2 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping 

Cyprus’ shipping community has increasingly been drawn into global efforts to tackle harassment at sea, as the island’s maritime cluster aligns with international campaigns, regulatory changes and growing expectations around crew welfare and inclusion. In the mid of 2025, the International Maritime Organisation’s Day of the Seafarer campaign, themed “My Harassment-Free Ship”, was actively promoted […]

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2 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping

Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping  Cyprus Mail

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48 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus and UK deepen cooperation on defence and advanced technology

Cyprus and the United Kingdom moved to deepen cooperation in defence and advanced technologies this week, as the first Cyprus-UK Defence Industry Day was held in London, marking what organisers described to Cyprus News Agency as an upgrade in bilateral ties in a high-priority sector. Hosted by the High Commission of Cyprus, the event brought […]

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6 d. ago Cyprus moves to acquire second patrol ship after decade with single vessel

Cyprus moves to acquire second patrol ship after decade with single vessel  Philenews

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6 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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6 d. ago Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority  Kathimerini

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1 week ago A significant achievement for the trade union movement in Cyprus: Permanent agreement on the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

A significant achievement for the trade union movement in Cyprus: Permanent agreement on the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)  WFTU

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1 week ago Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime

Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime  Kathimerini

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1 week ago Michalis Athanasiou takes over as Chief Business Officer at National Bank of Greece (Cyprus)

National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) has appointed Michalis Athanasiou as Chief Business Officer, in a move that strengthens its management team during a period of dynamic growth and strategic upgrading of the Group’s presence in Cyprus. Athanasiou brings extensive experience from senior management positions across Cyprus, Australia and Luxembourg. Moreover, his career includes managing critical […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus would support Turkey joining EU if there is ‘movement on Cyprus problem’

Turkey’s strategic goal of joining the European Union could be supported by Cyprus if there are developments on the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “I have heard Mr. Erdogan’s statements and if they are valid in practice, in essence, and are not just statements, we are here to lead in this direction,” […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus moves to 5 per cent VAT for school construction under new cabinet proposal

Cyprus approved a legal amendment this week to cut VAT on the construction and renovation of buildings used for exempt educational services, reducing the rate to 5 per cent from 19 per cent. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the cabinet meeting that the proposal amends the VAT Law of 2000–2025 and introduces a reduced […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus deposits surge €421.2 million in October while loans expand further

Total deposits and loans recorded notable increases in October 2025, according to deposit and loan statistics released on Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The figures reflect the monthly movements in deposits and lending across households, non-financial corporations and other domestic sectors, as well as the annual rate of change in both categories. […]

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3 w. ago Alpha Bank Cyprus takes part in yearly ‘Movember’ men’s health drive

With consistency and a genuine commitment to prevention and awareness, Alpha Bank Cyprus took part once again in the campaign for Men’s Health Awareness Month, supporting Movember Cyprus in its effort to promote the message of early diagnosis and care for men’s health. This year’s initiative held particular significance as it marked the first joint […]

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