3 h. ago President says Egypt agreements on gas exploitation open new horizons

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday two agreements signed with Egypt on exploitation of the Cronos and Aphrodite fields are important and open new horizons for strategic partnerships. In an interview with Egyptian newspaper, Al-Ahram, published on Sunday, the president said that these two agreements represent an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the two […]

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8 h. ago Our View: Christodoulides ‘brain gain’ push misses a crucial element

Before Wednesday’s council of ministers’ meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the growth of the economy was creating new jobs and increased needs in the labour market in which the unemployment was at a 15-year low of five per cent. This was why he had decided to visit London in May to meet with Cypriots working […]

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67 h. ago President welcomes plans for Kapodistrian University branch at UCy

President Nikos Christodoulides and rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Gerasimos Siassos, announced their shared intention for NKUA to establish a branch at the University of Cyprus (UCy). The plans include launching courses in nursing, medicine, psychology, education, philosophy, and economics, Siassos said during a meeting with the president and Education […]

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3 d. ago Our View: In football club fight, government loses either way

IN THE end the government’s attempt to settle the issue of the tax debts of the football clubs, through an absurd repayment scheme that would be covered by the taxpayer, proved a gross miscalculation. Rather than settling the matter, once and for all, which was the government’s objective, the scheme has not been implemented because […]

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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 Cyprus tax board faces challenges as lawmakers push for reform

The Cyprus tax board is grappling with a series of operational issues that could undermine its efficiency, according to a House ethics committee session on Wednesday. The committee met, following a request by MPs Dimitris Dimitriou and Irene Charalambides, to discuss concerns ranging from understaffing to the board’s lack of legal recourse in challenging its […]

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4 d. ago Ceremony Commemorates Cyprus Internment Camps As Crucial Chapter In Post

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4 d. ago Our View: Despite agreements on Monday, still no certainties for Cyprus gas

The media and political reaction to the signing of the latest energy agreements with Egypt was understandably muted, despite the presidential palace’s enthusiastic efforts to talk up their significance. Monday was a ‘historic’ day according to President Christodoulides, who has developed a tendency for reading great significance into every decision he takes. “The agreements are […]

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5 d. ago Our View: Disy leader made grave error in not expelling party traitors immediately

Much was made in the press about the decision of the Disy constitutional congress to strike off members of the party that are serving in the government of President Nikos Christodoulides. The decision of the party was dismissed as inconsistent by a section of the media, while one of the president’s lieutenants – the director […]

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6 d. ago DexBoss: The ultimate pick for massive gains among the top 4 coins to watch in the next Crypto bull run!

The crypto market is always filled with multiple investment choices. While some coins grow enormously others move at a steady pace, however, finding hidden gems that could help gain massive profits in the next crypto bull run is a big task. The crypto market is highly volatile and investors are constantly on the lookout for […]

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