49 h. 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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49 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s family to pursue private prosecution after AG blocks charges

The family Thanasis Nicolaou, a conscript who was killed in 2005, will pursue private legal action after the attorney-general’s office refused to press charges, effectively closing the door on a state-led prosecution. Lawyer and independent criminal investigator Savvas Matsas described the legal service’s decision as “completely wrong,” saying that when differing legal interpretations exist, the […]

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59 h. ago Cyprus’ Attorney General rejects criminal charges in Thanasis Nicolaou case

Cyprus’ Attorney General rejects criminal charges in Thanasis Nicolaou case  The Greek Herald

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66 h. ago Harvey Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned

The judge overseeing Harvey Weinstein’s criminal case in Manhattan declared a mistrial on a rape charge on Thursday, one day after the former Hollywood movie mogul was convicted on a separate felony sex abuse charge. Justice Curtis Farber of the state Supreme Court ended the trial after the jury foreperson refused to deliberate for a […]

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3 d. ago Legal service ‘will not file criminal charges’ over conscript Thanasis’ death

The legal service on Thursday decided not to file any criminal charges over the death of conscript Thanasis Nicolaou, who was killed in 2005, his mother Andriana Nicolaou said. “Provocatively, for 20 years, they have protected those who covered up the crime instead of bringing them to justice,” she told the Cyprus News Agency. “To […]

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3 d. ago Dogecoin (DOGE) price disappoints as this new Crypto coin targets 35x

The crypto market reels from recent turbulence, with Dogecoin (DOGE) stumbling to $0.16 after a sharp 10% drop in a single day. This decline, sparked by a public spat between high-profile figures, has left investors questioning its stability.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging forward, capturing attention as a top crypto to buy now.  Currently […]

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3 d. ago 297 contract police officers left out of the force, MPs disappointed

The state has not managed to find a way for 297 contract special police officers to remain on the force, the House legal committee heard on Wednesday, with MPs voicing disappointment over the stance of the government. The MPs said they would not drop the matter and would reconvene in the presence of the justice […]

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4 d. ago Analysts forecast Solana (SOL) will crash to $100: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to shine

Solana (SOL) had an impressive run in January 2025, which pushed it to a new all-time high of $294.33. However, it has struggled since then, falling by over 48.35% to the current price of around $152. Some analysts now predict that SOL could drop to as low as $100. Amid the growing pessimism, SOL investors […]

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4 d. ago Up to €50,000 fine for fireworks, cabinet approves stricter legislation

The cabinet decided on Wednesday to make legislation for the use of fireworks and explosives stricter, with fines reaching up to €50,000. It also decided to appoint explosives inspectors in an effort to increase public safety. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced that the amended law would see higher fines and broader criminal responsibility, with fines […]

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4 d. ago Two members of bizarre criminal group ‘to appear in court next month’

Two members of a bizarre criminal group which made headlines earlier in the year after using forged state seals and impersonating officials are to appear in Nicosia criminal court next month, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the pair, the group’s 45-year-old alleged ringleader and a 62-year-old man who was […]

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4 d. ago PM Modi Drops a Diplomatic Dhamaka on Turkey with Cyprus Power Move

PM Modi Drops a Diplomatic Dhamaka on Turkey with Cyprus Power Move  The CSR Journal

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7 d. ago How can an entity as important as the EAC be run in such a way?

Sir, There have been a number of reports from time to time over many years about the high cost of electricity in Cyprus. For example: On January 31, 2025 the energy minister, George Papanastasiou was reported as saying that there will be “No major drop in electricity costs this year”. On May 30, 2025 the same […]

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7 d. ago Nvidia chips make gains in training largest AI systems, new data shows

Nvidia’s (NVDA.O) newest chips have made gains in training large artificial intelligence systems, new data released this week showed, with the number of chips required to train large language models dropping dramatically. MLCommons, a nonprofit group that publishes benchmark performance results for AI systems, released new data about chips from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices […]

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8 d. ago German woman arrested over north property testifies over flight with Elam MEP

The 49-year-old German woman who stands accused of having sold Greek Cypriot property in the north on Friday told the Nicosia criminal court about the flight from Germany to Cyprus she spent with Elam MEP Geadis Geadi which ended with her being arrested in July last year. Friday’s hearing formed part of the “trial within a […]

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9 d. ago Global rift deepens as EU rejects US sanctions on ICC judges

The European Union strongly supports the International Criminal Court, the head of the bloc’s highest political body said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump’s administration imposed sanctions on four judges at the court. Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, which represents national governments of the 27 member states, said the court is “a […]

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1 week ago Former Cyprus football chief Koumas may face criminal charges over corruption case

Former Cyprus football chief Koumas may face criminal charges over corruption case  Philenews

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1 week ago Criminal case against policeman who leaked info to murdered gang member dropped

The criminal case against a policeman who was found to be leaking information to murdered gang member Demetris Andronikou was dropped on Wednesday, with the policeman returning to work. According to news website Reporter, the officer was “serving in a critical position at the time”, but with the investigation into his conduct now having been […]

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1 week ago Cyprus property prices set to drop as supply rises, says president

Cyprus is expected to experience a decline in both rental and property purchase prices in the coming years, President Nikos Christodoulides announced this week. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Cyprus Property Developers Association in Limassol, the president attributed the anticipated price drop to new housing developments that are set to balance supply and […]

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1 week ago Law Office to decide on criminal charges against outgoing Cyprus football chief Koumas

Law Office to decide on criminal charges against outgoing Cyprus football chief Koumas  Philenews

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1 week ago UK mortgage approvals drop to lowest in over a year after tax break ends

The number of mortgages approved by British lenders for house purchase fell more than expected in April to their lowest in over a year as the market adjusted to higher purchase taxes. Earlier government data showed that British house purchases surged in March to take advantage of the final month of an exemption from stamp […]

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