8 h. ago CySEC urges crypto providers to review new EBA regulatory opinion

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday issued a formal update to cryptoasset service providers (CASPs) and applicant CASPs regarding new regulatory guidance from the European Banking Authority (EBA). The update concerns an opinion published by the EBA on June 10, 2025, addressing the regulatory treatment of electronic money tokens (EMTs) under both […]

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31 h. ago Journalists’ union calls for support for Turkish Cypriot journalist

The Cyprus journalists’ union (ESK) urged the government on Thursday to support Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent and denounce Turkey for imposing a prison sentence on him. “ESK has consistently supported and continues to support all of Sener Levent’s struggles for freedom of expression and against the occupation. Levent’s struggle is anti-occupation,” ESK-president Giorgos Frangos […]

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3 d. ago Ukraine urges investigation into alleged Russian chemical weapons use

Ukraine asked the global chemical weapons watchdog in The Hague on Tuesday to investigate the alleged use of banned toxic munitions by Russia against its forces. A request to establish an investigation was submitted by Kyiv to the governing body of the organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It followed Dutch and German […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus farmers urged to adopt technology in €450m rural plan

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Monday said that the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027, with a budget of more than €450 million for rural development, is central to efforts to create “a sustainable, competitive and future-proof primary sector”. Speaking at a training day on ‘Smart agriculture in field crops’ at the […]

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6 d. ago Cyprus President urges UK to uphold role as guarantor power as talks expected to resume

Cyprus President urges UK to uphold role as guarantor power as talks expected to resume  Kathimerini.com.cy

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7 d. ago Employers urge halt to planned transport strike over driver shortage

Cyprus’ leading business group has sounded the alarm over a planned strike by Class A transport workers, warning that the walkout could disrupt supply chains and damage the fragile economy. The strike is set for Monday, July 7. The Cyprus federation of employers and industrialists (OEV) has called it a “disproportionate measure” and is appealing […]

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1 week ago Cyprus urged to decouple renewable prices from fossil fuel volatility

Cyprus must urgently decouple renewable energy prices from volatile fossil fuel costs to ensure stability and fairness in its electricity market, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas mentioned that Cyprus is preparing to implement the European Target Model in its electricity sector. He described the move […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus, Turkey, Qatar, and Dubai Issue Urgent Travel Warnings as Tensions Escalate in the Middle East, Urging Global Tourists to Stay Informed and Safe

Cyprus, Turkey, Qatar, and Dubai Issue Urgent Travel Warnings as Tensions Escalate in the Middle East, Urging Global Tourists to Stay Informed and Safe  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Lincoln victim of Cyprus hotel fall urges people to get insurance

Lincoln victim of Cyprus hotel fall urges people to get insurance  BBC

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2 w. ago Cyprus urges stronger EU safeguards for farmers, food security

Cyprus has called on the European Commission to introduce stronger safeguards and impact assessments to protect the EU’s agricultural sector and food security. The request came during the EU agriculture and fisheries council held on June 23 and 24 in Luxembourg, it was announced on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou urged the […]

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2 w. ago BoE policymaker urges patience as UK inflation risks longer plateau

Britain’s recent increase in inflation could prove to be a longer-lasting plateau rather than a short-term hump, and the Bank of England should be careful about reducing interest rates, BoE monetary policymaker Megan Greene said on Tuesday. “I worry about the near-term profile for inflation this year, which in my view now resembles more of […]

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2 w. ago Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and more Issue Urgent Travel Warnings This Summer as Europe Endures Scorching Heatwave with Temperatures Surpassing Forty Two Degrees

Spain, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and more Issue Urgent Travel Warnings This Summer as Europe Endures Scorching Heatwave with Temperatures Surpassing Forty Two Degrees  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago UK, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Portugal Confront Scorching Heatwave as Britain Issues Urgent Travel Safety Warnings for Summer Holidaymakers

UK, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Portugal Confront Scorching Heatwave as Britain Issues Urgent Travel Safety Warnings for Summer Holidaymakers  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Authorities urge cooperation as water supply issues affect Paphos banana growers

The management of water resources requires seriousness, responsibility, and universal cooperation, the agriculture ministry’s director general Andreas Gregoriou said in a statement to CNA on Sunday regarding the recent protest by banana growers in Paphos over irrigation water supply. Gregoriou said he fully understands the concerns of farmers, especially banana producers, who are facing the […]

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3 w. ago Israel urges citizens not to travel to Greece, Cyprus in attempt to return home

Israel urges citizens not to travel to Greece, Cyprus in attempt to return home  Haaretz

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3 w. ago United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus Issue Urgent Travel Warning with Tougher Passport Rules That Could Disrupt Summer Holiday Plans for Thousands

United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus Issue Urgent Travel Warning with Tougher Passport Rules That Could Disrupt Summer Holiday Plans for Thousands  Travel And Tour World

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4 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

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4 w. ago Keravnos urges banks to lend more, support startups and green growth

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday called on the Cypriot banking sector to step up lending, support innovation and startups, and embrace cultural change through digital transformation. “The challenges facing the banking sector are significant and require continuous adaptation, innovation and investment,” he said during the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks. […]

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4 w. ago Financial stability in Cyprus not to be taken for granted, warns CBC chief

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined […]

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last month The Urgency of Abolishing Britain’s Colonial Bases in Cyprus

The Urgency of Abolishing Britain’s Colonial Bases in Cyprus  Pressenza - International Press Agency

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