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 (Pasyxe) Panayiotis Constantinou. “Especially in the Famagusta district, we have quite good hotel occupancy rates during the Kataklysmos weekend and our compatriots once […]
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 was hosted by the European Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus (DiGiNN). The statement added that DiGiNN, a consortium of 11 public and private sector organisations including […]
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 promoting Akamas sites through a campaign, mainly on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with free entrance to museums and open participation in excursions. […]
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 the green transition were the main topics discussed during a one-hour meeting at the Presidential Palace. The meeting, which was held on Thursday afternoon, was […]
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 enjoy seeing our island on the small screen: shouting out ‘Ooo the sea caves!’ and ‘Look, that’s the Sculpture Park – I’ve been there!’ Airing on […]
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, a survey released on Friday revealed. The largest percentage, 35.57 per cent said they had used alcohol for the first […]
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 of the war” if it continued to allow Israel to use its airports and bases for military exercises. “Opening Cypriot airports and bases to the Israeli […]
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 the general election. On another chaotic day for the governing Conservatives, the party’s campaign director took a leave of absence, linked to an investigation around bets being […]
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. A House press release said they discussed the next steps in upgrading the dialogue and exchanges between Qatar’s Consultative Assembly and the House of Representatives. Al-Mulla […]
Deadly heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again help to fuel record-breaking heat that could surpass last summer as the warmest in 2,000 years. Record temperatures in recent days are suspected to have caused hundreds, if not thousands, of deaths across Asia and Europe. In Saudi […]
Cyprus is attacking the economy of the north in its decision to keep businessman Simon Mistriel Aykut in custody, head of the Turkish Cypriot construction workers charged on Friday. In statements to Turkish Cypriot newspaper Halkın Sesi, Cafer Gurcafer called on the north’s ‘government’ to take action so as to help him. Aykut, 73 and […]
Five aircraft on Friday were called in to fight a blaze that broke out in the Alassa area of Limassol. According to fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis, the fire broke out between the villages of Alassa and Monagri. A total of seven fire trucks worked to put out the blaze, which broke out from rubbish […]
Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. (Alpha Holdings) has denied recent media reports claiming that the company is in negotiations to acquire a stake in the Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company from existing shareholders. In a statement issued on Friday, Alpha Holdings clarified that “within the framework of implementing its announced strategic plan, it […]
Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least €500,000, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the luxury automaker prepares to open a plant that will make the model – and could boost group production by up to a third. The Italian brand, famed for its roaring petrol engines, has said it will […]
Hotel occupancy rates in Larnaca are expected to reach approximately 75-80 per cent for the Kataklysmos holiday weekend, mirroring the levels recorded during 2023, according to the president of the Larnaca Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Marios Polyviou. “For the weekend and the Monday of the Holy Spirit, which is the celebration of Kataklysmos, we have good […]
Lionel Messi’s latest quest for international glory in the twilight of his career is off to a smooth start with Argentina’s 2-0 win over Canada at the Copa America opening. Despite winning accolades galore at club level from an early age, it took Messi until 34 to triumph with Argentina at a major international tournament, lifting first […]
Israeli forces pounded Rafah and other areas across the Gaza Strip and engaged in close-quarter combat with fighters led by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, residents and Israel’s military said. Residents said the Israelis appeared to by trying to complete their capture of Rafah, the city on the enclave’s southern edge that has been the focus […]
Cyprus will remain committed to fighting sexual violence in war, Commissioner for Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou said on Friday. Christodoulou made the remarks at an event titled “Rape as a weapon of war: The case of Cyprus and the International Legal Aspect,” held on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual […]
“These are very exciting results. There has been a steady increase in studies proving benefits of meditation and Yoga practices, but an important aspect of this research is not just proving the benefits for alleviating mental and physical health conditions, but that they can actually do this in a short time frame. What excites me […]
Police on Friday announced extra patrols and increased road-safety measures over the Kataklysmos holiday weekend beginning on Saturday through to Monday night. “The measures being taken include an increased presence of police on highways, interurban roads and main arteries,” a police bulletin said. It added that there would be “a particular emphasis” on traffic offences […]
With the temporary pier to the Gazan coastline operational, humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza resumed on Thursday. The US Central Command (US Centcom) said in a press release on its website on Thursday that at approximately 8.52am (Gaza time) on June 19 “personnel supporting the mission to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, […]
France captain Kylian Mbappe should be available for their second European Championship group game against the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening 1-0 win over Austria, manager Didier Deschamps said on Thursday. The striker was injured in a collision with Austria’s Kevin Danso, and the 25-year-old forward took to social media to ask for […]
Spicy Kerala Chicken Roast Alright folks, it’s time for some seriously spicy food from coastal Kerala. This chicken roast recipe is straight from my mother’s kitchen, and is a family favourite she always makes because it’s easy and quick. It has a thick gravy that can be mopped up with bread or rice. In fact, […]
When you have a feeling that work has replaced everything in your life, it’s not a good signal. More and more employees say that they are out of the work-life balance as they don’t have time for breaks, home routine, or something they may want to do. You may have plans for the following day […]
A 48-year-old was arrested in Paphos for drink driving on Thursday afternoon, with final blood alcohol level 138mg instead of 22mg. Police said the driver, a permanent resident of Paphos, was pulled over at 18.25pm for not wearing a seatbelt. The suspect was arrested for pending fines and remains in custody.