Cyprus Mail

01/07/2024

“Limassol demonstrates its dominance in high-value property sales, highlighting its enduring market strength.”

The top ten most expensive property sales in Cyprus exceeded €39 million in May of this year, with Limassol continuing to dominate the high end of the market, according to a report compiled by real estate analytics firm Ask Wire. It is indicative that the priciest real estate transaction, valued&h...

01/07/2024

Emergency response unit officers visited the nightclub, where the 31-year-old started swearing at and threatening them, pushed a policeman and resisted arrest.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday in Ayia Napa for swearing in public, causing a disturbance, assaulting a policeman and resisting arrest. Famagusta police spokesman Steve Theodoulou said the man was arrested in the early hours of the morning, after complaints that he had been harassing night...

01/07/2024

Cyprus saw a 20.1% rise in tourist arrivals in 2023, with over one-third staying in Paphos.

Cyprus saw a 20.1 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during 2023, reaching 3,845,652 compared to 3,201,080 in 2022, with over one-third of visitors staying in Paphos, according to a report by the state's statistical service. Another key highlight of the report was that Cyprus' tourism r...

01/07/2024

Cyprus Energy Minister Papanastasiou calls Egypt an essential partner at EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo.

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou highlighted Egypt as an essential partner for Cyprus during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Sunday, in the context of the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo, which took place a day earlier. The event, which unfolded against the backdrop of....

01/07/2024

Opinion polls give a large lead to Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour Party over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives.

The winners of Britain's election on Thursday - which looks set to end 14 years in power for the Conservative Party - will take on some of the biggest challenges faced by any new government since the end of World War Two. The economy has struggled to grow, health and…

01/07/2024

“We want to embrace this change with confidence because I believe it will succeed, and we will ensure it does.”

Nicosia’s newly appointed mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Monday expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform in the capital. During the handover ceremony, Prontzos also underlined his commitment “to making the reform work effectively.” In the election last month Prount...

01/07/2024

England were sleepwalking to defeat with Southgate seemingly unable to move away from his rigid Plan A.

England were able to breathe a sigh of relief after a 2-1 Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Slovakia on Sunday, but for 94 minutes it was an abject display in front of a manager who seemed resistant to change even as his team's hopes slipped away. Gareth Southgate will bring…

01/07/2024

Supported by the Municipality of Limassol and funded by the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the festival will offer plenty of engaging events for visitors of all backgrounds and ages.

A three-day celebration of contemporary dance will be held in the centre of Limassol next month as Nea Kinisi presents the 21st Summer Dance Festival. On July 12, 13 and 14, five site-specific performances will gather dance and culture lovers in open-air public spaces to enjoy a series of selected&h...

01/07/2024

In turn, Michaelides’ team has accused the AG of conflict of interest.

There has been a ‘systemic issue’ in granting Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides access to key data, the Supreme Constitutional Court heard on Monday, as the case filed for his dismissal continues. The hearing began with a written statement submitted by Freddy Yves Ndjemba, senior manager at I...

01/07/2024

Results of a study by the department of marine works in collaboration with the department of fisheries are currently expected mid 2025.

Kato Pyrgos mayor Nikos Kleanthous on Monday called for the immediate improvement of the community’s fishing shelter as part of the improved efficiency touted by the local government reform. Kleanthous appealed to the ministry of transport and the department of fisheries to speed up a study for th...

01/07/2024

“We want public hospitals to continue so we will continue to support.”

Minister of Health Michalis Damianos was on Monday continuing last-ditch efforts to call off a doctor's strike planned for later this week, meeting all stakeholders at the ministry. Doctors unions last week announced an unprecedented 48-hour strike to take place Tuesday to Thursday. The health....

01/07/2024

Officers signalled for the driver to stop and in a subsequent background check they established the man’s identity

Police arrested an illegal immigrant in Limassol who had been deported eight years ago following his involvement in serious crimes, it emerged on Monday. According to Limassol CID, the 45-year-old, had been deported in 2016 after being convicted in a homicide and robbery case. Police arrested the ma...

01/07/2024

An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday at 10am, to determine the exact cause of death.

A body was found in the Strovolos linear park in an advanced state of decomposition, with authorities on Monday working to identity the deceased. The body was found on Sunday at 7.30pm near the Pedieos river, inside the park boundaries. According to the police, preliminary information seems to indic...

01/07/2024

The EU Council general secretary will depart from Cyprus on Tuesday morning.

EU Council Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić who is on an official visit to Cyprus will be received on Monday by the President Nikos Christodoulides. Burić will also meet with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and will give a lecture at the ministry's Diplomatic Academy. In the a...

01/07/2024

BBF stands out as a leading name in residential and commercial real estate development, having achieved and maintained a strong presence in a dynamic and challenging landscape with its pioneering, world-class residential and commercial projects The name BBF stands for Build. Better. Future. and refl...

01/07/2024

Moreover, according to the statistical service, the index remained stable in the manufacturing sector in May 2024 compared to April 2024.

Cyprus' Industrial Producer Prices Index experienced a 2.5 per cent decrease in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to a report by the state's statistical service. For the period from January to May 2024, the index saw a reduction of 3.2 per cent compared to the…

01/07/2024

The suspension of the fiscal rules offered an opportunity to update what member countries perceived as ‘outdated’.

By Maria Demertzis The European Union’s fiscal framework, the European Commission’s attempt to coordinate the fiscal positions of member countries, will be reinstated in September for the first time since they were suspended at the start of the pandemic. But given election uncertainty in France ...

01/07/2024

Christodoulides had held a meeting with Holguin in Brussels last week on the sidelines of the EU council which he had characterised as “very productive and specific”.

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday will meet with the UN special representative of the secretary general in Cyprus, Colin Stewart at the Presidential Palace. Meanwhile, also on Monday, the personal envoy of the UNSG Maria Angela Holguin is meeting in London with Turkish leader Ersin Tatar. Th...

01/07/2024

The project ran for four and a half years through June 2023.

EU-funded researchers are taking technologies known as “smart wearables” to the next level. By Jessica Berthereau What do cycling, showering and making love have in common? All three activities prove the usefulness of a new generation of skin patches that can monitor people’s vital signs like ...

01/07/2024

Overnight will be mainly clear with temperatures falling to 24C in the interior and the coast, and 18C in the higher mountains.

Monday will be mostly sunny with increasing afternoon clouds in the mountains. Temperatures will rise to 39C in the interior, 33C on the west coast, 35C on the remaining coasts, and 28C in the higher mountains. Light to moderate sea breezes are expected initially, up to 4 Beaufort, with winds&hellip...

01/07/2024

The fire was brought under complete control on Sunday afternoon shortly after it broke out, the forestry department announced.

Authorities on Monday is investigating the causes of a fire that broke out in Klirou in Nicosia. The fire was brought under complete control on Sunday afternoon shortly after it broke out, the forestry department announced. The fire started around 5.30pm near the community church of Panagia Chrysele...

01/07/2024

“This growth is a race against time to expand power generation without overwhelming electricity systems to the point of stress.”

Data centres and electric vehicles are expected to ramp up US power demand by about 300 terawatt-hours (TWh), equivalent to the electricity consumed annually by Turkey, by the end of the decade, according to consultancy Rystad Energy. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The country's rising power load coul...

30/06/2024

“I had a bad childhood unfortunately, but, as far as I remember, the best childhood memory would be when I was 9-12 years old.”

Where do you live?I Live in Pallouriotissa, Nicosia. Three years ago, I had the chance to move to Mykonos with my parents, but I chose to stay in Cyprus. I was renting a flat in Aglandjia, but a year ago I moved in with my grandmother. So much fun. What…

30/06/2024

Unemployment was traditionally considered a major macroeconomic challenge, with ramifications extending well beyond the economy into the sphere of politics and society at large.

By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides Unemployment was traditionally considered a major macroeconomic challenge, with ramifications extending well beyond the economy into the sphere of politics and society at large. However, more than ten years after the financial crisis of 2013, conditions....

30/06/2024

“We have concrete proposals and Mrs Holguin is preparing her report to the secretary-general.”

Cyprus has an opportunity to push ahead and establish a Truth Commission on the Missing with a visit by the Council of Europe in early July and also the presence of the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin. Leading lawyer Achilleas Demetriades, who is a member of the NGO&hell...

30/06/2024

“This business of destroying Hamas, making Hamas disappear – it’s simply throwing sand in the eyes of the public.”

By Jonathan Este Fighting continues in central and southern Gaza, as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) continue to encounter resistance from units of Hamas fighters, despite a recent assessment by the Israeli government that the “intense phase” of the ground offensive is drawing to a close. The ID...

30/06/2024

The Rialto Theatre is getting ready to present another edition of the Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival, bringing a series of concerts to Limassol from renowned local musicians and acclaimed Greek artists. Throughout July, outdoor concerts will take place in the heart of the city. Following the fes...

30/06/2024

Richa Tandon transforms hesitancy into eloquence, guiding future leaders with emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.

Richa Tandon is a name synonymous with innovation in the realm of soft skills training. Skill Boosters caters to the diverse needs of children by integrating components like emotional intelligence and a growth mindset into each programme. With an eclectic background spanning interior design to retai...

30/06/2024

Contrary to popular belief, many novice traders think that trading forex is simple.

Globally, the foreign exchange market is the biggest financial market. Indeed, the average daily turnover of this market alone is trillions of USD. No matter how long a trader has been in the market, they could still be impacted by the myths around it. Traders might prevent needless irritation by&he...

30/06/2024

“Here where land per square metre sells for a fortune.”

Shock expressed about how homeless live Outrage was expressed on Sunday at the way some people live after it emerged that some were occupying an abandoned hotel in Limassol. Former general secretary of the Diko party Athos Antoniades was talking about the Aquarius hotel near the Limassol seafront in...