OLOI News & Blog
With a hint of tradition and flavors passed down through the years, Chryso Lefou shares a special recipe for March 25th: stuffed squid baked with Commandaria. This dish mixes fresh seafood with the sweet taste of Cypriot wine, bringing back memories and scents of the past. This recipe is from her first book “46 Moments […]
Disabled individuals will hold a peaceful protest outside the Presidential Palace. They want to highlight the need for respect for their basic human rights. The Pan-Cyprian Organization of the Blind is calling for equal participation in society, securing benefits, and access to services that support independent living and dignity for disabled citizens. The protest is […]
The fertility rate in the European Union has dropped to its lowest level in over 60 years. From 2.62 births per woman in 1964, the figure plunged to 1.34 in 2024 — nearly halved in six decades. Cyprus ranks 26th among 42 European countries with a rate of 1.38 births per woman, slightly above the […]
The Nicosia district is heading toward an emergency over drinking water. The president of the District Self-Government Organisation (EOA), Konstantinos Giorkatzis, addressed the parliamentary Agriculture Committee with a dramatic statement, sounding the alarm. According to him, the existing water supply system is operating at its limits. The Water Development Department infrastructure can deliver up to […]
A new chapter opens in the seizure of natural resources in the occupied territories. The pseudo-parliament approved a bill granting approximately 3,500 acres of forested land in the Karpasia peninsula to Istanbul Technical University (ITU). With this approval, the total area handed over to ITU reaches 6,000 acres, including 2,000 acres of “state land” and […]
The case of Annie Alexui is getting more complicated. The police say there are arrest warrants out for her while she is abroad and looking for details about the case. A letter from the Larnaca District Court shows that a request for documents about the arrest warrants was turned down. The court gave procedural reasons […]
The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies has officially complained to the Journalism Ethics Committee about some articles that objectify female candidates and reinforce gender stereotypes. The Institute says these articles use terms like “model” or “political Barbie,” focusing on women’s looks instead of their political roles and skills. They argue that this goes against Article […]
He highlighted the leadership skills of 35 Cypriot women who excelled in governance, research, entrepreneurship, technology, security, and innovation at the conference “Women Who Built Europe” in Brussels The Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Dimitris Skouridis, participated in a high-level discussion at the “Women Who Built Europe” Conference, organized by the Council […]
Eurobank showed its strong commitment to shipping by being a platinum sponsor at the 2026 Keynote Annual Event of the Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Limassol, held in Limassol. The keynote speaker was Amin Toufani, known worldwide for his work on adapting organizations to artificial intelligence and new technologies. His visit […]
Bank of Cyprus: Payment Suspension and Support for Affected Farmers The Bank of Cyprus is here for farmers hit by foot-and-mouth disease. To help its customers, it has announced a support package aimed at those directly affected. These measures are designed to help customers and provide the cash flow they need right now. Suspension of […]
