Satellite direct-to-device connectivity began shifting from concept to early commercialisation in Europe in March, according to new research from market intelligence firm Omdia, highlighting growing activity among mobile operators. The report found that more than one fifth of European mobile network operators, representing 22 per cent, have either launched, trialled, or announced partnerships related to […]
The twice-weekly market at Ochi in Nicosia is being relocated for about seven months, moving to a nearby parking lot, due to roadworks in the area. This is not, in itself, very big news – though it’s still news. The market has dozens of farmers and small retailers who need space to load and unload […]
A UK body representing small businesses has warned that small firms were being pushed out of European Union markets due to red tape, rising costs, and complex rules, highlighting the continuing effects of Brexit more than six years after the UK left the union. The research from Britain’s Federation of Small Businesses underlined the challenges […]
US President Donald Trump’s military forays in Venezuela and Iran have weakened OPEC more than anyone thought possible just months ago. The White House may view this as a major win, but it may ultimately leave both the US and energy markets worse off. For decades, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, under its […]
British new car registrations are expected to rise to nearly 2.1 million units in 2026, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said this week, with the share of zero-emission vehicles lower than previously forecast after soft first-quarter demand. The sales outlook for the industry has been upgraded from about 2.05 million units, signalling improving […]
As Cyprus heads toward the May 24 parliamentary elections, the number of women on the ballot has reached its highest level to date, with 224 women out of 753 candidates, part of a gradual but steady rise in female political participation over the past two decades. At 29.7 per cent of the total, the numbers […]
A new exhibition at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia, titled Mediterranean, highlights the art of printmaking alongside historical events across countries of the region. The exhibition, featuring selected works from the collection of Andreas Nicolas, will run until July 25. Works employing a variety of techniques and methods are presented, depicting Mediterranean cities […]
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday reaffirmed Cyprus’ support for Moldova’s European Union accession path during his official visit to Moldova, the first ever by a Cypriot president to the country. Christodoulides met Moldovan President Maia Sandu in the capital, Chisinau, where the two leaders held talks before addressing the media. Speaking during a joint press […]
The number of caesarean sections performed in Cyprus remains particularly high and continues to rise, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Saturday, adding that efforts are underway to gradually reduce the rate. “When we talk about promoting natural childbirth, we are not simply referring to a numerical indicator. We are talking about the quality of […]
British passengers and staff on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak will be taken to a hospital in northwest England for an initial isolation period once they are repatriated, UK health authorities said on Saturday. The ship, the MV Hondius, is expected to anchor off the Spanish island of Tenerife early on Sunday, […]
