73 m. ago Asking prices for UK homes have smallest spring rise since 2016

Asking prices for homes put up for sale in Britain have risen by the least for the late spring period since 2016, according to data published this week that added to signs of a slowdown in the country’s housing market after a tax break ended in April. The average price for houses and apartments advertised […]

Sport

15 h. ago Oil slides on Trump tariff threats and OPEC+ supply expectations

Oil prices dropped by 1 per cent on Friday and were set for their first weekly decline in three weeks as US President Donald Trump recommended a 50 per cent tariff on the European Union and expectations rose that OPEC+ will increase crude output further in July. Brent crude futures fell 64 cents, or 1 […]

Politics

27 h. ago Our View: A cashless future can wait – people still need ATMs

MPs this week lambasted banks for the lack of ATMs, particularly in mountainous and remote areas, giving them a one-month deadline to come back with a plan for more extensive coverage. This is a long-standing gripe over which some MPs come across as a bit hyperbolic at times conjuring up visions of little old ladies […]

Politics

35 h. ago Five arrested over classified prison documents found in warden’s home

Authorities on Thursday arrested five persons – four prison wardens and a female police cadet – in connection with an ongoing investigation into documents found in the residence of a prison warden in early April. The arrest warrants were green-lit by Nicosia district court. According to a police statement, the five suspects are linked to the discovery […]

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39 h. ago EU to postpone key bank rules, waits on US deregulation plans

The European Union is set to delay new, global rules governing banks’ trading again as it waits for more clarity about the US administration’s plans to deregulate its financial sector, sources told Reuters. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) is a key part the Basel III package devised in the wake of the […]

Politics

40 h. ago Oil prices fall more than 1 per cent on potential further increase to OPEC+ output

Oil prices dropped by more than 1 per cent on Thursday after a report that OPEC+ is discussing a production increase for July, stoking concerns that global supply could exceed demand growth. Brent futures lost $1.08, or 1.7 per cent, to $63.83 a barrel by 1134 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down $1.02, […]

Politics

41 h. ago Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons. One of the first acts of the Labour government in July was to announce plans to release more prisoners early to tackle a crisis of overcrowding […]

Events

54 h. ago Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals

Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals  Greek City Times

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65 h. ago Tales of turning challenge to inspiration showcased at fourth Pop Up Talks event

On April 5, 2025, at the Psevda Community Council, we heard several truly captivating stories filled with human insight, resilience and adventure, as part of the Pop Up Talks: “Stories that Inspire” event, with the theme “Challenge Accepted”. In a packed hall, 120 attendees filled out the audience in person, while the event was also […]

Politics

66 h. ago Meat and shellfish prices soar in April despite slowdown in inflation

Frozen molluscs and fresh meat recorded the steepest monthly price increases in April, up by 14.1 and 10.7 per cent respectively, even as inflation slowed to just 0.2 per cent, according to the latest price observatory by the Consumer Protection Service. The data, published on Wednesday, shows that overall inflation eased significantly from 1.6 per […]

Economics

67 h. ago EU plans to introduce flat fee on all small personal items ordered online

The European Union plans to levy a flat fee on billions of small packages entering the bloc, mainly from China, the Financial Times reported citing a proposal. The European Commission circulated a draft proposal on a handling fee on Monday after pressure from member states whose customs authorities are overwhelmed by the 4.6 billion items […]

Politics

68 h. ago Man remanded over 18kg cannabis shipment via Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday, after allegedly attempting to import 18kg of cannabis discovered in a courier parcel at Larnaca airport. “In the presence of a courier company representative, 30 airtight nylon packets containing dry green plant material, with a total gross weight of 18kg, […]

Transport

68 h. ago Many Greeks feel insecure about their financial future, research finds

Just under half of Greeks feel insecure about their financial future, according to new research released by fintech firm Plum. The survey found that 26 per cent of Greeks feel very insecure, while another 19 per cent feel somewhat insecure. Moreover, only one in five respondents, or 20 per cent, expressed a sense of financial […]

Politics

3 d. ago Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport. The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held in a temporary storage facility when customs staff carried out a routine inspection. Inside, they found 30 vacuum-sealed packages containing plant material identified as […]

Events

3 d. ago Cabinet approves campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

In just a few hours, hundreds of Cypriots in London and many more online will hear details of the government’s incentives to bring them back to Cyprus. The cabinet approved the general action plan on Tuesday and interest in London’s presentation has been “exceptionally encouraging”, leading to moving the event to a larger venue and […]

Sport

3 d. ago Bioethics Committee proposes plan for AI use in health sector

The Cyprus National Bioethics Committee on Tuesday called for the preparation of a national strategy for the use of AI in healthcare “The aim is to create a human-centred framework for the application of AI, which will serve and not degrade humans,” it said. The committee urged the government to set up a council of […]

Politics

3 d. ago Bank of Cyprus issues shares to top executives as part of incentive schemes

The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced the allotment of 317,817 new shares to members of its general management as part of its long-term and short-term incentive plans. The shares have a nominal value of €0.10 each and were originally issued on March 31, 2025. They are set to be admitted to trading on the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Cabinet to approve campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

The cabinet is set to approve its general action plan to bring back Cypriot talent from abroad, which it will announce in London, the first stop of its global drive to make Cyprus attractive to its own people. In statements on Tuesday, opening the cabinet meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the Minds in Cyprus effort, […]

Sport

3 d. ago Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

Hungary’s parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country’s year-long withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government said has become “political”. Orban’s government announced the move on April 3, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary for a state visit in a rare trip […]

Events

4 d. ago Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list

Cyprus sees 25.5% jump in tourist arrivals in April, U.K. tops list  Kathimerini.com.cy

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