3 h. ago EU awaits Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump outlining planned duties on the United States’ largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months […]

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4 h. ago Cyprus: Theo Evan releases the official music video ' Feggaria Kalokairina'

Cyprus: Theo Evan releases the official music video ' Feggaria Kalokairina'  ESCToday.com

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8 h. ago State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers in Trump’s shake

The State Department will start firing more than 1,350 US-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine US ability to defend and promote US interests abroad. The layoffs will cover 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign […]

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9 h. ago UK economy shrinks again in May, fuelling fears of stalled recovery

Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly for a second month running in May, official data showed on Friday, compounding worries at home for finance minister Rachel Reeves as the nation navigates growing global turbulence. Gross domestic product shrank by 0.1 per cent after a 0.3 per cent drop in April, the Office for National Statistics said. Economists […]

Politics

12 h. ago ‘I will never surrender’ – Levent on alleged Turkish prosecutor’s summons

Veteran Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent on Friday promised to “never surrender” after announcing that he had been summoned to present himself to the Ankara chief public prosecutor’s office lest he be extradited to Turkey. “They are calling on me to surrender, right? I will not surrender. I will not surrender, as I wrote in […]

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13 h. ago Madagascar delivers first surgical castration sentence in child rape case

A court in Madagascar has sentenced a man to surgical castration for the rape of a child in 2024, a judicial official said, in the first such measure on the Indian Ocean island. The case arose from the rape and attempted murder of a six-year-old girl in Imerintsiatosika, a municipality 30 km west of the […]

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13 h. ago Cyprus building permits fall but value rises to €361.5 million

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday announced a reduction of 1.9 per cent in the number of building permits issued during March 2025, when compared to the same month last year. A total of 572 building permits were authorised in March 2025, down from 583 in March 2024. The total value of these permits […]

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16 h. ago Pakistan says armed men kidnap, kill nine bus passengers in restive province

Authorities retrieved from Pakistan’s mountains the bullet-ridden bodies of nine passengers kidnapped by armed men in a spate of bus attacks in the troubled southwestern province of Balochistan, officials said on Friday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Baloch separatists, agitating for a greater share of resources, have figured in similar past killings […]

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18 h. ago Loan costs remain high in Cyprus while depositors see limited returns

The average interest rate for household time deposits up to one year in Cyprus stood at 1.16 per cent in the latest data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus, lagging behind the euro area average of 1.84 per cent. According to the CBC, the highest one-year household deposit rate among Cypriot banks was offered […]

Politics

34 h. ago US’s Rubio makes first Asia visit amid unease over Trump tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to Asia since taking office, reassuring them it is a priority for Washington despite President Donald Trump‘s tariff offensive. Washington’s top diplomat joined foreign ministers of the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur at a […]

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35 h. ago Elie Milky has been promoted Chief Development Officer for Middle East, Cyprus, and Greece at Radisson Hotel Group Dubai

Elie Milky has been promoted Chief Development Officer for Middle East, Cyprus, and Greece at Radisson Hotel Group Dubai  Hospitality Net

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36 h. ago Conference commits over €10 billion to Ukraine rebuilding, Italy says

Participants in a Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine have pledged over €10 billion ($11.7 billion) to help the war-torn country, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. The conference, attended by political leaders including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is taking place against a backdrop of further intense drone and missile attacks […]

Politics

37 h. ago Cyprus strengthens ties with UAE in AI and tech collaboration

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth”. “The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster […]

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38 h. ago Cyta subsidiary signs new collective agreements with trade unions

Cytacom Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Cyta, on Thursday announced that it recently signed the renewal of its collective labour agreements for the 2025–2027 period. These agreements, the company said, cover both its monthly and hourly-paid staff. Moreover, according to a statement issued by Cyta, the agreements “confirm the strong cooperation and mutual trust between […]

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38 h. ago Eurobank S.A. honoured at 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

Eurobank S.A. has been honoured at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its decisive contribution to the Cypriot economy through its strategic investment in Hellenic Bank and its vote of confidence in the country’s banking system and economy. The award ceremony was held at the annual awards organised by Invest Cyprus in collaboration […]

Economics

39 h. ago Holland & Barrett offers upgraded wellness experience at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall

The newly-renovated Holland & Barrett store at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall officially reopened its doors on July 3, 2025, welcoming media representatives and influencers to an afternoon dedicated to wellness. Boasting a revitalised interior design and an expanded product range, the store now offers an enhanced wellness experience for every visitor. The most innovative addition to […]

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39 h. ago ESSO Safe Vision: a new road safety initiative by ExxonMobil Cyprus

ExxonMobil Cyprus officially launched its new initiative, “ESSO Safe Vision” at a press conference held on July 9, 2025, at the Road Safety Park in Nicosia. The initiative entails a social responsibility programme focused on raising awareness and prevention of accidents via good eyesight and road safety. The programme, held under the auspices of the […]

Politics

40 h. ago Turkey hikes tax on lira deposits to lift revenue, curb dollar use

Turkey has raised the withholding tax on short-term Turkish lira deposits and investment funds by 2.5 percentage points, a move economists said was aimed at boosting budget revenues and curbing dollarisation. For deposit accounts with a maturity of up to six months, the rate was increased to 17.5 per cent from 15 per cent, a […]

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41 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

42 h. ago Algorithmic trading risky without oversight, warns CSE official

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming financial markets by bringing “speed and innovation” to the sector, according to Eliza Stasopoulou, senior officer at the Cyprus Stock Exchange. However, Stasopoulou also cautioned that its successful use depends on having “strong regulations, ethical safeguards, and human oversight” to ensure technology serves the public good. She underlined that […]

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