Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of…
Plan for subsidized holidays most probably to continue until next Spring
The plan aiming to reinforce local tourism by subsidizing the accommodation of Cypriots in tourist establishments will most probably continue…
Russia’s ruling pro-Putin party wins majority after crackdown but loses some ground
Russia‘s ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its parliamentary majority after an election and a sweeping crackdown on…
Banking landscape still dominated by Bank of Cyprus, Hellenic Bank
The two key players in the Cyprus banking landscape are Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank, Philenews reports citing latest financial…
Eight killed in Monday morning shooting at Russian university
The death toll from a shooting at a university in the Russian city of Perm on Monday has risen to…
France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row
France has cancelled a meeting between Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly and her British counterpart planned for this week after…
President to outline strategic vision for Cyprus’ shipping sector on October 12
President Nicos Anastasiades will outline the government’s strategic vision for the ‘very resilient’ shipping sector of the Mediterranean island on…
Cyprus President in New York aiming to end stalemate in peace process
President Nicos Anastasiades who is in New York for the 76th session of the UN General Assembly will tell the…
‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Crown,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit’ win top Emmy Awards
Drama “The Crown” and comedy “Ted Lasso” won the top prizes at television’s Emmy awards on Sunday, while “The Queen’s…
Cambodia bat researchers on mission to track origin of Covid-19
Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the coronavirus pandemic, returning to a…