20 h. ago Cyprus church to deny funeral rites for those choosing cremation

The Cyprus Orthodox church has reiterated that it will not perform funeral rites for individuals who choose cremation after death, following an announcement about the establishment of the first crematorium in the country. The crematorium, set to open in Paphos in the summer of 2026, marks a significant development in Cyprus’ approach to death and […]

Politics

39 h. ago Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to energy efficiency

The Cyprus energy saving association held its annual general and electoral assembly on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. In his address, outgoing president George Georgiou outlined the association’s 2024 activities and emphasised the role of energy efficiency in sustainable development and business competitiveness. Georgiou also addressed key national issues, including […]

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43 h. ago Labour Ministry stresses the importance of AI in employment sector

Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou, in his intervention on Thursday at the ministerial conference organised by the Polish presidency of the EU in Gdańsk, addressed the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid progress of digital technology and its impact on the labour sector. Panayiotou stressed the importance of developing artificial intelligence applications, emphasising the need […]

Politics

45 h. ago Gerapetritis and Kombos discuss regional developments during phone call

According to information, Gerapetritis will travel to the USA in the next period where he will have a meeting with his US counterpart.

Sport

63 h. ago Foreign minister Kombos visits Syria for first time after Assad regime’s fall

Foreign minister Kombos visits Syria for first time after Assad regime’s fall  in-cyprus

Politics

63 h. ago Europe needs to ‘wake up’ following US policy shift, Greek PM says

Europe should wake up and build its own defence policy following a dramatic shift by the United States over Ukraine and geopolitical developments in recent months, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said late on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump upended U.S. policy on the Ukraine war this week, denouncing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a […]

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68 h. ago Kombos hails ‘encouraging first step’ after meeting Syrian leaders

Kombos hails ‘encouraging first step’ after meeting Syrian leaders  Cyprus Mail

Politics

3 d. ago Christodoulides attends Macron’s summit to discuss Ukraine and European security

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is among the 20 world leaders participating in a critical summit to address the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. The virtual meeting, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron, focuses on reinforcing European unity against Russia’s continued aggression. The summit, which includes prominent figures such as Romanian President Iohannis, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus tax board faces challenges as lawmakers push for reform

The Cyprus tax board is grappling with a series of operational issues that could undermine its efficiency, according to a House ethics committee session on Wednesday. The committee met, following a request by MPs Dimitris Dimitriou and Irene Charalambides, to discuss concerns ranging from understaffing to the board’s lack of legal recourse in challenging its […]

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3 d. ago Sports complex opened in Famagusta to honour children who died in earthquakes

A new sports complex was opened at Famagusta’s Turk Maarif Koleji (TMK) school in honour of the 24 children who attended the school who died during the earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey in February 2023. The complex’s construction was financed by the European Union, with contributions from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the north’s […]

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3 d. ago Denktaş: "Major Developments Expected Soon in the Cyprus Issue"

Denktaş: "Major Developments Expected Soon in the Cyprus Issue"  Kıbrıs Postası

Politics

3 d. ago Students to visit abandoned Fasli village for planning project

Environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou will lead a group of 35 students on a tour of the abandoned village of Fasli in the Paphos district on Thursday and Friday as part of a project on town planning in environmentally sensitive areas. Theodosiou explained that development can refer not only to construction but also to improving people’s […]

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3 d. ago Interim Payments Under The New Civil Procedure Rules In Cyprus: A Significant Development For Claimants

Interim Payments Under The New Civil Procedure Rules In Cyprus: A Significant Development For Claimants  Mondaq News Alerts

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4 d. ago Our View: Despite agreements on Monday, still no certainties for Cyprus gas

The media and political reaction to the signing of the latest energy agreements with Egypt was understandably muted, despite the presidential palace’s enthusiastic efforts to talk up their significance. Monday was a ‘historic’ day according to President Christodoulides, who has developed a tendency for reading great significance into every decision he takes. “The agreements are […]

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4 d. ago After Toronto plane crash, Delta says 19 out of 21 passengers released from hospitals

Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday that 19 of 21 passengers transported to local hospitals after a Toronto plane crash a day earlier have been released, as officials continue a probe into why the regional jet flipped over on landing. Greater Toronto Airports CEO Deborah Flint said at a press conference that the two remaining […]

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4 d. ago Two Key Projects for the Sustainable Development of Cyprus Airports

Two Key Projects for the Sustainable Development of Cyprus Airports  Routesonline

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4 d. ago North says Egypt agreements ‘risk bringing the island to the brink of conflict’

The north’s ‘foreign ministry’ on Tuesday said the agreements signed by the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt concerning the exploitation of natural gas resources under the seabed in the eastern Mediterranean “risk bringing not only our island but also our region to the brink of conflict”. “The Greek Cypriot leadership is continuing to accelerate its […]

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4 d. ago Spain debates linguistic nuance of Bellingham’s foul language

An unlikely debate about translation and cultural interpretations of English profanity has ignited in Spain after Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was sent off for verbally abusing a referee on Saturday. Monday’s mainstream TV shows, radio phone-ins and the front pages of newspapers and major websites wrestled with the concept of Bellingham’s novel defence that […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus maritime scholarships to empower women, promote equality

Deputy Minister for Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, announced this week that the Deputy Ministry of Shipping has integrated gender equality promotion activities into its operations. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The commitment is further exemplified by the adoption of campaigns designed to inform and encourage […]

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4 d. ago US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Europe absent

Top U.S. and Russian officials are set to meet on Tuesday in Riyadh for what are expected to be the most significant talks between the two former Cold War foes on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The conversation could pave the way for a summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. […]

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