50 m. ago Palmas denies reports of plans with Israel for ‘rapid reaction force’

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday denied reports that the governments of Cyprus, Israel, and Greece are planning to combine to create a military “rapid reaction force” to counter Turkish forces in the eastern Mediterranean. “I am telling you that these issues which have such a high level of decisions are made by the political […]

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3 h. ago President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path

President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path  vijesti.me

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5 h. ago Man City reach League Cup semis, late Newcastle goal downs Fulham

Manchester City eased into the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 2-0 home win over Brentford on Wednesday, and will meet holders Newcastle United who needed an added-time Lewis Miley goal to beat Fulham 2-1 at St James’ Park. Chelsea, who won 3-1 at Cardiff City on Tuesday, will face either Arsenal or Crystal […]

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8 h. ago Trump boasts of gains, faults predecessors as inflation and voter skepticism persist

In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough midterm election next year. “Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” Trump said in a speech […]

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10 h. ago Israel, Greece, Cyprus weigh joint military force in eastern Mediterranean amid Turkey tensions

Israel, Greece, Cyprus weigh joint military force in eastern Mediterranean amid Turkey tensions  Ynetnews

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19 h. ago Larnaca EAO records increase in processing rate for building applications

The processing rate of building and urban planning applications in Larnaca has significantly improved in November, the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (EOA) said, referring to statistics from the interior ministry on Wednesday. “[These rates] confirm that the EOA Larnaca’s development licensing sector has entered a steady upward trajectory, reflecting the systematic, hard and intensive work […]

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23 h. ago Trump to sign order easing restrictions on marijuana, reports say

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official. The official added that the timing could shift, CNN reported late on Tuesday. NBC, citing four people with direct […]

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35 h. ago UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1 per cent in three months to October

Britain’s jobs market showed further signs of weakening in the run-up to last month’s budget announcement by finance minister Rachel Reeves, as official data showed fewer people in work and private sector wage growth slowing. With the Bank of England already expected to cut interest rates on Thursday to help a slowing economy, the data […]

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40 h. ago First phase of Ayios Athanasios industrial area to be tendered by end of 2026

The transport ministry aims to support solutions to address traffic challenges in the Ayios Athanasios industrial area in Limassol, and remains committed to backing the provision of relevant government funding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. “The Municipality of Kouri is moving forward with the Ypsonas section, and projects in other areas are also […]

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44 h. ago Unions blame nurse staffing crisis on management, not shortages

Nursing and midwifery unions on Tuesday rejected claims that staff shortages are responsible for the suspension of a clinic’s operating licence, arguing that the crisis stems instead from a failure in competent management. In a joint statement Pasynm, Peo and Pasydy, said it remains unclear whether reported shortages relate to new facilities or expansions of […]

Events

46 h. ago Bitcoin (BTC) sideways action has investors hunting for this under $0.04 token with 50x potential

Bitcoin has been struggling to regain directional momentum as macro signals dampen short-term risk appetite. Despite a widely expected rate cut from the US Federal Reserve, BTC has failed to sustain upside moves, instead drifting sideways below key resistance levels. This lack of follow-through has frustrated traders who expected renewed upside after months of institutional […]

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49 h. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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52 h. ago Cyprus grain producers to protest EU CAP farm subsidy changes

Cyprus grain producers will mobilise tractors and rally outside Nicosia’s House of Europe next Thursday to protest revisions to the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) framework. The organisation announced the action amid reports and preliminary talks on a new CAP framework that would revise direct payments and gradually cut subsidies for farmers. “Without substantial political […]

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52 h. ago Cyprus sees nearly 279,000 business arrivals — Greece, UK, Israel dominate

Cypriots made more than 237,000 trips abroad for business purposes in 2024, while Cyprus itself recorded close to 279,000 business-related arrivals by foreign visitors over the same period, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The data shows that business travel in both 2023 and 2024 remained broadly stable and at higher levels than earlier […]

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2 d. ago Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds

Ukraine has sought to push back on an original U.S.-backed plan it and its European allies saw as favourable to Moscow, which is demanding that Kyiv give up its entire eastern Donbas region and significantly restrict its military capabilities. The poll, by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, found that 72% of Ukrainians were prepared […]

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3 d. ago Christodoulides thanks France for ‘concrete support’ in path to Schengen

President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday thanked France for the country’s “concrete support” for Cyprus’ endeavours to join Europe’s border-free Schengen area next year. To this end, he said a joint letter of intent would be signed by the foreign ministers of the two countries, Jean-Noel Barrot of France and Constantinos Kombos of Cyprus, with the […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey

Cyprus’ president proposes plan to ease tensions with Turkey  eKathimerini.com

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3 d. ago Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business

Cyprus and Vietnam sign deal to cut tax barriers and boost business  Kathimerini

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3 d. ago Surviving the Mediterranean sun in 2026: The ultimate guide to UV, heat safety and skin protection

The Mediterranean remains one of the most desirable destinations for travellers seeking long summers, warm seas and dependable weather, yet the region’s climate has been moving in a direction that many holidaymakers have not fully caught up with. Temperatures climb earlier in the season, peak higher than in previous decades and stay elevated long after […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus records low education dropout rate among young people

Young in people in Cyprus were less likely than most of their European peers to drop out of formal education or training during 2024, according to Eurostat, highlighting the island’s relatively strong performance within the European Union. Across the EU, 14.2 per cent of people aged 15 to 34 reported that they had left formal […]

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