19 m. ago Electronic ID demand fall short with only 8,200 applications  

The launch of the newly introduced electronic identity (eID) at the end of January was expected to be a significant leap forward in digital access. However, take-up has been sluggish, with only 8,200 applications submitted until this week – far below anticipated numbers. To help spur adoption, the first 30,000 eIDs are being offered free […]

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20 m. ago President says Egypt agreements on gas exploitation open new horizons

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday two agreements signed with Egypt on exploitation of the Cronos and Aphrodite fields are important and open new horizons for strategic partnerships. In an interview with Egyptian newspaper, Al-Ahram, published on Sunday, the president said that these two agreements represent an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the two […]

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21 m. ago Turkey seeks greater influence in Ukraine and Syria, raising concerns in Cyprus

Turkey seeks greater influence in Ukraine and Syria, raising concerns in Cyprus  in-cyprus

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40 m. ago Delays, disruption and Nicosia businesses teetering on the edge

The fact that the roadworks on Trikoupi street in old Nicosia have been delayed is probably the least remarkable thing about them. Trikoupi – heading north from Ochi square, right at the entrance to the walled city – has been closed for a while now. According to Nicosia municipality, the current roadworks (affecting the southern […]

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2 h. ago FX week in review: Autochartist sold, Doo Group in Cyprus, hires at CFI, iSAM, eToro, Saxo

FX week in review: Autochartist sold, Doo Group in Cyprus, hires at CFI, iSAM, eToro, Saxo  FX News Group

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2 h. ago Cyprus: The Most Likely Release Date of the Song | The Surprise Director of the Video Clip

Cyprus: The Most Likely Release Date of the Song | The Surprise Director of the Video Clip  Eurovision News | Music

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3 h. ago Hamas says Israel’s claim on hostages’ handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages’ handover ceremonies are “humiliating” was false and a pretext to evade Israel’s obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu’s decision reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the agreement, represents a […]

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3 h. ago Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs. […]

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3 h. ago Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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4 h. ago Orange weather alert issued for Sunday as ‘Coral’ hits Cyprus

The met office on Sunday issued a new orange weather warning for extremely low temperatures as the weather system ‘Coral’ continues to affect the island.  According to the met office, the minimum temperature in the mountains is expected to fall to -10C.  The warning will be in effect from 10pm on Sunday until 8am on […]

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4 h. ago Cyprus' energy gamble: Big promises, bigger delays, but a game

Cyprus' energy gamble: Big promises, bigger delays, but a game-changer may be coming  KNEWS - The English Edition of Kathimerini Cyprus

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4 h. ago Tesse urges Malta to bounce back after false start against Cyprus in UEFA Nations League

Tesse urges Malta to bounce back after false start against Cyprus in UEFA Nations League  Times of Malta

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4 h. ago Chinese take record 9 billion domestic trips during Lunar New Year, Xinhua reports

China notched a record 9.02 billion domestic trips during the 40-day Lunar New Year travel rush, the state Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, surpassing the 8.4 billion trips taken in the same holiday period a year earlier. The travel rush during China’s biggest holiday is often read as a barometer for the country’s economic […]

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5 h. ago Trump’s criticisms of EU create mounting fiscal policy challenges

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance of the new US administration have recently levelled pointed criticisms on the policies and democratic values of Europe. They have criticised European states for not spending enough on defence and implying that in the event of a peace settlement of the Russian-Ukraine war, Europe would have to […]

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5 h. ago Our View: Christodoulides ‘brain gain’ push misses a crucial element

Before Wednesday’s council of ministers’ meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides said the growth of the economy was creating new jobs and increased needs in the labour market in which the unemployment was at a 15-year low of five per cent. This was why he had decided to visit London in May to meet with Cypriots working […]

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7 h. ago UK firms cut staff before Reeves’ tax hike, PMI survey shows

British businesses are cutting staff at the fastest pace in more than four years ahead of a tax increase ordered by finance minister Rachel Reeves which has already prompted suppliers to jack up their prices, a survey showed this week. The preliminary reading of the UK S&P Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February dipped […]

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8 h. ago Bank of Israel expected to hold rates again after inflation spike

The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week after inflation spiked in January, although analysts believe a rate cut is possible in the coming months should price pressures ease. All 13 economists polled by Reuters said they expected the central bank to keep its benchmark […]

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21 h. ago Marios Georgiou to compete for European Gymnast of the Year Award

Cypriot champion Marios Georgiou is one of the candidates for the title of “Gymnast of the Year” by European Gymnastics, the Cyprus Gymnastics Federation said in a post on social media. Other candidates are Harry Hepworth from the UK, Magnus Lindholmer from Denmark, Ivan Litvinovich from Belarus and Rhys McClenaghan from Ireland. Georgiou finished sixth at […]

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23 h. ago Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)

Snow reaches Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol as ‘Coral’ cold snap shows its teeth (videos)  in-cyprus

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23 h. ago Hamas frees six hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian detainees

Hamas freed six hostages from Gaza on Saturday, the last living Israeli captives slated for release under the first phase of a fragile ceasefire accord, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Eliya Cohen, 27, Omer Shem Tov, 22, and Omer Wenkert, 23, all seized from the site of the Nova music festival […]

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