18 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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22 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

37 h. ago Google hit with $8.87 million fine by Turkish competition body

The Turkish Competition Authority announced on Thursday that it would impose an administrative fine of approximately 355 million lira (equivalent to $8.87 million) on Google for not meeting its regulatory responsibilities. According to the authority, the penalty was issued after it determined that Google introduced certain design changes during the compliance phase of an earlier […]

Economics

46 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 […]

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49 h. ago Our View: All the culprits of the LNG fiasco should be exposed

The Vassiliko gas terminal fiasco is not over by any stretch of the imagination. It is set to play and play as deputies were informed on Tuesday. A representative of the project manager that took over the LNG venture in May disappointed everyone at the House energy committee meeting when he informed them that he […]

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60 h. ago Most undervalued altcoin right now? A hidden gem poised to beat XRP (XRP)’s 400% rally

While XRP chases regulatory victories and traditional remittance corridors, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is engineering a fully decentralized ecosystem aimed at redefining how crypto lending and borrowing work—delivering a real solution to market inefficiencies. Analysts are starting to take notice, with many now projecting that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) could outperform XRP’s expected 400% rally before the […]

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3 d. ago Our View: Police and army officers must be kept out of politics

Our politicians come up with many silly ideas and Marinos Sizopoulos’ bill that would allow members of the National Guard to stand for election to public posts falls in this category. According to the bill, a National Guard officer who wants to stand for a seat in parliament would be entitled to 40 days leave […]

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3 d. ago Best bet before August: This DeFi innovator could overtake XRP (XRP)’s returns

As XRP continues to face regulatory delays and limited ecosystem expansion, a growing number of crypto investors are pivoting to utility-first DeFi platforms. One name quietly building momentum is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol that’s redefining how users earn, borrow, and stake within a fully non-custodial system. Now priced at just $0.03 in […]

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3 d. ago ExxonMobil’s new gas discovery springs into view offshore Cyprus

ExxonMobil’s new gas discovery springs into view offshore Cyprus  Offshore-Energy.biz

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4 d. ago Organisations, women's groups plan protest after ECHR ruling on Cyprus politician's rape case

Organisations, women's groups plan protest after ECHR ruling on Cyprus politician's rape case  Philenews

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4 d. ago Paphos Municipality invites residents to share items for local museum collections

In view of the planned creation of a municipal museum in the historic centre of the city, the Paphos municipality has appealed to its residents for objects related to the history and tradition of the city to be made available for possible inclusion in the exhibits. “The objects or collections donated to the municipality, will […]

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5 d. ago Out View: The right to protest should be encouraged, not regulated

A demonstration took place outside Parliament on Thursday, co-signed by 35 groups ranging from Far Right Watch to Save Akamas to Queer Collective. This was the second protest in two weeks against the proposed ‘Public Gatherings and Parades Law of 2025’, a law to regulate the right to protest. In response, the government postponed the […]

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5 d. ago Our View: The right to protest should be encouraged, not regulated

A demonstration took place outside Parliament on Thursday, co-signed by 35 groups ranging from Far Right Watch to Save Akamas to Queer Collective. This was the second protest in two weeks against the proposed ‘Public Gatherings and Parades Law of 2025’, a law to regulate the right to protest. In response, the government postponed the […]

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6 d. ago Residents protest ‘secret plans’ for solar parks near Fyti village homes

Residents of Fyti village in Paphos have sent a letter of protest to the ministers of interior and energy, demanding a halt to plans for multiple photovoltaic parks close to their homes. They accuse the local community council and community leader Kyriakos Sotiriou of approving the solar projects without informing or consulting the villagers. In […]

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7 d. ago H Αγγελική Ηλιάδη ποζάρει με μπικίνι και η θερμοκρασία ανεβαίνει

Η τραγουδίστρια ανέβασε φωτογραφίες από τις διακοπές της στη Σαντορίνη   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aggeliki Iliadi (@aggeliki.iliadi) Πηγή: aek365.org

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7 d. ago Best Altcoin to invest in as US senator sets September 30 deadline for Crypto bill

Senator Tim Scott is pushing for a finalized crypto bill by September 30, 2025, signaling a major shift in the crypto market. This deadline, supported by the White House crypto advisors, is expected to introduce clarity to the regulations, which could generate interests in the minds of other investors.  Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) rises to take […]

Economics

7 d. ago New Beach Regulations In Cyprus To Protect Environment And Improve Visitor Experience

New Beach Regulations In Cyprus To Protect Environment And Improve Visitor Experience  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Paphos tourism board calls for better bus links to boost village visits

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) this week called for a revision of local bus timetables following the completion of its first free community excursion programme to the Akamas region, which aimed to highlight points of interest and encourage visits to lesser-known villages. In a statement issued after the final trip on Saturday, the board […]

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8 d. ago French air traffic controllers’ walkout disrupts early summer season travel

French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike on Thursday to protest over staff shortages and ageing equipment, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations just as the summer season gets under way. France’s civil aviation agency DGAC told airlines to revise their schedules, including at Paris’ Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport – one of Europe’s […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus Regulator Settles with Two FX/CFD Companies for €90,000 Over Potential Compliance Violations

Cyprus Regulator Settles with Two FX/CFD Companies for €90,000 Over Potential Compliance Violations  Finance Magnates

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