Archive for 2024

High concentration of dust in Cyprus and officials warn the public

Cyprus Department of Labour Inspection prompted the public to avoid open areas due to the high concentration of dust recorded in Cyprus on Saturday, 11 May 2024.

“The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and …

Education Minister travels to Brussels and London

The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, will travel to Brussels on Sunday, while on Tuesday she will visit London, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Education.

Michaelidou is leaving on Sunday, May 12 …

Tatar accused of sabotaging negotiations

In a recent statement, The New Cyprus party has accused Ersin Tatar of undermining negotiations, alleging that he does not truly represent the Turkish Cypriots. The party has called upon all advocates for a resolution to confront Turkey’s annexation and …

Greek Yogurt Growing Fast, Creating Jobs

Chobani is making Greek yogurt as fast as Americans are eating it.

Its plant here in upstate New York farm country already pumps out 1.5 million cases of the thick yogurt every week, and pallets are stacked four stories high …

Couple adopt blind kitten found dumped behind a skip and pay £1,300 to fly him to UK

A blind kitten found dumped behind a skip in Cyprus was rescued and flown to the UK – and has now won a global competition with half a million votes.

Haggis, the five year old feline, was found as a …

Roanna Maharaj from the UK Thalasaemia Society has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to thalassaemia.

Roanna Maharaj has been recognized for her excellent work in various fields. Here are some details about her achievements:
Roanna holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology, both with distinction. She commenced her PhD and doctorate research at the tender …

Revenue from tourism rises in Cyprus

Revenue from tourism rises by 15% in February
10-05-2024 14:59
Revenue from tourism rises by 15% in February
Photograph: ΚΑΤΙΑ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΔΟΥΛΟΥ
Revenue from tourism returned to growth in February, following the annual reduction shown in the previous month.

According to …

Cypriot Paralympic swimmer represents Cyprus at Olympic Torch Relay in France

Cypriot Paralympic swimmer champion Karolina Pelendritou was chosen by the French Olympic and Paralympic organisers for ‘Paris 2024’ to represent Cyprus during the first day of the Olympic Torch Relay in France.

According to a press release, the first day …

PACE rapporteur for Turkish-occupied Famagusta to pay Cyprus a second working visit

Italian MP, Piero Fassino, Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the subject of the return of Turkish occupied Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants, is to pay a visit to Cyprus between May 13 to …

Metsola affirms EU solidarity in Cyprus reunification efforts

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivered a message of solidarity and support for Cyprus’ ongoing quest for reunification. In a video message at a celebratory event commemorating Cyprus’ 20 years of EU membership, Metsola pointed out the broader significance of …