2 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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4 h. ago As Bitcoin (BTC) eyes $145K, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale phase 5 nears completion, just 32% of tokens remain at $0.03

Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $108,054, up 2.2% last week, with a $2.07T market cap, eyeing a $145K target. Driven by $769.5M in weekly ETF inflows and a golden cross on the daily chart, analysts predict a 1.3x rally, supported by Texas’s $1B BTC reserve and 730K active addresses. A Fear & Greed Index at 66 […]

Economics

6 h. ago Ioannou hails changes to laws surrounding use of Turkish Cypriot property

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Friday hailed the changes to the laws surrounding the use of Turkish Cypriot-owned property in the Republic, which were passed by parliament on Thursday night. He described the new last as a “decisive step in the effort for the rational management of Turkish Cypriot properties”, pointing out that Turkish Cypriot-owned […]

Society

7 h. ago Kurdish PKK militants burn weapons in Iraq to start disarmament

Thirty Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants burned their weapons at the mouth of a cave in northern Iraq on Friday, marking a symbolic but significant step toward ending a decades-long insurgency against Turkey. Footage from the ceremony showed the fighters, half of them women, queuing to place AK-47 assault rifles, bandoliers and other guns into […]

Events

10 h. ago Takata airbag report recommends criminal charges against three

The report documenting the findings of the committee formed to investigate the history of faulty airbags in Cyprus and their import into the country recommended that criminal charges be brought against three people. It also recommended that disciplinary charges be brought against five others. Attorney-General George Savvides on Friday took receipt of the report, with […]

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15 h. ago Loan costs remain high in Cyprus while depositors see limited returns

The average interest rate for household time deposits up to one year in Cyprus stood at 1.16 per cent in the latest data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus, lagging behind the euro area average of 1.84 per cent. According to the CBC, the highest one-year household deposit rate among Cypriot banks was offered […]

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28 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) set to be 2025’s top Crypto performer, how does it compare to Dogecoin (DOGE) forecasts?

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly gaining traction as a standout altcoin in the crypto market, with its presale now in Phase 5 at $0.03 per token. Having raised 12,000,000 and sold over 580 million tokens to 13,000 holders, the project showcases robust investor interest. Its dual lending model, CertiK-verified security, and upcoming stablecoin position it […]

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32 h. ago Conference commits over €10 billion to Ukraine rebuilding, Italy says

Participants in a Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine have pledged over €10 billion ($11.7 billion) to help the war-torn country, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. The conference, attended by political leaders including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is taking place against a backdrop of further intense drone and missile attacks […]

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36 h. ago Nvidia becomes world’s first $4 trillion company amid AI boom

Nvidia notched a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, making it the first public company in the world to reach the milestone and solidifying its position as one of Wall Street’s most-favored stocks. Shares of the leading chip designer rose as much as 2.5 per cent to an all-time high of $164, benefiting from […]

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39 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: ICT, sanctions, digital euro, disability care debate, RIF

The Cyprus association of care home owners on Tuesday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over the way House labour committee discussed living conditions in private and state care homes for people with dissabilities. The association, a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), stressed that its exclusion from the discussion was unacceptable, “especially given its […]

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42 h. ago Our View: All the culprits of the LNG fiasco should be exposed

The Vassiliko gas terminal fiasco is not over by any stretch of the imagination. It is set to play and play as deputies were informed on Tuesday. A representative of the project manager that took over the LNG venture in May disappointed everyone at the House energy committee meeting when he informed them that he […]

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53 h. ago Electricity group raises alarm over LNG and GSI project delays

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) on Wednesday expressed concern over two critical energy projects that directly affect Cyprus’ energy future. These include the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection (GSI). In a statement following a House Energy Committee session on Tuesday, the Electricity Market Association (EMA) issued a call to […]

Events

58 h. ago Cyprus trade turnover rises 5.7 per cent to €19.34 billion in 2023

Cyprus’ trade sector recorded positive growth in 2023, according to the state statistical service’s wholesale and retail trade survey, the results of which were released on Wednesday. Turnover and employment both increased during the reporting period, although value added at current prices fell slightly due to declining fuel prices. The report showed that total turnover […]

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58 h. ago Care home owners slam exclusion from House welfare discussion

The Cyprus association of care home owners on Tuesday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over the way House labour committee discussed living conditions in private and state care homes for people with dissabilities. The association, a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), stressed that its exclusion from the discussion was unacceptable, “especially given […]

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63 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: airports, property, graduate employability, CySEC

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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64 h. ago German giants plan joint push to restore investor confidence

Some of Germany’s biggest corporations are weighing a joint initiative to boost investor confidence in Europe’s top economy, two people familiar with the matter said, adding this included investment commitments and a push to attract private capital. The initiative, which is spearheaded by groups including Siemens (SIEGn.DE), Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and FGS Global, represents more […]

Economics

3 d. ago Thanasis case judge’s appeal against dismissal to begin next week

Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against the supreme judicial council’s decision to relieve her of her duties as a judge will have its first hearing next week. The hearing will take place on July 16. The supreme judicial council decided last week to not offer Varoshiotou a permanent position within the judiciary following the conclusion of a […]

Events

3 d. ago Army service a ‘special honour’ minister tells new conscripts

Serving in the national guard is a “special honour”, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas told new conscripts on Tuesday as he visited the Sergeant Lazaros Georgiou camp in Larnaca where teens were reporting for duty. The minister expressed satisfaction with the “truly impeccable process” of assigning the new recruits a position.” The enlistment process began on […]

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3 d. ago ''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case

''I'm not stepping down'': Deputy AG stands his ground after ECHR slams Cyprus in rape case  Kathimerini.com.cy

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3 d. ago Airlines launch new services to Cyprus’ key airports this summer

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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