25 h. ago Our View: Did deputy minister forget about her commitment to free speech?

The speed with which deputy minister of culture Vasiliki Kassianidou reacted to withdraw a book from the Cyprus stand at the 19th Architecture Biennale in Venice on Wednesday (and from the internet) because a Diko deputy took offence at its content was quite astonishing. Her alleged commitment to free speech and free artistic expression was […]

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61 h. ago Tourism information office project gets green light in Paphos

A new chapter in Paphos’ tourism development began on Friday, with the signing of a contract to create the town’s new tourism information office. The municipality of Paphos confirmed it has signed the agreement with the construction company B.K.V. Exelixis General Constructions Ltd to carry out the works on behalf of the deputy ministry of […]

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3 d. ago Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, turning their bromance into an all-out brawl on social media. The hostilities began when Trump criticized Tesla CEO Musk in the Oval Office. Within hours, the once-close relationship had disintegrated in full […]

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3 d. ago Paphos welcomed 1.45 million visitors, earning €1.15 billion in 2024

Paphos solidified its position on the global tourism map in 2024, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said during this week’s general meeting of the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). He highlighted the strong partnership between Etap and the Deputy Ministry, which has driven targeted promotional efforts. Koumis also commended initiatives aimed at enhancing the […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus joins Greece and Egypt for Diaspora cooperation talks

A trilateral meeting between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt on Diaspora issues took place on Monday in Athens. The Republic of Cyprus was represented by the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Theodora Konstantinidou, while Greece was represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yiannis Loverdos and the Egyptian side by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]

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4 d. ago Greece appoints seasoned diplomat as new ambassador to Cyprus

Greece appoints seasoned diplomat as new ambassador to Cyprus  Kathimerini.com.cy

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5 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: Deloitte, CSE, Keve, Mall of Cyprus, Cyprus Airways

Deloitte Cyprus on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new partners, effective from June 1, 2025, marking an expansion of its leadership team. According to the announcement, Nicholas Theofilou has been promoted to Partner in the Strategy & Transactions team at Deloitte Limited, while Maria Michaelides has been appointed as Partner at Deloitte Actuarial Services […]

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5 d. ago Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, commander who resigned given new assignment

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine’s military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian attack. Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address after a meeting of top commanders, said the reshuffle sought to ensure that the military remained focused on […]

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5 d. ago payabl. adds virtual business cards to its fintech product suite

Leading European financial technology provider payabl. on Tuesday announced the launch of its Virtual Business Cards service. According to the announcement, the new service enables real-time card issuance, customisable limits, and transparent transaction monitoring. Furthermore, businesses can instantly generate cards, assign them to team members, set spending caps, and freeze or unfreeze them when needed, […]

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5 d. ago Deloitte Cyprus appoints two new partners to leadership team

Deloitte Cyprus on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new partners, effective from June 1, 2025, marking an expansion of its leadership team. According to the announcement, Nicholas Theofilou has been promoted to Partner in the Strategy & Transactions team at Deloitte Limited, while Maria Michaelides has been appointed as Partner at Deloitte Actuarial Services […]

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6 d. ago Greece appoints new ambassador to Cyprus in diplomatic reshuffle

Greece appoints new ambassador to Cyprus in diplomatic reshuffle  Philenews

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9 d. ago Musk says Tesla testing driverless Model Y cars in Austin, aiming June delivery

Tesla (TSLA.O) has been testing driverless Model Y cars in Austin, Texas and aims to deliver the first unit in June, CEO Elon Musk said this week, amid buzz of an imminent robotaxi launch. Musk had said earlier this year that such a launch would start with 10 or 20 Model Y vehicles. “A month […]

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9 d. ago Trump lauds Musk in Oval Office as billionaire’s turbulent tenure ends

US President Donald Trump praised billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to cut federal spending during a joint press conference in the Oval Office on Friday, as the Tesla CEO departs the administration after a chaotic tenure that saw the elimination of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in contracts. Musk, who headed the Department of […]

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1 week ago Cantieri di Pisa appoints exclusive representative for Greece and Cyprus

Cantieri di Pisa appoints exclusive representative for Greece and Cyprus  BOAT International

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1 week ago payabl. appoints Christia Evagorou Papamichael as deputy group CEO

European fintech company payabl. has named Christia Evagorou Papamichael as its new deputy group CEO, in a move that strengthens its leadership structure amid continued expansion across Europe and beyond. Christia, who has been serving as Group Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) since March 2024, will retain her existing responsibilities while stepping into a broader strategic […]

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1 week ago Diaspora entrepreneur calls for real incentives to reverse Cyprus’ brain drain

At the TechIsland Summit during the Reflect Festival, entrepreneur and cultural activist Tasoula Hadjitofi urged Cyprus’ leaders to adopt globally-competitive strategies to reverse the brain drain, stating: “patriotism doesn’t pay rent”. Speaking as part of the “Reclaiming Talent: Cyprus’ Strategic Brain Gain” panel with Deputy Minister Irene Piki and EXNESS CEO Petr Valov, Hadjitofi stressed […]

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1 week ago Gulf Coast Western CEO Matthew H. Fleeger drives success through strategic leadership and philanthropy

Southern Methodist University Athletics recently celebrated a significant milestone, surpassing its $125 million fundraising goal for its Atlantic Coast Conference Competitiveness Campaign. Among the key contributors to this achievement was Matthew H. Fleeger, an SMU alumnus and President and CEO of Gulf Coast Western, whose $2 million donation helped push the campaign over its target. […]

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1 week ago US freezes new student visa interviews as State Department plans expanded vetting

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in the cable that […]

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1 week ago Up to 1,300 faulty Takata airbags replaced per month, says Honda Cyprus

Galatariotis Motors and Honda Cyprus replace up to 1300 faulty Takata airbags a month, in the framework of vehicle recalls, the company said on Tuesday. It added that the number of appointments was expected to increase further in the coming months, as infrastructure specialised support team were being upgraded. The company said all appointments were […]

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1 week ago Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis in Helsinki for key maritime talks

Cyprus deepened its maritime ties with Finland during a working visit to Helsinki by Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, who joined the Cyprus Maritime Commission as part of the President’s official delegation from May 21 until 23. The focal point of the visit was a business maritime forum that brought together key players from […]

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