Princess Anne to visit Cyprus

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal, Princess Anne, will visit the Republic of Cyprus, the United Nations Buffer Zone and the British Bases at Dhekelia on January 10-11. The visit – an invitation

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Block 6 development to be speeded up

Development of natural gas deposits in Block 6 licensed to consortium Eni-Total in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone will proceed faster, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said. Pilides accompanied France’s Total vice president Laurent

Mortgage-to-rent to get go ahead

Brussels hinted at approval for the mortgage-to-rent scheme for distressed borrowers, urging Cypriot authorities to create a company dedicated to managing it. The European Commission’s Directorate-General of Competition has instructed the Ministry

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Senvest becomes major shareholder in BoC

Weeks after offloading 3.2% of its 4.5% holding in Hellenic Bank, fund manager Senvest Group has increased its participation in the island’s largest lender, Bank of Cyprus. According to an announcement sent

Archbishop Georgios enthroned as Church leader

Archbishop Georgios has officially assumed his duties following Sunday’s enthronement ceremony at Nicosia’s Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas. The Paphos Bishop is now the leader of the Cyprus Orthodox Church following the death of

Foreign workers have rights too

After years of disagreements, heated debates and name-calling, the national minimum wage finally came into being on 1 January, ensuring an additional 40,000 workers in the private sector take home decent pay

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COVID19: Four deaths, spike in new cases

Cyprus reported four COVID-19 deaths this week and an increase in new infections and hospitalisations as health officials prepare to adopt measures to respond to China’s worsening Covid landscape. EU Health Commissioner

December was unusually warm

During December, high maximum and minimum temperatures were registered, making it the thirteenth driest month since records began in 1901, the Meteorology Department said. Met Office observation stations show the average daily

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Tech leading the way

By Craig Erlam  It’s been a mixed day of trade in Europe and the US opened marginally lower Thursday, as traders took a step back following a lively start to the year.

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