2 h. ago Hope for Children decries withholding of kids’ allowances by welfare services

It is with deep disappointment that I make this public statement today. As the founder of Hope For Children CRC Policy Center, I am witnessing firsthand how certain administrative practices are putting children in Cyprus in a dire position.  To our shock, we recently discovered that the children’s allowances given by the Social Welfare Services […]

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4 h. ago Limassol strengthens role as Cyprus’ business hub despite global challenges

The professional services sector remains one of the key pillars of the Cypriot economy, significantly contributing to its growth. Limassol has emerged as the main hub for financial, legal, and technological services, attracting foreign investment and solidifying Cyprus’ position as a business centre in Europe and the Middle East. Due to this, the city has […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus tourism resilient despite global trade concerns, says Koumis

Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis this week announced a record-setting year for Cyprus’ tourism sector, with over 4 million visitors and revenues exceeding €3 billion. This growth has been fueled by a 6 per cent increase in air travel routes, including a significant 9 per cent rise in flights to and from Germany, Europe’s largest […]

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22 h. ago National Guard ready to welcome female volunteers, says defence minister

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence committee. Currently, only women who serve as officers or contractual soldiers can join the army. If approved, the new law will allow women from the […]

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22 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother calls for justice following investigation findings

Justice can only be served by punishing those responsible for the death of soldier Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005, his mother, Andriana Nicolaou, said on Thursday, following the release of an independent investigation report into the case. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, she reiterated her readiness to proceed with private criminal prosecutions. The long-awaited report, […]

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24 h. ago Shiba Inu (SHIB) price prediction for 2025: Is SHIB losing its blue

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has delivered massive returns, turning small investments into fortunes during its 2021 surge. Early buyers saw gains that grabbed headlines in the crypto market. Now, with 2025 approaching, people are asking if SHIB can hold its top-tier status with prices decreasing daily. A new player, Rexas Finance (RXS), is gaining traction fast. […]

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26 h. ago Cyprus ranks fifth in EU for municipal waste, over 75 per cent landfilled

Cyprus has the fifth highest per capita municipal waste generation in the EU with municipal solid waste, 76.8 per cent of which is landfilled, Cyprus’ statistical service said on Thursday.  In Cyprus, municipal waste generation per capita reached 653kg in 2023, which ranked the fifth highest among EU member states, CyStat said. The total amount […]

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27 h. ago Swedish national to testify against lawyer, officer in Larnaca escape case

A 49-year-old Swedish man will serve as the prosecution’s key witness against a lawyer and a police officer accused of aiding his escape from a private clinic in Larnaca last December, it was heard on Thursday. The development was announced before the Larnaca Criminal Court by the prosecuting authority, which revealed that the criminal charges […]

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29 h. ago From outsider to key player: Turkey’s role in Europe’s defence shift

Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts say, as Europe scrambles to bolster its defence and find guarantees for Ukraine under any forthcoming ceasefire deal urged by the United States. European countries have been unsettled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Ukraine war, which […]

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32 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: Building permits, Hellenic Bank, Tourism, House prices

The number of building permits issued in Cyprus during October 2024 fell to 470, marking a 25.6 per cent decline compared to the 632 permits issued in October 2023, according to data released by the state statistical service. The total value of these permits reached €177.8 million, covering a total area of 147,000 square metres. […]

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44 h. ago XRP investor predicts that this Dogecoin alternative at $0.02 will reach $5 in the next three months

Ripple (XRP) investors have long been accustomed to volatility, but with XRP currently hovering around $0.60, many are searching for the next high-growth opportunity. While XRP remains a major player in cross-border payments, its price movements have been relatively slow compared to emerging altcoins. Investors looking for faster gains are now setting their sights on […]

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46 h. ago Pakistani player Waheed smashes record for most serves in a minute

Pakistan’s Talha Waheed has aced his way to a world record, smashing the mark for most tennis serves in a minute, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday. Waheed destroyed American John Perry’s 2019 record of 42 by delivering 59 successful serves in a November attempt that was ratified this week. Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq […]

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46 h. ago Got $2000? This Shiba Inu and Dogecoin competitor will turn it into $2,000,000 faster than SHIB & DOGE

Rexas Finance is rapidly emerging as a major player in blockchain-based asset tokenization, promising exponential returns for early investors. With its focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the platform bridges the gap between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. Investors seeking high-growth opportunities see Rexas Finance as a potential competitor to Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, with […]

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53 h. ago BOC ranked among best global forex banks, thanks to new eFX Convert service

The Bank of Cyprus (BOC) has been ranked among the world’s best Foreign Exchange Banks for 2025 by the Global Finance magazine’s Gordon Platt Foreign Exchange Awards. This is another important international accolade for the Bank of Cyprus, which is a clear proof of its continuous development, investment in innovation and consistently reliable customer service. […]

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2 d. ago Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, amid new ceasefire talks

An Israeli air strike killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, the territory’s civil emergency service said, as Arab mediators and the United States tried to hammer out differences between Hamas and Israel over a January 19 ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military said its air force attacked “terrorists who were engaged in a suspicious activity […]

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3 d. ago Medical services find no external injuries on infant in suspected abuse case

The forensic medical services reported on Tuesday that no external injuries were found during Monday’s examination of the 19-month-old child suspected of being violently shaken by a nursery teacher in Nicosia. The kindergarten teacher is set to be interrogated in the coming days, as authorities continue their investigation into the allegations. The father of the […]

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3 d. ago Social welfare takes action after teacher suspended in abuse case

A nursery teacher in Nicosia has been suspended after a video surfaced in local media, allegedly showing her threatening to throw a child out of a window. The disturbing footage has sparked widespread concern over child safety in care facilities across the island. The social welfare services (SWS) responded quickly to the incident, stating that […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus vehicle registrations drop — EVs and hybrids rise from last year

Vehicle registrations in Cyprus saw a significant decrease in February 2025, with total registrations dropping 13.6 per cent to 3,757, down from 4,346 in February 2024, according to Monday’s report from the statistical service. Passenger saloon car registrations experienced a sharper decline, falling by 15.5 per cent to 2,908 from 3,443 the previous year. According […]

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4 d. ago Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector may be jailed for fourth time

Turkish Cypriot conscientious objector Halil Karapasaoglu on Monday announced that he had been informed by the police that he is once again to be charged with failing to complete his military service, having not attended a military refresher day last year. If found guilty, he may go to prison for conscientiously objecting for a third […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus government surplus reaches €566.9 million in January 2025

Cyprus’ general government surplus for January 2025 stood at €566.9 million, equivalent to 1.6 per cent of GDP, according to preliminary data released on Monday by the state statistical service. This represents an increase compared to January 2024 but a decline in relation to December 2024. In January 2024, the surplus had reached €476.5 million […]

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