39 h. ago Fury over school programme sending pupils to occupied territories

Concerns have emerged over reports that schools planned to participate in activities involving trips to the occupied territories, specifically the Kyrenia harbour. The programme, organised by the association for historical dialogue and research, offers workshops, conferences, and educational trips for pupils and teachers. Reactions intensified after reports surfaced that the education ministry had issued a […]

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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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42 h. ago Met Department issues extreme cold warning as temperatures set to hit

Met Department issues extreme cold warning as temperatures set to hit -9C  in-cyprus

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: more workers needed, remote work, Minimum wages increase

The association of building contractors Oseok has warned that acute labour shortages in sectors like construction, tourism, and retail were stalling economic growth. As the supply of skilled and unskilled workers decreased, the impact on private and public projects was becoming increasingly severe, said Oseok. Although there are full employment conditions, Cyprus’ labour force was […]

Economics

3 d. ago Our View: In football club fight, government loses either way

IN THE end the government’s attempt to settle the issue of the tax debts of the football clubs, through an absurd repayment scheme that would be covered by the taxpayer, proved a gross miscalculation. Rather than settling the matter, once and for all, which was the government’s objective, the scheme has not been implemented because […]

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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 Union defends plea for religion in north schools, slams media for ‘discrediting TRNC’

The Cyprus Turkish educators’ union (Kibtes)’ chairman Himmet Turgut on Wednesday defended his demand that more religion classes be taught in the north’s schools, while also issuing a wholehearted condemnation of the media’s reporting of the matter. He said the report he had written to Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz containing a list of demands […]

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3 d. ago Govt cannot issue decree to outlaw admin charges for airbag replacements

The government cannot issue a decree outlawing the levying of administrative charges by car dealerships to replace faulty airbags, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Wednesday. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he said his ministry had examined the possibility of issuing a new decree to stop dealerships charging such fees, but that it had […]

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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

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3 d. ago Hasipoğlu: "CTP Struggles to Define a Clear Roadmap on Cyprus Issue"

Hasipoğlu: "CTP Struggles to Define a Clear Roadmap on Cyprus Issue"  Kıbrıs Postası

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4 d. ago EU should ‘stay focused on issues of concern’, says Keravnos

The EU should “stay focused on the key issues of concern”, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said after the conclusion of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU (Ecofin), which was held on Tuesday in Brussels. Commenting on discussions on the EU’s role regarding Ukraine, Keravnos confined himself to saying that at this juncture, […]

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4 d. ago Eurobarometer: EU should prioritise social issues, Cypriot youth say, social media top news source

The EU should prioritise social protection, as well as issues related to the cost of living and the need to create jobs, according to young people from Cyprus aged 16 to 30 that participated in the latest Eurobarometer youth survey, while the EU average focused on rising prices and the cost of living, climate change and job creation.

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4 d. ago ‘A matter of time’ until companies have enough airbags to complete replacements

It is “only a matter of time” before all the affected vehicle distributors in Cyprus have enough airbags to carry out the replacements required by the government’s recall decree, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. Speaking to news website Stockwatch, he said he believes all companies will be able to replace all the defective […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: tech founder, tourism figures, investment trends, Airbnb

Short-term rentals in Cyprus will come under the scrutiny of the House energy, trade, industry and tourism committee this week. The committee is set to discuss a number of issues related to this sector, dominated by platforms such as Airbnb, on Tuesday. Among these issues, the committee is expected to specifically evaluate the effectiveness of […]

Economics

5 d. ago Boeing’s Air Force One programme could be delayed until 2029, or later, senior official says

The Air Force One programme may be further delayed until 2029 or years later, a senior administration official said, citing supply chain issues and changing requirements, after the White House highlighted delays in the project over the weekend. The delays are frustrating, but not much can be done to speed delivery, the official told Reuters, […]

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5 d. ago MP seeks update on status of criminal probes into 2013 financial meltdown

An MP has formally requested parliament to follow up on the issue of what, if any, prosecutions have been brought in relation to the 2013 financial meltdown, reports said on Monday. Independent MP Alexandra Attalides has asked the House ethics committee to table the matter for discussion at the next committee session this week. As […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan extends 'unwavering' support to Turkiye on Cyprus issue

Pakistan extends 'unwavering' support to Turkiye on Cyprus issue  Middle East Monitor

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9 d. ago Pakistan extends 'unwavering' support to Türkiye on Cyprus issue

Pakistan extends 'unwavering' support to Türkiye on Cyprus issue  Anadolu Agency | English

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3 w. ago UK Foreign Office Issues New Travel Warning for Cyprus: British Tourists Advised to Stay Alert Amid Global Security Concerns

UK Foreign Office Issues New Travel Warning for Cyprus: British Tourists Advised to Stay Alert Amid Global Security Concerns  Travel And Tour World

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