12 h. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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18 h. ago Alpha Bank Cyprus staff join forces to support families this Christmas

Christmas is the season that reminds us that the greatest value lies in giving. With this in mind, Alpha Bank Cyprus continues to support those in need this year as well, participating once again in the Pancyprian Volunteer Coordinating Council’s “Adopt a Family for Christmas” campaign.This year, the Bank chose to give its participation an […]

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32 h. ago UK takes latest Jupiter HC2 pair ahead of Brunei and Cyprus deployments

UK takes latest Jupiter HC2 pair ahead of Brunei and Cyprus deployments  FlightGlobal

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34 h. ago France ‘can count on Cyprus’ during Council of EU presidency

France “can count on” Cyprus when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “France knows that we can count on you to ensure that Europe asserts its own interests and strategic autonomy,” he said following the signing […]

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38 h. ago UNIC takes part in NEOLAiA European University Alliance meet in Italy

The University of Nicosia (UNIC), as a partner of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, participated in the Alliance’s working meetings held at the University of Salerno, Italy, over December 2-4, 2025. The meetings were an important milestone, as they took place after approximately two years of intensive collaboration and implementation of actions aimed at transforming […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus to prioritize Moldova’s EU accession as it takes bloc’s presidency

Cyprus to prioritize Moldova’s EU accession as it takes bloc’s presidency  eKathimerini.com

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4 d. ago Cyprus to prioritise Moldova's EU accession as it takes bloc's presidency

Cyprus to prioritise Moldova's EU accession as it takes bloc's presidency  Reuters

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4 d. ago Moldovan President Sandu arrives for ‘historic’ visit to Cyprus

Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived at Cyprus’ presidential palace in Nicosia for a visit described by President Nikos Christodoulides as “historic” on Friday. “Your visit takes place at a very important moment for Cyprus, for the European Union, 19 days before the assumption of the presidency of the Council of the EU, and I want […]

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5 d. ago DiEM25 in Cyprus takes part in Internationalist Political Congress in Lapta

DiEM25 in Cyprus takes part in Internationalist Political Congress in Lapta  DiEM25

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5 d. ago Alpha Bank receives certification for health and safety standards

Alpha Bank Cyprus on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed the certification processes for the international standards ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, integrating all its operations, branches, and workplaces into two comprehensive systems. These include an environmental management system and an occupational health and safety management system. “Through these certifications, the bank ensures that […]

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6 d. ago Eurobank takes principal employer role for major Cyprus fund

Eurobank on Wednesday announced that it has taken on the crucial role of principal employer for the MAP multi-employer provident fund in Nicosia. According to the statement, this came into effect on December 8, with the bank describing it as a vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy and its developmental prospects. “This development constitutes […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus Handover ceremonies at Ministries and DepMin take place following Cabinet reshuffle

Cyprus Handover ceremonies at Ministries and DepMin take place following Cabinet reshuffle  Parikiaki

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8 d. ago New justice minister takes over at time ‘filled with challenges’

Public safety and faster delivery of justice will be among the top priorities of his ministry, the new justice minister pledged on Monday. Constantinos Fitiris made the remarks during the handover ceremony, taking over from outgoing justice minister Marios Hartsiotis. “I take over in a period filled with challenges,” Fitiris said. “The state must always […]

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8 d. ago Fiorentina takes security measures after players receive threats

Fiorentina said they have stepped up security and contacted authorities after players, staff and their families received threats following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Sassuolo that left the club winless after 14 games and bottom of Serie A. Fiorentina condemned the “unacceptable and shameful” threats and offered their full support to all members of the club. […]

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8 d. ago Winner of October’s Alpha Spend & Win draw bound for Singapore, Bali

Alpha Bank Cyprus is sending the lucky winner of the October draw of the Alpha Spend & Win draw to the heart of Asia, from impressive Singapore to dreamy Bali. It is a unique prize that combines the modern pace of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities with the serenity and beauty of one […]

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1 week ago EIT Community Cyprus Impact Festival 2025: ‘Innovate, Connect, Transform’

The EIT Community Cyprus Impact Festival 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position within the European innovation landscape, will take place over December 9-10, 2025 at Nicosia’s CYENS Centre of Excellence. The event is being organised by the EIT Community Hub Cyprus, in collaboration with the wider EIT Community, which in turn is […]

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1 week ago Australia take lead over fumbling England in second Ashes test

Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field. Half-centuries for top-order batters Jake Weatherald (72), Marnus Labuschagne (65) and Steve Smith (61) made light work of England’s first-innings 334 as Australia went to stumps […]

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1 week ago Michalis Athanasiou takes over as Chief Business Officer at National Bank of Greece (Cyprus)

National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) has appointed Michalis Athanasiou as Chief Business Officer, in a move that strengthens its management team during a period of dynamic growth and strategic upgrading of the Group’s presence in Cyprus. Athanasiou brings extensive experience from senior management positions across Cyprus, Australia and Luxembourg. Moreover, his career includes managing critical […]

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1 week ago Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election, as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, took a razor-thin lead in Honduras’ presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, in a vote count plagued by delays and allegations of fraud. The latest results released by the electoral authority around 6 p.m. (0100 GMT Wednesday) showed Nasralla on […]

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1 week ago EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cash

A decade after it began working on a capital markets union, the EU is still struggling to agree a framework that encourages savers to put their cash to work within the bloc rather than in the U.S., prompting some of its 27 members to go it alone. After warning in a 2024 report that 300 billion euros […]

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