US ready to help if disaster strikes

In case of a disaster, the United States stands ready to lend its support, resources, and expertise to Cyprus, US Ambassador Judith Garber assured. During the emergency Disaster Equipment handover at Larnaca’s

Lights go out before Christmas

Open-ended scheduled power cuts will begin Wednesday following a Transmission System Operator (TSO) decision to safeguard the stability of the Cyprus grid during strike action. In comments to state radio CyBC, TSO

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Cyprus goes on Strep A alert

Due to recent child deaths in the UK and Europe from Streptococcus type A infections, health authorities have decided to arm paediatricians with strep tests. The Health Ministry, following a meeting with

Sharp rise in Paphos rental prices

 Across Cyprus, quarterly, sale values increased by 3.9% for apartments, 1.1% for houses, 0.6% for offices, and decreased by 0.3% for retail and 1.5% for warehouses, according to the Q3 Ask WiRE

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Scary Nicosia rents

These are scary times for families living in rented accommodation in the capital, as rents for a two-bedroom flat average more than the national minimum wage. Renting a two-bedroom flat of 80

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More rain on the horizon

A low-pressure weather system is closing in on Cyprus from the Aegean, bringing more rain as thunderstorms are expected across the island on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. According to a report

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Housing booms are over as prices fall

Housing booms across many advanced economies are coming to a halt due to rising mortgage rates and weak economic growth prospects, according to Moody’s analysis. “Slowing home sales and a moderation of

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