27 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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58 h. ago Green party denounces ‘violent removal’ of trees in Kokkinotrimithia

The Green party denounced the “violent removal” of trees in Kokkinotrimithia on Thursday, asking for the “immediate suspension” of any work involving their felling and calling for more transparency. The party was quick to point out the irony of the trees being cut as part of the work to create a linear park along the […]

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59 h. ago Cyta subsidiary signs new collective agreements with trade unions

Cytacom Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Cyta, on Thursday announced that it recently signed the renewal of its collective labour agreements for the 2025–2027 period. These agreements, the company said, cover both its monthly and hourly-paid staff. Moreover, according to a statement issued by Cyta, the agreements “confirm the strong cooperation and mutual trust between […]

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60 h. ago Holland & Barrett offers upgraded wellness experience at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall

The newly-renovated Holland & Barrett store at Larnaca’s Metropolis Mall officially reopened its doors on July 3, 2025, welcoming media representatives and influencers to an afternoon dedicated to wellness. Boasting a revitalised interior design and an expanded product range, the store now offers an enhanced wellness experience for every visitor. The most innovative addition to […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus curtails as much renewable electricity in first half of 2025 as whole last year

Cyprus curtails as much renewable electricity in first half of 2025 as whole last year  Balkan Green Energy News

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3 d. ago Bitcoin (BTC) ETF inflows signal $145K potential, but this sub

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $110,000, driven by strong institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded $3 billion in inflows over 13 consecutive days. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with over $52 billion in assets, managing $75 billion, while Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark Invest’s ARKB also saw significant inflows. Technical indicators, including bullish […]

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3 d. ago Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) at risk as Bonk (BONK) and Viral Meme Coin below $0.002 aim higher

The meme coin arena is shifting rapidly. As older tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lose momentum, newer ones like Bonk and the rapidly developing Little Pepe (LILPEPE) are gaining significant attention. Both of these tokens, which cost less than $0.002, have real stories behind them, growing communities, and the kind of technical progress that […]

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4 d. ago Green awards in Limassol highlight growing environmental culture

Green Key and Green Offices certifications do more than reward good behaviour,” environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Tuesday during the Green Awards ceremony in Limassol. “They build a strong culture of environmental responsibility,” she added. The ceremony, organised by CYMEPA as the national coordinator of the programmes, recognised 42 hotels, five restaurants, and three […]

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5 d. ago Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics Say

Millions in Cyprus pollution fees diverted from green goals, critics Say  Kathimerini.com.cy

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5 d. ago Oil rises as tight market outweighs OPEC+ supply hike and tariff risk

Oil on Monday shrugged off the impact of OPEC+ hiking output more than expected for August as well as concern about the potential impact of US tariffs, with prices rising as a tight physical market lent support. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, a group known as OPEC+, agreed on Saturday […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus ranks low in Europe for job satisfaction and leadership trust

Cyprus ranks among the lowest in Europe for job satisfaction, workplace leadership and psychological safety, according to the European Workforce Study 2025. The survey, whose findings were shared by Philenews, was based on responses from 24,938 employees across 19 countries, found only 53 per cent of workers in Cyprus describing their workplace as ‘a great […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus' family businesses are struggling to survive, experts warn

Cyprus' family businesses are struggling to survive, experts warn  Kathimerini.com.cy

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6 d. ago Adapting the banking mindset: the challenge of changing course in shifting risk environments

By Dr Christodoulos Patsalides In the world of banking, long periods of profitability can dull the instinct to reassess risk. When financial institutions experience years of stable returns and upward-trending profits, there is a natural tendency to normalise those conditions. This is especially true when a big chunk of profits emanate from unusually favourable monetary […]

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7 d. ago Best Crypto to buy this summer: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) at $0.03 could outrun Ethereum (ETH)’s 2025 rally

Ethereum (ETH) might be gearing up for a steady 50–70% run next year, but an increasing number of experienced investors are shifting their focus toward smaller, underpriced projects with stronger risk-reward setups. One name quietly building serious momentum is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol now in Phase 5 of its presale at just […]

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8 d. ago Nicosia receives Cyprus Green City award for water resource management

The municipality of Nicosia has been awarded the Cyprus Green City environmental award in official recognition for its efforts in water resource management on Friday. Specifically, the municipality was given the award for its project concerning the collection of rainwater and the improvement of its groundwater quality through the use of green microalgae. “This pioneering […]

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8 d. ago Further positive steps possible if two sides remain committed

Concrete steps taken in Geneva at the informal broader meeting are reassuring, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said late on Thursday after a number of specific initiatives were agreed with the potential to build trust between the two sides. If the two sides remain committed “further positive steps are possible,” he added. “This, together […]

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8 d. ago Nicosia mayor defends Makarios avenue reopening amid criticism

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Thursday again defended the recent decision to partly reopen Makarios avenue to normal traffic, saying that singling out the municipality for criticism is hypocritical. Last month municipal councilors had voted for the central Nicosia street to reopen for traffic. Makarios avenue is to reopen to all private vehicles on weekdays […]

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9 d. ago Greece warns Cyprus to pay or risk power interconnection collapse

Greece’s power grid operator on Thursday pushed back against mounting criticism over its demand that Cyprus cover part of the costs for the undersea electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. The independent power transmission operator (Admie) insisted that Cyprus’ delay in honouring its obligations under a bilateral agreement threatens to derail the entire […]

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1 week ago UK interest rates could fall to 2.25 per cent by late 2025, says BoE official

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Wednesday that a soft landing for Britain’s economy is now at risk and that economic data had recently argued for five interest rate cuts in 2025 rather than four. “Previously, I had seen a UK soft landing in the cards, with some remaining upside risks to inflation […]

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1 week ago Fresh cyberattack hits Qantas as FBI warns of coordinated airline hacks

A cyber hacker broke into a database containing the personal information of millions of customers, Qantas QAN.AX said, in Australia’s biggest breach in years and a setback for an airline rebuilding trust after a reputational crisis. The hacker targeted a call centre and gained access to a third-party customer service platform containing six million names, […]

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