The progress of the work to finalize the Development and Production Plan for the much-discussed “Aphrodite” field topped talks between the Minister of Energy Giorgos Papanastasiou and the Vice President of Chevron…
Many companies in Cyprus targeted by cyber crime, figures show
Reports in the local media suggest that 14.3 percent of companies in Cyprus have been victims of cyber-attacks. Fileleftheros newspaper reported that, according to data from the Central Bank, 14.3 percent of…
Cyprus: Mayor of Paphos laments poor quality hospital building
Paphos General Hospital, which was flooded during heavy rain on Saturday night, was “built with very poor-quality work,” Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has said. He said the building was “a shambles” and…
Jack Hawkins and the Egyptian movie disaster
A new biography of British film icon Jack Hawkins relives the actor’s work in Egypt making Land of the Pharaohs, a Cinemascope epic shot on location about the building of the Great…
Antibody treatment boosts immune response against tumor, new study shows
Israeli researchers and their colleagues from the United States developed an antibody-based treatment that empowers the body’s immune system to effectively attack cancer cells and prevent their spread, Israel’s Weizmann Institute of…
Thousands of vehicles on the roads of Cyprus could have faulty airbags
Thousands of vehicles on the roads of Cyprus could be installed with defective Takata brand airbags, according to data submitted to the Parliament’s Commerce Committee. It is estimated that twelve thousand cars,…
Explosion and an ensuing fire at Turkish oil refinery injures 12
A fire erupted at the TUPRAS oil refinery in the northwestern Turkish province of Kocaeli on Tuesday, injuring 12 people, according to a statement from TUPRAS. TUPRAS said a fire broke out…
Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) underway
The 16th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) started here on Monday, with representatives from 50 sovereign funds across 46 countries participating. The forum, which runs until…
Students in Cyprus experience ecological and cultural matters in real environment
The first 500 students have visited the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre (AEEC) in Cyprus following the start of the new academic school year. The expert team at the AEEC has prepared key…
Algeria’s projected economic growth rate of 4.5 percent for 2025
Algerian Finance Minister Laaziz Faid announced on Monday a projected economic growth rate of 4.5 percent for 2025, as part of the presentation of the budget bill to the National People’s Assembly,…