Around 118,000 people participate in the Neighbourhood Watch programme, the institution introduced in 2011 has effectively contributed to preventing crime and improved a sense of security, the Justice Ministry said. After the
A Ukrainian woman jailed for six months for a racially motivated assault against Russians was released after her sentence was shortened on appeal. The 55-year-old woman was arrested for assaulting participants gathered
Cyprus has made the least progress amongst its fellow EU members in closing the gender equality gap, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF’s 17th edition of the
While economic and fiscal costs remain manageable, the expected increase in the number, intensity and duration of extreme climate events in the coming years will have longer-term credit-negative effects on Europe, said
Cyprus Airways said its annual passenger traffic doubled in June to 59,110 travellers from 29,979 last year. Last month the Cypriot flag carrier operated 478 scheduled flights (June ’22: 280 flights) and
Cyprus is proud, and rightly so, of its Blue Flag beaches, rising to 77 from 57 a decade ago, while the landmark marinas have also acquired the mark for the quality of
Cyprus is heading for record high temperatures, as the Met Office warns that weather stations could well record over 45 degrees Celsius next week, threatening the all-time high of 46.2°C. In comments
Telecommunication company Primetel has announced that Signal Capital Partners, a London-based private equity fund, is set to acquire the Cypriot firm after it was placed under administration. According to a Primetel statement,
The prolonged heatwave and high temperatures have increased water demand, with authorities urging the public to avoid waste to avert shortages. Efi Attikouri, Head of the Water Supply Service of the Water
Cyprus Airways Friday welcomed its first two Airbus A220s during an official inauguration ceremony at Larnaca headed by President Nikos Christodoulides. Paul Sies, CEO of Cyprus Airways, said: “Today marks a significant
