41 h. ago Journalists’ union calls for support for Turkish Cypriot journalist

The Cyprus journalists’ union (ESK) urged the government on Thursday to support Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent and denounce Turkey for imposing a prison sentence on him. “ESK has consistently supported and continues to support all of Sener Levent’s struggles for freedom of expression and against the occupation. Levent’s struggle is anti-occupation,” ESK-president Giorgos Frangos […]

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4 d. ago Exxon finds new natural gas deposit offshore Cyprus, government says

Exxon finds new natural gas deposit offshore Cyprus, government says  MSN

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4 d. ago Exxon finds new natural gas deposit offshore Cyprus, government says (XOM:NYSE)

Exxon finds new natural gas deposit offshore Cyprus, government says (XOM:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

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4 d. ago ExxonMobil discovers new offshore natural gas reservoir near Cyprus

ExxonMobil discovers new offshore natural gas reservoir near Cyprus  Business Standard

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4 d. ago Exxon Mobil finds natural gas reservoir offshore Cyprus, government says

Exxon Mobil finds natural gas reservoir offshore Cyprus, government says  Reuters

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4 d. ago Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end

Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care  Kathimerini.com.cy

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4 d. ago Government stands by separation of powers amid calls for deputy AG’s resignation

The constitution clearly defines the separation of powers, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, when asked about calls to sack deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides after the European Court of Human Rights condemned his decision about a rape case involving a politician. Letymbiotis said the government’s position was clear: decisions and recommendations of the European […]

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5 d. ago ‘Conditions for restart of negotiations must be created in NY’

Conditions for the resumption of negotiations must be created at the upcoming enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in New York, deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Sunday. The 5+1 meeting will take place on July 16 and 17 with representatives from the three guarantor powers, the UN and the EU. In preparation for […]

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8 d. ago Parliament considers law granting Cyprus government expanded deportation powers

Parliament considers law granting Cyprus government expanded deportation powers  Philenews

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1 week ago Cyprus a voice of reason in region of angry voices, minister says

Cyprus is striving to position itself as a credible, stable, and forward-looking economic partner within the region and the European Union, government officials affirmed at Bloomberg’s ‘Future of Markets’ forum in Limassol. The event, hosted by Bloomberg’s European Director Constantin Cotzias, brought together government officials, regulators, investors, and economists to examine Cyprus’ economic outlook and […]

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1 week ago Fixes to local government reform promised despite initial troubles

One year after Cyprus launched a major reform of local government, the interior minister on Tuesday admitted that although there were serious problems, the changes remain essential for the country’s future. Minister Constantinos Ioannou described the reform as a “huge and demanding change” which started with many difficulties. “From the moment we took over governance, […]

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1 week ago Alma accuses government of favouritism over ‘Aqua Residences’ approval

Former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides new political party, named Alma in a statement on Monday raised strong objections to the environment department’s recent approval of the “Aqua Residences” project in Larnaca. “The environment department gave a positive light on the construction of two 20-story towers on the beach of the former refineries of the Municipality of […]

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1 week ago Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025

Cyprus government posts €551M budget surplus in first five months of 2025  Kathimerini.com.cy

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1 week ago Watermelon Festival unveils €60m plan to power Cyprus farming

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting severe pressure on producers. Speaking at the 16th Pan-Cyprian Watermelon Festival in the village district of Frenaros, Panayiotou said the government and her ministry regard the development […]

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2 w. ago €8m given to district govts to deal with water supply issues

The central government has allocated €8 million worth of funding to Cyprus’ five district governments to deal with “water supply and water loss issues”, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday. Speaking after a meeting with the five governors, he said further money will be provided “in the coming years”, while also speaking on the […]

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2 w. ago Government approves €2.5m scheme to support electric vehicle uptake

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new €2.5 million scheme to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Cyprus, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. He said the plan aims to strengthen the market for electric and hybrid vehicles through government funding, adding that electric mobility is a key priority for Cyprus and essential to […]

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3 w. ago Is Cyprus ready for AI in the workplace? Opportunities and ethical considerations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer something far-reaching. Even though some consider it to be a novelty, It is already changing how people live, shop, study, and work. From customer service chatbots to smart systems in logistics, AI is becoming part of everyday life, including the workplace. In Cyprus, businesses, government bodies, and educational institutions […]

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3 w. ago ‘We didn’t ask’ – Iranian ambassador on ‘message to Israel’ dispute

Iran’s ambassador in Nicosia Alireza Salarian denied that his country had asked Cyprus to “send a message” to Israel, reinforcing his government’s stance that no such request had been made following assertions to the contrary made by President Nikos Christodoulides. Asked about the “message” to television channel Omega, he said, “no, actually, it wasn’t like […]

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3 w. ago Hoteliers fear government tone in Mid East conflict could impact tourism

Hoteliers in the Paphos region have called on the government to “lower the tone” over the escalations between Israel and Iran, expressing their fear that it could affect the tourism industry. The hoteliers expressed their readiness to host the unexpected arrivals of the approximately 2,400 Israelis on 29 flights which were diverted to Larnaca and […]

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4 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

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