24 h. ago Easter bonfires remain banned as government seeks compromise

As the law now stands, the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires – known in Greek as ‘lambradjies’ – is expressly forbidden with no exceptions, the ministry of justice said on Thursday. The blanket prohibition applies under legislation passed by parliament a few weeks ago. It provides for severe penalties for violators – in some cases […]

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32 h. ago Geneva ‘not the end but the beginning’, says deputy spokesman

The government had secured the foundation for any efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue, which must be carried out within the framework of the UN security council agreement, deputy government spokesman Giannis Antoniou said on Thursday. Meanwhile, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot negotiators Menelaos Menelaou and Güneş Onar are set to meet in the course […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus government surplus reaches €566.9 million in January 2025

Cyprus’ general government surplus for January 2025 stood at €566.9 million, equivalent to 1.6 per cent of GDP, according to preliminary data released on Monday by the state statistical service. This represents an increase compared to January 2024 but a decline in relation to December 2024. In January 2024, the surplus had reached €476.5 million […]

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4 d. ago Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries

Who’s really raking it in? A peek at Cyprus’ government salaries  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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6 d. ago Alphabet’s Google urges US government to avoid breaking up firm, source says 

Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) met with President Donald Trump’s government last week and urged them to back away from a push to break up the search engine company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The US Department of Justice is currently pursuing two anti-monopoly cases against Google – one over search and another over […]

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6 d. ago Our View: Is it the end of the line for voluntary exit schemes?

There is an unwritten law in Cyprus by which banks and semi-governmental organisations cannot make staff redundant. They can only offer a voluntary exit scheme by which it is up to an individual worker to decide whether he or she will take the ultra-generous pay-off and leave, while the employer has no real say in […]

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8 d. ago Technology, fintech and forex companies behind Cyprus government surplus

Technology, fintech and forex companies behind Cyprus government surplus  in-cyprus

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9 d. ago EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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1 week ago Government to deduct €34.3 million in unpaid water bills from state grants

Cyprus’ newly formed municipalities are facing financial turmoil, with €34.3 million in unpaid water bills threatening to slash their state grants. Under local government reforms, former municipalities and communities merged into new municipal districts on 1 July 2024. However, they still owe the Water Development Department (WDD) millions for drinking water purchases. According to government […]

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1 week ago President Christodoulides unveils bust of educator Kostas Liasides in Paphos

President Nikos Christodoulides, highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the quality of Cyprus’ education system during the unveiling of a bust of educator Kostas Liasides in Paphos on Friday night. The bust was erected next to the department of technical services building on Greece avenue, a prominent location in the heart of the city. In […]

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2 w. ago Tax reform plans to bolster business environment, says Invest Cyprus

Invest Cyprus has welcomed the recent announcements from the government regarding the country’s tax reform, highlighting its potential to further enhance the nation’s attractive tax system. The reform, which the organisation describes as an “essential step in modernising and boosting the competitiveness of the country’s tax system”, is expected to foster a more “favourable, stable, […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus: Minority languages benefit from government support, but Cypriot Maronite Arabic “in danger of extinction” among other findings in new report

Cyprus: Minority languages benefit from government support, but Cypriot Maronite Arabic “in danger of extinction” among other findings in new report  Council of Europe

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2 w. ago Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cyprus marks National Day 2025

The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Cyprus held a reception on the occasion of the 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day, on February 25, 2025 at the Hilton Nicosia. The ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, representing the Cyprus government and as guest of honour. Several other Cypriot officials were […]

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2 w. ago Vast potential in Cyprus industry yet to be tapped, says Christodoulides

President Nikos Christodoulides this week said that Cyprus’ industrial sector’s “vast potential” has yet to be fully exploited. Speaking at the official dinner of the Agios Athanasios Industrialists’ Association in Limassol on Tuesday evening, Christodoulides said that the government is revising its industrial policy, focusing on internationalisation and expanding Cyprus’ industrial presence abroad. Addressing attendees, […]

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2 w. ago ‘Government trying to cover up’ road errors, says former audit chief

The former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides lashed out at the Christodoulides government accusing them of creating a financial and safety scandal over the controversial Paphos-Polis Chrysochous motorway. “Instead of admitting its mistakes, the government is trying to cover them up with a new financial scandal,” said Michaelides. In a written statement, Michaelides said the taxpayers “will […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture

Cyprus government unveils €60M investment plan to boost agriculture  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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3 w. ago Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to energy efficiency

The Cyprus energy saving association held its annual general and electoral assembly on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. In his address, outgoing president George Georgiou outlined the association’s 2024 activities and emphasised the role of energy efficiency in sustainable development and business competitiveness. Georgiou also addressed key national issues, including […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus accounting and audit bodies renew MoU to combat financial crime

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and the Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus) renewed their agreement, reaffirming their commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kyriakos Iordanou, general manager of the ICPAC and IIA, president Aristodemos Yiannaka, further strengthening the strategic partnership […]

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3 w. ago Greens incensed at Famagusta governor over palm trees’ uprooting

Green party leader Giorgos Perdikis on Thursday sent a strongly worded letter to Famagusta district governor Yiannis Karousos after it was alleged that district government employees uprooted palm trees from a beach in Protaras and erected an “illegal” prefabricated building. Perdikis demanded an “immediate investigation” and the “restoration of legality” over the matter, saying that […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure

Cyprus government gives hotels deadline to get licensed or face closure  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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