7 h. ago Young U.S. workers meet Cyprus labor activists, strengthening bonds of international solidarity

Young U.S. workers meet Cyprus labor activists, strengthening bonds of international solidarity  People's World

Politics

15 h. ago Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups’ opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal. The ban comes amid a surge in migrants reaching the island of Crete and after talks […]

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18 h. ago Cyprus building permits fall but value rises to €361.5 million

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday announced a reduction of 1.9 per cent in the number of building permits issued during March 2025, when compared to the same month last year. A total of 572 building permits were authorised in March 2025, down from 583 in March 2024. The total value of these permits […]

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39 h. ago Expanded Cyprus problem meeting to assess progress since Geneva

Next week’s expanded informal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is expected to set the tone for further negotiations and assess the progress made since the Geneva meeting in March, sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Thursday. As part of preparations for the July 16–17 meeting, United Nations […]

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41 h. ago Gaza doctors cram babies into incubators as fuel shortage threatens hospitals

At Gaza’s largest hospital, doctors say crippling fuel shortages have led them to put several premature babies in a single incubator as they struggle to keep the newborns alive while Israel presses on with its military campaign. Overwhelmed medics say the dwindling fuel supplies threaten to plunge them into darkness and paralyse hospitals and clinics […]

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45 h. ago Muted west, jailed opposition: Erdogan’s crackdown sparks fears for Turkish democracy

Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponents have faced an unprecedented crackdown that has seen more than 500 detained in just nine months, according to a Reuters review of a sprawling investigation that has accelerated dramatically in recent days. Turkey’s president says the probe tackles what he calls a corrupt network that is like “an octopus whose […]

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46 h. ago Cyprus’ Andreas Grigoriou to visit Australia to mark 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion

Cyprus’ Andreas Grigoriou to visit Australia to mark 51st anniversary of Turkish invasion  The Greek Herald

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52 h. ago Kimberly Guilfoyle: I will focus on the protection of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel

Kimberly Guilfoyle: I will focus on the protection of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel  Greek News USA

Politics

59 h. ago Greek American Educators Begin Specialized Training in Cyprus

Greek American Educators Begin Specialized Training in Cyprus  Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Politics

62 h. ago Netanyahu and Trump prioritise hostages as Gaza military campaign grinds on

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over […]

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65 h. ago Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”

Turkish media hysterical over Cyprus: “Jews bought land to take control of the island”  Greek City Times

Politics

66 h. ago Aykut’s trial postponed pending examination of detention conditions

A request was submitted on Wednesday at the Nicosia criminal court to change the conditions in which Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling property on Greek Cypriot land in the north, is being held, after which the defendant’s health would be finally examined. Defence attorney Christos Triantafyllides told the court that […]

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67 h. ago AUB Mediterraneo to host public lecture on Intelligent Robotics, AI

The Department of Computer Science at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) invites the public to a special lecture and discussion on “Intelligent Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: The Present and the Future” on Friday, July 18 at 7pm at the AUB Mediterraneo Auditorium in Paphos. This public lecture in Greek is for […]

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2 d. 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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3 d. ago Trump, Netanyahu to meet again as gaps said to narrow in Gaza ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet again in the coming hours to discuss Gaza as Trump’s Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a ceasefire deal. Trump and Netanyahu dined together on Monday at the White House during the Israeli leader’s third US visit […]

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3 d. ago Validity of land registry records questioned at Aykut hearing

The validity of records of property ownership in northern Cyprus prior to 1974 in the hands of the land registry was called into question during Tuesday’s hearing of the trial of Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling €43 million worth of property on Greek Cypriot land in the north. Defence lawyer […]

Sport

3 d. ago UK Holidaymakers Enjoy Big Airfare Savings as Turkish Cyprus Seals New Deal with Turkish Airlines and AJet to Launch Shuttle Flights and Cap Ticket Prices from Ercan Airport

UK Holidaymakers Enjoy Big Airfare Savings as Turkish Cyprus Seals New Deal with Turkish Airlines and AJet to Launch Shuttle Flights and Cap Ticket Prices from Ercan Airport  Travel And Tour World

Economics

3 d. ago Pafos Airport Sees Steady Passenger Flow as Cyprus Experiences Growth in Passenger Traffic

Pafos Airport Sees Steady Passenger Flow as Cyprus Experiences Growth in Passenger Traffic  routesonline.com

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3 d. ago Larnaka Airport Boosts Air Travel Growth as Cyprus Sees Rising Demand Year

Larnaka Airport Boosts Air Travel Growth as Cyprus Sees Rising Demand Year-Round  routesonline.com

Transport

3 d. ago Two crew dead, at least two wounded in attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the International Maritime Organisation on Tuesday. The deaths on the vessel, the first involving shipping in the Red Sea since June 2024, bring the […]

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