10 h. ago Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says

Cyprus denies conducting migrant pushbacks, Deputy Minister says  Kathimerini.com.cy

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13 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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18 h. ago Cyprus eyes deeper Qatari investment ties with new proposals in Doha

Cyprus is courting Qatari investors with a push to expand cooperation in real estate, tech and financial services, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties and attract strategic capital into the island’s economy. During an official visit to Doha, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met with Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice President of the […]

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20 h. ago Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade negotiators are pushing the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on U.S. goods, saying without concessions the bloc will not progress in talks to avoid additional 20% “reciprocal” duties, the Financial Times reported on Friday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is preparing to tell European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on […]

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23 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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63 h. ago Erdogan pushes for Northern Cyprus recognition at Turkic states summit

Erdogan pushes for Northern Cyprus recognition at Turkic states summit  Türkiye Today

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68 h. ago Kraken Puts Cyprus Licence to Use: Launches Crypto Derivatives in Europe

Kraken Puts Cyprus Licence to Use: Launches Crypto Derivatives in Europe  Finance Magnates

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3 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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3 d. ago CySEC issues new warning over unlicensed investment websites

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Tuesday issued a fresh warning to the public, alerting investors about a number of online platforms operating without authorisation. According to CySEC, the websites listed do not belong to any entity that has been granted a licence to provide investment services or carry out investment activities. The […]

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3 d. ago Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus  Kathimerini.com.cy

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3 d. ago Evel welcomes Limassol pledges but seeks concrete commitments

The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel) has cautiously welcomed President Nikos Christodoulides’ latest pledges for the city, backing the vision but pressing the government to deliver clear deadlines and follow-through. In a statement issued this week, Evel thanked the president and the Council of Ministers for their visit to Limassol over the weekend […]

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4 d. ago Menelau Emphasizes Renewed Push to Revive Cyprus Peace Talks

Menelau Emphasizes Renewed Push to Revive Cyprus Peace Talks  Kıbrıs Postası

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4 d. ago UoL sets new milestone with inauguration of psychology department

In a distinguished ceremony held at Limassol’s Elias Beach Hotel, the University of Limassol (UoL) officially inaugurated its Department of Psychology. The event marked a pivotal advancement in the University’s commitment to fostering innovative education and research in psychological sciences. Established as part of UoL’s strategic initiative to expand its academic offerings, the Department of […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus bridge team make history at European Small Federations Games

Cyprus is celebrating a historic moment for the sport of bridge, after the national team won the bronze medal at the 17th European Small Federations Games which were recently held at the Caro Hotel in Bucharest, Romania. It is the first ever medal for the Cyprus bridge team in the event’s history. An epic battle […]

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5 d. ago Our View: ‘Turkophile’ diplomats no longer blamed for lack of progress on Cyprus problem

Shortly after the appointment of Johannes Hahn as the EU envoy for the Cyprus problem was announced, former party leader and MEP Dr Eleni Theocharous felt duty bound to warn her followers on X about him. She tweeted the following: “Yiohhanes(sic) Hahn appointed representative of the EU for the Cyprus issue. I got to know […]

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7 d. ago Slovakia hopes Cyprus leaders find ‘sufficient political courage’ for solution

Slovakia’s Foreign State Secretary Ratislav Chovanec expressed hope on Friday that the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus would find “sufficient political courage, goodwill and statesmanship” to move closer to a lasting, viable and just solution of the Cyprus problem. Speaking at a ceremony at Ledra Palace hotel in the Nicosia buffer zone, to […]

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7 d. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) pulls in $400K in 72 hours — Analysts say it’s a top Crypto you’ll wish you bought early

In a market packed with noise, some projects quietly build — and then suddenly break out. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly gaining recognition as a standout contender in the crypto space. Over the past 72 hours, the project has attracted over $400,000 in new investment, pushing its presale funding past $8.5 million and putting it […]

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7 d. ago Russia and Ukraine to hold first direct peace talks in over 3 years

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Istanbul on Friday for their first peace talks in more than three years as both sides come under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. The encounter at the Dolmabahce Palace on the Bosphorus is a sign of diplomatic progress […]

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8 d. ago Medical students decry delays in establishing university clinics

Medical students at the University of Cyprus have expressed frustration over prolonged delays in establishing university clinics, saying the lack of progress is forcing them to pursue specialist training abroad – often without returning to the island. In an open letter, the students said the situation amounts to “driving us away,” and noted that professors […]

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8 d. ago In major public health push, government launches free bowel cancer screening

The launch of a new nationwide screening programme for bowel cancer on Thursday offers free testing to thousands of people across Cyprus to detect the disease early and save lives. Health Minister Michael Damianos announced the initiative, describing it as a “duty of the state” to prevent a form of cancer that is both detectable […]

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