3 h. ago Young changemakers take a stand at ‘Stand Up – Speak Out’ workshop!

By Alexia Fekka How do you usually spend your Saturday afternoon? Scrolling through social media? Watching Netflix? What if you could use that time to spark change instead? Recently, a group of young activists and aspiring changemakers from across Cyprus did just that! They gathered in Limassol for ‘Stand Up – Speak Out: A Workshop […]

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5 h. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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6 h. ago Paralimni municipality calls for relocation of migrant facilities

The presence of migrant facilities in the heart of the Paralimni-Deryneia tourist area is tarnishing the municipality’s image and damaging the region’s reputation as a top travel destination, the local authorities have stated. In an official announcement, the municipality urged all relevant bodies to take immediate action to relocate these facilities. “The municipality expresses its […]

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6 h. ago Municipalities threaten payment suspensions over budget delays

The restructuring of local government hit another snag on Friday as municipalities threatened to halt payments if their budgets are not approved by the end of the month. The interior ministry, however, attributed the delays to municipalities failing to submit their budgets in the required format. Speaking on CyBC’s morning programme, head of the union […]

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7 h. ago Basceri formally retakes reins as Turkey’s ambassador to north

Ali Murat Basceri on Friday formally recommenced his duties as Turkey’s ambassador in the north, submitting his credentials to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at Tatar’s official residence in northern Nicosia after a three-year absence from the role. There, he said he will do his best to “further strengthen the exceptional relations between the two […]

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9 h. ago Κατερίνα Καινούργιου: Δέχεται «επιθέσεις» στα social της – Την καταριούνται και τη βρίζουν (Βίντεο)

«Οι καλοί Χριστιανοί με καταριούνται, με αποκαλούν σκουπίδι, ένα τίποτε να μην κάνω ποτέ παιδί!» Η Κατερίνα Καινούργιου απάντησε μέσα από την εκπομπή της στα αισχρά σχόλια που δέχτηκε μετά τα λεγόμενά της για το επεισόδιο στην Εθνική Πινακοθήκη με τον, Βουλευτή της «Νίκης», Νίκο Παπαδόπουλο. «Βάλλομαι πάρα πολύ στα social media από πολύ χριστιανούς, […]

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9 h. ago Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus strengthens bilateral cooperation  EAC News Cambodia

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12 h. ago Limassol strengthens role as Cyprus’ business hub despite global challenges

The professional services sector remains one of the key pillars of the Cypriot economy, significantly contributing to its growth. Limassol has emerged as the main hub for financial, legal, and technological services, attracting foreign investment and solidifying Cyprus’ position as a business centre in Europe and the Middle East. Due to this, the city has […]

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13 h. ago WISTA International heads to India for sustainable shipping meeting

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) is set to host its mid-term meeting in India. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, in Mumbai, the meeting is part of the International EXCO Conference, themed ‘Navigating Change: The Future of Sustainable Shipping.’ This marks the first time WISTA’s board has convened in India, highlighting the country’s […]

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16 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Alpha Bank, financial literacy, trade deficit, tourism

Alpha Bank’s senior leadership met with state officials and key business figures in Cyprus this week, in order to outline its growth strategy and expansion plans. According to an official announcement from the bank, this four-day visit “reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its presence in Cyprus, positioning its subsidiary as a leading banking choice for businesses […]

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26 h. ago Additional 6,800 vehicles recalled over faulty Takata airbags

Another 6,820 vehicles have been added to the list of recalls in connection with the defective Takata airbag, a senior official told parliament on Thursday. Head of the Road Transport Department Giorgos Louka said these 6,820 were tracked via a recent alert through Rapex – the European Union’s rapid alert system for unsafe consumer products […]

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30 h. ago National Guard ready to welcome female volunteers, says defence minister

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence committee. Currently, only women who serve as officers or contractual soldiers can join the army. If approved, the new law will allow women from the […]

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31 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother calls for justice following investigation findings

Justice can only be served by punishing those responsible for the death of soldier Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005, his mother, Andriana Nicolaou, said on Thursday, following the release of an independent investigation report into the case. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, she reiterated her readiness to proceed with private criminal prosecutions. The long-awaited report, […]

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32 h. ago Paphos EOA employees stage work stoppage over collective agreement

Employees at the Paphos district organisation (EOA) staged a two-hour work stoppage on Thursday, demanding the signing and implementation of their collective agreement. The protest began at 10 am, with trade unions SEK and PEO present. Workers held placards calling for the agreement’s signing and the regulation of labour relations. SEK representative Andreas Elia said […]

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34 h. ago UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

srael carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a report on Thursday. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the report’s findings, saying they were biased and antisemitic. “Instead of focusing on the […]

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49 h. ago White paper on defence passes European parliament vote with Cyprus amendments

The European Union’s “white paper on the future of European defence”, which aims to forge a plan for the bloc and the continent at large to bolster its defensive capabilities, passed a European parliament vote on Wednesday, with two amendments explicitly mentioning Cyprus added to it. Both amendments were largely the same in terms of […]

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52 h. ago Turkish party leader says his arrest is part of crackdown on Erdogan’s political opponents

The leader of a Turkish nationalist party has said he was arrested and detained on political grounds as part of an opposition crackdown that contradicts the government’s purported effort to boost democracy while ending a Kurdish militant insurgency. Umit Ozdag, leader of the Victory Party and known for his fierce opposition to the presence of […]

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56 h. ago MPs outraged over claims they are ‘on the take’ from private schools

Oelmek president Demetris Taliadoros upset the House education committee on Wednesday, claiming MPs were “on the take” from private schools and was why they refused to make any changes to legislation. The head of the secondary school teaching union Taliadoros told the committee that the accusations had been voiced on the “fifth floor” of the […]

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57 h. ago Online shopping satisfaction rates in Cyprus among highest in EU

Cyprus has one of the lowest rates of online shopping complaints in the European Union, as only 14.7 per cent of its consumers reported issues, according to data released by Eurostat on Wednesday. Moreover, lowest shares were also reported in Portugal (4.3 per cent) and Latvia (13.7 per cent) In contrast, around one-third (33.1 per […]

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57 h. ago Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)

Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)  fundsforNGOs

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