Unique moments were savoured by 11 children and their families during the match between the Netherlands and Romania on July 2. As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to take be a Player Escort at the […]
Cyprus recorded improvements in its balance of payments and international investment position (IIP) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, along with a reduction in net external debt. This is according to preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) this week. According to the CBC’s report […]
Cyprus witnessed a growth in house prices during the first quarter of 2024, as evidenced by the latest figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday. According to a preliminary estimate, the House Price Index (HPI) for the first quarter of 2024 stood at 111.53 points. This index represents a modest year-on-year increase […]
Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it launched a large rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday in retaliation for the killing of a top commander, the latest surge of violence in the steadily worsening conflict at the Israeli-Lebanese border. Fought in parallel to the Gaza war, the conflict between the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel has been […]
Inflation in June 2024 rose by 2.9 per cent over the previous month, marking a continuation of the upward trend that began in April and reaching its highest level since October 2023. Data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday showed that Cyprus’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped slightly by 0.12 points to […]
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during calls with campaign staff and meetings with Democratic lawmakers and governors on Wednesday, as he sought to shake off calls for him to drop out after his shaky debate performance last week. Biden dialed in to a call with worried members of his […]
By Regan Lipes While there have been popular TV shows featuring Jewish families or characters in recent years, gone are the Seinfeld days of benign Jewish cultural references mixed in with day-to-day banality wrapped into a 30-minute sitcom. For example, episode 69 in the fifth season of Seinfeld, The Bris, gave mainstream English-speaking audiences a […]
A prison officer’s vehicle was bombed in the early hours of Thursday, in an attack seen as an act of revenge. It is the second time in a matter of weeks he has been the target of a similar attack, which is believed to be linked to his line of work. The officer works at […]
EU funding to support the north of Cyprus has reached a total of €688 million since 2026, a report issued on Thursday shows, while green line trade is steadily increasing. The European Commission published two annual reports on Thursday illustrating the European Union’s “continued support for Cyprus’ reunification”. “Since 2006, a total of €688 million […]
There is growing frustration over the continued status quo across the island, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in his latest Good Offices mission report in Cyprus. An advance copy which circulated early Thursday morning specified only genuine progress towards reaching a consensus starting point for negotiations will reassure Cypriots and the international community that […]
A total of 12 bounced cheques worth €13,048 were issued in June of this year, involving 10 persons, according to a report by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released this week. These persons, comprising 6 legal entities and 4 individuals, were subsequently included in the preliminary list of the Central Information Registry (CIR) for […]
Two monks involved in a financial scandal at the infamous Osiou Avakoum monastery were released on bail but were imposed with a travel ban on Thursday. The two monks, Nektarios and Porfyrios were ordered to pay €100,000 bail and submit all their travel documents. Also, part of the court order is for the pair to […]
President Nikos Christodoulides used his address at the 12th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards held in Nicosia, to highlight the crucial role of foreign investors in Cyprus’ economic growth. The president said that the government views them as partners in unlocking opportunities, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth. “Our target is clear: a thriving and […]
England’s Phil Foden said the players need to shoulder some of the blame for the team’s shaky performances at Euro 2024 and that he feels sorry for manager Gareth Southgate, who has been subjected to heavy criticism. England have sputtered through their four games in Germany with Jude Bellingham’s last gasp bicycle kick and Harry […]
The increasing threat of desertification in rural areas of Cyprus will be addressed through an ambitious five-year project focusing on decreasing soil organic carbon. The project, co-financed by the EU under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, comes to the island through Terrasafe, a new European project to stall desertification in Cyprus, Italy, Romania, Spain and […]
Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2026 will be a “flagship event” in the context of European and Cypriot public broadcasting, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. Addressing the 92nd European Broadcasting Union (EBU) directors’ general assembly in Limassol, Christodoulides said he had “first-hand experience of the professional standard held […]
Season 4 is in full swing, and things are looking really hot on the Mythic+ scene. Whether you’re just starting out or already running those high keys, it’s always helpful to get some insight into the current meta to make your M+ performance even better. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of […]
It took a year of wrangling with the European Commission for Germany’s Lufthansa LHAG.DE to gain approval to buy 41% of Italy’s ITA Airways, and only after it accepted big concessions. While the deal expands Lufthansa’s footprint in the lucrative southern European market, the combined group will have to cede some routes and slots to […]
By Yiannis Kourtoglou A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff. Perched high on the Troodos mountains and with an unobstructed view of the skies, the 1.77 million euro publicly funded Troodos Observatory was inaugurated in May. Purveyors hope the project […]
The Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) this week confirmed its full alignment and excellent collaboration with the government, something which was reiterated during the association’s annual general meeting. This meeting was attended by President Nikos Christodoulides, along with representatives from six ministries, showcasing the strong partnership between the government and the association. In a statement, Pasyxe […]
Auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides’ cross examination was adjourned on Thursday at the Supreme Constitutional Court, as one of the judges had a medical issue and was unable to attend the hearing. The hearing will resume on July 10, when Michaelides’ cross examination is slated to be wrapped. Proceedings are part of the case filed by attorney-general […]
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Fans flocking to Wimbledon’s Court One on Thursday will face a welcome dilemma in what promises to be a bumper day for the home nation as new British number one Jack Draper takes on Cameron Norrie, while Katie Boulter faces Harriet Dart. Add in that 277th-ranked wildcard Jacob Fearnley will also be out on the […]
Eni denied on Thursday that it has been engaged in any discussion for the sale of shares in Cyprus, a company spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail after the government also denied claims that there were thoughts of the company selling shares. “Eni denies being engaged in any discussion for the sale of shares in its […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday released his reports on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and his Good Offices mission on the island. In his report on UNFICYP, Guterres highlighted a record number of violations in the buffer zone by both sides, while stressing the importance of avoiding unilateral actions outside the […]