Nicosia: Deaths by drowning in the European Union decreased by 4% in 2022, with Cyprus being one of the countries recording the lowest number of such fatalities, as reported by Eurostat on Tuesday. The reduction in drowning incidents comes as beaches and pools remain popular during the summer months, presenting
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has reported that a seasonal low-pressure system is currently affecting the area. The weather conditions are expected to remain mainly fine throughout the forecast period. However, during the night and morning hours, there will be increased low cloud presence, which may lead to the
Geneva: Starting on August 5, the European Commission is participating in negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland, with the aim of reaching an effective agreement to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution. According to Cyprus News Agency, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) data from 2021 shows
Nicosia: Public opinion polling has shown that a majority of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots are in favor of a successfully negotiated, mutually acceptable solution, outgoing Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, stated after a farewell meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Stewart
Nicosia: The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) welcomes the latest positive developments in the Investment Funds sector, as reflected in the Q1 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). According to Cyprus News Agency, by the end of March 2025, Cyprus had a total
Nicosia: Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company announced on Tuesday the declaration of an interim dividend of pound 0.20 per ordinary share, equivalent to approximately pound 87 million. This represents a c.40% payout ratio of the Group’s adjusted recurring profitability for the six months ended 30 June 2025. According
