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We are at a sensitive point for Amalthea initiative for Gaza, source tells Cyprus News Agency

The conditions for the full implementation of the Cyprus initiative for humanitarian aid in Gaza, as well as the relevant timing, are affected by asymmetric factors, sources have told CNA,  adding that the initiative is in force and that “we …

 Luxembourg EU imports 397k tonnes of spices from third countries in 2022, 38% from China

The EU imported 397,000 tonnes of spices from extra-EU countries in 2022, with China being the primary source of spices, contributing 38% to the total imports of spices into the EU.

According to a Eurostat press release, the most imported …

Cyprus Traffic accidents cost the lives of 33 people in 2023

Traffic accidents cost the lives of 33 people in 2023, police say

To date this year, six days before January 1, 2024, 33 people have lost their lives in 31 fatal accidents, Police Communications Officer, Eleni Constantinou, told CNA on …

Occupancy at Makarios Hospital, Cyprus over 90%,

Bed occupancy at the Makarios Hospital is currently over 90% with mainly children with respiratory infections currently being treated there, the Director of the hospital’s Pediatrics Department, Dr. Avraam Elia, told CNA on Wednesday, pointing out that this year, an …

European Commission disburses payments to six Member States, under RRF

The European Commission disbursed payments to six Member States Thursday, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

A press release by EC says that Germany received the first payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The payment amounts to …

Cyprus: In which other European country, does the state broadcaster corporation transmit the speeches of religious leaders?

AKEL: In which other European country, does the state broadcaster corporation transmit the speeches of religious leaders?

That in his Christmas message, the Archbishop in Cyprus found space to make a politically charged speech on the Cyprus problem but did …

What is happening in Akamas in Cyprus is criminal

Christina Nikolaou: What is happening in Akamas is criminal – Some people have not done their job properly

There are many questions that arise in relation to the road improvement projects in Akamas National Forest Park, stressed the head of …

New Years Eve Party with live music

New Years Eve Party with live music from Giorgos Yerasimos and his band and friendly appearance Alexia Hioti.

Sunday 31st December 2023 from 20.30 £75 per person includes 3 course meal and complimentary Proseco and a vasilopitta for each table.…

M25: A young woman has died following collision

We were notified of a single-vehicle collision on M25 at 8.40pm on Saturday 23 December in which it was reported a car had collided with the central reservation.

The clockwise section of the road was closed between junction 27 heading …

Cypriot scientist awarded professor emeritus status in Sri Lanka

Cypriot scientist Kyriakos Veresies became a professor emeritus by the London-based Spinnaker International Training Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Veresies is a professor at Phillips University in Nicosia.

A press release said that Director of the Spinnaker Center Professor John …