4 h. ago Trump’s criticisms of EU create mounting fiscal policy challenges

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance of the new US administration have recently levelled pointed criticisms on the policies and democratic values of Europe. They have criticised European states for not spending enough on defence and implying that in the event of a peace settlement of the Russian-Ukraine war, Europe would have to […]

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20 h. ago Marios Georgiou to compete for European Gymnast of the Year Award

Cypriot champion Marios Georgiou is one of the candidates for the title of “Gymnast of the Year” by European Gymnastics, the Cyprus Gymnastics Federation said in a post on social media. Other candidates are Harry Hepworth from the UK, Magnus Lindholmer from Denmark, Ivan Litvinovich from Belarus and Rhys McClenaghan from Ireland. Georgiou finished sixth at […]

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45 h. ago Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to energy efficiency

The Cyprus energy saving association held its annual general and electoral assembly on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. In his address, outgoing president George Georgiou outlined the association’s 2024 activities and emphasised the role of energy efficiency in sustainable development and business competitiveness. Georgiou also addressed key national issues, including […]

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51 h. ago Στο διεθνές φεστιβάλ Φωτογραφίας Xposure International Photography η Κύπρια Έλενα Γεωργίου

Όπως χαρακτηριστικά αναφέρει η ίδια «Η καλλιτεχνική φωτογραφία μου και η δημιουργική παρέμβαση είναι τι μέσο μέσα από το οποίο εκφράζεται η λεπτή ισορροπία ανάμεσα στην πραγματικότητα και τη φαντασία».

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62 h. ago Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he will travel to Washington to try to convince President Donald Trump that his interests were in line with European allies and that showing any weakness to Russia’s Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran. “Trump, I know him. I respect him and […]

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3 d. ago Christodoulides attends Macron’s summit to discuss Ukraine and European security

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is among the 20 world leaders participating in a critical summit to address the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. The virtual meeting, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron, focuses on reinforcing European unity against Russia’s continued aggression. The summit, which includes prominent figures such as Romanian President Iohannis, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, […]

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3 d. ago Sports complex opened in Famagusta to honour children who died in earthquakes

A new sports complex was opened at Famagusta’s Turk Maarif Koleji (TMK) school in honour of the 24 children who attended the school who died during the earthquakes which hit southeastern Turkey in February 2023. The complex’s construction was financed by the European Union, with contributions from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the north’s […]

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3 d. ago Neapolis University Paphos establishes human rights observatory

Neapolis University Paphos (NUP) is proud to announce the establishment of the NUP Human Rights Observatory, a scientific body dedicated to the monitoring, analysis and defence of human rights in Cyprus and the European Union. The NUP Human Rights Observatory will operate as a documentation and research centre, focusing on the systematic evaluation of legislation, […]

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3 d. ago DOGE rival at $0.20 builds momentum as Dogecoin flashes buy signal following 30% drop at the start of the month

Well-known players in the cryptocurrency domain, like Dogecoin (DOGE), have had the upper hand in this space for quite some time, but a new competitor, Rexas Finance (RXS), is moving swiftly and could take the spotlight at any moment. While Dogecoin is struggling, Rexas Finance is making strides and could see substantial growth by 2025. […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus to receive €3.5m from EU in emergency support for farmers

EU member states approved €3.5 million in emergency support for farmers in Cyprus, approving a European Commission proposal for assistance to address the impact of natural disasters since spring 2024. The aid will have to be distributed to farmers by September 30. The measure aims at supporting farmers who have lost production and subsequently income […]

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3 d. ago Deputy Minister Hadjimanolis visits Brussels for roundtable discussions

Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, is set to visit Brussels to participate in the high-level roundtable, ‘Fisheries and Oceans Dialogues: Help Design the European Ocean Pact’. This follows an invitation from the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis. In preparation for Cyprus’ upcoming European Union Council presidency in early 2026, Hadjimanolis will […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus strongly supports EU enlargement based on conditionality, Raouna says in Warsaw

Cyprus is a strong supporter of EU enlargement governed by the principle of fair and strict conditionality, said the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, at the Informal EU General Affairs Council, held in Warsaw under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU

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4 d. ago Cyprus logs lowest remote work rate in Europe, at 22 per cent

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of people working remotely in Europe in 2024, at just 22 per cent, a sharp contrast to the Netherlands, which topped the chart with 83 per cent. This information from Eurofound reveals significant differences in remote working opportunities across European countries, with a clear split gender. In Cyprus, the majority—78 […]

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4 d. ago European Parliament members ask Elon Musk's DOGE to probe USAID allocations to Cyprus

European Parliament members ask Elon Musk's DOGE to probe USAID allocations to Cyprus  KEYE TV CBS Austin

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4 d. ago ‘Mediterranean magnetism’ of Cyprus actress bags her award at Berlin film festival

Cypriot actress Marina Makris was awarded as one of ten European Shooting Stars 2025 at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin on Monday night. Makris is well-known for her performances in Cyprus-led films including Jiu Jitsu, where she acted alongside Nicholas Cage and Africa Star by Adonis Florides, for which she was honoured […]

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5 d. ago EU antitrust chief slams Trump’s chaos: Vows to defend stability against Washington’s ‘bullying’ tactics

The EU’s competition chief says US President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and Europe, and that Brussels should focus on providing the predictability and stability that is lacking in Washington. Teresa Ribera, the second most powerful official at the European Commission after President Ursula von der Leyen, told Reuters […]

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5 d. ago Bayern boss Kompany hopeful Kane will be fit to play against ‘dangerous’ Celtic

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was absent in training but head coach Vincent Kompany played down fears of a serious injury and was hopeful he would be available for Tuesday’s Champions League playoff second leg clash against Celtic at the Allianz Arena. The six-times European champions put themselves in the driving seat by securing a […]

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5 d. ago UK PM Starmer says US must provide security guarantee for Ukraine to deter Russia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that there must be a US security commitment for European countries to send postwar peacekeeping forces to Ukraine and it was too early to say how many British troops he would be willing to deploy. “Europe must play its role and I’m prepared to consider committing British […]

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5 d. ago US Ukraine envoy Kellogg says no one will impose peace deal on Zelenskiy

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy, said on Monday that no one would impose a peace deal on Kyiv and that questions about whether Washington would provide guarantees for any future European peacekeepers would be addressed later. Senior US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio – but not Kellogg – are due […]

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5 d. ago UK offers Ukraine peacekeeping troops as European resolve hardens

The Europeans were holding an emergency summit in Paris to discuss their role in Ukraine’s future after President Donald Trump’s U.S. administration, Kyiv’s main military backer, announced it would sit down with Russia to seek an end to thethree-year-old war. Russia has ruled out conceding territory. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s comments on Sunday reflect […]

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