3 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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10 h. ago Financial literacy committee plans adult education workshops

The Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC) held its 6th board of directors meeting this week, in order to to assess actions taken since its previous meeting and to plan its next steps for promoting financial knowledge across the island. The meeting was conducted online and included updates on actions resulting from the previous […]

Economics

13 h. ago Kombos: Greek Cypriot side ready for enlarged meeting as soon as possible

The Greek Cypriot side is ready for a new enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “as soon as possible”, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday. “From our side, at least, we are fully committed and ready as soon as possible. It would be ideal if we could reach a form of announcement that we […]

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13 h. ago Cyprus will focus on Green Deal and addressing triple planetary crisis, Minister says

Cyprus will focus on Green Deal and addressing triple planetary crisis, Minister says  ΚΥΠΕ

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13 h. ago Cyprus banks see healthier loan portfolios, softer profitability

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday reported a sharp improvement in loan quality across the Cypriot banking sector, alongside a decline in profitability, reflecting changing conditions across the domestic financial system. The Central Bank of Cyprus said the non-performing loans ratio of the Cypriot banking sector, excluding loans and advances to central banks […]

Economics

14 h. ago Imagine programme to resume in January, education ministry confirms

The education ministry has confirmed that the bicommunal Imagine programme will resume in January, following changes to its framework and the reissuing of circulars to schools. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, affirmed on Politis Radio on Tuesday, that the programme, would restart after concerns raised in recent months suggested the ministry was quietly withdrawing its support. […]

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15 h. ago Parents slam teachers’ strike as unfair pressure on students

Parents’ groups on Tuesday strongly criticised a planned teachers’ strike, warning that students are being used as “leverage” for the union’s demands. The Pancyprian confederation of parents’ associations said it was “deeply dissatisfied” with the decision by Oelmek, the secondary school teachers’ union, to go forward with a walkout on Thursday, December 18, from 7.30am […]

Society

16 h. ago Commission signs agreement to continue supporting Technical Committees in Cyprus

Commission signs agreement to continue supporting Technical Committees in Cyprus  ΚΥΠΕ

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17 h. ago Ολυμπιακός: Το plan b του Μεντιλίμπαρ και τι κάνει ο Ολυμπιακός χωρίς τον Ελ Κααμπί

Ο Ρόμαν Γιάρεμτσουκ και ο Μέχντι Ταρέμι έπαιξαν μαζί στο τελευταίο πεντάλεπτο του αγώνα του Ολυμπιακού με αντίπαλο τον Άρη στο γήπεδο “Κλ. Βικελίδης”. Ήταν μία εικόνα που ίσως δούμε προσεχώς, καθώς ο Αγιούμπ Ελ Κααμπί βρίσκεται στο Μαρόκο προκειμένου να συμμετάσχει με την εθνική ομάδα της πατρίδας του στην τελική φάση του Κυπέλλου Εθνών Αφρικής. Απόντος […]

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28 h. ago Australia plans tougher gun laws after police say father and son killed 15 at Bondi Beach

Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father and son of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. The older gunman, aged 50, was killed at the scene, taking the tally […]

Events

30 h. ago Education minister urges restraint ahead of parliamentary vote on teacher evaluation

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Monday urged respect for democratic procedures as parliament prepares to vote on proposed changes to teacher evaluations. She said the bill will go to the House plenary in the coming days, following a year of dialogue with teaching unions and debate at the House education committee. Michaelidou said most issues […]

Politics

31 h. ago European University Cyprus: a comprehensive and globally recognised leader in higher education

European University Cyprus: a comprehensive and globally recognised leader in higher education  The PIE News

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31 h. ago The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy

The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy  Parikiaki

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34 h. 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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35 h. ago AutoHash launches best Cloud Mining plans supporting multiple Cryptocurrencies

AutoHash, recognized as one of the best cloud mining platforms of 2025, is set to make headlines again in January 2026 with the launch of its most profitable cloud mining plans yet.The platform supports Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Ethereum (ETH), offering daily earnings of up to $3,828 under high-performance plans. With clearly […]

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35 h. 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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35 h. ago Strike by doctors in England to go ahead after rejecting government’s offer

Doctors in England voted to reject the government’s latest offer on working conditions, the British Medical Association union said on Monday, confirming that a five-day strike planned for this week would go ahead. The doctors’ union – which represents the so-called resident doctors who make up nearly half of the medical workforce – will stage […]

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37 h. 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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41 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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68 h. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

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