4 h. ago Education minister urges restraint ahead of parliamentary vote on teacher evaluation

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday urged respect for democratic procedures as parliament prepares to vote on proposed changes to teacher evaluations. She said the bill will go to the House plenary in the coming days, following a year of dialogue with teaching unions and debate at the House education committee. Michaelidou said most issues […]

Politics

9 h. ago Ειδικές τιμές από τον Όμιλο Πηλακούτα για τα premium SUV της BMW

Η BMW διαχρονικά αποτελεί σημείο αναφοράς για όσους αναζητούν συνδυασμό τεχνολογίας, οδηγικής απόλαυσης και πολυτέλειας. Στην καρδιά της γκάμας των SUV της βαυαρικής μάρκας βρίσκονται τρία SUV μοντέλα που έχουν ξεχωρίσει τόσο στην Κύπρο όσο και διεθνώς. Πρόκειται για τα BMW X1, BMW X2 και BMW X3. Τρία μοντέλα με διαφορετικό χαρακτήρα, που καλύπτουν τις […]

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3 d. ago Moldovan head of state, President of Cyprus discuss European integration

Moldovan head of state, President of Cyprus discuss European integration  Moldpres

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3 d. ago Bill proposed aims to regulate vehicle dashcams for road safety

The legislative gap concerning the use of car dashboard cameras (dashcams) was addressed in a bill proposed by Stavros Papadouris, leader of the environmental movement, on Thursday at the parliamentary transport committee. “The aim of this proposal is to enhance road behaviour and safety for the benefit of society,” Papadouris stated. He noted that since […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus trade deficit widens by €1.04 billion in the first ten months of 2025

Cyprus trade deficit widens by €1.04 billion in the first ten months of 2025  cbn.com.cy

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5 d. ago Brazil lawmakers vote to cut Bolsonaro’s jail term after chaotic session

Brazilian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to shorten the prison sentence of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, although the bill is likely to face resistance from senators, the Supreme Court and leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In a tense session that descended into chaos ahead of a vote in the early hours of Wednesday […]

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5 d. ago As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene

As 20,000 guests head to Cyprus, a postcard exhibit sets the scene  Kathimerini

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5 d. ago Cabinet approves bill for creation of national ambulance agency

Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill which foresees the creation of a national ambulance agency. The move was announced by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said that it “aims to fill the legislative gap in the provision of pre-hospital care”. “The passage of this bill into law will ensure that people who face a sudden […]

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5 d. ago Association calls for private fund involvement in affordable housing initiative

Cyprus’ property valuers association has recommended that investment funds, including the social insurance fund and other private schemes, participate in the construction of 500 new affordable housing units. The association argued that this approach would provide the long-term stability the project requires. In a statement, the association’s president, Polys Kourousides, said the financial structure “should […]

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5 d. ago Confronting corruption: the possibility of a mandatory donations registry

By Emilios Charalambous, Maria Aristidou and Anastasios Kostekoglou Cyprus is possibly heading towards comprehensive anti-corruption legislation aimed at establishing unprecedented transparency in public sector financing. The first version of the bill of ‘Law on Donations and Contributions to the State, Public Entities and Other Bodies and Related Matters of 2025’ proposed by the independent member […]

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5 d. ago Airlines face growing pressure to deliver truly inclusive travel

Air travel is gradually becoming more accessible as airlines, airports and regulators expand efforts to remove barriers faced by passengers with disabilities, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The shift reflects a wider recognition that disability inclusion is no longer optional. With more than 1.3 billion people globally living with a disability, the […]

Events

6 d. ago EU sea port freight stagnates as volumes remain below 2019 peak

The European Union’s sea ports handled an estimated 3.4 billion tonnes of freight in 2024, a level unchanged from the previous year but still short of the decade’s peak as the bloc continued to navigate shifting trade patterns across major maritime hubs. According to Eurostat, this volume remained below the record high of 3.6 billion […]

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7 d. ago Finance minister warns over Phaneromeni school redevelopment

New concerns over the plan to redevelop the former Phaneromeni primary school site were raised by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday, who warned the current contract places an unfair burden on the state. He said the agreement has been described as unbalanced by both the former auditor-general and the current one. He added that […]

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7 d. ago Bills ending unfair insurance premiums for pensioners to head to plenum

Two bills seeking to end excessive insurance charges for drivers over 70, are expected to go to a vote at the House plenum in January, Volt MP Alexandra Attalides said on Monday. The bills had been discussed earlier at the House human rights committee, where insurance companies warned that lowering premiums for older motorists “will […]

Economics

7 d. ago Where can you earn free Bitcoin? 7 hottest cloud mining sites offering no

The idea of earning Bitcoin for free once sounded like a fantasy, but in 2025, regulated cloud mining platforms are changing that. Today, even beginners with no technical background can start mining Bitcoin without buying expensive rigs or paying electricity bills. The best part? Some platforms now offer no-investment crypto mining contracts, giving users a […]

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7 d. ago Keravnos to submit amendments to tax reform bills on Tuesday

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday said he will submit amendments to the government’s tax reform bills to parliament on Tuesday as he appeared in front of the House finance committee. “There remain some basic principles and elements which are related to the resilience of our economy and to the basic principle that a key […]

Economics

7 d. ago Limassol office prices remain highest as Nicosia leads commercial sales

Cyprus’ commercial property market is becoming more defined this year, as Limassol continues to command premium prices while Nicosia records the most activity, according to a report released on Monday by Landbank Analytics. The latest analysis sheds light on the leading trends in office and retail property sales across Cyprus for the first half of […]

Economics

7 d. ago Xmas Santa Paws: COSMOS Insurance to bring festive joy to kids, pets at Eleftherias Square

This Christmas, COSMOS Insurance invites children and adults to a celebration filled with love, smiles, and wagging tails. Over the weekend of December 13 and 14, the festive world of Xmas Santa Paws will welcome visitors and their four-legged friends at the lower level of Eleftherias Square. Christmas is a season of warmth and connection, […]

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7 d. ago UK consumers face higher energy bills after regulator approves $37 billion grid upgrade

British energy regulator has approved a 28 billion pound ($37.33 billion) investment over the next five years to ensure a safe and reliable energy system in the future, part of an upgrade plan that will add 108 pounds to consumer bills by 2031. The investment is higher than a provisional assessment by regulator Ofgem in […]

Economics

7 d. ago UK investors’ stock selling spree extends to nearly $14 billion, data shows

British investors were net sellers of stocks for a record-extending sixth consecutive month in November, data from funds network Calastone showed on Thursday, as fears the government would cut tax advantages for investments in its closely-watched budget contributed to the cash-out. Net outflows from equity funds in November were 3 billion pounds ($4 billion) – the second-worst month on […]

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