8 h. ago State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers in Trump’s shake

The State Department will start firing more than 1,350 US-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine US ability to defend and promote US interests abroad. The layoffs will cover 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign […]

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18 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

28 h. ago European court rules against appeal of Cypriot drug case convict

In a judgement made public on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against an appeal filed by a Cypriot convicted of drug-related charges. “The applicant complained that his criminal trial had been unfair because he had been convicted solely on the testimony of an accomplice who had been allegedly rewarded with […]

Events

3 d. ago Potato farmers call for overhaul of compensation rules as drought bites

Potato farmers are demanding sweeping changes to compensation rules for extreme weather, warning that prolonged drought has pushed many to the brink of survival. Farmers from across Cyprus are set to hold an open meeting on July 9, at the Liopetri amphitheatre. According to a report on Politis, farmers will discuss how to tackle severe […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus farmers urged to adopt technology in €450m rural plan

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou on Monday said that the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027, with a budget of more than €450 million for rural development, is central to efforts to create “a sustainable, competitive and future-proof primary sector”. Speaking at a training day on ‘Smart agriculture in field crops’ at the […]

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6 d. ago Thousands of businesses face wait for EU AI compliance guide

Key guidance to help thousands of companies comply with the European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence rules may come at the end of the year, the European Commission said on Thursday, marking a six-month delay. “On the AI Act’s GPAI rules, the European AI Board is discussing the timing to implement the Code of Practice, with […]

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8 d. ago ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures

ECHR rules Cyprus mishandled rape allegation, citing discrimination and procedural failures  Kathimerini.com.cy

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8 d. ago 30 years of Partners: always forward thinking and acting, always game changers

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for the team at Partners Connected Communications: 30 years of growth, creativity and reshaping the rules of the game in the advertising and communications industry in Cyprus. It all began in 1995 with two individuals; no client portfolio, no business background – just a clear vision to do […]

Sport

1 week ago Cyprus to expand agricultural cooperation with the Netherlands

The agriculture ministry on Saturday announced plans to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Cyprus and the Netherlands in the fields of agriculture and agri-food According to the ministry, the cooperation would be further expanded through visits by farmers, exchanges of executives and participation in joint actions, aimed at “promoting innovation and sustainable rural development”. The announcement […]

Culture

2 w. ago Britain’s stats office to overhaul economic data after criticism

Britain’s statistics office will split its leadership and invest more money as part of a push to fix problems with its economic data that have hampered the Bank of England and exasperated private economists. After a string of shortcomings with core figures from the Office for National Statistics, a review published this week called for […]

Economics

2 w. ago Cyprus Shipping Chamber backs new global ship recycling rules

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) on Thursday welcomed the entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, which takes effect today. According to a statement from the chamber, the convention represents the first global legal framework that ensures ships are recycled in a safe and […]

Sport

2 w. ago Cyprus urges stronger EU safeguards for farmers, food security

Cyprus has called on the European Commission to introduce stronger safeguards and impact assessments to protect the EU’s agricultural sector and food security. The request came during the EU agriculture and fisheries council held on June 23 and 24 in Luxembourg, it was announced on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou urged the […]

Society

2 w. ago Authorities urge cooperation as water supply issues affect Paphos banana growers

The management of water resources requires seriousness, responsibility, and universal cooperation, the agriculture ministry’s director general Andreas Gregoriou said in a statement to CNA on Sunday regarding the recent protest by banana growers in Paphos over irrigation water supply. Gregoriou said he fully understands the concerns of farmers, especially banana producers, who are facing the […]

Culture

3 w. ago Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks

 Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat and Europe tried to keep peace talks alive. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. in Israel (2330 GMT on Friday), the Israeli military warned of an incoming missile barrage from Iran, triggering air raid sirens across […]

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3 w. ago Intel appoints chip veterans to key roles in management overhaul

Intel (INTC.O) hired three chip industry executives in engineering and networking roles this week, as part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s plans to overhaul top management and turn around the embattled chipmaker. Tan’s plans include trimming the company’s large workforce, hiring new leadership, focusing on customer satisfaction and ensuring the foundry business succeeds. Tan started to […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus readies sweeping tax reform to fight evasion, ease burdens

Cyprus is preparing a sweeping tax overhaul that will broaden the tax base, toughen enforcement and ease the burden on households and businesses, officials familiar with the draft legislation said. According to information from Philenews, the measures currently under preparation are expected to combat tax evasion, widen the revenue net and strengthen the Tax Department’s […]

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3 w. ago US default ruled out by Treasury, but history tells a murkier tale

“The United States of America is never going to default, that is never going to happen,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on June 1. History suggests that, when it comes to defaults, politicians should never say never. Bessent’s comment was intended to reassure market participants following a sharp run-up in long-term Treasury yields and […]

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3 w. ago Mutual trust in democracy, rule of law form foundation of India

Mutual trust in democracy, rule of law form foundation of India-Cyprus ties: Modi  The Indian Express

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3 w. ago United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus Issue Urgent Travel Warning with Tougher Passport Rules That Could Disrupt Summer Holiday Plans for Thousands

United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus Issue Urgent Travel Warning with Tougher Passport Rules That Could Disrupt Summer Holiday Plans for Thousands  Travel And Tour World

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4 w. ago Our View: IPC compensation may be flawed, but it’s better than nothing

Another decision was issued by the European Court of Human Rights, after an application by the owner of an apartment block in Varosha. It ordered Turkey to pay compensation of €18,000 for moral damage to Cypriot company KV Mediterranean Tours Limited, owner of a 10-floor block of flats on the Varosha sea shore. The company […]

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