53 m. ago Palmas denies reports of plans with Israel for ‘rapid reaction force’

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday denied reports that the governments of Cyprus, Israel, and Greece are planning to combine to create a military “rapid reaction force” to counter Turkish forces in the eastern Mediterranean. “I am telling you that these issues which have such a high level of decisions are made by the political […]

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32 h. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says  cbn.com.cy

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32 h. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...  ΚΥΠΕ

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69 h. ago The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy

The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy  Parikiaki

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3 d. ago Macron hopes for solution ‘so all Cypriots can live together on reunified island’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said he hopes for a solution to the Cyprus problem “so all Cypriots can live together on a reunified island”. Speaking after the signing of a strategic partnership between the governments of France and Cyprus, he said he wished to “reiterate how strongly France supports the United Nations’ […]

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3 d. ago UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  cbn.com.cy

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3 d. ago Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, following the meeting of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the UAE

Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, following the meeting of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the UAE  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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4 d. ago UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  ΚΥΠΕ

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4 d. ago Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the official visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus

Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the official visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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5 d. ago Our View: Government’s superficial ideas for saving water laughable

If any evidence of the government’s scandalously slapdash approach to the country’s water shortage problem was required, it was provided by reports that the ministries of interior and agriculture were in discussions about the use of seawater in the swimming pools of new seaside hotels. The idea was raised a few weeks ago by the […]

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6 d. ago Cyprus focused on strong economy amid global uncertainty, says Piki

Cyprus’ government is focused on maintaining a strong and resilient economy as the basis on which businesses can plan, invest and grow with certainty, according to Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki. Speaking at the 12th Keve Business Leader Awards on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides, Piki said that in an environment marked by […]

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7 d. ago Hungary’s Orban government moves to stem fallout from juvenile centre abuse case

Hungary’s government has put state-run juvenile detention centres under direct police oversight, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff said on Wednesday, trying to stem the political fallout from an abuse scandal at one such facility. Opposition leader Peter Magyar, whose Tisza party is leading opinion polls ahead of an election likely in April, on […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus businesses urge government to accelerate modernisation

Cyprus’ business community urged the government this week to accelerate economic modernisation, as the Cyprus chamber of commerce and industry (Keve) outlined a wide set of proposals at its 98th annual General Assembly, attended by President Nikos Christodoulides. Keve’s president Stavros Stavrou said Cyprus is navigating “a period of intense upheaval”, referring to the war […]

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1 week ago Banking sector steadies as Cyprus eyes a more resilient future

After a turbulent decade marked by restructuring, regulatory tightening and a gradual restoration of public trust, the island’s banks are entering a new chapter shaped by consolidation, rising profitability and renewed international recognition.At the same time, pressures around household debt, housing affordability and governance reform remind us that recovery cannot be mistaken for completion.Cyprus is […]

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1 week ago Cyprus Business Now: fiscal, ICT, industrial turnover, employment, businesses

Cyprus’ government posted a €1.119 billion surplus for the January–October 2025 period, equivalent to 3.1 per cent of GDP, according to preliminary figures from the Statistical Service (Cystat). This compares with a €1.3209bn surplus, or 3.8 per cent of GDP, during the same period of 2024. Cyprus called for sustainable, realistic and broadly supported global […]

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1 week ago Cyprus Records General Government Surplus of 3.1% of GDP First 10 Months of 2025

Cyprus Records General Government Surplus of 3.1% of GDP First 10 Months of 2025  The National Herald

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1 week ago Cyprus fiscal surplus reaches €1.119 billion in the first ten months of 2025

Cyprus’ government posted a €1.119 billion surplus for the January–October 2025 period, equivalent to 3.1 per cent of GDP, according to preliminary figures from the Statistical Service (Cystat). This compares with a €1.3209bn surplus, or 3.8 per cent of GDP, during the same period of 2024. Revenue rises by 5.6 per cent Total government revenue […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus among 20 States elected to IMO Council as Assembly confirms new 40

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed the composition of its next 40-member Council, electing countries across three categories that reflect their contribution to global shipping, trade and maritime governance. Cyprus secured its seat in Category (c), maintaining its position within the organisation’s executive body for another term. According to the IMO announcement, the Council […]

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2 w. ago ‘Foreign investment reflects global confidence in Cyprus banks’

Foreign investment in Cyprus banks confirms global confidence in the island’s banking system and, by extension, in the dynamics and stability of the Cypriot economy, governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Christodoulos Patsalides said on Sunday. As some of the largest Cyprus banks have to an extent transferred into Greek hands, while rumours see […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus’ defence a top priority, Turkey unlikely to meet Safe deadline

Strengthening Cyprus’ deterrent capability is a top priority for the government, which is why the cabinet has approved the list of armaments the country intends to procure through the EU’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme, valued at almost €1.2 billion, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. Meanwhile, Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier confirmed that Turkey […]

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