Greek airline Aegean on Friday announced that it carried 4.4 million passengers during the second quarter of 2024, recording an 8 per cent increase in passenger traffic. Furthermore, it reached a total of 7.3 million passengers during the first half of the year, which marks a 9 per cent increase compared to last year. In […]
In the early 1990s, Italy was rocked by a sweeping judicial campaign aimed at cleaning up the pervasive corruption within its political system. The period, known as Tangentopoli or Bribesville, saw a series of high-profile arrests in what became a crucial turning point that significantly impacted the country’s political landscape. Admittedly difficult to find outside […]
The added value of Cyprus’ construction sector at current prices increased by 8.9 per cent in 2022, reaching €1.44 billion, up from €1.32 billion in 2021, according to the findings of the Construction and Land Development Survey. In addition, the survey findings revealed that several key indicators in the construction sector recorded positive growth rates […]
Hellenic Bank’s board of directors on Friday issued a statement regarding the public offer made by Greece’s Eurobank to acquire the entirety of its share capital, deeming the proposed exchange as financially unjust and unreasonable. According to their opinion, based on provisions of the 2007 Public Takeover Bids Law, the bank’s board adopts the view […]
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) on Friday expressed satisfaction with the increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) of Cypriot investment funds. According to the latest data released this week by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Cyprus’ total AUM reached €9.1 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2024. This represents […]
UN involvement in the Cyprus issue will be discussed later on Friday when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. Mitsotakis affirmed on Thursday that the Greek government supports the resumption of talks between the two communities in Cyprus, based on UN resolutions. “What is imperative is for the […]
State health services (Okypy) hourly staff will stage a 24-hour strike on July 23 to protest unmet demands and perceived mistreatment. The strike will begin at 6.30am on July 23 and end at 6.30am the next day. Their unions, Sek and Peo, said that efforts to initiate a dialogue have failed, and their patience is […]
Tourism revenue in recent years, despite its high levels, has decreased compared to previous decades when adjusted for inflation, according to the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek). During a press conference held this week, Stek presented its long-standing positions on tourism issues, along with suggestions for developing a strategic plan to address the industry’s […]
Musical Performance “A Journey in time: ancient, mediaeval and traditional music of Cyprus”- Thursday 18/7/24- 20:30 By Sibil • la Ensemble Sibil • la Ensemble is a medieval music ensemble located in The Netherlands and founded by the Cypriot vocalist and composer Kristia Michael. The ensemble draws inspiration from the Sibyls, female prophetesses whose influence […]
Stefania Yakovleva discusses the difficulty of figure skating ‘To succeed, you have to put in a lot of effort and never give up’ A fantastic athlete and dedicated person, Stefania Yakovleva serves as an inspiration to young people wishing to pursue figure skating. She was born in Russia, and her family moved to Cyprus when […]
Villages in Limassol are due to create a Monitoring Centre for wildfires it emerged on Friday, after the area has been one of the hardest hit this year. The communities Pachna, Apesia, Foini, Eptagonia, and Vouni said that the centre will operate with the installation of specialised equipment, cameras, in each village. The cameras will […]
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A man and a teenage boy were arrested on drug possession charges in Paphos, police said on Friday. During a raid at 5.30pm on Thursday at the home of a 33-year-old man, officers found another 17-year-old living in the home as well, along with 5g of cannabis and ecstasy pills. The older man admitted to […]
CONMEBOL has opened an investigation after Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans at the end of their Copa America semi-final match on Wednesday, the South American soccer governing body said. After Colombia sealed a 1-0 victory in Charlotte, North Carolina, videos on social media showed what appeared to be Uruguay players climbing into the stands […]
Cypriot lender AstroBank announced on Thursday the opening of its new branch in Dali, Nicosia, marking the 15th location in its expanding network. In its announcement, the bank noted that the branch is situated centrally at 1 Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, “ensuring easy access for the public”. “AstroBank’s aim is to effectively meet the contemporary […]
Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou on Friday pleaded not guilty before the Famagusta Criminal Court to charges related to the misuse of EU funds for a hotel renovation project in which he held a stake. During the court proceedings, Zanettou denied the charges brought against him which concerned forgery, circulation of a forged document, obtaining […]
Landslides in Nepal swept two buses with at least 65 passengers on board into a river on Friday, while landslides elsewhere in the mountainous country killed at least 10 people, police said. Dozens have died in the Himalayan nation since the middle of June as torrential monsoon rains triggered landslides and flooding. On Friday, authorities mobilised the […]
Low-cost airline Wizz Air celebrated a significant milestone this week, marking the transportation of 8 million passengers to and from Larnaca Airport since the company commenced operations in Cyprus. “This achievement underscores Wizz Air’s steadfast commitment to providing affordable and high-quality travel experiences,” the company stated in a press release. Wizz Air also highlighted that, […]
Sirens will sound across Cyprus on July 15 and 20 as part of events to mark the anniversary of the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, the civil defence said on Friday. On Monday, July 15, sirens will sound at 8.20 am and on July 20, at 5.30 am, the time of the start of the […]
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Students of BSc Accounting taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Programme The University of Nicosia has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. Its BSc Accounting programme has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing […]
With 16 honorary awards, Lidl Cyprus proves its commitment to excellence, environmental responsibility, consumer satisfaction and the well-being of its human resources for yet another year. Lidl Cyprus once again proves its leadership position and its commitment to excellence by securing a total of 16 awards at this year’s prestigious Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023. […]
CyBC employees will be going on strike on Friday afternoon due to the state-broadcaster failing to pay pension benefits to retired staff on time. The strike will be held from 8pm until 9pm, meaning the main news broadcast will be affected. A statement from the CyBC union said that a decision has been taken to […]
Israeli and Egyptian ceasefire negotiators are in talks about an electronic surveillance system along the border between Gaza and Egypt that could allow Israel to pull back its troops from the area if a ceasefire is agreed, according to two Egyptian sources and a third source familiar with the matter. The question of whether Israeli […]
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