Hezbollah claimed on Wednesday its fighters had pushed back advancing Israeli troops in clashes along the length of the border, a day after Israel said it had killed two successors to the Iran-backed Lebanese militant movement’s slain leader. Hezbollah has been launching rockets against Israel for a year in parallel with the Gaza war and is now […]
The public works department have got the go-ahead to proclaim an architectural competition for the new courts in Nicosia, replacing the existing building near the buffer zone, at a cost of €119 million. The new complex will be erected close by and will be accessible only by passing through Unficyp’s Wolseley barracks. The current colonial […]
TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, is proud to announce that Snapchat has officially become the Exclusive Community Partner of the TechIsland MarComms Community. The TechIsland MarComms Community is a dedicated platform for professionals specialising in marketing, public relations, communications and related fields. It fosters opportunities for members to network, exchange knowledge and stay up-to-date on […]
CyBC trade unions call off strike after president says no one to be wronged Trade unions have called off strikes at the CyBC planned for Thursday and next week, after President Nikos Christodoulides told a CyBC event on Tuesday evening that he would not allow anyone to be wronged. The strikes had been announced after […]
Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the structure of health state service organisation Okypy. The legislations will enable its board of directors to set internal regulations for the rights and fees associated with medical, nursing, or other services provided outside the health scheme Gesy. After the cabinet meeting, Health Minister Michael Damianos said […]
Aegean Airlines carried over 12.5 million passengers in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 5 per cent increase compared to the previous year, the company said in a statement on Wednesday The airline also recorded high passenger traffic in Q3, transporting more than 5.3 million passengers, indicating its steady growth, it added. In […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s head of office in Cyprus Jakhongir Khaydarov has welcomed the new third member of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) Pierre Gentile to Cyprus. Khaydarov told Gentile that the UNDP “is honoured to play a part in the CMP’s project and will continue to support initiatives which promote peace […]
The beloved old Nicosia theatre Pallas is finally ready to reopen its doors and welcome back artists and culture lovers. Following its temporary closure last February due to a number of technical issues, Pallas Theatre has been renewed and is ready for operation once again. Its re-opening will be held in style, with a musical […]
The director of a hotel in the Kyrenia district was released on bail on Wednesday after being arrested in connection with the death of a hotel worker who was electrocuted. The worker, 29-year-old Lahiru Priyadarshana Perera Kumbukage, was electrocuted on July 28 while working at the Les Ambassadeurs hotel in Kyrenia. The hotel’s director, a […]
The crypto space is getting competitive as new projects emerge with the potential to dethrone old OGs. Currently, Toncoin (TON) whales are backing IntelMarkets (INTL), a new project that analysts have tipped as the best altcoin for 10x gains. IntelMarkets is in stage 3 of its presale and has raised almost $1 million in funding. […]
A scientist of Greek Cypriot origin, Demis Hassabis, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for chemistry, along with other two other colleagues. The trio won the award for having successfully used artificial intelligence to crack the code of almost all known proteins, known as the “chemical tools of life”. Hassabis was born to a […]
The University of Cyprus (UCy) has been ranked among the top 401-500 universities globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025. This marks an improvement from the previous year, where it was listed among the top 501-600 institutions. UCy remains the highest-ranked university in Cyprus. “UCy is a rapidly expanding […]
Making agreements with Lebanon to stem the tide of would-be refugees is misguided, Associate International Law and Human Rights’ professor Aristotelis Constantinides said on Wednesday. The UCy expert made the statement in the wake of the Republic having been slapped on the wrist on Tuesday by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) with a […]
Paphos is pushing forward with a €195,000 digital advertising campaign this October, targeting key tourist markets across Europe to boost visibility and attract more visitors. Local tourism board Etap said this initiative builds on three years of successful campaigns. Local hoteliers, Etap, the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe), Hermes Airports, and the Hellenic Bank have renewed […]
Porsche’s new luxury all-electric SUV was presented for the first time to the distinguished guests of the spectacular unveiling party that took place on October 3, 2024, at Limassol’s Parklane Resort. The Porsche Macan marks a new era for premium electric mobility, preserving the brand’s tradition of luxury, innovation and ultimate driving pleasure. Lights, sound, […]
Snapchat has officially become the exclusive community partner of Cyprus’ largest tech association, TechIsland, in a move to support and elevate the TechIsland MarComms Community, dedicated to professionals in marketing, public relations, and communications. The TechIsland MarComms community provides a free platform for industry professionals to network, share knowledge, and stay informed on the latest […]
The Cyprus National Cybersecurity Team is ready to face the biggest challenges in the field of cybersecurity, having travelled to Turin, Italy, to participate in the European Cyber Security Challenge 2024 (ECSC). Thirty-one countries are participating in the competition, with individuals aged 14-26 years old, whose number includes students, professionals, hackers and self-taught cybersecurity experts. […]
resident Nikos Christodoulides and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi “underlined the need” for the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to be de-escalated during a telephone call, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday. Letymbiotis said the call had taken place on Tuesday afternoon, and that “the two leaders extensively discussed regional developments and […]
President Nikos Christodoulides said he hopes next week’s meeting in New York with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will lead to positive results. The meeting, scheduled for October 15, is part of ongoing efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, which have been at an impasse for several years. […]
Injection molding is additive manufacturing in the contemporary market, for producing plastic parts in bulk quantities. In the process, the polymer granules are melted under high pressure, and injected into the molds. They are typically a type of thermoplastic polymers that harden after molding. Almost everything from car parts to electronics is made this way. […]
Cole Palmer has been named the 2023-24 England men’s Player of the Year, the Football Association said on Tuesday. Chelsea midfielder Palmer, 22, was voted Three Lions’ fans’ favourite player ahead of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, in second, and Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka – the winner of the previous two editions – in third. Palmer made his England […]
It is almost time for the 14th Cyprus International Short Film Festival which is set to shake up Limassol’s cultural scene from Saturday to October 18. This year, the festival promises an agenda packed with short films and big adventures – on and off the big screen. Whether it’s the introduction of Cinema Therapy or […]
By Marios Konstantinou For decades, buyers without title deeds have beset the Cyprus property market. Thus, the House of Representatives intervened with legislation to protect the buyer of land and other real estate. The new procedure was established in 2011, 2015, and 2023 legislation. Nevertheless, a recent court ruling on the constitutionality of some of […]
The Republic of Cyprus in the running for the first time, for a seat in the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, who has been in New York since Monday, has been presenting and promoting the country’s candidacy and conveying the Republic’s priorities should it be elected. Kombos will […]
Nike’s ongoing struggles are giving Adidas a chance to keep taking market share from its larger U.S. rival, but the German brand will have to work harder to keep shoppers interested in its key Samba and Gazelle terrace sneakers. The shoes have boosted Adidas sales over the past year, and analysts expect it to report […]
