7 h. ago Saudi Arabia is Beating the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Cyprus in a Middle East Tourism Boom Fueled by Massive Hotel Growth, Sky

Saudi Arabia is Beating the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Cyprus in a Middle East Tourism Boom Fueled by Massive Hotel Growth, Sky-High Arrivals, and Route Expansions  Travel And Tour World

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19 h. ago Paphos bishop’s rebaptism stance major reason behind his removal

One of the key reasons behind the removal of Bishop Tychikos from his post as Metropolitan of Paphos was his refusal to recognise baptisms carried out by other Orthodox churches, insisting instead on rebaptising individuals already initiated into the faith. His stance prompted serious concern at the highest levels of the Orthodox Church prompting his […]

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23 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Hellenic Bank, BoC buyback, Ermes, Cyta acquisition, hotels

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday ratified the suspension of trading in the shares of Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, following a recent meeting of the CSE Council. The ratification was made under Article 184 of the Cyprus Stock Exchange Law and formalises the suspension decision first announced on May 9, 2025. The suspension […]

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24 h. ago Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 returns with new challenges and international reach

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced that registrations for Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 will close on May 29. The major educational robotics event will take place on June 28-29, 2025, at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre. This year marks the 8th edition of Robotex Cyprus and the 2nd edition of the Minoan RobotSports […]

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42 h. ago Hotel licence deadline pushed again as MPs slam ‘fictitious progress’

The House this week approved yet another extension to the licensing deadline for hotels and tourist accommodations, triggering backlash from MPs over years of delays and what they called ‘fictitious progress’. The new law pushes the deadline for securing an operating licence from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to November 30, 2025, two months later […]

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45 h. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 339,586 shares as part of €30m repurchase programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday has announced that it repurchased a total of 339,586 of its ordinary shares between May 16, 2025, and May 22, 2025. The shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of […]

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46 h. ago Cyprus and Finland explore ties in maritime tech and shipping

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that it organised a business mission to Helsinki earlier this week, held in conjunction with the official visit of president Nikos Christodoulides to Finland. According to the announcement, the aim of the mission was to “enhance economic relations between Cyprus and Finland“. During the […]

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50 h. ago Online event explores AI’s role in business and everyday use

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that the Enterprise Europe Network of Warsaw, in collaboration with the Digital Economy Lab of the University of Warsaw, is organising a virtual event on AI. Specifically, the event, scheduled to take place entirely online from June 9 to June 13, is dedicated to […]

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59 h. ago Church of Cyprus issues official communiqué on Metropolitan Tychikos

Church of Cyprus issues official communiqué on Metropolitan Tychikos  Orthodox Times

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66 h. ago Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons. One of the first acts of the Labour government in July was to announce plans to release more prisoners early to tackle a crisis of overcrowding […]

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2 d. ago CITEA represents Cyprus at Digital Europe Conference in Copenhagen

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), a member of the employers and industrialists federation (Oev), took part in the Digital Europe Pan-European Conference held in Copenhagen from May 15 to 16. According to an announcement released by the association on Thursday, CITEA was represented by Kyriacos Kyriacou, head of its European Programmes Committee. The […]

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3 d. ago Cypriot businesses exhaust €14m digital scheme budget on first day

The Energy Ministry this week announced that strong interest was recorded for the third call of the digital upgrade scheme for Cypriot businesses, with the allocated budget of €14 million being exhausted on the very first day. According to the ministry, due to the depletion of the available budget, the submission of proposals has now […]

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3 d. ago €9 million awarded to Greek Cypriot refugee by north’s property commission

Greek Cypriot refugee Christos Saveriades has been awarded €9 million in damages by the Turkish Cypriot ‘immovable property commission’ (IPC) for the loss of use of his property in the north, it was announced on Wednesday. Lawyer Achilleas Demetriades, representing Saveriades’ heirs, said an “amicable agreement” had been reached on November 19, 2024, and the […]

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3 d. ago Experience the future of workplace excellence at Neocleous Tower

Neocleous Tower is a groundbreaking commercial development in central Limassol, inviting corporations to discover the next generation of upscale workplace environments. Redefining the work lifestyle model, the tower is also raising the benchmark for sustainable real estate, offering an eco-conscious, tech-driven and people-centric work setting that fosters excellence, collaboration and well-being. As construction progresses on […]

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4 d. ago Comic actor George Wendt, ‘Cheers’ barfly named Norm, dead at 76

Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the long-running hit NBC television sitcom “Cheers,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 76. The passing of the Chicago-born performer was announced in a statement from his publicist, Melissa Nathan, who said his family confirmed that […]

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4 d. ago EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for the United States to join them, a day after President Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin failed to elicit a promise for a ceasefire in Ukraine. London and Brussels said their new measures would zero in on Moscow’s “shadow fleet” […]

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4 d. ago Bank of Cyprus issues shares to top executives as part of incentive schemes

The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced the allotment of 317,817 new shares to members of its general management as part of its long-term and short-term incentive plans. The shares have a nominal value of €0.10 each and were originally issued on March 31, 2025. They are set to be admitted to trading on the […]

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4 d. ago Cabinet to approve campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

The cabinet is set to approve its general action plan to bring back Cypriot talent from abroad, which it will announce in London, the first stop of its global drive to make Cyprus attractive to its own people. In statements on Tuesday, opening the cabinet meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the Minds in Cyprus effort, […]

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4 d. ago Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary’s parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country’s year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government said has become “political”. Orban’s government announced the move on April 3, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary for a state visit in a rare trip […]

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4 d. ago Trump administration escalates crackdown on universities over DEI and antisemitism allegations

The Trump administration has intensified its campaign against what it describes as ideological bias and antisemitism in higher education, launching a new federal enforcement unit and terminating millions in research grants to leading universities. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a unit tasked with using […]

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