7 h. ago Public employment, job vacancies and labour costs all rise in early 2025

Employment in the broad public sector in Cyprus reached 77,034 in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report released on Monday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Of this total, 72,072 were employed in general government and 4,962 in companies and enterprises controlled by the government. Within the general government, which includes central […]

Politics

40 h. ago Tesla’s public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

Tesla (TSLA.O) tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk has said, as investors and fans of the electric vehicle maker eagerly await rollout of the long-promised service. Musk has staked Tesla’s future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper […]

Technology

3 d. ago Cyprus expects public debt to drop to 43 per cent of GDP by 2028

The Finance Ministry on Friday published its strategic fiscal policy framework for the period 2026 to 2028, forecasting stable economic growth and a steady decline in public debt over the next four years. Growth is expected to range between 2.9 per cent and 3.1 per cent during the period, with the public debt projected to […]

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5 d. ago Public summer schools free of charge, special schools included

A total of 58 public summer schools will be operating from June 23 till July 25 across Cyprus, with this year seeing the inclusion of special schools till August 1, the education ministry announced on Wednesday. The ministry said 37 primary and 21 nursery schools would be offering a series of creative activities, such as […]

Politics

5 d. ago MPs call on deputy minister to step down amid architecture book mess

The publication linked to Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice was withdrawn because the deputy culture ministry was referred to in the booklet without consent, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told the House education committee on Wednesday, however MPs spoke of political responsibilities and some called for Kassianidou’s resignation. Arguments between Akel […]

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5 d. ago Deputy minister denies censorship in architecture book withdrawal

The official withdrawal of a publication linked to the Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, was not a matter of censorship due to politics but to legality, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told MPs on Wednesday. In a lengthy speech before the House education committee, Kassianidou said the authors did not have […]

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9 d. ago Our View: Government split on public sector pay could be costly

The European Commission sounded a warning about state expenditure for this year as it was forecasted to grow by more than the government stipulated it would. The government’s commitment to the EU was for the growth of spending to reach 6 per cent in 2025 but according to the Commission’s six-monthly report this will reach […]

Politics

1 week ago Artist group Fisherwomxn denounces Venice Biennale publication withdrawal as censorship

Artist group Fisherwomxn denounces Venice Biennale publication withdrawal as censorship  Philenews

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1 week ago Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, turning their bromance into an all-out brawl on social media. The hostilities began when Trump criticized Tesla CEO Musk in the Oval Office. Within hours, the once-close relationship had disintegrated in full […]

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1 week ago Cyprus art group slams biennale book withdrawal as ‘censorship’

The association of visual artists and art theorists (Phytorio) has condemned the government’s decision to withdraw a publication linked to the 2025 Venice architecture biennale, calling it “a form of censorship” and warning of growing control over artistic expression. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, Phytorio expressed “deep concern and regret” over the […]

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1 week ago Artists cry censorship after Cyprus publication withdrawn from Venice Biennale

Artists cry censorship after Cyprus publication withdrawn from Venice Biennale  Philenews

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1 week ago Cyprus orders withdrawal of Venice Architecture Biennale publication over 1974 references

Cyprus orders withdrawal of Venice Architecture Biennale publication over 1974 references  Philenews

Events

2 w. ago Former minister says he was not told of Takata airbag death risk

A public inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of dangerous vehicle recalls revealed on Thursday that successive transport ministers were left uninformed about critical safety warnings, including those linked to fatal accidents. The investigative committee examining the vehicle recall process met on Thursday to look into the chain of information passed to political superiors between 2004 and […]

Events

3 w. ago Forestry dept calls for public to ‘honour’ European parks day ‘with respect’

The forestry department called on the public to “honour” European parks day with “care and respect”. European parks day is held every year on May 24, with the department saying the event “reminds the people of Europe of the importance of nature and the environment for their quality of life, health, and wellbeing”. It added […]

Politics

3 w. ago Akel bill aims to ensure foreign language uni courses are free of charge

Akel have put forward a bill which would ensure that undergraduate programmes taught in foreign languages at Cyprus’ public universities are free of charge for students. The matter was discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the House education committee, with Akel MP Christos Christofides warning after the meeting that if the bill is not passed into […]

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3 w. ago Dog beaches in Cyprus deemed inaccessible, says the animal party

Public access to dog-friendly beaches in Cyprus is severely limited and basic facilities are lacking, the Cyprus Animal Party warned on Tuesday. In a formal letter to the chairman of the central committee on beaches, the party urged immediate action over the condition and accessibility of most designated dog beaches on the island. The party […]

Society

3 w. ago President of the Cyprus House of Representatives visits Armenian Genocide Memorial

President of the Cyprus House of Representatives visits Armenian Genocide Memorial  Public Radio of Armenia

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