The church’s investigative committee examining the sex and money laundering claims against two monks in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal is expected to file its findings to the ecclesiastical court on Friday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, church sources confirmed that the six-member ecclesiastical court is due to receive the report by the investigative […]
Le Frenchie by PUNIN, a French restaurant in Limassol, has been recognised as one of the top restaurants worldwide, earning the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights the restaurant’s exceptional wine list, which has received international acclaim from experts. Located in the heart of Limassol’s old town, Le Frenchie by […]
Nursing and midwifery unions on Thursday called on the state to help improve the image of their profession by tackling working conditions, wage scales and other terms of employment through collective employment agreements. In a joint statement regarding staff shortages in nursing and midwifery, the unions said these can be drastically reduced if the state […]
The U.S.-built pier designed to increase flows of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has been beset by challenges and is now expected to be permanently dismantled. U.S. officials have said they will attempt to reinstall the pier to clear a backlog of Gaza-bound aid in Cyprus, and that it is then likely to be […]
Humanitarian aid sent from Cyprus towards Gaza will dock at the Israeli port Ashdod when the temporary jetty constructed to facilitate the delivery of aid directly into Gaza from the sea is permanently removed in the next few days, foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said on Thursday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, he said the […]
Several drones from Lebanon fell inside Israel on Thursday, the Israeli military said, while the head of the local municipality told Israel’s Channel 12 that one person was critically injured. The Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza […]
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy on Thursday said that Cyprus has made robust strides in the digital sector, something which is backed by the European Commission’s latest ‘State of the Digital Decade 2024’ report. This annual review measures the digital readiness of EU member states and tracks their progress towards the […]
The addition of Cypriot pasta tertziellouthkia to the European Commission’s protected geographical indication (PGI) list for food and beverages has been welcomed by the agriculture ministry. This is a move that “not only conserves their unique identity, but also showcases Cypriot gastronomy and tradition beyond Cypriot borders”, the ministry said on Thursday. Tertziellouthkia are a […]
Moody’s Ratings announced on Thursday that it has upgraded the Bank of Cyprus’ long-term deposit ratings to Baa1 from Baa3, changing the outlook to stable from positive. According to the agency, this upgrade reflects the ongoing improvements in the bank’s solvency profile and the increased protection for depositors following the issuance of senior unsecured debt. […]
President Nikos Christodoulides is poised for a clash with opposition Disy leader Annita Demetriou over a scathing letter she sent him on the Cyprus issue and the fatigue of the international community. Speaking at a memorial for the 13 killed during the Mari explosion in 2011, Christodoulides said that he would not comment immediately as […]
Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, but hoped there would be less drama in the final with England winning without needing late goals or penalties. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England through to their second successive European […]
England’s last-gasp victory over Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final showed their character and resilience and the team are ready to take the final step and lift their first major trophy in almost 60 years, manager Gareth Southgate said. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England through to their second successive […]
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon between Miliou, Yiolou and Simou in the Paphos district, while the fight against the flames continues. So far, they have not managed to obtain witness statements to determine how the fire, which burned about 50 hectares of wild vegetation, started. Firefighters […]
Any company’s first concern is building trust with its clients; in the context of crypto transactions, openness is essential for developing and preserving this confidence. Blockchain technology’s distributed and frequently anonymous character raises questions for consumers. Startups can use the inherent openness of cryptocurrency transactions, nevertheless, to establish confidence and strengthen long-term bonds. This tutorial […]
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Energy Minister George Papanastasiou is on Thursday expected to take delivery of a cost-benefit analysis for the Great Sea Interconnector project. The analysis is set to be handed over by Greece’s independent power transmission operator Admie. Admie is the body which will be implementing the project, and currently owns a 51 per cent stake in […]
LED giant screen, pre-game activities and free Aperol and beers at Ayia Napa Marina With just a few days left until the grand EURO 2024 final, the anticipation is palpable among football fans worldwide. The match promises to be a rich spectacle, igniting a wave of emotions. As Spain and England gear up for the […]
President Nikos Christodoulides lamented “tragic mistakes” made by the state on the 13th anniversary of the Mari explosion, which killed 13, on Thursday. Speaking to journalists ahead of a memorial service at the Evangelos Florakis naval base, where the explosion occurred, he offered his condolences to the families of the bereaved. “I am here first […]
Festival season continues as we descend further into the summer calendar and this weekend there are more funky, musical events to enjoy in the city, the villages and the suburbs. Here’s a selection of exciting events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday around Cyprus. Returning for a celebratory 10th edition is the Windcraft Music Fest. […]
Thursday’s weather is set to closely resemble Wednesday’s weather, with high temperatures across the island to be met with rain and storms inland and in the mountains. Hailstones are also possible in storm-hit areas, with higher winds than usual – up to five on the Beaufort scale – expected on the south coast. Temperatures will […]
The trade deficit in Cyprus for the period of January to May 2024 stood at €3.12 billion, reflecting a decrease of 16.5 per cent compared to €3.73 billion during the same period in 2023, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The report, which was based on preliminary data, […]
Cypriot lender Hellenic Bank has signed an agreement to acquire insurance provider CNP Cyprus, according to an announcement made by the bank on Wednesday. The announcement stated that the consultation between CNP Assurances and its European Works Council has been completed, paving the way for the acquisition to reach a conclusion. The acquisition, subject to […]
The prospect of near-term interest rate cuts is bolstering the case for investors to remain bullish after a run in US stocks that may soon be tested by upcoming corporate earnings reports and growing political uncertainty. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will kick off its long-awaited rate-cutting cycle in September remained firm on Tuesday after […]
Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun. The world’s No.2 cryptocurrency has remained in the wings this year as big brother bitcoin soared to all-time highs on the back of new US exchange-traded funds meant to track its price. But as companion ETFs for ether are set to hit the market […]
Meta Platforms’ (META.O) newest social media offering Threads has over 175 million monthly active users, according to a report by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, published a year after it first launched. A challenger to X, formerly known as Twitter, Threads hit app stores on July 5 last year, timed to win users from the de facto […]