2 h. ago Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp

A British man who fought for Ukraine against the Russian army has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security prison camp after being convicted of being a paid mercenary, Russian prosecutors said on Thursday. The jailed Briton was named as 30-year-old Hayden Davies by Russia’s Prosecutor General which said he had been tried […]

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2 h. ago EIMF Launches Online Master in European Economic Governance and Policy

European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Online MSc in European Economic Governance and Policy, a fully online postgraduate programme developed to meet growing demand for advanced expertise in EU economic governance, policy-making and regulation. The programme follows the […]

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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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3 h. ago Cyprus ‘can give a big boost’ to Moldova’s EU accession process

Cyprus can “give a big boost” to Moldova’s process of acceding to the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that he had discussed the matter of Moldova’s accession process with his fellow EU leaders. “The president of Moldova, the […]

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4 h. ago Christodoulides: EU must confront countries which help Russia evade sanctions

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said the European Union must “confront” countries which attempt to help Russia evade sanctions placed on it as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that the imposition of sanctions is “a powerful tool for the […]

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4 h. ago Cyprus shipping industry mourns death of visionary leader Heinrich Schulte

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) on Thursday expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of Heinrich Schulte, founder of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) and chairman of the Schulte Group, a figure widely regarded as one of the architects of Cyprus’ modern shipmanagement industry. Schulte first arrived in Cyprus in 1972, when he established Hanseatic Shipping Co., […]

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8 h. ago Farmers drive tractors to presidential palace in European protest

Farmers will arrive at the presidential palace at 10.15am on Thursday, in the framework of European mobilisations, to hand over a resolution protesting the “unprecedented pressure” on the rural world, which is leading to their “eradication”. Cyprus’ agricultural organisations said the main protest will take place in Brussels, with farmers in EU member states staging […]

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8 h. ago Cyprus housing crisis puts young borrowers under growing strain

The Cyprus Borrower Protection Association (Syprodat) this week announced that a new European Commission initiative on affordable housing highlights the urgent need for substantive housing policies in Cyprus. Syprodat explained that young people and first-time borrowers are struggling to access home ownership amid rising prices, rents and tighter lending conditions. The association said the European […]

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9 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: banks, tourism, housing, shipping, fast

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has signed a strategic partnership with Avenga for the co-development of a new digital platform leveraging Agentic AI and the full suite of Microsoft Azure AI services, marking a further step in the bank’s long-term digital transformation journey. The initiative forms part of the bank’s multi-year cloud strategy, developed in […]

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18 h. ago Cyprus praised as ‘impressing’ Christmas destination for Israeli visitors

Cyprus has emerged as an ideal holiday destination for Israelis looking to immerse themselves in the European Christmas spirit, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth wrote on Tuesday, with the story reaching Cypriot media after being published by the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday. “It turns out you don’t have to take out a loan, dry […]

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20 h. ago Italy’s top court upholds acquittal of Salvini in migrant kidnapping case

Italy’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld an acquittal verdict for Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in a migrant kidnapping case, meaning no further appeals can be brought against the decision. Salvini, a key ally of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and leader of the far-right League party, had been acquitted last year by a court in […]

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22 h. ago Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on proposals for ending […]

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26 h. ago CySEC slaps Cyprus investment firm with €100,000 fine over licence breaches

Cyprus’ financial watchdog CySEC on Monday announced that it imposed a €100,000 administrative fine on Cyprus Investment Firm Wonderinterest Trading Ltd after identifying repeated breaches of licensing and conduct rules, in a move aimed at protecting investors and market integrity. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission said the decision was taken by its board following […]

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26 h. ago Trilateral meeting signals Cyprus’ deepening security ties with Israel

Senior air force commanders from Greece, Israel and Cyprus held a confidential meeting in Nicosia on Wednesday, reportedly regarding further security cooperation. According to Israel’s KAN News, Israeli air force chief, Major General Tomer Bar, met with senior officers of the Greek and Cypriot air forces to discuss operational coordination. The talks primarily focused on […]

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26 h. ago France rejects extradition request for man accused of developing property in north

A French court has rejected an extradition request filed by the Republic of Cyprus regarding a man whom it accuses of developing property on land in the north owned by Greek Cypriots without their consent. The Aix-En-Provence court of appeal rejected the request on the basis that given that the European Union’s acquis communautaire is […]

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27 h. ago European shipping is ‘cornerstone’ of security, says new leader

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). His term will start on January 1, 2026, and will last for two years. Nikolas Veniamis from Greece will join as the new Vice-President. Koskinen succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024. Commenting on […]

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27 h. ago Erhurman says Christodoulides ‘disregarded his interlocutor’ over Erdogan invite

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday accused President Nikos Christodoulides of “disregarding his interlocutor” in his assertions that he is ready to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Cyprus problem with him. “On behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people, I want to state clearly once again that this approach, which disregards […]

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27 h. ago Alpha Bank Cyprus marks milestone year after AstroBank acquisition

Alpha Bank Cyprus bets on green finance and innovation after merger Alpha Bank Cyprus on Wednesday said that 2025 marked a milestone year that reshaped its position in the local market. This follows the completion of the transfer of most banking activities of the former AstroBank after securing all supervisory approvals, a move aimed at […]

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30 h. ago Petrolina stands by Larnaca, European Capital of Culture 2030

Petrolina, as a Strategic Partner of Larnaca 2030, has consistently stood alongside the Municipality of Larnaca, supporting initiatives that strengthen culture, society and sustainable development. The company warmly congratulates Dinos Lefkaritis, President of the Larnaca 2030 Organisation, as well as everyone who worked with vision and dedication towards this important achievement. The designation of Larnaca […]

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33 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping 

Cyprus’ shipping community has increasingly been drawn into global efforts to tackle harassment at sea, as the island’s maritime cluster aligns with international campaigns, regulatory changes and growing expectations around crew welfare and inclusion. In the mid of 2025, the International Maritime Organisation’s Day of the Seafarer campaign, themed “My Harassment-Free Ship”, was actively promoted […]

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