9 h. ago US appeals court says Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC may continue

A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, to continue for now, saying his administration was likely to prevail in a legal challenge. The unanimous opinion by three judges of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a win for Trump […]

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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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11 h. ago Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange

Cyprus takes over EU Council Presidency with symbolic gift exchange  Kathimerini

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12 h. ago Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. The United States has held talks with Russia, and separately with Kyiv and European leaders, on proposals for ending […]

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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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13 h. ago Trump to sign order easing restrictions on marijuana, reports say

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official. The official added that the timing could shift, CNN reported late on Tuesday. NBC, citing four people with direct […]

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16 h. ago Putin says Western calls for preparation for war with Russia ‘a lie’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that there were some calls in the West to prepare for a major war with Russia and he described this as “hysteria” and “a lie”. He also said that if Ukraine and the West abandon peace talks, then Russia will take the lands it claims in Ukraine by […]

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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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18 h. ago Election rift deepens between rival Cyprus real estate bodies

Christos Nicolaou, the president of the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association (Skek) and a candidate for the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council (Sek), has publicly challenged the long-standing leadership of incumbent president Marinos Kineyirou over allegations of “institutional stagnation” and transparency issues ahead of the upcoming elections. “Twelve years of continuous presidency and a […]

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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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21 h. ago Chief of Staff Wiles describes internal strains inside Trump White House in interviews

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed internal tensions in the Trump administration over issues from immigration enforcement to government downsizing in comments published by Vanity Fair on Tuesday that paint an unflattering picture of the role played by some of President Donald Trump’s close aides. In a series of 11 interviews with author […]

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26 h. ago Our View: Don’t MPs realise freedom of expression is a basic right?

It was sad to see the hysterical reaction of the political parties to works by controversial artist Giorgos Gavriel, most of which lambasted his paintings. The art was dismissed as “blasphemy,” a “provocation to society,” and “obscene.” The paintings could be all these things as well as offensive, iconoclastic, artistically crude and aesthetically worthless, but […]

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37 h. ago France ‘could and should play a leading role’ in efforts to solve Cyprus problem

France “could and should play a leading role” in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. He told French newspaper Le Figaro that he has “long been discussing” the prospect of deeper French involvement in the Cyprus problem, and that this is “not only because France is a member of […]

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39 h. ago Myron Michailidis appointed artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of the distinguished conductor Mr. Myron Michailidis as the new artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Michailidis was selected following an extensive evaluation process among numerous candidates. Having gained significant experience in leading artistic institutions in Greece and abroad, Mr. Michailidis brings […]

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39 h. ago Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year. The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely […]

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39 h. ago Immigration ministry takes over centres for unaccompanied minors

The deputy ministry of immigration will assume responsibility for the reception centres for unaccompanied minors from January 1, the Council of Ministers decided on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides said the move was made after a joint proposal with the deputy ministry of social welfare. He clarified that guardianship of the minors will remain with […]

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40 h. ago Cyprus banks see healthier loan portfolios, softer profitability

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday reported a sharp improvement in loan quality across the Cypriot banking sector, alongside a decline in profitability, reflecting changing conditions across the domestic financial system. The Central Bank of Cyprus said the non-performing loans ratio of the Cypriot banking sector, excluding loans and advances to central banks […]

Economics

41 h. ago Cyprus Defence Minister visits Israel ahead of EU presidency

Cyprus Defence Minister visits Israel ahead of EU presidency  Philenews

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41 h. ago UCLan Cyprus awarded at the 10th Corporate Volunteering and Voluntary Contribution Awards

UCLan Cyprus is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Voluntary Contribution Award 2025 at the 10th Corporate Volunteering and Voluntary Contribution Awards, organized by the Pancyprian Coordinating Council for Volunteering (PCCV). The award ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace on 9th December 2025, bringing together volunteers and supporters of the volunteering […]

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