Finance Ministry on alert over potential Bank of Cyprus equity sale
The Finance Ministry has been spurned into action by the news reported by Bloomberg that AB CarVal Investors and Caius Capital are interested in selling their shares in the Bank ...
Cyprus assumes European Schools presidency
On Friday, Cyprus took over the presidency of the European Schools network for the first time, in a term which will last from August 2024 to July 2025.
As part of its ...
Tatar ‘building up to’ re-election bid
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said on Friday he is “building up to” a likely bid for re-election next year.
Speaking to Kibris Postasi TV, he said with four years ...
Verstappen back in a happy place for F1 triple header
Max Verstappen should be back in a happy place as Formula One kicks off a triple header of familiar European races starting with the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit ...
Hot June prompts new push for school air conditioning
House speaker Annita Demetriou sent a letter to the president on Friday calling for them to make room in the state budget to install air conditioning in public schools.
Demetriou, ...
Alcaraz plans ATP talks over ‘new’ shot clock rule after defeat at Queen’s
World number two Carlos Alcaraz said he would speak to the ATP about a “new” shot clock rule being trialled by the governing body after feeling rushed during his defeat ...
A minute with Stafia, Recording Artist/Songwriter
Where do you live?I live near Ayia Napa, Cyprus. I live on my own but my family are a minute away from me so I go back & forth!
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Cyprus economic outlook improves in May
The Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI), constructed and estimated by the Economics Research Centre of the University of Cyprus (CypERC), saw a marginal increase of 0.1 per cent in May 2024.
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Massive power outage hits Balkan states as heat overloads system
A major power outage hit Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania and most of Croatia’s coast on Friday, disrupting businesses, shutting down traffic lights and leaving people sweltering without air conditioning in ...
UCy cultural festival performances continue
Continuing its performances at Axiothea Mansion in downtown Nicosia is the renowned Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus bringing quality productions. Up next are three musical evenings celebrating local, ...
Pensioners threaten mass protest if issues remain unresolved
Pensioners said on Friday they would organise a huge protest against the government if their issues were not resolved by the autumn.
In a statement, the pensioners’ union Ekysy said ...
Health minister orders probe into man’s death at Famagusta hospital
Health Minister Michael Damianos on Friday ordered an investigation into the circumstances of a 41-year-old man’s death at Famagusta general hospital, amid allegations doctors lacked the necessary knowledge to ...
EU discusses support for Cyprus’ defence, energy industries
How the EU could support Cyprus’ defence industry was discussed on Friday in Nicosia between President Nikos Christodoulides and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton.
Speaking after the meeting, ...
Tourism in Ayia Napa and Protaras will continue improving, Famagusta hoteliers say
Hotel occupancy rates in the Famagusta district during the Kataklysmos holiday weekend are expected to be at satisfactory levels, ranging between 80 to 90 per cent, according to Famagusta Hoteliers Association president (...
Russia tells US: we need to talk, but Ukraine must be on agenda
Russia sees a pressing need for security talks with the United States but they must be “comprehensive” and include the subject of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday.
“It is ...
CYENS centre hosts event to link public organisations and SMEs
An open event held at the CYENS Centre of Excellence this week aimed to connect public organisations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
According to an official announcement, the event ...
New tourism campaign focuses on Akamas
Akamas’ attractions are featured in a new tourism campaign to drive local and tourist traffic to the natural and culture treasures of the area.
Paphos’ regional board of tourism is ...
President discusses economic growth, US talks with bank association
The positive trajectory of the Cypriot economy, the successful issuance of a seven-year bond by the Republic of Cyprus, the commencement of strategic dialogue with the US, digital transformation, and ...
TV shows we love: Love Rat
Cape Greco. Ayia Napa. Nissi Beach. This British TV series was shot almost entirely in Cyprus!
I can’t honestly say I love Love Rat. But I do very much ...
Survey: 14% in Cyprus tried alcohol before age 12
Almost 14 per cent in Cyprus used alcohol for the first time when they were under the age of 12 and over 24 per cent tried it out between the ages of 13 and 14, ...
Kombos dismisses Hezbollah threats as baseless
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos has dismissed the recent threats made by Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah, against Cyprus as unfounded.
On Wednesday, Nasrallah said Hezbollah could consider Cyprus “a part ...
Sunak ‘incredibly angry’ about election date betting allegations
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “incredibly angry” to hear that three of his party colleagues were being investigated over allegedly placing bets on an early announcement of ...
Qatari ambassador leaving, promises to strengthen ties
Promising to continue work to further strengthen relations between Cyprus and Qatar, the latter’s ambassador to the island, Ali Yousuf Abdulrahman Al-Mulla, bid farewell to House President Annita Demetriou.
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Rutte, longtime Putin critic, set to lead NATO alliance
Mark Rutte, who looks set to be NATO’s next secretary-general, is a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putinand a staunch ally of Ukraine who honed his skills as ...