Cyprus’ Foreign minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday discussed, in a telephone conversation, with his Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on further developing and strengthening the two countries’ bilateral relations. In a post on “X”, Kombos said that he had a “timely and forward-looking” discussion with the Foreign Minister of Indonesia on...
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday moved to make marijuana use as a less serious crime, a source familiar with the matter said. If finalized, the policy change could potentially be the biggest shift in federal cannabis policy in 40 years. Shares of cannabis firms surged following the news. Stocks of pot companies such...
A whopping 7,280 candidates are contesting 3,227 public offices in the upcoming June elections, the chief returning officer said on Tuesday. Elikkos Elia was citing the final tallies after the period for filing candidacies lapsed on Monday. Speaking at a press conference, Elia said the total number of registered voters...
By July 2024, 20 new e-services will be delivered, including the issuance and renewal of identity cards and passports, the re-issuance of birth and death certificates, and the issuance of certificates of military status, Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou said on Tuesday. Damianou also said that within the year,...
President Nikos Christodoulides met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in Nicosia on Tuesday, where they discussed prospects over gas findings. According to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the two reviewed the discoveries made in 2022 by Eni and its partner TotalEnergies of Cronos and Zeus, which led to the drilling of...
With so many streaming platforms vying for your attention, choosing the best fit for your content and goals can be daunting. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or a newcomer to the scene, this guide will help you find the virtual stage that’s perfect for you. Key factors to consider: 1....
Disy MP Averof Neophytou on Tuesday called on other parties to quickly adopt and pass through the legislature a proposal affording partial restitution to those who saw their bank savings wiped out in the March 2013 ‘haircut’. Neophytou released a statement on the occasion of April 30 – the last...
President Nikos Christodoulides and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the matter of migration on Tuesday, amid parallel situations faced on the issue at either end of the European Union. Cyprus, on the European Union’s eastern edge, has in recent weeks seen increased flows of asylum seekers arriving from Lebanon,...
The judge overseeing Donald Trump‘s criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order. In a written order, Justice Juan Merchan said the fine may not be enough to...
Large numbers of Cypriots are spending the Easter holidays abroad, data from the travel agents’ association showed on Tuesday. The picture emerging from the first four months of the year, indicates that the number of Cypriots holidaying abroad will be comparable to 2023, a record year, while a small increase...
The first edition of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival has already begun and until mid-June it will present an exciting programme of performances, both by local creators and by some of the biggest names on the world theatre scene. On May 1, Rio Cinema will host an open discussion with...
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and forward Donyell Malen are likely to be fit in time for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at home against Paris St Germain, coach Edin Terzic said on Tuesday. Dortmund will have Emre Can and Ian Maatsen back from suspension while Sabitzer, who was...
The Cyprus general government generated a surplus of €45.1 million during the final quarter of 2023, compared to a surplus of €29.2 million in the same period of 2022, according to a report released on Tuesday by the state’s statistical service. Total revenue for the October-December 2023 period increased by...
The government on Tuesday announced it had simplified the criteria for Greek Cypriots and Maronites wishing to resettle in villages in the north. The criteria cover the villages of Rizokarpaso and Ayia Triada, which are still inhabited by Greek Cypriots, and Karpasha and Kormakitis, which are still inhabited by Maronites....
President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday expressed his support for the creation of a European Union defence commissioner. The idea for the creation of such a post was first put forward by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in February. She had told the Munich security conference at the time...
Israel is waiting for Hamas to respond to proposals for a halt to the fighting in Gaza and a return of Israeli hostages before sending a team to Cairo to continue talks, a person close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. With U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken due to...
A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer in February, telling patients at a treatment centre for the disease in London that he was “alright”. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old king‘s response to treatment...
The Scottish government will face a no-confidence vote on Wednesday which it is expected to win after First Minister Humza Yousaf said he would resign. Yousaf’s resignation on Monday came just 13 months after he replaced Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s leader, and sparks another leadership contest in the Scottish National Party. The...
By Zoe Harris Vertical farms look hi-tech and sophisticated, but the premise is simple – plants are grown without soil, with their roots in a solution containing nutrients. This innovative approach to agriculture is growing in global market value and expected to reach US$23.23 billion (£18.55 billion) by 2029. Typically,...
By Valerie Volcovici Negotiations on a future global treaty to tackle soaring plastic pollution wrapped up early on Tuesday without agreement on a proposal to consider sustainable plastic production limits. The talks were supposed to conclude on Monday but continued overnight as countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic....
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou on Tuesday said opening the labour market for students from third countries is “useful and essential”. Combining foreign students’ university education with professional development could be the means to upgrade local services and fill seasonal needs, as well as generate jobs, Panayiotou said, following a ministerial council...
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10am to 7pm, the Lidl Food Academy provided a rich Easter experience to both young and old, filled with traditional activities and culinary creations. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy delicious Easter dishes made by the Lidl Food Academy’s experienced chefs and assistants. At...
Household debt in Cyprus stood at 66 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of 2023, while corporate debt reached 133 per cent of GDP, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus’ (CBC) quarterly financial accounts, published on Tuesday. The CBC report highlighted that household assets in...
The next shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza from Cyprus through the Amalthea initiative is ready to depart “as soon as the United States give us the green light”, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He said the jetty being constructed off the coast of Gaza by the US will...
The Limassol municipality’s social grocery store has begun delivering around 450 Easter ‘love packages’ to people in need during these festive days. Limassol Mayor Nikos Nicolaides, along with other mayoral candidates for the upcoming election, visited the social grocery store on Tuesday morning. “Limassol is a city with philanthropic sentiments,...