Cyprus “cannot be blackmailed by anyone” over the construction of the Larnaca marina and port, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. Questioned by journalists regarding the ongoing dispute between the government and developer Kition Ocean Holdings over the marina’s construction, he insisted that the government is “trying to find a...
Cyprus residents’ spending on travel abroad reached €1.39 billion in 2022, marking a significant bounce-back year for travel compared to 2021, when pandemic restrictions were still heavily impacting global mobility. According to data released on Tuesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), a total of 158,294 residents embarked on international...
The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council released a statement on Tuesday expressing support for a new government bill related to the frequency of property valuations, saying that this will lighten the load on the Department of Land and Surveys, allowing it to focus on other tasks. Specifically, the bill...
President Nikos Christodoulides had attempted to make “firefighting moves” to prevent a case being filed for the removal of Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides, he said on Tuesday. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, he said “yes, I made moves because it was not a positive development. I made efforts, but to no...
Female form and psyche are central to the work of one Cyprus-based artist. SARA DOUEDARI finds out more In the clutter of her studio, where the air is thick with the scent of oil paints and the walls are adorned with canvases that tell stories, Fani Agisilaou explores the realms...
The body of 24-year-old Anisur Rahman was being repatriated to his native Bangladesh on Wednesday, according to the Honourary Consulate of Bangladesh, Roupen Paul Kalaydjian. Rahman died on April 10, during a police immigration raid in his Limassol home. Under circumstances that are still being investigated, Rahman fell to his...
The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) released its annual report for 2023 on Tuesday, stating that the robust cash reserves of the Republic of Cyprus are expected to support the government in tackling the uncertainty observed in the global economy. According to the report, the reserve of liquid assets at...
On May 5, 2024, Cyprus will play its part in supporting the “Wings for Life World Run” on the island, in a sporting event taking place simultaneously also in dozens of other countries around the globe. The event’s aim is to support world research for a spinal cord injury cure....
Mark this Easter’s celebrations with a highest-quality, 100-per cent beeswax candle. Beeology has prepared a unique range of Easter candles this year, which are handmade and crafted entirely of beeswax in five different designs, each emitting a subtle natural fragrance. To place your order for a candle, visit the Beeology...
The forestry department on Tuesday reminded the public that felling of trees for the purpose of burning them in Easter bonfires is illegal and a punishable offence. According to its announcement, written permission from the department is required for the felling of forest as well as ornamental trees, regardless of...
Pedalion Yachting, a leading provider of maritime luxury in Cyprus, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lilybaeum Yacht, the distinguished Italian shipyard. This exclusive agreement appoints Pedalion Yachting as the sole distributor of Lilybaeum boats in Cyprus, introducing a new era of sophisticated maritime elegance to the region....
Quadcode, a leading fintech company, is excited to announce the participation of ECOMMBX as a Quantum Sponsor for the highly-anticipated HackAIthon. Scheduled to be one of the largest gatherings of its kind in Cyprus, the “HackAIthon: Unleashing the Power of AI in Finance” event is poised to showcase groundbreaking innovation...
MSPS Cyprus, the Public Relations company, has announced the appointment of Yiannis Dionysiades as its new general manager, effective immediately. With nearly 15 years of dedicated service and outstanding contribution to MSPS Cyprus through his role as account director, Dionysiades brings to his new position a wealth of experience and...
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou called for an increase in the de minimis threshold regarding state aid in agriculture to €50,000 per single enterprise during the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, which was held in Luxembourg on Monday. It should be noted that this move supported an initiative by Germany, along...
British police have arrested a man armed with a sword following reports of people having been stabbed during a serious incident in northeast London although it was not thought to be terrorism-related, the capital’s police force said on Tuesday. The 36-year old man was arrested after police were called to reports of...
Thousands of families are facing financial hardship over Easter, unable to afford even basics like bread and milk, the Pancyprian Volunteers Council (Psse) said on Tuesday. According to the volunteer group the number of people slipping under the poverty line is as dire as during the 2013 crisis. Then, as...
Surfing the face of a wave as high as an eight-storey building would fill most people with terror – but Sebastian Steudtner says he finds his job peaceful. The 38-year-old German was already the record holder for the biggest wave ever surfed when, in February this year, he was recorded...
A bicommunal event will be held to mark May 1, Labour Day, outside the Ledra Palace hotel in Nicosia’s buffer zone. The event has been organised by Cypriot trade unions which are members of the World Federation of Trade Unions; Peo, Dev-Is, Ktams, Ktos, Ktoeos, Bes, Koop-Sen, and Dau-Sen. Peo...
The prison guard who was arrested on suspicion of arson was remanded for eight days on Tuesday. The 47-year-old man was brought before the Nicosia district court and accused of a total of three arson attacks – the one which he carried out in the early hours of Monday morning,...
Limassol students will not attend classes over escalating frustration about dilapidated buildings and overcrowding, the parents’ association announced on Tuesday. “On May 17, the students of the six Ypsonas schools will be absent from their lessons in the first period,” the announcement said. The schools in question are the 2nd...
Total sales of petroleum products in Cyprus amounted to 108,200 tonnes in March, marking a decrease of 3.2 per cent compared to the same month of the previous year, according to a report released this week by the state’s statistical service. According to the report, a decline was observed in...
The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus experienced an increase of 6.7 per cent year-on-year in February, reaching 103.4 points, with 2021 acting as the base year with a value of 100 units, according to a report released this week by the Cyprus Statistical Service. Focusing on sectoral performance, the manufacturing...
The police are set to ramp up their activities ahead of the coming Easter weekend, with a heightened presence on Cyprus’ roads. Between Thursday and Easter Monday, the police will increase their patrols on motorways, other roads between large towns, and main roads in Cyprus’ towns and cities. This presence...
Columbia University on Monday began suspending pro-Palestinian student activists who refused to dismantle a protest camp on the New York City campus after the Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration. University President Nemat Minouche Shafik said in a statement that days of...
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou said on Monday night that his 15-month-old son Kobe had died. Ngannou, 37, posted a black and white photo with his son on social media and wrote, “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was...
