3 d. ago Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

Greece will stop processing asylum applications from people coming from North Africa for three months after a rise in arrivals on the island of Crete, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. Sea arrivals from northeastern Libya of migrants trying to cross to Europe through Greece’s southern islands of Crete and Gavdos have surged to […]

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7 d. ago Stereotypes continue to influence justice administration, says commissioner

The recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on two rape cases in Cyprus suggests that gender stereotypes and biases continue to influence the legal system, gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou said on Friday. “Perceptions about how a female rape victim ‘should’ behave, as well as the questioning of victims’ credibility, lead […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus house prices continue to rise in first quarter of 2025

The general house price index in Cyprus, which includes both houses and apartments, continued its upward trajectory on an annual basis during the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). The increase came amid a slowdown in apartment price growth and a faster pace of increase in […]

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2 w. ago EU summit outcome shows Greece, Southern Cyprus continue pushing maximalist demands, says Türkiye

EU summit outcome shows Greece, Southern Cyprus continue pushing maximalist demands, says Türkiye  Yeni Şafak

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2 w. ago Greece, Greek Cyprus push unlawful, maximalist demands: Türkiye | Daily Sabah

Greece, Greek Cyprus push unlawful, maximalist demands: Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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2 w. ago AEL extends partnership with IC Markets EU for two more seasons

Cypriot football club AEL Limassol on Wednesday announced the renewal and extension of its sponsorship agreement with IC Markets EU, confirming the brokerage firm as a gold sponsor until 2027. The club said that “the Australian-owned brokerage, a provider of online trading in forex and CFDs with a strong base in Cyprus, will continue to […]

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3 w. ago Israelis continue to travel home from Cyprus, 2,500 on Thursday

Israelis continue to make their way back home on Thursday, with 21 outbound flights scheduled for the day, as well as private vessels sailing out of Larnaca’s marina and a cruise ship out of Limassol port, all under tight security. Meanwhile, The Times of Israel reported on its website that an El Al flight from […]

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3 w. ago ‘Efforts continuing’ to repatriate Cypriots from Middle East

Efforts are continuing to repatriate Cypriots from the Middle East, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Wednesday, as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he said his ministry is making a “coordinated effort” alongside Cyprus’ diplomatic missions in both Iran and Israel, and that on Tuesday, a total […]

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3 w. ago India will continue its efforts to strengthen its ties with Cyprus in the future: Prime Minister Modi

India will continue its efforts to strengthen its ties with Cyprus in the future: Prime Minister Modi  The Hindu

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4 w. ago Cyprus flight cancellations continue over Middle East conflict

More flights to and from Cyprus in the Middle East were cancelled on Saturday as the conflict between Israel and Iran continued to escalate. Nine incoming flights from Tel Aviv and two from Haifa were cancelled at Larnaca airport, while another from Beirut to Larnaca was also cancelled. In the opposite direction, no fewer than […]

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4 w. ago Cyprus wholesale trade and vehicle services grow in first quarter

The value of wholesale trade and motor vehicle-related activities in Cyprus continued to rise in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released on Friday by the state statistical service. The turnover value index for wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles, recorded an annual increase of 4.8 per cent compared to the same period […]

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