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Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital
Israeli troops raided the compound of Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital early on Monday in an operation that Palestinian health authorities said caused multiple casualties...
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The Police are on the alert for the Green Monday outing
The Police remind that today, on the day of Green Monday, when the public is expected to move en masse on the road network to go to the countryside and the coastal...
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The future of work: Why we need to think beyond the hype of the four-day week
By Yaëlle Amsallem & Emmanuelle Léon Is reducing working hours a sign of progress? Since the 19th century, the number of hours spent at work has been steadily...
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Adobe forecasts downbeat second-quarter revenue
Adobe (ADBE.O) forecast second-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates last week, following stiff competition and weak demand for its artificial...
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Cyprus celebrates Green Monday
Cyprus celebrates Green Monday today and with thousands of people expected to take part in traditional celebrations, many are keeping an eye on the weather. The latest...
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Police warn drug users of potentially hazardous drugs in Hertfordshire
Police investigating a potentially hazardous batch of class A drugs circulating in Hertfordshire have issued an urgent safety warning to users in the county. Officers...
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A sociologist’s view of the Cyprus problem
By Glafkos Constantinides The Cyprus problem remains unsolved for a good 50 years. In this political ‘production function’, to use a term borrowed from economics, the...
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Putin to tighten grip on Russia as opponents pose election day challenge
By Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly President Vladimir Putin will seek to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a...
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North a safe haven for criminals
‘North Cyprus can easily be a safe shelter for those wanted by Interpol or involved in illegal dealings’ At least 11 fugitives wanted by Interpol have been pinned down...
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Electric vehicle plans of Indian automakers
India said on Friday it would lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles produced by carmakers that commit to invest at least $500 million and start domestic...
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Turkish central bank raises credit card cash withdrawal rates
Turkey’s central bank on Saturday raised the maximum interest rate on credit card cash withdrawals to 5% from 4.42%, according to a decision published in the Official...
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Today’s weather: Increased clouds and isolated showers
Saturday’s weather is expected to see increased cloud cover across the island, punctuated by isolated showers. Temperatures are set to rise to a high of 22 degrees...
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Dialogue on foreign labour to continue amidst disputes
The dispute between trade unions and employer organizations regarding the employment strategy of foreign labor continued yesterday, in the presence of the Minister of...
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State funding to municipalities increases with reform
From €70.9 million in funding received by municipalities from the state last year, the reform of Local Government, which will be implemented from July 1st, will raise...
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Possible showers on Saturday
Today, occasional increased cloudiness will be observed, which may result in isolated showers. Winds will mainly blow from the southwest to northwest, weak to...
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Cyprus Business Now
The 16th evaluation of Cyprus’ post-memorandum economic situation is set to commence next Tuesday and conclude on Friday, as confirmed by the island’s lenders....
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Defence budgets and socioeconomic implications
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides In recent decades, a number of factors have contributed to a containment in defence spending, including: (a)...
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Tourism to keep head up high in 2024
Junior ministry confident despite challenges ahead Cyprus’ tourism boss, Costas Koumis, is confident that the island will keep its head above war clouds in 2024,...
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BlockDAG’s keynote dissects BDAG’s journey to $600m as Market Experiences Another Surge With XRP & GALA
In a remarkable keynote that captured the crypto community’s attention, BlockDAG unveiled its ambitious plans, significantly impacting Ripple (XRP) and Gala...
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Israel says troops did not open fire on Gazans waiting for aid
Israel ‘s military said armed Palestinians had opened fire while crowds were waiting for aid trucks in the northern Gaza Strip and denied soldiers fired at the...
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Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
With ally Hamas under attack in Gaza , the head of Iran’s Quds Force visited Beirut in February to discuss the risk posed if Israel next aims at Lebanon’s...
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Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): February 2024
The HICP rose by 2,1% between February 2023 and February 2024, and increased by 0,8% in the month between January 2024 and February 2024. For the period January –...
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Volatile bitcoin falls from record high as crypto frenzy hits pause
Bitcoin eased to a one-week low in volatile trade on Friday, as investors took profit from its run to a record high and as another upside surprise on U.S. inflation...
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Scattered showers expected on the weekend
The weather on Friday will be partly cloudy with occasional breaks of sunshine. There is a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the west at first,...
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Scattered showers expected, sunshine returns for weekend
The weather on Friday will be partly cloudy with occasional breaks of sunshine. There is a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the west at first,...