2 h. ago Egypt Expands Energy Cooperation with Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Greece

Egypt Expands Energy Cooperation with Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Greece  Egypt Oil & Gas

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6 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

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7 h. ago Orange weather alert issued for Sunday as ‘Coral’ hits Cyprus

The met office on Sunday issued a new orange weather warning for extremely low temperatures as the weather system ‘Coral’ continues to affect the island.  According to the met office, the minimum temperature in the mountains is expected to fall to -10C.  The warning will be in effect from 10pm on Sunday until 8am on […]

Events

9 h. ago Our View: Christodoulides ‘brain gain’ push misses a crucial element

Before Wednesday’s council of ministers’ meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the growth of the economy was creating new jobs and increased needs in the labour market in which the unemployment was at a 15-year low of five per cent. This was why he had decided to visit London in May to meet with Cypriots working […]

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11 h. ago UK firms cut staff before Reeves’ tax hike, PMI survey shows

British businesses are cutting staff at the fastest pace in more than four years ahead of a tax increase ordered by finance minister Rachel Reeves which has already prompted suppliers to jack up their prices, a survey showed this week. The preliminary reading of the UK S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February dipped […]

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27 h. ago Education minister responds to controversy over school visits to north

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou has taken to social media to address growing concerns regarding a school programme, following recent reports about planned student visits to northern Cyprus. The controversy surrounds the inclusion of a student visit to the port of Kyrenia, organised by the historical dialogue and research association, within the framework of the Imagine […]

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33 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, labour ministry and AI, vehicles first choice in Cyprus

The ‘Money Conference 2025: Investment Outlook Opportunities & the AI Impact’, held in Nicosia this week, explored key investment prospects and the market impact of artificial intelligence. The conference, which was organised for the seventh consecutive year, attracted distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad, as well as leading executives from the financial, technology, and business […]

Economics

47 h. ago Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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49 h. ago Two new generators to be installed at Dhekelia power station

A tender process with the aim of installing two new generators at the Dhekelia power station has begun, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with executives from Cyprus’ transmission system operator (TSO), he said the aim of the new generators’ purchase is to limit the costs borne by the government […]

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49 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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49 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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49 h. ago Tourism minister optimistic about Cyprus’ 2025 prospects despite challenges

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Friday expressed optimism about Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025. He pointed out that “strategic planning is essential” as the industry enters a new cycle with fresh challenges and evolving traveller expectations. Koumis’ comments were delivered by tourism ministry general manager Costas Constantinou at at the opening ceremony of […]

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53 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 […]

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54 h. ago AEGEAN, Olympic Air flyers who fled Santorini in February to get free return

AEGEAN announces that passengers wishing to return to Santorini, who departed the island on AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights over February 1-7, 2025, due to extraordinary circumstances, are entitled to a free return ticket, which they can use within a six-month period. This offer applies to bookings and return flights completed by August 20, 2025, […]

Sport

54 h. ago Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress toward ending Ukraine war

A possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “will largely depend on whether we can make any progress on ending the war in Ukraine,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday. Rubio said he discussed such a meeting when he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi […]

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54 h. ago BoC’s Jinius welcomes Paphos Municipality to digital transactions

The Jinius platform continues to shape the Cypriot economy’s digital ecosystem, connecting businesses, organisations, suppliers and customers in a single digital environment. Most recently, Paphos Municipality took a new step towards its own digitisation, inviting its partners and suppliers to adopt e-invoicing via the Jinius platform, supporting the digital and smart city programme. Jinius General […]

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55 h. ago Home owners urged to take part in building amnesty, secure title deeds

Far fewer applications have been received than anticipated for the small-scale building violations amnesty, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Friday. The measure announced in September had been intended to run for a period of six months and resolve a number of problems. Owners would receive withheld title deeds through a simplified process, the authorities’ […]

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57 h. ago Police chase ends in arrest of two after car falls down cliff

Police arrested two men, aged 43 and 53, after they fell into a cliff in Larnaca district in their attempt to escape the law. Previously officers had secured evidence that the 43-year-old was in Kalo Chorio after failing to appear before the Nicosia court for a theft case. Around 3.30pm on Thursday police located the […]

Events

57 h. ago Israel says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage, vows retribution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed. “We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages – both living and dead – and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this […]

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58 h. ago Temps continue to plummet, close to freezing overnight inland

Cold weather front Coral continues to move in on Friday with temperatures dropping sharply. The day will be cloudy with isolated rains, and snow is expected in the mountains as well as some semi-mountainous areas. Temperatures will rise to 10C inland, 12C on the coast, and 1C in the mountains where frost will form. Winds […]

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