7 h. ago Cyprus praised as ‘impressing’ Christmas destination for Israeli visitors

Cyprus has emerged as an ideal holiday destination for Israelis looking to immerse themselves in the European Christmas spirit, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth wrote on Tuesday, with the story reaching Cypriot media after being published by the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday. “It turns out you don’t have to take out a loan, dry […]

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9 h. ago Common Agricultural Policy among Cyprus’ EU Presidency priorities, says Panayiotou

The focus is on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027, which is a key priority of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. The aim, she said, is to improve the existing framework to […]

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9 h. ago Cyprus Third Age Observatory receives Souliotis human rights award for advocacy of elderly rights

Recognising the organisations’ efforts in advocating for the rights and dignity of the elderly, the Cyprus Third Age Observatory was on Wednesday honoured with the Stella Soulitotis human rights award. “This year’s award highlights the importance of recognition, protection, and dignity for all, regardless of age,” Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said at the award ceremony. […]

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9 h. ago Larnaca EAO records increase in processing rate for building applications

The processing rate of building and urban planning applications in Larnaca has significantly improved in November, the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (EOA) said, referring to statistics from the interior ministry on Wednesday. “[These rates] confirm that the EOA Larnaca’s development licensing sector has entered a steady upward trajectory, reflecting the systematic, hard and intensive work […]

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12 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) price prediction: Can this $0.035 DeFi crypto hit double digits by Q3 2026?

Whether Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will hit double digits by Q3 2026 is increasingly surfacing across crypto news as presale metrics accelerate and development milestones become clearer. Mutuum Finance has been trading at $0.035 in Phase 6 of its presale, now 98% filled, while capital inflows continue rising despite uneven conditions across the broader crypto market.  […]

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12 h. ago Cyprus insurance sector reaches milestone with global affiliation

The Insurance Association of Cyprus (Saek) has officially joined the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA), the world’s pre-eminent federation for insurance trade bodies, in a move designed to strengthen the international standing and influence of the Cypriot insurance market. Established in 2012, the GFIA serves as a central institutional interlocutor for international organisations and […]

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14 h. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary now accused of money laundering

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu was on Wednesday accused of money laundering during his third appearance in court after being arrested on suspicion of bribery earlier this month. The accusation of money laundering is added onto the accusations of bribery, extortion, abuse of office and illegal possession of firearms, among others. […]

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15 h. ago Cyprus economy continues to grow — tourism and construction key contributors

Cyprus’ economy showed broad-based growth across industry, construction, trade and tourism in the first ten months of 2025, according to the statistical service (Cystat), reflecting continued economic momentum amid external uncertainty. The statistical service on Wednesday released its bimonthly Monthly Economic Developments bulletin, covering the period from January to October 2025, with the aim of […]

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16 h. ago Trilateral meeting signals Cyprus’ deepening security ties with Israel

Senior air force commanders from Greece, Israel and Cyprus held a confidential meeting in Nicosia on Wednesday, reportedly regarding further security cooperation. According to Israel’s KAN News, Israeli air force chief, Major General Tomer Bar, met with senior officers of the Greek and Cypriot air forces to discuss operational coordination. The talks primarily focused on […]

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16 h. ago France rejects extradition request for man accused of developing property in north

A French court has rejected an extradition request filed by the Republic of Cyprus regarding a man whom it accuses of developing property on land in the north owned by Greek Cypriots without their consent. The Aix-En-Provence court of appeal rejected the request on the basis that given that the European Union’s acquis communautaire is […]

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16 h. ago European shipping is ‘cornerstone’ of security, says new leader

Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). His term will start on January 1, 2026, and will last for two years. Nikolas Veniamis from Greece will join as the new Vice-President. Koskinen succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024. Commenting on […]

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16 h. ago Erhurman says Christodoulides ‘disregarded his interlocutor’ over Erdogan invite

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Wednesday accused President Nikos Christodoulides of “disregarding his interlocutor” in his assertions that he is ready to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Cyprus problem with him. “On behalf of the Turkish Cypriot people, I want to state clearly once again that this approach, which disregards […]

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17 h. ago Iran summons Cypriot ambassador over territorial dispute with UAE

Iran summoned Cyprus’ ambassador in Tehran Petros Nacouzis and issued him a written objection after the Cypriot government issued a joint declaration with the United Arab Emirates on Sunday declaring that it recognises three islands in the Persian Gulf as belonging to the UAE. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister […]

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19 h. ago Bank of Cyprus partners with Avenga for new AI digital platform

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) has signed a strategic partnership with Avenga for the co-development of a new digital platform leveraging Agentic AI and the full suite of Microsoft Azure AI services, marking a further step in the bank’s long-term digital transformation journey. The initiative forms part of the bank’s multi-year cloud strategy, developed in […]

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20 h. ago Petrolina stands by Larnaca, European Capital of Culture 2030

Petrolina, as a Strategic Partner of Larnaca 2030, has consistently stood alongside the Municipality of Larnaca, supporting initiatives that strengthen culture, society and sustainable development. The company warmly congratulates Dinos Lefkaritis, President of the Larnaca 2030 Organisation, as well as everyone who worked with vision and dedication towards this important achievement. The designation of Larnaca […]

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22 h. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says  cbn.com.cy

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22 h. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...  ΚΥΠΕ

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22 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping 

Cyprus’ shipping community has increasingly been drawn into global efforts to tackle harassment at sea, as the island’s maritime cluster aligns with international campaigns, regulatory changes and growing expectations around crew welfare and inclusion. In the mid of 2025, the International Maritime Organisation’s Day of the Seafarer campaign, themed “My Harassment-Free Ship”, was actively promoted […]

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22 h. ago Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping

Harassment awareness moves up agenda for Cyprus and global shipping  Cyprus Mail

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22 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Keve, trips abroad, gaming, banks, AI, payment fraud

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a new strategic agreement between Cyprus and France. In its announcement, the chamber said that the agreement “upgrades bilateral cooperation and creates tangible prospects for the Cypriot economy and business ecosystem” at a time of heightened regional and economic challenges. The […]

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