22 h. ago Kombos held talks with Israeli and Iranian counterparts amid escalation

In the wake of the Israeli attack on Iran, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a series of calls on Friday evening, speaking with his counterparts from both Iran and Israel amongst others. “I expressed concern about the rapidly evolving situation in the region,” Kombos said of his call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in […]

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55 h. ago Keravnos urges banks to lend more, support startups and green growth

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday called on the Cypriot banking sector to step up lending, support innovation and startups, and embrace cultural change through digital transformation. “The challenges facing the banking sector are significant and require continuous adaptation, innovation and investment,” he said during the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks. […]

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55 h. ago Man ‘faces five years in jail’ for calling Tatar a circus monkey

A man is facing up to five years in jail in the north for “insulting the president” after referring to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar as a “circus monkey” in a social media post, according to reports on Thursday. Newspaper Yeniduzen wrote that 57-year-old Erol Baycan will appear in court on Friday over the post, […]

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59 h. ago Shipping risks intensify as ICS calls for unified global response

The latest ICS Maritime Barometer highlights continued pressure on the global shipping industry, as maritime leaders face a combination of geopolitical instability, rising regulatory demands and growing cyber-security risks. Based on responses from 133 senior executives, the third annual edition of the report points to a decline in confidence across key operational areas, emphasising the […]

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66 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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2 d. ago Musk called Trump before expressing regret publicly, source says

President Donald Trump received a phone call from Elon Musk on Monday before the billionaire expressed regret over some of the posts he made on social media last week, according to a White House source with knowledge of the matter. Musk said on Wednesday he regretted some of the posts he made about Trump as […]

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3 d. ago MPs call on deputy minister to step down amid architecture book mess

The publication linked to Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice was withdrawn because the deputy culture ministry was referred to in the booklet without consent, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told the House education committee on Wednesday, however MPs spoke of political responsibilities and some called for Kassianidou’s resignation. Arguments between Akel […]

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4 d. 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 […]

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4 d. ago UAE minister calls for strategic alliance with Cyprus and Mediterranean

The United Arab Emirates sees Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean as strategic partners in building a resilient and innovation-driven regional economy, UAE minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said on Tuesday in Limassol. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum, Al Marri described the relationship as one grounded in […]

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5 d. ago LA protest violence ‘not the way forward’, says Mexico’s president

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she did not agree with violent acts committed during the massive protests which have broken out in Los Angeles against immigration raids. The leader, speaking from her morning press conference, also called on U.S. authorities to respect the rule of law in migratation processes.

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6 d. ago Fico says Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia if they harm national interests

Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that damage its national interests, the country’s Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Sunday after its parliament approved a resolution calling on the government not to back any new measures. Fico said that Slovakia wanted to stay constructive within the bloc, but he called the resolution a political […]

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6 d. ago UK’s Prince William calls for urgent action to protect oceans

Britain’s Prince William on Sunday called on world leaders and businesses to take urgent action to protect the planet’s oceans, saying it was a challenge “like none we have faced before”. Speaking ahead of the UN ocean conference, which begins in France on Monday, William said rising sea temperatures, plastic pollution and overfishing were putting […]

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6 d. ago Leo, the first US pope, criticises nationalist politics at Sunday Mass

Pope Leo criticized the emergence of nationalist political movements on Sunday, calling them unfortunate, without naming a specific country or national leader. Leo, the first pope from the US, asked during a Mass with a crowd of tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square that God would “open borders, break down walls [and] dispel hatred.” […]

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7 d. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) vs. Solana (SOL): Why this tiny DeFi token might outperform Solana (SOL)’s next leg up

Solana (SOL) has become a household name in the DeFi space. Its fast block times, low fees, and vibrant ecosystem attract developers and investors alike. Yet a small project called Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presents an opportunity that will outshine Solana (SOL)’s next surge. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) offers features that rival many top protocols, but trades […]

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7 d. ago Israeli military retrieves body of Thai hostage from Gaza, defence minister says

The Israeli military has retrieved the body of Thai hostage, Nattapong Pinta, who had been held in Gaza since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday. Pinta’s body was held by a Palestinian militant group called the Mujahedeen Brigades, and was retrieved from the area of Rafah in […]

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7 d. ago Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage from Gaza, airstrikes kill 15

The Israeli military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage who had been held in Gaza since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday, as further Israeli airstrikes killed 15 people according to local medics. Nattapong Pinta’s body was held by a Palestinian militant group called the Mujahedeen Brigades, […]

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8 d. ago Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’

Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to what it called Ukrainian “terrorist acts” against Russia. Russia’s military released the statement after Ukrainian officials said Russia had launched an intense missile and drone barrage at […]

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9 d. ago Cypriot students in Ioannina call for direct flights to Cyprus

A group of Cypriot students in Ioannina has appealed to the transport ministry and several airlines – including Sky Express, Cyprus Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Tus Airways – calling for the introduction of direct flights between Larnaca and Ioannina. According to the group, around 400 Cypriot students are currently studying in the […]

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9 d. ago Cyprus art group slams biennale book withdrawal as ‘censorship’

The association of visual artists and art theorists (Phytorio) has condemned the government’s decision to withdraw a publication linked to the 2025 Venice architecture biennale, calling it “a form of censorship” and warning of growing control over artistic expression. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, Phytorio expressed “deep concern and regret” over the […]

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9 d. ago Minister calls for water conservation during Pentecost celebrations

Minister calls for water conservation during Pentecost celebrations  Philenews

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