25 h. ago Pilakoutas unites with Europa Donna as 2025 ‘Race for the Cure’ Gold Sponsor

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and its ongoing support in the fight against breast cancer, Pilakoutas Group is once again partnering with Europa Donna Cyprus, serving as the gold sponsor of “Race for the Cure Cyprus 2025”. At a press conference held at Char. Pilakoutas Heritage, this year’s Race, Europe’s largest sporting […]

Sport

26 h. ago ‘Don’t shoot, I am Israeli’: Gaza paramedic’s Hebrew plea saved his life

The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Thursday that a paramedic who survived an attack that killed 15 aid workers was spared because he asked Israeli soldiers for mercy in Hebrew, adding that he hoped the man’s testimony would help win justice. Assad Al-Nassasrah, a Red Crescent paramedic, survived shootings that killed 15 […]

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45 h. ago Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons. One of the first acts of the Labour government in July was to announce plans to release more prisoners early to tackle a crisis of overcrowding […]

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52 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: housing, Keve, Deloitte, Freedom Holding, inflation

A significant decline of 24 per cent was recorded in the number of building permits issued in Cyprus in January 2025, when compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Statistical Service. The total area covered by these permits also saw a decrease, although the total value of the permits […]

Economics

2 d. ago Cyprus is our gateway to global markets, says Freedom Holding’s Turlov

Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. Timur Turlov described Cyprus as the company’s “European gateway to global markets” during his address at the Sixth New York – Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit. Held under the theme “Cyprus – Greece – Israel: Spurring Resilient and Multilateral Collaboration with the Region”, the summit was organised by The […]

Politics

3 d. ago Buffer zone contract officers enter race for permanent police posts

Three hundred special police officers, originally hired to patrol the Green Line and prevent illegal crossings through the UN-controlled buffer zone, have reached the end of their contracts. Those wishing to remain in the force are now competing for permanent positions, the justice ministry said on Wednesday. Responding to recent press reports, the ministry clarified […]

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3 d. ago Turkish Cypriots ‘must be involved’ in Cyprus’ Schengen accession process

It is “extremely important” for the Turkish Cypriot side to be involved in Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen zone, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday. He warned that Schengen accession “has the potential to bring about many complications, especially in the area of freedom of movement” regarding regarding Turkish […]

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4 d. ago Trump administration escalates crackdown on universities over DEI and antisemitism allegations

The Trump administration has intensified its campaign against what it describes as ideological bias and antisemitism in higher education, launching a new federal enforcement unit and terminating millions in research grants to leading universities. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the formation of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a unit tasked with using […]

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4 d. ago Defence minister hails elite frogmen as guardians of national security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday praised Cyprus’ special forces as “symbols of discipline, resilience and hope”, during a graduation ceremony at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari. Speaking at the awarding of diplomas and insignia to the graduates of the 85th School of Underwater Demolitions, Palmas said the ceremony marked the end of […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus estate agents fight proposed legal monopoly on property contracts

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council on Monday again voiced concerns over a proposed law that would require all rental and sale contracts for real estate to be drawn up exclusively by lawyers. The proposal, which is currently before the House legal affairs committee, has been met with strong opposition from the council, which […]

Sport

5 d. ago President says prevention important in fight against cancer at walk for Europa Uomo

Prevention is the most important factor in fighting cancer, was the main message sent on Sunday by President Nikos Christodoulides, who emphasised that prostate cancer has a 90 per cent cure rate. In the courtyard of the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center, in Nicosia, people gathered sent a strong message for life, prevention, and solidarity […]

Politics

6 d. ago Trapped buyers unprotected, banks fight to keep courts at bay

As threatening bank letters are sent to borrowers who cannot obtain title deeds to their properties, the realisation is setting in that decades of diligently paying loans may in the end mean nothing, while the government is accused of looking on idly. For years, so-called trapped buyers have been promised schemes, special courts, support and […]

Economics

6 d. ago President congratulates Kontides on success at sailing championship

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday congratulated Pavlos Kontides after he claimed the silver medal at the World Sailing Championships in Qingdao. The medal came after Kontides chose to withdraw from the first race, due to a self-acknowledged mistake that could lead to confusion and possibly further penalty points. Despite that he finished second behind the […]

Politics

7 d. ago Trump turns to US Supreme Court to pursue mass federal layoffs

President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the US Supreme Court to lift a federal judge’s order to halt large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, part of his campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government. The Justice Department’s request came after US District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco blocked large-scale federal […]

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8 d. ago Drunk British tourist injured while being arrested for trying to start fight

A 19-year-old British national suffered a cut to his eyebrow by falling over while being arrested after attempting to start a fight in Ayia Napa, the police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 2am, with the police saying the man was approached by officers after trying to attack passersby. They attempted to arrest […]

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8 d. ago President Trump floats Gaza takeover again, says there is nothing left to save

President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to take over the Gaza Strip, telling a business roundtable in Qatar that the US would “make it a freedom zone” and arguing there was nothing left to save in the Palestinian territory. Trump first pitched his Gaza idea in February, saying the US would redevelop it and force […]

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8 d. ago Freedom Holding Corp. reaches $10B valuation on record share price

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has reached an important milestone as its market capitalisation surpassed $10 billion on May 14, 2025. This achievement comes as the company’s shares, listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, set a new all-time high of $169.35 per share. FRHC stock has demonstrated exceptional growth over time. […]

Economics

9 d. ago Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca and put Barca party on hold

Real Madrid’s Jacobo Ramon scored a dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn them a 2-1 LaLiga victory over Mallorca on Wednesday that kept Barcelona’s title-winning champagne on ice. Barca were seconds away from celebrating the title as a 1-1 draw would have given them an unassailable six-point lead in the […]

Sport

1 week ago Palmas: We will not withdraw from the fight until justice and freedom are restored

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Sunday declared that Greek Cypriots will “not withdraw from the fight we are waging until justice and freedom are restored in our homeland”. Addressing an event to honour Eoka, the paramilitary group formed with the aim of uniting Cyprus with Greece, in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, he stressed his view […]

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2 w. ago «Είναι four season ξενοδοχεία τα προπονητικά του Άρη και της Πάφου» (videos)

Έβαλε τη σφραγίδα του στην ιστορική άνοδο της Freedom 24 Ε. Ν. Ύψωνα και προετοιμάζεται για τις προκλήσεις της νέας αγωνιστικής περιόδου. Ο λόγος για τον Λιάσο Λουκά, ο οποίο φιλοξενήθηκε στο PRO-SHOW Podcast και είχε μια πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα συνομιλία, εφ’ όλης της ύλης με τους Ανδρέα Πογιατζή και Πανίκο Χατζηλιασή. Η εκπληκτική πορεία στη […]

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