57 m. ago Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, hospitality, tourism, illicit trade, real estate

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director General of the European Banking Federation (EBF). Speaking to the in an exclusive interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mijs highlighted the substantial reduction of non-performing loans, […]

Economics

6 h. ago Türkiye calls European Court ruling 'timely response' to 'politically motivated arrests' by Greek Cypriot authorities

Türkiye calls European Court ruling 'timely response' to 'politically motivated arrests' by Greek Cypriot authorities  Anadolu Ajansı

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12 h. ago Man City sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders ahead of Club World Cup

Manchester City confirmed the signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract on Wednesday and said the Netherlands international will be available for this month’s Club World Cup. Financial details were not released but a City team source has put the transfer fee at 55 million euros. “City are one of […]

Politics

13 h. ago Israel Knesset set to vote on disbanding in first step to possible election

Israel’s parliament is set to hold a preliminary vote on Wednesday to dissolve itself following a dispute over conscription, a first step that could lead to an early election, which polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose. The vote could still be pulled at the last minute, and even if it goes against Netanyahu, […]

Politics

14 h. ago Weak network activity places downward price pressure on Cardano (ADA): Why Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is a better buy

Change is the only constant in crypto, and Cardano (ADA) has fallen off when it comes to keeping up with the changes. While initially praised for its advances in blockchain technology and peer-reviewed research, Cardano (ADA) has struggled to find direction in 2025. This slow pace of growth has forced Cardano (ADA) investors to look […]

Economics

17 h. ago Cyprus ‘rejects request’ for Israeli basketball team to play on island

The Cypriot government has reportedly rejected an Israeli request for Israeli EuroLeague basketball team Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv to play its home games on the island. According to Israeli sports news website One.co.il, the Cypriot government informed Israeli ambassador Oren Anolik that it will not allow Israeli sports teams to host games on the island, […]

Politics

17 h. ago Cyprus banking sector stronger after 2013 crisis, says European banking chief

The Cypriot banking sector has undergone an impressive transformation since the 2013 financial crisis and has emerged stronger, more resilient, and better aligned with international standards, according to Wim Mijs, Director General of the European Banking Federation (EBF). Speaking to the in an exclusive interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Mijs highlighted the substantial […]

Events

18 h. ago Case against teachers accused of ‘battering’ north’s police adjourned until October

The case against 22 Turkish Cypriot teachers who stand accused of “battering” police officers during a protest in 2022 was on Wednesday adjourned until October 1. Wednesday’s hearing was the 12th thus far in the case, with it set to resume after the summer holidays. After the hearing, teachers’ trade union leaders spoke outside court. “We […]

Sport

18 h. ago Two members of bizarre criminal group ‘to appear in court next month’

Two members of a bizarre criminal group which made headlines earlier in the year after using forged state seals and impersonating officials are to appear in Nicosia criminal court next month, according to reports on Wednesday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that the pair, the group’s 45-year-old alleged ringleader and a 62-year-old man who was […]

Events

21 h. ago World scholars converge on Tochni for franchise research conference

The 38th Annual International Society of Franchising (ISoF) Conference, hosted in Cyprus by Frederick University’s School of Business and Law, concluded on May 24, 2025, following four days of academic exchange and professional networking. Held in the scenic village of Tochni, the conference brought together franchise academics and researchers from Universities across Europe, North America […]

Politics

21 h. ago Majority of users get distracted before finishing tasks, says Cyprus

Cyprus-based Aloha Browser has unveiled new global research that reveals a widespread struggle with digital overload and its adverse effects on focus, productivity and mental wellbeing. According to the study, 71 per cent of respondents admitted they often begin an online task but soon become distracted by tabs, notifications or links, eventually losing sight of […]

Politics

21 h. ago Protest held in Nicosia against Freedom Flotilla ‘abduction’

An estimated 150 protestors came together in Nicosia on Tuesday evening to protest the capture and deportation of activists aboard the Madleen, which was sailing to Gaza as part of the “Freedom Flotilla” to bring aid to the strip, by the State of Israel on Monday. They described Israel’s treatment of the boat and its […]

Politics

22 h. ago Available Turkish Cypriot property to be announced every quarter

Turkish Cypriot properties available for use by Greek Cypriot refugees will be made public every three months on the website of the service that manages them, the House refugee committee heard on Tuesday. MPs continued discussions on the regulations for allocating Turkish Cypriot property to eligible refugees with a view to enhancing the transparency and […]

Politics

37 h. ago Mayor calls for expropriation of Turkish Cypriot properties in Nicosia

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Tuesday called on the state to expropriate Turkish Cypriot buildings that are in bad shape, in a move that would revitalise the old part of town and grow building stock. “There is no other way,” the mayor said in remarks during a workshop organised by the Scientific and Technical Chamber […]

Politics

39 h. ago Greek Cypriot arrested in north for stealing a bike, trading it with phone

A Greek Cypriot man has been arrested in the north after allegedly having stolen a bicycle in the Republic, taken it to the north, and then traded it for a mobile phone. The man appeared in court on Tuesday, with police officer Suleyman Gurcak saying that the bicycle was valued at around 3,800TL (€85) and […]

Events

39 h. ago North ‘minister’ promises reciprocal arrests over Turkish Cypriot property

The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli on Tuesday said the Turkish Cypriot authorities would begin to issue arrest warrants for people they accuse of using Turkish Cypriot property in the Republic without the original owners’ consent. Speaking to Kibris Genc TV, he said there would be “some measures” taken in response to the recent arrests […]

Politics

40 h. ago Deported Thunberg said she was kidnapped in international waters

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg said on Tuesday she was kidnapped in international waters by Israeli forces as she arrived in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport after being deported from Israel. “We were kidnapped in international waters,” she told reporters at her arrival in Paris. Thunberg, 22, arrived in Paris a day after the Israeli navy […]

Events

40 h. ago Israel commits ‘extermination’ in Gaza by killing in schools, UN experts say

U.N. experts said in a report on Tuesday that Israel committed the crime against humanity of “extermination” by killing civilians sheltering in schools and religious sites in Gaza, part of a “concerted campaign to obliterate Palestinian life.” The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel […]

Politics

40 h. ago Sasha Vezenkov rules out Cyprus national team, responds to Ergin Ataman

Sasha Vezenkov rules out Cyprus national team, responds to Ergin Ataman  Eurohoops

Politics

41 h. ago ECtHR orders Turkey to compensate Cypriot company over Varosha flats

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ordered Turkey to pay compensation for moral damage to Cypriot company KV Mediterranean Tours Limited for loss of use of property. The amount will be decided after the parties register their claims within three months from now. The court, convening in Strasbourg, also ordered Turkey to pay […]

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