24 h. ago UN envoy Holguin talks with Christodoulides ahead of July UN meeting

Maria Angela Holguin, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, met with President Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace on Saturday and is scheduled to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on May 26. “We agreed to work hard this month to achieve results based on the March agreement. We want to present concrete outcomes […]

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46 h. ago Hotel licence deadline pushed again as MPs slam ‘fictitious progress’

The House this week approved yet another extension to the licensing deadline for hotels and tourist accommodations, triggering backlash from MPs over years of delays and what they called ‘fictitious progress’. The new law pushes the deadline for securing an operating licence from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to November 30, 2025, two months later […]

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53 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: wages, maritime, CSE, BoC, compliance, real estate

Average monthly earnings in Cyprus rose by 5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to preliminary data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). When compared to the previous quarter, and after adjusting for seasonal fluctuations, average monthly earnings increased by 1.2 per cent in the fourth […]

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56 h. ago Nicosia psychiatric clinic needs more staff, patient segregation, says ombudswoman

The psychiatric clinic at Nicosia general hospital needs more staff as well as better segregation of patients according to the type of treatment they receive, the ombudswoman has recommended in a report made public on Thursday. Maria Stylianou-Lottides’ report was based on an on-site visit to the psychiatric clinic that took place on November 7 […]

Science

56 h. ago Our View: A cashless future can wait – people still need ATMs

MPs this week lambasted banks for the lack of ATMs, particularly in mountainous and remote areas, giving them a one-month deadline to come back with a plan for more extensive coverage. This is a long-standing gripe over which some MPs come across as a bit hyperbolic at times conjuring up visions of little old ladies […]

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65 h. ago Limassol and Marseille sign cooperation memorandum on port development

A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Thursday in Limassol between the cities of Limassol and Marseille, aiming to strengthen commercial and technical ties between their respective port authorities. “Carrying centuries of maritime heritage and a future defined by smart, sustainable development, Limassol is more than a city of hospitality – it is the cornerstone […]

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66 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could break out over the next few months — Is now the time to load up?

While some crypto projects are still trying to regain momentum, others are quietly preparing to make their move. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is one of those low-cost tokens that’s been building strength behind the scenes — and now, analysts are predicting it may be on the verge of a breakout. The price is still just $0.03, […]

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68 h. ago EU to postpone key bank rules, waits on US deregulation plans

The European Union is set to delay new, global rules governing banks’ trading again as it waits for more clarity about the US administration’s plans to deregulate its financial sector, sources told Reuters. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) is a key part the Basel III package devised in the wake of the […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: housing, Keve, Deloitte, Freedom Holding, inflation

A significant decline of 24 per cent was recorded in the number of building permits issued in Cyprus in January 2025, when compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Statistical Service. The total area covered by these permits also saw a decrease, although the total value of the permits […]

Economics

3 d. ago Turkish Cypriots protest over school bus crash, demand ‘education minister’s’ resignation

Turkish Cypriots demonstrated outside the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s office on Tuesday night against the ruling coalition’s alleged negligence on the matter of school transport in light of the overturning of a school bus in the Karpas peninsula village of Yialousa, which saw 28 children and the bus’ driver hospitalised. Children, parents, and teachers were […]

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3 d. ago Meat and shellfish prices soar in April despite slowdown in inflation

Frozen molluscs and fresh meat recorded the steepest monthly price increases in April, up by 14.1 and 10.7 per cent respectively, even as inflation slowed to just 0.2 per cent, according to the latest price observatory by the Consumer Protection Service. The data, published on Wednesday, shows that overall inflation eased significantly from 1.6 per […]

Economics

4 d. ago Cypriot businesses exhaust €14m digital scheme budget on first day

The Energy Ministry this week announced that strong interest was recorded for the third call of the digital upgrade scheme for Cypriot businesses, with the allocated budget of €14 million being exhausted on the very first day. According to the ministry, due to the depletion of the available budget, the submission of proposals has now […]

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4 d. ago UK economy to grow 1 per cent in 2025; sentiment improves slightly

Britain’s economy will grow a bit faster this year than thought a month ago, a Reuters poll of economists predicted, partly due to unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter that was not expected to persist. Sentiment has improved following a basic trade deal with the United States, which still leaves a 10 per cent […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus sees fewer building permits but higher value in January

A significant decline of 24 per cent was recorded in the number of building permits issued in Cyprus in January 2025, when compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Statistical Service. The total area covered by these permits also saw a decrease, although the total value of the permits […]

Politics

4 d. ago North opposition lambasts ‘govt’ for ‘reckless’, ‘ridiculous’ property policy

The north’s ruling coalition was on Tuesday lambasted by two opposition ‘MPs’ for the “reckless” and “ridiculous” policies they have followed regarding the matter of property. The debate comes after the ruling coalition changed its legislation regarding the purchase of real estate by non-Turkish Cypriots last Friday, allowing them to buy more properties. First to speak on the […]

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4 d. ago Berlin, Paris overcome rift over nuclear energy, French official says

The new German government has signalled to France it will no longer object to treating nuclear power on a par with renewable energy in EU legislation, French officials said, confirming a published report. The EU’s two largest economies have long been at loggerheads over whether to promote atomic power to achieve CO2 emissions targets, delaying […]

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4 d. ago Children and parents stage protest over overturned school bus

Children and parents in the Karpas village of Yialousa staged a protest on Tuesday against the north’s ruling coalition days after a school bus overturned in the village leading to 28 children and the bus driver hospitalised. Blame for the accident was laid squarely at the feet of the ruling coalition by children and parents, […]

Society

5 d. ago Καφές και σνακ από την COFFEEHOUSE στο VIP Hospitality του FIBA EuroBasket 2025!

Η COFFEEHOUSE, η Official Coffee & Catering Partner της Κυπριακής Ομοσπονδίας Καλαθοσφαίρισης (ΚΟΚ), συνεχίζει να στηρίζει έμπρακτα το κυπριακό μπάσκετ! Η πρώτη Κυπριακή αλυσίδα καφέ αναλαμβάνει την παροχή καφέ και σνακ στους χώρους φιλοξενίας των επισήμων (VIP Hospitality) στο Αθλητικό κέντρο Σπύρος Κυπριανού στη Λεμεσό, κατά την διάρκεια του FIBA EuroBasket 2025! Μετά την ισχυρή […]

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5 d. ago Lorry crashes with saloon car near Strakka, woman in hospital

An accident on Tuesday morning involving a lorry and a saloon car closed Archbishop Makarios III avenue in Lakatamia, near Strakka. The accident happened at around 7am and a woman was reportedly taken to hospital in an ambulance. The police have called on drivers to be patient and follow signs.

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5 d. ago Οι εμβληματικοί The Landmark Nicosia Towers εξοπλίζονται με τους υπερσύγχρονους ανελκυστήρες της εταιρίας Kone

Η μεγαλύτερη εταιρία εγκατάστασης και συντήρησης ανελκυστήρων της Κύπρου αναλαμβάνει την ασφαλή μετακίνηση των ενοίκων και των εργαζομένων στους The Landmark Nicosia Towers. Οι εντυπωσιακοί πύργοι The Landmark Residential Tower και The Landmark Office Tower, ιδιοκτησίας της MHV – Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, ομίλου με σημαντική παρουσία στην αγορά high-end real estate στην Κύπρο και την […]

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