3 h. ago Delays, disruption and Nicosia businesses teetering on the edge

The fact that the roadworks on Trikoupi street in old Nicosia have been delayed is probably the least remarkable thing about them. Trikoupi – heading north from Ochi square, right at the entrance to the walled city – has been closed for a while now. According to Nicosia municipality, the current roadworks (affecting the southern […]

Sport

5 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

Politics

8 h. ago Our View: Christodoulides ‘brain gain’ push misses a crucial element

Before Wednesday’s council of ministers’ meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the growth of the economy was creating new jobs and increased needs in the labour market in which the unemployment was at a 15-year low of five per cent. This was why he had decided to visit London in May to meet with Cypriots working […]

Politics

10 h. ago UK firms cut staff before Reeves’ tax hike, PMI survey shows

British businesses are cutting staff at the fastest pace in more than four years ahead of a tax increase ordered by finance minister Rachel Reeves which has already prompted suppliers to jack up their prices, a survey showed this week. The preliminary reading of the UK S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February dipped […]

Politics

26 h. ago Education minister responds to controversy over school visits to north

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has taken to social media to address growing concerns regarding a school programme, following recent reports about planned student visits to northern Cyprus. The controversy surrounds the inclusion of a student visit to the port of Kyrenia, organised by the historical dialogue and research association, within the framework of the Imagine […]

Politics

32 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, labour ministry and AI, vehicles first choice in Cyprus

The ‘Money Conference 2025: Investment Outlook Opportunities & the AI Impact’, held in Nicosia this week, explored key investment prospects and the market impact of artificial intelligence. The conference, which was organised for the seventh consecutive year, attracted distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad, as well as leading executives from the financial, technology, and business […]

Economics

46 h. ago Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

Politics

48 h. ago Two new generators to be installed at Dhekelia power station

A tender process with the aim of installing two new generators at the Dhekelia power station has begun, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with executives from Cyprus’ transmission system operator (TSO), he said the aim of the new generators’ purchase is to limit the costs borne by the government […]

Politics

48 h. ago Fury over school programme sending pupils to occupied territories

Concerns have emerged over reports that schools planned to participate in activities involving trips to the occupied territories, specifically the Kyrenia harbour. The programme, organised by the association for historical dialogue and research, offers workshops, conferences, and educational trips for pupils and teachers. Reactions intensified after reports surfaced that the education ministry had issued a […]

Events

48 h. 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 […]

Politics

48 h. ago Tourism minister optimistic about Cyprus’ 2025 prospects despite challenges

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Friday expressed optimism about Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025. He pointed out that “strategic planning is essential” as the industry enters a new cycle with fresh challenges and evolving traveller expectations. Koumis’ comments were delivered by tourism ministry general manager Costas Constantinou at at the opening ceremony of […]

Politics

51 h. ago Fourth edition of mind REset scheme awards student ecopreneurs

The fourth mind REset environmental educational programme concluded in an inspiring, dynamic and innovative awards ceremony on February 19, 2025 at the Royal Hall in Nicosia. The ceremony marked the culmination of a year of innovation, inspiration and action, during which students across Cyprus took part in an environmental and educational programme giving them the […]

Events

52 h. ago Labour Ministry stresses the importance of AI in employment sector

Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou, in his intervention on Thursday at the ministerial conference organised by the Polish presidency of the EU in Gdańsk, addressed the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid progress of digital technology and its impact on the labour sector. Panayiotou stressed the importance of developing artificial intelligence applications, emphasising the need […]

Politics

53 h. ago Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress toward ending Ukraine war

A possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “will largely depend on whether we can make any progress on ending the war in Ukraine,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday. Rubio said he discussed such a meeting when he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi […]

Politics

54 h. ago Home owners urged to take part in building amnesty, secure title deeds

Far fewer applications have been received than anticipated for the small-scale building violations amnesty, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Friday. The measure announced in September had been intended to run for a period of six months and resolve a number of problems. Owners would receive withheld title deeds through a simplified process, the authorities’ […]

Politics

56 h. ago Israel says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage, vows retribution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed. “We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages – both living and dead – and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this […]

Politics

65 h. ago Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he will travel to Washington to try to convince President Donald Trump that his interests were in line with European allies and that showing any weakness to Russia’s Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran. “Trump, I know him. I respect him and […]

Politics

66 h. ago President welcomes plans for Kapodistrian University branch at UCy

President Nikos Christodoulides and rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Gerasimos Siassos, announced their shared intention for NKUA to establish a branch at the University of Cyprus (UCy). The plans include launching courses in nursing, medicine, psychology, education, philosophy, and economics, Siassos said during a meeting with the president and Education […]

Politics

2 d. ago The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus had a meeting with the interim leader and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus had a meeting with the interim leader and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

Politics

3 d. ago Foreign minister Kombos visits Syria for first time after Assad regime’s fall

Foreign minister Kombos visits Syria for first time after Assad regime’s fall  in-cyprus

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