unleashes barrage of falsehoods at first debate
President Joe Biden delivered a shaky, halting performance while his Republican rival Donald Trump battered him with a series of often false attacks at their debate on Thursday, as the ...
Cyprus economic sentiment improves in June
The economic climate in Cyprus improved slightly in June, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rising by 0.6 points compared to May 2024, according to a report released this week by the ...
Cyprus Business Now
With third country nationals receiving their work permits earlier through expedited procedures, the tourism industry is fully staffed and ready for the summer wave of tourists.
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou ...
New Polis municipality district office set to open
Mayor of Polis Chrysochous Yiotis Papachristofi met Paphos District Governor Charalambos Pittokopitis and other officials, it was announced on Friday, to coordinate the handover of services to the self-governing body ...
Yellow weather warning, temps to dip over weekend
A yellow weather warning is in place on Friday from 12pm until 5pm for high temperatures.
The weather will be mostly clear with heightened humidity and localised afternoon clouds are ...
Football clubs owe state €33 million in taxes
Nineteen football clubs collectively owe the state some €33 million in taxes, and their repayment conduct does not bode well for the future, the Audit Office has said.
The auditor-general’s ...
Our View: Unesco’s advice on mobiles in schools should be enough to act
The statement of the Child Commissioner to the House education committee during a debate on banning mobile phones in schools could not have failed to raise eyebrows among most parents ...
US charges 193 people in $2.75 billion health care fraud bust
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 193 people, including 76 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, with participating in health care fraud schemes worth $2.75 billion, the agency said on Thursday.
The ...
Bolivia government had prior intelligence of coup planning, minister says
The Bolivian government had intelligence that a coup attempt could occur before the country’s top military commander and his troops forced their way into the presidential palace this week, ...
US issues fresh sanctions against Iran over nuclear escalations
The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran in response to “continued nuclear escalations,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
“Over the past ...
61-year-old Greek Cypriot dies in car collision in north
A 61-year-old Greek Cypriot died on Thursday in a car collision taking place in the north of the island.
The deceased was identified as Charalambos Anastasiou.
According to a report ...
Camera fines on minister’s to-do list this week
Traffic violations caught on camera and the fines they entail were among proposals discussed at the House on Thursday, with transport minister Alexis Vafeades pledging to return with an official ...
Yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greek island fire
Greek judicial authorities have jailed the captain and first officer of a yacht ahead of a trial on charges of arson over a forest fire on the island of Hydra ...
US Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
The US Supreme Court on Thursday blocked OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement that would have shielded its wealthy Sackler family owners from lawsuits over their role in the ...
Wish You Were Clean campaign
Youth of Ecologists, Ecological Movement of Cyprus, Centre for Social Innovation, and RESET-Research and Education in Social Empowerment and Transformation are co-organising once again this year’s established nationwide beach ...
MPs miss assets declaration deadline
Not a single MP filed their statement of assets by the designated deadline for this year, forcing the parliament secretariat to grant them a one-month extension, it emerged on Thursday.
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Civil defence advice ahead of heatwave
Cyprus’ civil defence has issued advice to the public following a yellow warning for extreme heat.
With temperatures expected to peak at 41°C inland and 33°C in the mountains, the ...
Cyprus issue among EPP’s top 10 priorities
The European People’s Party has included the Cyprus problem in its list of top 10 priorities, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in Brussels on Thursday, amid a flurry of meetings linked ...
Minister to address bus driver safety after assault incident
Measures are set to be taken to ensure the safety of bus drivers, after a passenger hit one of the Larnaca drivers on Wednesday triggering a spontaneous work stoppage.
Transport ...
Demetra Holdings posts €89 million profit for 2023 — stake in Hellenic Bank a ‘strategic choice’
Demetra Holdings’ annual general meeting on Thursday saw chairman George Kourris reaffirming the company’s significant position in Hellenic Bank, describing it as a strategic choice amidst ongoing financial successes.
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