60 m. ago Palmas denies reports of plans with Israel for ‘rapid reaction force’

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday denied reports that the governments of Cyprus, Israel, and Greece are planning to combine to create a military “rapid reaction force” to counter Turkish forces in the eastern Mediterranean. “I am telling you that these issues which have such a high level of decisions are made by the political […]

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78 m. ago Cyprus Sees Significant Increase in German Tourists, Strengthening New Tourism Ties

Cyprus Sees Significant Increase in German Tourists, Strengthening New Tourism Ties  Travel And Tour World

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1 hour ago Cyprus salaries climb, but median pay tells a different story

Cypriots top EU workers in average earnings Cypriot citizens earned more on average than EU nationals working on the island during 2022, according to an earning report released on Thursday by the state statistical service (Cystat). In addition, the report highlighted persistent salary gaps based on gender, occupation and citizenship. Specifically, the mean hourly earnings […]

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1 hour ago Nicosia’s Tourism Boost: A Strategic Plan to Promote Cyprus’ Capital as a Cultural Hub

Nicosia’s Tourism Boost: A Strategic Plan to Promote Cyprus’ Capital as a Cultural Hub  Travel And Tour World

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2 h. ago Research and innovation have become central to Cyprus economy, says RIF

Research and innovation are now central to Cyprus’ economic model, with the country’s ecosystem markedly strengthened over the past two years, according to the Chief Scientist and chairman of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), Demetris Skourides. Speaking during a briefing with media representatives in Nicosia this week, Skourides said the progress reflected “measurable excellence” […]

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2 h. ago Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp

A British man who fought for Ukraine against the Russian army has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security prison camp after being convicted of being a paid mercenary, Russian prosecutors said on Thursday. The jailed Briton was named as 30-year-old Hayden Davies by Russia’s Prosecutor General which said he had been tried […]

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2 h. ago Cyprus and US boost cooperation on audit profession oversight

Cyprus and the United States have strengthened cooperation on the oversight of the auditing profession, according to an announcement released on Thursday. This involves the signing of a protocol and a supplementary data agreement aimed at enhancing supervision and investor confidence, the Cyprus public audit oversight board said in a statement. The agreement entails the […]

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2 h. ago EIMF Launches Online Master in European Economic Governance and Policy

European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) The European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Online MSc in European Economic Governance and Policy, a fully online postgraduate programme developed to meet growing demand for advanced expertise in EU economic governance, policy-making and regulation. The programme follows the […]

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3 h. ago Genikes Insurance: for the 5th consecutive year, best general sector insurer in Cyprus

Genikes Insurance: for the 5th consecutive year, best general sector insurer in Cyprus  Kathimerini

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3 h. ago President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path

President of Cyprus: We will give a boost to Montenegro's European path  vijesti.me

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3 h. ago Cyprus ‘can give a big boost’ to Moldova’s EU accession process

Cyprus can “give a big boost” to Moldova’s process of acceding to the European Union, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that he had discussed the matter of Moldova’s accession process with his fellow EU leaders. “The president of Moldova, the […]

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3 h. ago MatchDay Vlog: Έτσι σχολίασαν το «Χ» ΑΕΚ και ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑΣ ο Σωτήρης Κυριάκου και Βασίλης Τσιρόπουλος

Σωτήρης Κυριάκου και Βασίλης Τσιρόπουλος στο πλαίσιο του Matchday Vlog παρευρέθηκαν στο ΑΕΚ Αρένα για τον αγώνα της ΑΕΚ με την Ομόνοια , για την 14η αγωνιστική της Cyprus League by Stoiximan. Το τελικό αποτέλεσμα 1-1 ουσιαστικά δεν βόλεψε καμία από τις δυο ομάδες. Δείτε το σχόλιο των δύο πριν το ματς, κατά την διάρκεια […]

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3 h. ago Nicosia and tourism ministry agree plan to boost capital’s profile

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis and Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos met at the premises of the Nicosia municipality to discuss an action plan aimed at promoting the capital as a sustainable, alternative urban tourism destination. According to an announcement from the ministry, the meeting, part of its engagement efforts with local authorities, brought together […]

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3 h. ago Nicosia Rises as Cyprus’s Sustainable and Alternative Tourism Hub, With Strategic Plans for 2025

Nicosia Rises as Cyprus’s Sustainable and Alternative Tourism Hub, With Strategic Plans for 2025  Travel And Tour World

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4 h. ago Lordos Hotels reports €3.5m profit for 2024, expects improvement in 2025

Lordos Hotels expects an improvement in its financial performance in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to the Cyprus stock exchange (CSE) announcement on Thursday. The group reported profit attributable to shareholders of €3.5 million in 2024, down from €3.9 million a year earlier. However, results strengthened in the first half of 2025, with […]

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4 h. ago Christodoulides: EU must confront countries which help Russia evade sanctions

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday said the European Union must “confront” countries which attempt to help Russia evade sanctions placed on it as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. Speaking upon his arrival at the day’s European Council summit in Brussels, he said that the imposition of sanctions is “a powerful tool for the […]

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4 h. ago Cyprus shipping industry mourns death of visionary leader Heinrich Schulte

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) on Thursday expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of Heinrich Schulte, founder of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) and chairman of the Schulte Group, a figure widely regarded as one of the architects of Cyprus’ modern shipmanagement industry. Schulte first arrived in Cyprus in 1972, when he established Hanseatic Shipping Co., […]

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4 h. ago Rooftop Christmas at Mall of Cyprus takes the Festive Season to new heights (pics)

Rooftop Christmas at Mall of Cyprus takes the Festive Season to new heights (pics)  cbn.com.cy

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5 h. ago Larnaca port workers striking for water, hygiene, safe workplace

Workers at Larnaca port went on strike on Thursday morning from 7.30am till 11.30am, protesting over poor health and safety measures. Trade unions Sek and Peo said in a joint statement that “health and safety issues are of paramount importance and no compromises or concessions can be made”. Peo representative Nadia Kyritsi said that after […]

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6 h. ago Greece Joins Egypt, Spain, Germany, and Cyprus to Redefine Cultural Heritage: Athens National Archaeological Museum’s Monumental Upgrade

Greece Joins Egypt, Spain, Germany, and Cyprus to Redefine Cultural Heritage: Athens National Archaeological Museum’s Monumental Upgrade  Travel And Tour World

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