15 h. ago Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says

Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says  Kathimerini.com.cy

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18 h. ago Hotel licence deadline pushed again as MPs slam ‘fictitious progress’

The House this week approved yet another extension to the licensing deadline for hotels and tourist accommodations, triggering backlash from MPs over years of delays and what they called ‘fictitious progress’. The new law pushes the deadline for securing an operating licence from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to November 30, 2025, two months later […]

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22 h. ago Cyprus eyes deeper Qatari investment ties with new proposals in Doha

Cyprus is courting Qatari investors with a push to expand cooperation in real estate, tech and financial services, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties and attract strategic capital into the island’s economy. During an official visit to Doha, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met with Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice President of the […]

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25 h. ago Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade negotiators are pushing the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on U.S. goods, saying without concessions the bloc will not progress in talks to avoid additional 20% “reciprocal” duties, the Financial Times reported on Friday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is preparing to tell European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on […]

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28 h. ago Our View: A cashless future can wait – people still need ATMs

MPs this week lambasted banks for the lack of ATMs, particularly in mountainous and remote areas, giving them a one-month deadline to come back with a plan for more extensive coverage. This is a long-standing gripe over which some MPs come across as a bit hyperbolic at times conjuring up visions of little old ladies […]

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55 h. ago Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals

Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals  Greek City Times

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64 h. ago How to choose an SEO agency in 2025 – Without getting burned

If you’ve ever hired an SEO agency and walked away with nothing but a confusing PDF and a lighter wallet – you’re not alone. Choosing the right SEO partner in 2025 is harder than ever. There are thousands of firms, freelancers, and “growth consultants” out there, all claiming to be data-driven, AI-optimized, and ROI-obsessed. But […]

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67 h. ago Erdogan pushes for Northern Cyprus recognition at Turkic states summit

Erdogan pushes for Northern Cyprus recognition at Turkic states summit  Türkiye Today

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68 h. ago Many Greeks feel insecure about their financial future, research finds

Just under half of Greeks feel insecure about their financial future, according to new research released by fintech firm Plum. The survey found that 26 per cent of Greeks feel very insecure, while another 19 per cent feel somewhat insecure. Moreover, only one in five respondents, or 20 per cent, expressed a sense of financial […]

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3 d. ago Cabinet approves campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

In just a few hours, hundreds of Cypriots in London and many more online will hear details of the government’s incentives to bring them back to Cyprus. The cabinet approved the general action plan on Tuesday and interest in London’s presentation has been “exceptionally encouraging”, leading to moving the event to a larger venue and […]

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3 d. ago Bioethics Committee proposes plan for AI use in health sector

The Cyprus National Bioethics Committee on Tuesday called for the preparation of a national strategy for the use of AI in healthcare “The aim is to create a human-centred framework for the application of AI, which will serve and not degrade humans,” it said. The committee urged the government to set up a council of […]

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3 d. ago Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus  Kathimerini.com.cy

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3 d. ago Cabinet to approve campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

The cabinet is set to approve its general action plan to bring back Cypriot talent from abroad, which it will announce in London, the first stop of its global drive to make Cyprus attractive to its own people. In statements on Tuesday, opening the cabinet meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the Minds in Cyprus effort, […]

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4 d. ago Solana defies bears, holds strong with eyes on $210 as Mutuum Finance looks to be the next Crypto to explode

Solana (SOL) is proving the bears wrong in spectacular fashion, holding firm above the $169 level and building momentum toward its next major milestone at $210. With strong developer activity, rising NFT and DeFi use, and talk of a potential crypto ETF, Solana continues to rank among the top cryptocurrencies to watch in 2025.  Despite […]

Economics

4 d. ago Pop singer Richard testifies at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

Pop singer Dawn Richard returned to the witness stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial on Monday, after telling a jury last week that she saw the hip-hop mogul physically and emotionally abuse his then-girlfriend for years. Richard, a former member of the pop group Danity Kane, described an incident at Combs’ Los Angeles […]

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4 d. ago Menelau Emphasizes Renewed Push to Revive Cyprus Peace Talks

Menelau Emphasizes Renewed Push to Revive Cyprus Peace Talks  Kıbrıs Postası

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7 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer seeks to undermine star prosecution’s rape claim at trial

A lawyer representing Sean “Diddy” Combs in the hip-hop mogul’s sex trafficking trial sought on Friday to undercut the claim of the prosecution’s star witness that Combs raped her in 2018. During a second day cross-examining Combs’ ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in Manhattan federal court, a defence lawyer showed jurors text messages suggesting she may have […]

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7 d. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) pulls in $400K in 72 hours — Analysts say it’s a top Crypto you’ll wish you bought early

In a market packed with noise, some projects quietly build — and then suddenly break out. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly gaining recognition as a standout contender in the crypto space. Over the past 72 hours, the project has attracted over $400,000 in new investment, pushing its presale funding past $8.5 million and putting it […]

Economics

7 d. ago Could tech finally meet the market through the Cyprus Stock Exchange?

The question is no longer hypothetical. As Cyprus sharpens its image as a destination for innovation, the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) is quietly positioning itself as an untapped gateway for tech firms seeking both funding and credibility. Speaking at the TechIsland Summit on May 15, Acting General Manager of the Cyprus Stock Exchange, Nicos Trypatsas, […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: startup ecosystem, GDP growth, tourism, PwC scheme

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) this week issued two separate announcements relating to regulatory action and fund liquidation. In a decision made during its meeting on February 2025, the board of CySEC imposed an administrative fine of €1,250 on Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) iTrade Global (CY) Ltd. The company, identified by Legal Entity […]

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