A fire broke out in a car while it was on the Larnaca-Nicosia highway in the area between Athienou and Lympia, with the police rushing to the area, authorities said on Sunday. Police said in a post on Platform X that the fire broke out at around 4pm in the...
Critics say agreement could inadvertently justify political injustices In the world of cinema, where storytelling intertwines with politics and culture, recent events in Cyprus have stirred a robust dialogue within the Cypriot film community. An interstate agreement for the co-production of films between Cyprus and Israel, signed on February 29,...
Leontios Ierodiakonou in his final instalment on the history of the Cyprus problem analyses the debacle of the Crans-Montana talks in 2017 In April 2015, Mustafa Akinci, well-known for his Cyprus-centre, pro-settlement positions, was elected Turkish Cypriot leader. With Nicos Anastasiades, whose stance on the Annan plan showed he had...
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in a triumphant return two weeks after appendicitis surgery as Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement in two years. Sainz, the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race last season, held off team mate Charles Leclerc before...
The impact on households and businesses in sectors such as tourism, industry and agriculture of green taxation and the need to grant compensatory measures will be the focus of a debate in the house energy committee on Tuesday. The issue, for which the finance minister or his representative has been...
A protest was held on Sunday at the Larnaca port, against Cyprus’ decision to grant Israel access to the port. In a statement, United for Palestine Cyprus said: “Our government has brought shame and risk to our country.” The organisers said, “Cyprus has granted Israel the ability to conduct military...
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides The main challenges currently facing the EU are sluggish growth, low levels of investment, slow adaptation of technology, tight labour markets, as well as over-reliance on conventional forms of energy from third countries, which creates inflationary pressures. Moreover, there is no clear consensus on...
April at the Nicosia venue will be an exciting month says ELENI PHILIPPOU Music and more music is reaching the capital very soon. April at The Shoe Factory will be an exciting month as recitals and concerts arrive to take over its floor. Outstanding musicians, both from the international...
Cyprus is working on actions and synergies aiming to create climate-neutral communities, Commissioner for the Environment Antonia Theodosiou, has said. Speaking during an event on Saturday evening to mark the “Earth Hour,” Theodosiou said the actions will begin with the communities of Tillyria, northeast of Paphos, and tin the valley of Xeros and Diarizos...
Implementation of the Directive in Cyprus likely to have notable impacts By Kyriaki Stinga and Emilios Charalambous The year 2023 marked 30 years since the establishment of the European Single Market and the introduction of the four fundamental freedoms of movement it embodies: freedom of goods, capital, services and people....
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the appointment of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Maria Holguin could lead to the resumption of the negotiations on the Cyprus issue, President Nikos Christodoulides said οn Sunday. He pledged once again that the government will do its utmost to find a viable solution for all legal...
After more than 70 years in his cluttered shop in Nicosia’s old city, Andreas Trimboushis has finally called time By Grace Theodoulou One of Cyprus’ longest-serving craftsmen is closing his doors after more than 70 years of mending and making shoes. Andreas Vasiliou Trimboushis, is now in the process of...
Thursday March 21 was International Day Against Racism and Discrimination. Racism which is a form of prejudice that includes negative emotional reactions to members of a group, and racial discrimination against individuals, and in some cases leads to violence is a crime that humans must struggle to end. It is...
A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with burglary in Larnaca mid-February, police said on Sunday. According to police, the man was arrested on Saturday night after witness testimony was received against him. Previously a 40-year-old and 18-year-old were arrested for the same incident. Police said that the burglary were...
A 40-year-old man was remanded into custody under suspicion of being involved in a suspected car arson. According to police, police received testimony against the 40-year-old being allegedly involved in a car arson on Friday night at 7pm. The car was parked in an open lot on Friday night, when...
Recent statements by Cyprus bankers that the profitable activities of banks are contributing importantly to the good performance of the Cyprus economy and that large bank profits emanate mainly from business in the local market are patently misleading. For example, Bank of Cyprus CEO, Panicos Nicolaou, in an interview with...
The weather on Sunday will be mostly clear, with temperatures expected to rise throughout most of the week, the met office said. According to the met office, the temperature on Sunday will rise to 19 degrees C inland and on the western coast, while on the eastern coast temperatures are...
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting March 18: In response to the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) has announced a significant initiative. The chamber is set to host a seminar titled “Green...
The truth about the past should be uncovered and made known to people to avoid repetition The human rights lawyer and former candidate for president of the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) Achilleas Demetriades was in London last week where he promoted his idea of upgrading the Committee on Missing Persons...
IMH conference organiser has been promoting its Women Leaders’ Forum at the Hilton Hotel on Tuesday with a picture of the president’s missus, who is referred to as ‘Philippa Karsera Christodoulides – First Lady, Republic of Cyprus’. Since when has First Lady become an official title of the Republic of...
Governments in Cyprus have tended to be led rather than lead, often shunning measures that are deemed unpopular until they are absolutely necessary. They have a tendency to be swayed by public opinion, which might be orchestrated by opposition parties, unions or the media. This government has followed this tradition...
Intel (INTC.O) is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four US states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans – and it hopes to secure another $25 billion in tax breaks. The centerpiece of Intel’s five-year spending plan is turning empty fields...
Nvidia’s (NVDA.O) stock climbed on Tuesday after the heavyweight chipmaker said its new flagship AI processor is expected to ship later this year and CEO Jensen Huang said he is chasing a data center market potentially greater than $250 billion. Nvidia’s stock rose nearly 2 per cent to $901 after...
European carmaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI) announced on Wednesday that it was acquiring a stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight as it seeks to strengthen its market position and secure access to crucial sensors for autonomous driving. The move is aimed at diversifying supply of light detection and ranging, or lidar, and...
