Cyprus

Australia starts evacuating nationals from Lebanon via Cyprus

Some 229 people arrived on the east Mediterranean island, which lies a 40 minute flight time from Beirut, on a commercial airline chartered by Australia. A second flight is scheduled later in the day.

India, Cyprus ink defence cooperation agreement as Jaishankar visits Nicosia

During his visit, Jaishankar met his Cypriot counterpart Kasoulides and signed an agreement on defence and military cooperation

EAM Jaishankar to visit Cyprus, Austria from December 29 to January 3

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in the statement, said the minister will be in Republic of Cyprus (RoC) from December 29 to December 31, 2022. This year marks 60 years of the diplomatic relations between India and Cyprus.

Cyprus watchdog to extend FTX EU licence suspension

The Cypriot regulator suspended the licence of FTX EU on Nov. 11, just before the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, seeking bankruptcy protection.

This university offers free course in metaverse but you must have an NFT to attend

The course is supported by Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao who is also offering scholarships.

MC Travel Special | Loafing around in Europe

A bread trail guaranteed to lead you to some of Europe’s most enchanting locations.

Wizz Air pilot shouts at passengers during 7-hour delay: ‘I don’t need this’

A Wizz Air pilot was heard ranting at passengers during a seven-hour delay which saw them grounded on the runway.

Exclusive | Increasing FDI from tax havens such as Cayman Islands under DPIIT lens

The Cayman Islands, a famous offshore tax haven, was the fifth largest source of FDI for India in FY22, up from the sixth spot in FY21. The small Caribbean island has outpaced traditional FDI sources such as Japan, the UK and the UAE.

India does away with 'at-risk' norm. A look at countries that are easing international travel rules

With the threat posed by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 receding, and the infection rate dwindling in most parts of the world, a number of countries have begun easing the norms for international travel. Here's a look.

'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: experts

Coronavirus: Cyprus media reported the discovery of "Deltacron", describing it as having "the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the mutations of Omicron".

New COVID-19 variant Deltacron emerges in Cyprus. All you need to know

The latest SARS-CoV-2 variant that has Omicron-like genetic signatures within the Delta genomes, may not, however, pose a serious threat. According to various media reports, experts believe it is not a cause of concern as yet, especially given the fact that researchers are yet to find out if it is more pathological or contagious, or if it will prevail.

Cyprus faces worst forest fire in decades; 4 dead, villages evacuated

The wildfire, described as the worst since the Republic of Cyprus was established in 1960, destroyed 50 homes, damaged power lines and forced the evacuation of 10 villages. Thick gnarled trunks of ancient olive trees, emblematic of the holiday island, were reduced to smoldering stumps.

Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus

Lavender, basil and roses: aromatic plants are being cultivated in Cyprus to broaden the island's sun-and-sea appeal and regain a lofty botanical status dating back to Roman times.

Cyprus reports first cases of Indian Covid-19 variant

Four samples tested positive for the Indian variant, while two others were positive for the South African variant.

Cyprus keeps Carnival spirit alive amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the COVID-19 era, the revelry has taken a backseat to lockdowns and bans on public gatherings. Although the parade went ahead last year, this year carnival's floats, huge puppets and other decorations are sitting in warehouses. Here's a look

Cyprus activists: Hunters' lead pellets threaten flamingos

Conservationists in Cyprus are urging authorities to expand a hunting ban throughout a coastal salt lake network amid concerns that migrating flamingos could potentially swallow lethal quantities of lead shotgun pellets. Martin Hellicar, director of Birdlife Cyprus, said flamingos are at risk of ingesting the tiny pellets lying on the lakebed as they feed.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is looking for a Cyprus citizenship: Report

It is still unclear as to why Eric Schmidt has sought out this foreign citizenship

President Ram Nath Kovind invites investment from Cyprus

The President is in Cyprus on the first leg of his eight-day three-nation visit to Europe to continue India's high-level engagements with European countries.

Indian diaspora true cultural ambassadors of India: President Ram Nath Kovind

Kovind arrived in Cyprus on Sunday on the first leg of his three-nation visit to Europe to continue India's high-level engagements with European countries.

Gas may play a major role in India-Cyprus bilateral trade

"India is a major natural gas importer and here Cyprus may play a role in exporting gas to India," Cyprus High Commissioner to India Demetrios A Theophylactou said here today during an interactive session at the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry.