2 h. ago EU awaits Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday for a possible letter from U.S. President Donald Trump outlining planned duties on the United States’ largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months […]

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4 h. ago Panayiotou: Green transition must be fair, realistic, and inclusive

As part of a two-day visit, Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou on Friday attended the final meeting of the EU’s environment council in Aalborg, Denmark, where key issues regarding European environmental strategies were discussed. “Cyprus, ahead of its 2026 presidency, is committed to an ambitious and fair green transition,” Panayiotou wrote in a post […]

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5 h. ago Η UEFA «έριξε» την Πάλας στο Conference – Στο Europa League η Νότιγχαμ!

Η UEFA αποφάσισε να τιμωρήσει με «υποβιβασμό» στο Conference την Κρίσταλ Πάλας για την υπόθεση κοινής ιδιοκτησίας με τη Λιόν, με τη Νότιγχαμ Φόρεστ να είναι η κερδισμένη παίζοντας στο Europa League. Σε μια μεσοβέζικη λύση φαίνεται πως προχώρησε η UEFA σχετικά με το θέμα της πολυϊδιοκτησίας που απασχολούσε το τελευταίο διάστημα. Η Κρίσταλ Πάλας τιμωρήθηκε από την […]

Sport

5 h. ago Nicosia council and arts association in dispute over premises

Nicosia municipality and the visual artists and art theorists association Cyprus, known as ‘Phytorio’, have clashed over access to a historic arts venue in the municipal garden. The dispute centres on an unauthorised change of locks and competing claims to the site. On Friday, the artists’ association announced that on June 4, without any prior […]

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9 h. ago Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups’ opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal. The ban comes amid a surge in migrants reaching the island of Crete and after talks […]

Events

10 h. ago EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

The European Union braced on Friday to receive a letter from US President Donald Trump, outlining planned duties on his largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months of difficult […]

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12 h. ago Takata airbag report recommends criminal charges against three

The report documenting the findings of the committee formed to investigate the history of faulty airbags in Cyprus and their import into the country recommended that criminal charges be brought against three people. It also recommended that disciplinary charges be brought against five others. Attorney-General George Savvides on Friday took receipt of the report, with […]

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13 h. ago CySEC urges crypto providers to review new EBA regulatory opinion

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Friday issued a formal update to cryptoasset service providers (CASPs) and applicant CASPs regarding new regulatory guidance from the European Banking Authority (EBA). The update concerns an opinion published by the EBA on June 10, 2025, addressing the regulatory treatment of electronic money tokens (EMTs) under both […]

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17 h. ago UK and France finalise irregular migration deal despite Cyprus’ objections

The United Kingdom and France on Thursday night finalised a deal wherein the UK will begin to return irregular migrants who had crossed the English Channel back to France, despite Cyprus and four other European Union members raising objections to it. According to the British government, the deal will see a pilot scheme implemented wherein […]

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17 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

27 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 […]

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32 h. ago Christodoulides meets Turkish Cypriots ahead of Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday met a selection of Turkish Cypriots at the presidential palace to “exchange views” ahead of next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, which is set to take place in New York. The group included the leaders of minor Turkish Cypriot political parties, the YKP’s Murat Kanatli and the BKP’s Izzet Izcan, […]

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34 h. ago Conference commits over €10 billion to Ukraine rebuilding, Italy says

Participants in a Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine have pledged over €10 billion ($11.7 billion) to help the war-torn country, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. The conference, attended by political leaders including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is taking place against a backdrop of further intense drone and missile attacks […]

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38 h. ago Πάει για το πρώτο βήμα στην Ευρώπη η ΑΕΚ με €25 ΔΩΡΕΑΝ Στοίχημα στη Fonbet

Το κείμενο που ακολουθεί είναι πληρωμένη διαφήμιση εκ μέρους της Fonbet | 18+ |Παίξε με ασφάλεια. Θέσε τα όρια σου. |https://safergambling.gov.cy/  |Η Fonbet κατέχει άδεια Κλάσης Β’ από την Εθνική Αρχή Στοιχημάτων με αριθμό B012. Το πρώτο ευρωπαϊκό παιχνίδι της ΑΕΚ για τη φετινή σεζόν στο UEFA Europa League είναι προ των πυλών, καθώς η […]

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38 h. ago Sklavenitis sets a new standard for employee benefits in Cyprus

In a remarkable move that redefines employee support within the retail sector, supermarket chain Sklavenitis has introduced the 14th salary to its entire workforce in Cyprus, including employees from the recently acquired Papantoniou stores. This initiative makes Sklavenitis the only supermarket chain on the island to offer this valuable financial benefit to all of its […]

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40 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

51 h. ago Trump issues new tariff notices as EU pushes for US trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Trump said in posts on his Truth Social media platform that starting August 1 he would impose a 20% tariff on goods from the […]

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53 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree on need for new migrant deterrent, UK says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need for new solutions to the problem of illegal migration on Wednesday, Starmer’s office said, laying the groundwork for a bilateral summit on Thursday. The two met for lunch during what is the first state visit by a European leader since Britain’s […]

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55 h. ago Electricity group raises alarm over LNG and GSI project delays

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) on Wednesday expressed concern over two critical energy projects that directly affect Cyprus’ energy future. These include the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection (GSI). In a statement following a House Energy Committee session on Tuesday, the Electricity Market Association (EMA) issued a call to […]

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56 h. ago Bitcoin (BTC) ETF inflows signal $145K potential, but this sub

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $110,000, driven by strong institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded $3 billion in inflows over 13 consecutive days. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with over $52 billion in assets, managing $75 billion, while Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark Invest’s ARKB also saw significant inflows. Technical indicators, including bullish […]

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