The 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide has been published, and we are proud to announce that for the sixth consecutive year, our firm’s Private Client department has been recognised in the prestigious ‘Band 1’ category of the publication. Elias Neocleous, who serves as both the Head of the department and the […]
Greek opposition political party Syriza leader Stefanos Kasselakis on Friday promised “initiatives in the European parliament” with regard to the Cyprus problem. Speaking after a meeting with Cypriot president Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, he promised the initiatives would be aimed at “integrating the Cyprus problem into relations between the European Union and Turkey”. Syriza has […]
A decade since its grand opening to the public back in 2014, Limassol Marina has unveiled its new brand identity. Long-established as an award-winning superyacht destination in the heart of a vibrant international city, Limassol Marina is a space for everyone. A melting pot of colour, activity, vitality and renewed energy, its multi-cultural community is […]
A long-range Iranian-made drone hit the centre of Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday in an attack claimed by the Yemen-based Houthi militia that killed one man and wounded four others, the Israeli military and emergency services said. The explosion, which footage shared on social media suggested came from the sea and did not trigger air […]
A 42-year-old man was arrested on Friday for an incident that took place in November 2023, according to police reports. The suspect had been a wanted person for over eight months before his arrest. On November 4, 2023, following a heated argument, the suspect brandished a knife, attacking a 56-year-old man and stealing €450. The […]
An autopsy on Saturday is expected to shed light on the exact cause of death of 36-year-old Romans Cvetkovs from Latvia, who was killed in an accident in Ayia Napa on July 17. A police spokesman said Cvetkovs, a permanent resident of Ayia Napa, was riding his motorcycle when he swerved off the road, hit […]
Global advertisers are hiring more female athletes to launch marketing campaigns ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics, a move aimed at capitalizing on recent record ratings for women’s sports in the U.S. and Europe to reach new audiences. While the Olympics has long been considered the pinnacle of women’s sports, increased attention leading up to the […]
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday warned that “anarchy” was spreading in the Gaza Strip, with rampant looting, unlawful killings and shootings as the population faces an acute humanitarian crisis. Ajith Sunghay, head of OHCHR for Gaza and the West Bank, described unlawful killings and looting in the absence of law enforcement […]
Bob Newhart, who fled the tedium of an accounting job to become a master of stammering, deadpan humor as a standup comedian and later as a U.S. television sitcom star, died on Thursday at the age of 94, his publicist said. Newhart died at his home in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses, […]
Cypriot real estate market analytics firm Ask Wire on Friday released its Q2 2024 edition of the Ask Wire Index, detailing property sale and rental values across the island. The Index, which spans all districts and main property types with data from Q4 2009, offers an insightful snapshot of the current market dynamics. On an […]
In June, 28 out of 45 basic product categories saw price increases, with 24 of these categories rising by less than 3 per cent from the previous month. This information comes from the Consumer Product Price Watch, released by the Consumer Protection Service. Additionally, 16 categories experienced price drops, and one category remained unchanged. According […]
Police in Limassol on Thursday night arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of having stolen a total of 110 electric scooters. They had visited a house in the city which is due to be demolished after being informed that the man was living there illegally. Upon their arrival they found two electric bicycles and 110 […]
Nicosia district court on Friday rejected former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannakis Yiannakis’ request to suspend his trial. Yiannakis’ defence argued that his right to a fair trial and presumption of innocence were violated due to public statements made by officials and media treatment. Defence attorney Giannis Polychronis cited European Court of Human Rights decisions, claiming public […]
A global tech outage was disrupting operations in multiple industries on Friday, with airlines halting flights, some broadcasters off-air and everything from banking to healthcare hit by system problems. American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air grounded flights citing communication problems. The order came shortly after Microsoft said it resolved its cloud services […]
Police on Friday said their intervention ensured the swift and safe transportation of an unconscious patient to the Limassol general hospital. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when an officer on a motorcycle spotted a vehicle speeding on Leontiou street. The officer approached the vehicle and discovered that the driver was urgently transporting his diabetic […]
Coconut Mango Chickpea Curry At my home-grown dinner club in Cyprus, this is one of the south Indian themed dishes I make for guests. This sweet and spicy coconut mango chickpea curry brings all the flavours of Kerala to my table. The flavours remind you of the tropical coastal lifestyle of Kerala. It is the […]
Police in Paphos are investigating the death of a six-year-old girl. The girl was living with her parents, who are asylum seekers from Nigeria, and had according to Paphos police’s assistant operations director Michalis Nikolaou “been dealing with various health problems since birth”. She had had her tonsils and adenoids removed at the Paphos general […]
Beer lovers rejoice! The 6th edition of MedFest – Limassol Beer Festival is about to begin. And it is not just beer enthusiasts that the festival will gather through its five days but also music fans and foodies as it offers also a line-up of performances and an array of food options. Bigger and more […]
Mercedes will be chasing a hat-trick in the heat of the Hungaroring on Sunday as Lewis Hamilton returns to a track where he has won a record eight times and last year secured his most recent pole position. The idea of Mercedes being in a position to win anything, let alone three races in a row, […]
English journeyman Dan Brown birdied the last hole to card a first-round 65 and lead the British Open by one shot from Ireland’s Shane Lowry on Thursday. The 29-year-old Brown, a one-time European Tour winner who came through qualifying to earn his place in the year’s final major, took advantage of benign late conditions. He […]
Police in Paphos on Thursday evening seized a total of seven computers which they believe had been converted into illegal gambling machines. Paphos police’s assistant operations director Michalis Nikolaou explained on Friday morning that police had searched a property in Kato Paphos after having obtained a warrant. During the search of the property, he said, […]
Polis Chrysochous mayor Yiotis Papachristofi on Thursday night met with representatives from the Paphos chamber of commerce and industry (Evep) to discuss the under-construction road between Paphos and Polis Chrysochous, as well as infrastructure projects in the area. Representing Evep at the meeting were its chairman George Mais and director Marinos Stylianou, while Polis Chrysochous […]
Turkish opposition political party CHP leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday evening said the north is not a “baby homeland”, but in fact a “sister country”. Ozel was speaking at late Cyprus Vice President Dr Fazil Kucuk’s tomb after his arrival in the north to take part in celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s […]
The four big winners of the most recent Bank of Cyprus (BoC) Visa card draw are headed for Paris, to enjoy a holiday of a lifetime. Irma Rolandis Sycopetritis, Elena Nastas, Katerina Demetroudi and Charalambos Tingis, are set to savour an unforgettable experience, attending the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the French capital. The lucky […]
If Alphabet’s Google is successful in its effort to buy cloud security company Wiz, it would bolster its cloud security offerings for large organisations, a hotspot for hackers, and help it take on cloud rivals Amazon.com and Microsoft, experts said. Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire Wiz, a person familiar with the matter said on […]