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Repeating the government’s official tirade on Turkish intransigence and praising its own dedication to resuming negotiations on the Cyprus problem, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis gave a lukewarm response to a UN chastising a few hours earlier. The spokesman dodged criticism by saying the government wanted to see UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s report to the […]
It has become crystal clear that attorney-general George Savvides “wants to completely annihilate me” auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides told the Supreme Constitutional Court on Tuesday. “I feel disappointed and bitter.” Michaelides took the stand for cross examination in the proceedings put forth by Savvides seeking to have him dismissed on the grounds of inappropriate conduct. “I […]
Eurobank on Monday announced that it now holds shares representing 55.48 per cent of the total issued share capital and voting rights of Hellenic Bank. Specifically, Eurobank S.A., a subsidiary of Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A., disclosed that on June 28, 2024, it purchased 168 shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited (“Hellenic Bank”) […]
Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded when Israeli forces bombarded several areas of Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, health officials said on Tuesday, as thousands of people fled their homes under fire. The Israeli army had ordered residents of several towns and villages in eastern Khan Younis to evacuate their […]
Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou used her address at the recently held ‘Women in ICT’ event to highlight the gender disparity within the technology sector. The event was a collaborative effort between the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, the non-profit technology association TechIsland, and the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO). In her speech, […]
After years of informal work as a farm labourer, Federico Olivieri, 29, could not believe it when a huge building site appeared next to his home in Sicily with training on offer for the numerous specialised jobs required. The programme by Italy’s largest construction group Webuild is among a growing number of ‘academies’ run and […]
The working world is constantly evolving. The concept of New Work, with all its facets, is a hot topic that affects not only the private sector but also the public sector. Public administration is also undergoing changes and is gradually discovering the benefits of New Work. In this article, we examine desk sharing in public […]
There are books that leave a few lines imprinted upon you when you’re done. I’ve already annoyed the unfortunate souls that live with me by my constant repetition of the line, ‘with a head on her like hammered shite’ – a hangover, of course! – and though I haven’t yet had an opportunity to describe […]
Novak Djokovic is due to return to action after knee surgery to begin his Wimbledon campaign against Czech player Vit Kopriva on Tuesday and the record 24-times Grand Slam champion will hope he can come through unscathed. After picking up the injury during his French Open fourth-round win, Djokovic pulled out of the quarter-finals of […]
Skala Theatre presents the nationwide premiere of the play Antigone after Sophocles by Loula Ratska, directed by Maria Varnakkidou. The play premiered in Larnaca at the end of June and performances will continue until mid-July, taking place at a rather special venue – the Ottoman Hammam in Larnaca. The performance is a daring, free adaptation […]
Austria’s Konrad Laimer and his team mates are enjoying an extended stay in neighbouring Germany after winning their Euro 2024 group and the midfielder is looking forward to a return to Leipzig to face Turkey in their last 16 clash on Tuesday. The Austrians surprised many by topping Group D ahead of France and the Netherlands to […]
Legislative changes to local government reform are to be discussed in September, after a two-month trial period to determine the reform’s exact financial and logistical outputs, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday. Speaking to CyBC radio on the second day of the new administrative structure’s operation, the minister said the first improvements to be […]
With presence in 75 countries, Leptos Estates promotes internationally the modern image of our ever evolving island In the 64 years of it’s entrepreneurship path the Leptos Group has been established as the Leading property Developer in Cyprus and a major contributor to many industry sections such as Hospitality, Property Management, Healthcare and Education. The […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president in a landmark decision recognizing for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, threw out a lower […]
A wanted man arrested for financial fraud will be brought before the Larnaca district court on Tuesday for the start of his extradition process. Police arrested the man on Monday at Larnaca airport on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the German authorities. The 41-year-old was wanted in connection with financial fraud […]
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) has called for the swift passage of the bill governing the establishment and operation of management companies for collective investment organisations. This piece of legislation, officially titled the ‘Law on the Establishment and Operation of Management Companies of Collective Investment Organisations and Related Matters of 2024’, was revisited by […]
Police on Monday arrested a man in the midst of a warehouse theft in Nicosia. According to police, shortly after midnight, they received a tip-off about a suspicious person, who was inside the premises. Officers arrived at the scene to find the man, wearing a hood and gloves, exiting the building with a piece of […]
A 79-year-old man who was run over by a car in Larnaca on Monday succumbed to his injuries shortly before midnight. The deceased, named as Michalakis Georgiou, a resident of Agios Anargyros, was run over while crossing the road on Agios Anargyros Avenue. He was hit by a car driven by a 46-year-old woman. The […]
Retail trade in Cyprus saw an uptick in May 2024, with the turnover value index increasing by 4.5 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year, according to a report released this week from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). In addition, during the same month, the volume index of retail trade recorded […]
Thousands of patients and their relatives were supported through the activities of the cancer patients’ association (Pasykaf), the association has announced. During 2023 a total of 7,968 people were served and two important collaboration agreements were signed, one with the German Oncology Center (GOC) and one with UCLan Cyprus University, Pasykaf said. “For more than […]
Tourism revenue in Cyprus saw a modest rise of 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, while April remained essentially the same, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). According to the report, which is based on the Cyprus Statistical […]
Tuesday will be mostly clear with some increased clouds in the mountains in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to 39C inland, 36C on the south and east coasts, 35C on the north coast, 32C on the west coast, and 29C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be mainly north-westerly to north-easterly, light to moderate, […]
British consumers increased their borrowing in May by the most in four months after a dip in April, Bank of England data showed on Monday, adding to signs of recovering momentum in the country’s economy. Consumer borrowing grew by a net 1.5 billion pounds ($1.9 billion), the most since January and up from a increase […]
Ceramics and stone tools and objects, dating to the Late Bronze Age, have been unearthed in Pitharka, a site that appears to have been peacefully abandoned by its settlers. Pitharka site, which is located in the area of Erimi village, in Limassol, “can be dated to the Late Bronze Age”, an announcement from the Department […]
