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Open platform for employers seeking job candidates News Open platform for employers seeking job candidates The labour ministry aims to create an open platform where employers can identify suitable candidates from the pool of unemployed individuals, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou told the House Watchdog committee on Tuesday....
Cyprus and Bulgaria to enhance cooperation in Energy, Tourism, Agriculture and Rural Development News Cyprus and Bulgaria to enhance cooperation in Energy, Tourism, Agriculture and Rural Development Three Memoranda of Understanding covering the sectors of Energy, Tourism and Agriculture and Rural Development were signed between Cyprus and Bulgaria on Monday, during the official visit Cyprus President Nicos Anastasia...
Erosion claiming Cyprus’ coastlines News Erosion claiming Cyprus’ coastlines In many places on the coastline of Cyprus where it is overdeveloped, there has begun to suffer serious erosion at some spots with improperly planned breakwaters contributing to the problem. According to Phileleftheros, ...
US supports Cyprus solution’s ‘best chance in decades’ News US supports Cyprus solution’s ‘best chance in decades’ The US supports the best chance in decades for a Cyprus settlement, a US State Department Deputy Spokesperson has said, highlighting however that as for timelines, that is something for Cypriots to de...
State ordered to compensate conscript for back injury News State ordered to compensate conscript for back injury The state has been ordered to compensate a former conscript for back injuries he sustained during his stint in the National Guard. In a ruling delivered a few days ago, the Larnaca district court awarded the young man s...
First airing for Cyprus’ Eurovision entry News First airing for Cyprus’ Eurovision entry ‘Alter Ego’, sung by the band Minus One who will be representing Cyprus in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, was aired for the first time on Monday night by state broadcaster CyBC. The song was writ...
Three Cypriot beaches among 25 best in Europe News Three Cypriot beaches among 25 best in Europe Three beaches on the island of Cyprus are among the 25 best beaches for Europe, according to the website Tripadvisor. The 2016 Tripadvisor Travellers` Choice for the best 25 beaches in Europe include Fig Tree Bay in the...
Take a trip to the village News Take a trip to the village Two more Larnaca village traditions have made it on to the UNESCO National Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Athienou village’s lace and Livadia village basketry have both been recognised as part of the respective...
Paphos joins new sustainable tourism project News Paphos joins new sustainable tourism project The Paphos regional board of tourism has joined a new EU programme which concerns cultural tourism with the aim to protect and preserve natural and cultural heritage assets, and to develop and promote them in the best wa...
Playground for the disabled News Playground for the disabled Volunteer club Rotaract Club of Larnaca-Kition is going to build the first playground in Larnaca for children with physical disabilities, they announced this week. Every year in June the club, which is a service club fo...
A herb garden for Europe News A herb garden for Europe There is more to Cyprus’ agricultural exports than potatoes and halloumi. Alion is a good example. This company not only sells vegetables, herbs and fruits in Cyprus, but also exports herbs to 25 countries. It is...
Choirs come together in Paphos for charity News Choirs come together in Paphos for charity Five different choirs from Cyprus will take part in a musical evening in Paphos next week, raising thousands for their chosen charities. ‘Voices of Cyprus’, was the idea of amateur singer, Laurence Doughty, ...
Roads to Troodos open only for 4×4’s and snow chains News Roads to Troodos open only for 4×4’s and snow chains Due to heavy snowfall, all roads leading to the Troodos are open only for vehicles with four-wheel drive and equipped with snow chains, police said on Sunday. Drivers are requested to be especially careful, drive at low...
Cypriot women leading the way in law News Cypriot women leading the way in law In the United States, the United Kingdom, and even Hong Kong, there are special empowerment societies to promote and defend the interests of women in the legal profession. Cyprus doesn’t have one, but then again it...
Paphos marathon set to attract more than 1,300 runners News Paphos marathon set to attract more than 1,300 runners Paphos Marathon set to take place on March 6, is expected to attract more than 1300 runners. So far 1,100 people have registered, 600 of whom come from abroad. The 18th Paphos Marathon this year falls under the umbrella...
Cypriot secures first place in 60-metre hurdles at IAAF World Indoor Tour News Cypriot secures first place in 60-metre hurdles at IAAF World Indoor Tour Cypriot sprinter Milan Trajkovic won the first place in the 60-metre hurdles race at the IAAF World Indoor Tour, in Poland.According to the Amateur Athletic Association of Cyprus (KOEAS), Trajkovic won with a time of 7.5...
Cold weather set to return News Cold weather set to return The recent warm temperatures throughout Cyprus will soon make way for rain and cold, according to the latest weather forecast. According to the Meteorological Services, the warm mass that has heated up the area – ...
Final stage for halloumi as a PDO News Final stage for halloumi as a PDO Agriculture, Minister Nicos Kougialis has expressed hope that Cypriot halloumi/hellim cheese will be registered as a protected Cypriot product (PDO) by this summer. Speaking during a press conference, Kougialis said tha...
Dust levels still higher than limit News Dust levels still higher than limit The Labour Inspection Department on Thursday warned the public, especially vulnerable groups to stay indoors as much as possible due to an increase of dust in the atmosphere. According to an announcement, as 1...
Reservoirs only one quarter full but no cuts to domestic supply, minister says News Reservoirs only one quarter full but no cuts to domestic supply, minister says Though the water situation is serious, the drinking supply will not be cut, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday. Water levels in the island’s reservoirs are currently on average 26.5 per cent com...
Cypriot kidney patients among first eligible for new clinical trial News Cypriot kidney patients among first eligible for new clinical trial Cypriot patients suffering from Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) will be among the first to be eligible for clinical trials with a promising new drug, the University of Cyprus (UCy) has said. In a statement, UCy s...
Demolition order sought for collapsing buildings in Tala News Demolition order sought for collapsing buildings in Tala The Paphos district office is awaiting a decision to see if they have secured a demolition order for a stricken Tala housing project which is forecast to eventually  sliding down the hillside it’s built on. E...
Oldest woman celebrates 105 News Oldest woman celebrates 105 The oldest woman in the Republic, Maria Savva from Kili in Paphos, celebrated her 105th birthday on Thursday. Savva was born in 1911, to a poor family, and never lived outside Paphos. She lost her mother when she was f...
Cyprus to set up centre for humanitarian operations News Cyprus to set up centre for humanitarian operations An Agreement of Understanding to co-fund the establishment of an International Centre of Coordination for Humanitarian Operations in Cyprus was signed on February 5, between the European Funds Unit of the Interior Minist...
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