10 h. ago France ‘could and should play a leading role’ in efforts to solve Cyprus problem

France “could and should play a leading role” in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He told French newspaper Le Figaro that he has “long been discussing” the prospect of deeper French involvement in the Cyprus problem, and that this is “not only because France is a member of […]

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38 h. ago Cyprus central to Eurobank growth as Karavias backs eastward push

Eurobank chief executive officer Fokion Karavias said investments are a national necessity and Cyprus plays a pivotal role in the group’s future, in a wide-ranging interview with Greek business outlet Business Daily examining economic growth, banking reform and Eurobank’s eastward expansion. During the interview, Karavias said that “the banking landscape will change dramatically in the […]

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41 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 ‘We must create the momentum to restart negotiations’, says Annita

The EU must have a special and enhanced role in the process of restarting future negotiations on the Cyprus problem, Cyprus House president Annita Demetriou said in her meeting with the European Union’s envoy for the Cyprus problem on Friday. “We reaffirmed our shared expectation for real progress leading to negotiations towards a just and […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, housing, banks, shipping, employment

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus can lead in smart tourism with bold adoption of AI, says Damianou

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

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6 d. ago Eurobank takes principal employer role for major Cyprus fund

Eurobank on Wednesday announced that it has taken on the crucial role of principal employer for the MAP multi-employer provident fund in Nicosia. According to the statement, this came into effect on December 8, with the bank describing it as a vote of confidence in the Cypriot economy and its developmental prospects. “This development constitutes […]

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8 d. ago President outlines economic and international priorities at Keve assembly

President Nikos Christodoulides spoke on Monday at the annual general assembly of the chamber of commerce and industry (Keve), emphasising the government’s economic and international policy agenda. He highlighted measures aimed at boosting business competitiveness, promoting investment, and enhancing Cyprus’ role within the European Union. Addressing business leaders and members of the cabinet, the president […]

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2 w. ago Northern Cyprus stresses strategic role of media at OTS Meeting

Northern Cyprus stresses strategic role of media at OTS Meeting  AzerNews

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2 w. ago Cyprus pushes for EEZ talks with Turkey following Lebanon agreement

Cyprus pushes for EEZ talks with Turkey following Lebanon agreement  Kathimerini

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2 w. ago EEZ agreement with Lebanon proof of Cyprus’ ‘important role’

An agreement between Cyprus and Lebanon delineating their exclusive economic zones (EEZs) is proof of Cyprus’ role in the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape and strengthens legality in the eastern Mediterranean, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. Letymbiotis pointed out “the significance of this agreement for the delineation of the EEZs of Cyprus and Lebanon, […]

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2 w. ago Eurobank reaffirms its stable strategic partnership with Cyprus tourism

Eurobank reaffirmed its long-standing role as a strategic partner of Cyprus’ tourism sector at the Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises (Stek) annual tourism conference 2025, which focused on ‘Sustainable Tourism: The Absolute One-Way Path’. The event, held with Eurobank’s support, examined the future operating model of the industry, along with trends and applications of artificial […]

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2 w. ago Keravnos thanks China for support on Cyprus issue as ambassador completes term

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos thanked China for its consistent support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus during a farewell ceremony this week for Chinese Ambassador Liu Yantao. Speaking at an event in Nicosia, he said Cyprus “particularly appreciates China’s stance on the Cyprus issue, including its role as a Permanent Member of […]

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2 w. ago Historic Agreement on Delimitation of Cypriot and Lebanese EEZ

Historic Agreement on Delimitation of Cypriot and Lebanese EEZ  The National Herald

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2 w. ago Cult icon Udo Kier leaves ‘essential legacy’ in Cyprus after Limassol film festival role

Cult icon Udo Kier leaves ‘essential legacy’ in Cyprus after Limassol film festival role  Philenews

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4 w. ago Cypriot businesses pursue deeper China ties after Beijing mission

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) recently completed a high-level business mission to Beijing, according to an announcement released on Tuesday. The chamber said that the event highlighted Cyprus’ role “as a strategic bridge between China and the European Union in technology, innovation, healthcare, services and shipping”. The mission opened on November 9 […]

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4 w. ago Kombos and Rubio discuss Cyprus’ role in Trump’s Gaza plan and regional stability

Cyprus’ contribution to the plan for Gaza as outlined by US President Donald Trump was part of the agenda at the meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in Washington on Monday. “We covered a large number of issues, bilateral but also those concerning our region, such as Gaza […]

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