4 h. ago EU awaits Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump outlining planned duties on the United States’ largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months […]

Politics

5 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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6 h. ago Η UEFA «έριξε» την Πάλας στο Conference – Στο Europa League η Νότιγχαμ!

Η UEFA αποφάσισε να τιμωρήσει με «υποβιβασμό» στο Conference την Κρίσταλ Πάλας για την υπόθεση κοινής ιδιοκτησίας με τη Λιόν, με τη Νότιγχαμ Φόρεστ να είναι η κερδισμένη παίζοντας στο Europa League. Σε μια μεσοβέζικη λύση φαίνεται πως προχώρησε η UEFA σχετικά με το θέμα της πολυϊδιοκτησίας που απασχολούσε το τελευταίο διάστημα. Η Κρίσταλ Πάλας τιμωρήθηκε από την […]

Sport

11 h. ago Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups’ opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal. The ban comes amid a surge in migrants reaching the island of Crete and after talks […]

Events

12 h. ago EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday to receive a letter from US President Donald Trump, outlining planned duties on his largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months of difficult […]

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15 h. ago CySEC urges crypto providers to review new EBA regulatory opinion

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday issued a formal update to cryptoasset service providers (CASPs) and applicant CASPs regarding new regulatory guidance from the European Banking Authority (EBA). The update concerns an opinion published by the EBA on June 10, 2025, addressing the regulatory treatment of electronic money tokens (EMTs) under both […]

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18 h. ago UK and France finalise irregular migration deal despite Cyprus’ objections

The United Kingdom and France on Thursday night finalised a deal wherein the UK will begin to return irregular migrants who had crossed the English Channel back to France, despite Cyprus and four other European Union members raising objections to it. According to the British government, the deal will see a pilot scheme implemented wherein […]

Sport

19 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: FDI, Skourides, Invest Cyprus, CSE, financial literacy

Parliament on Thursday began debating legislation to screen foreign direct investments in strategic sectors, aligning Cyprus with EU rules designed to safeguard security and public order. The bill, approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this month, implements Regulation (EU) 2019/452, which establishes a framework for monitoring foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the European Union […]

Economics

29 h. ago European court rules against appeal of Cypriot drug case convict

In a judgement made public on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against an appeal filed by a Cypriot convicted of drug-related charges. “The applicant complained that his criminal trial had been unfair because he had been convicted solely on the testimony of an accomplice who had been allegedly rewarded with […]

Events

39 h. ago Πάει για το πρώτο βήμα στην Ευρώπη η ΑΕΚ με €25 ΔΩΡΕΑΝ Στοίχημα στη Fonbet

Το κείμενο που ακολουθεί είναι πληρωμένη διαφήμιση εκ μέρους της Fonbet | 18+ |Παίξε με ασφάλεια. Θέσε τα όρια σου. |https://safergambling.gov.cy/  |Η Fonbet κατέχει άδεια Κλάσης Β’ από την Εθνική Αρχή Στοιχημάτων με αριθμό B012. Το πρώτο ευρωπαϊκό παιχνίδι της ΑΕΚ για τη φετινή σεζόν στο UEFA Europa League είναι προ των πυλών, καθώς η […]

Politics

41 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

42 h. ago Algorithmic trading risky without oversight, warns CSE official

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming financial markets by bringing “speed and innovation” to the sector, according to Eliza Stasopoulou, senior officer at the Cyprus Stock Exchange. However, Stasopoulou also cautioned that its successful use depends on having “strong regulations, ethical safeguards, and human oversight” to ensure technology serves the public good. She underlined that […]

Events

52 h. ago Trump issues new tariff notices as EU pushes for US trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Trump said in posts on his Truth Social media platform that starting August 1 he would impose a 20% tariff on goods from the […]

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55 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree on need for new migrant deterrent, UK says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need for new solutions to the problem of illegal migration on Wednesday, Starmer’s office said, laying the groundwork for a bilateral summit on Thursday. The two met for lunch during what is the first state visit by a European leader since Britain’s […]

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58 h. ago Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

Greece will stop processing asylum applications from people coming from North Africa for three months after a rise in arrivals on the island of Crete, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. Sea arrivals from northeastern Libya of migrants trying to cross to Europe through Greece’s southern islands of Crete and Gavdos have surged to […]

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61 h. ago Aykut’s trial postponed pending examination of detention conditions

A request was submitted on Wednesday at the Nicosia criminal court to change the conditions in which Israeli property developer Simon Aykut, accused of developing and selling property on Greek Cypriot land in the north, is being held, after which the defendant’s health would be finally examined. Defence attorney Christos Triantafyllides told the court that […]

Politics

64 h. ago Mind behind The School for Gods comes to Cyprus for first time

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first time in a few months’ time. Best known for his global best-selling book The School for Gods, Elio D’Anna will deliver a powerful keynote speech followed […]

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66 h. ago Flash flooding in New Mexico resort town traps dozens in homes and vehicles

Flash flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in New Mexico trapped dozens of people in homes and vehicles in and around the mountain resort village of Ruidoso on Tuesday and swept away an entire house, according to a state emergency official said. Dramatic video footage on social media and various news outlets showed the house, […]

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66 h. ago Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again

Another yellow warning? Cyprus summer is just being Cyprus again  Kathimerini.com.cy

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67 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: airports, property, graduate employability, CySEC

Cyprus is stepping up its air connectivity this summer, with Larnaca and Paphos airports offering an expanded network of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. The move, driven by Hermes Airports in close partnership with airlines and tourism stakeholders, aims to enhance options for residents and support the island’s growing visitor flows. Larnaca Airport […]

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