4 d. ago Commission forecast confirms Cyprus’ economic strength, says president

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday welcomed the European Commission’s latest economic forecast, describing it as a “clear endorsement of Cyprus’ resilience, stability and prudent policymaking”. Speaking during the opening of a cabinet session at the Presidential Palace, Christodoulides said the Spring 2025 Economic Forecast, released by the European Commission on Monday, “is particularly important, even […]

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8 d. ago Teachers locked out of school in north as headscarf saga continues

Teachers were locked out of a school in the north on Friday as relations between them and the north’s ruling coalition continue to sour over the ruling coalition’s decision to legalise the wearing of hijabs at public schools. Cyprus Turkish secondary education teachers’ trade union (Ktoeos) secretary-general Tahir Gokcebel confirmed to the Cyprus Mail that […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus regulator issues fine, confirms investment fund liquidation

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued two separate announcements relating to regulatory action and fund liquidation. In a decision made during its meeting on February 2025, the board of CySEC imposed an administrative fine of €1,250 on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) iTrade Global (CY) Ltd. The company, identified by Legal Entity […]

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1 week ago Transport Minister confirms progress on Larnaca marina and port redevelopment

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Wednesday said that the evaluation of bids for the deepening of the Larnaca marina is currently under way, with work expected to begin soon. He also announced that the agreement for the port and marina masterplan study will be signed within May with Greece’s Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF). […]

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1 week ago New Kalavasos bridge too low, fire department wants it fixed

A bridge under construction in Kalavasos is too low, making it impossible for fire trucks to use the riverbed beneath to quickly access areas in an emergency. Fire department spokesman Andreas Kettis confirmed the information on Monday, telling the Cyprus Mail that officers had visited the site more than once, accompanied by MPs and local […]

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2 w. ago Dutch PM confirms Rutte’s call for higher NATO defence spend

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members meet higher targets for defence spending by 2032, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday. Reuters reported last week that Rutte had proposed NATO members raise defence spending to 3.5% of their GDP, and a further 1.5% on broader security-related items to meet U.S. […]

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2 w. ago Teachers’ union rejects education ministry’s final proposal on evaluations

The secondary school teachers’ union in Cyprus has rejected the education ministry’s final proposal for a new teacher evaluation system, the union’s president said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Oelmek president Demetris Taliadoros confirmed that the union’s central administrative council reviewed the latest version of the proposal but found it unacceptable. The […]

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3 w. ago After Greece, north set to devise maritime spatial planning map

The north is set to devise a maritime spatial planning map of its own, its ‘foreign ministry’s’ undersecretary Mustafa Lakadamyali confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, he said work on a maritime spatial plan has “been underway for a while”, though said no date has yet been set for when the plan will […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus and Lebanon ferry link on the cards, according to reports

Foreign investors have officially notified Cypriot authorities this week of plans to establish a new coastal ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon, according to the announcement. The proposal, confirmed by information obtained by Philenews on Tuesday, sets out a passenger-only connection from the port of Larnaca to Jounieh, a coastal town just north of Beirut. […]

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3 w. ago Restaurant review: La Petite Maison restaurant & bar at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol

Nestled within the luxurious grounds of Limassol’s Parklane, Limassol, La Petite Maison Restaurant & Bar offers more than just a meal – it delivers a curated experience of French-Mediterranean finesse, set against the backdrop of the Cyprus coastline. A recent visit for brunch confirmed that this global brand, renowned for its sophisticated flair, has seamlessly […]

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3 w. ago South Cyprus Confirms Offer Regarding Opening of Turkish Ports

South Cyprus Confirms Offer Regarding Opening of Turkish Ports  Kıbrıs Postası

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3 w. ago Government confirms proposal to open Turkish port to Cypriot ships

Cypriot-flagged vessels could be allowed to dock at a Turkish port in the future, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Monday, after weekend reports of the same. In return, Turkish businesspeople would be granted easier access to EU visas, he said. The proposal was put forward by President Nikos Christodoulides to encourage more active involvement […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus confirms, Turkey denies plan to open Turkish ports to Cypriot ships

Cyprus confirms, Turkey denies plan to open Turkish ports to Cypriot ships  Cyprus Mail

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