10 h. ago Iranian missiles visible from Cyprus as Iran launches major strike on Israel

Iranian missiles visible from Cyprus as Iran launches major strike on Israel  Philenews

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10 h. ago Damianos met with Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous in Nicosia

Health Minister Michael Damianos met with his Greek Deputy counterpart Marios Themistocleous at the Health Ministry to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the health sector on Friday. “We are here to further discuss the strengthening of these relations and what we have done and what we will do in the coming months, always […]

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16 h. ago Ethereum (ETH) price up 7.41% as experts predict 3200% upside for new ETH

Ethereum’s (ETH) value is climbing 7.41% to $2,668 thanks to busy activity in staking and a variety of DeFi projects. The lively ETH/BTC trading pair found on Binance proves that market participants are confident. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based altcoin, is capturing attention with its presale in phase 5, priced at $0.03. Having raised […]

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16 h. ago Greens submit 33 new cases of property usurpation in north to police

The Green Party on Friday said it had delivered to police 33 new cases involving the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north. The data was delivered to CID in Nicosia by a delegation of party members. The Greens said the information concerned cases of illegal exploitation, advertising, buying and selling. It said the […]

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20 h. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 182,149 shares as part of €30m programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday announced the repurchase of 182,149 of its ordinary shares between June 6 and June 12, 2025. According to the announcement, the shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of the Athens […]

Economics

20 h. ago Keve supports Cyprus SME participation in Japan trade programme

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation has launched the first session of its 2025 training programme on Japanese business culture. The initiative, known as “Get Ready for Japan”, is a two-week programme designed to help European entrepreneurs better understand Japanese business practices and […]

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21 h. ago Pope Leo to make Carlo Acutis first millennial saint on September 7

By Joshua McElwee The canonisation of the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, will take place on September 7, Pope Leo announced on Friday. Acutis, a British-born Italian who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was originally set to be made a saint on April 27 but the […]

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24 h. ago Cyprus’ national security council convened, Estia plan activated

President Nikos Christodoulides has convened a meeting of the National Security Council on Friday following developments in the region after Israel launched a major attack on Iran. According to a tweet from government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the meeting will take place at the presidential palace at 5pm. In his post on X, Letymbiotis said: “Taking […]

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24 h. ago Cyprus’ national security council convened, Estia plan activated, police on alert

President Nikos Christodoulides has convened a meeting of the National Security Council on Friday following developments in the region after Israel launched a major attack on Iran. According to a tweet from government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the meeting will take place at the presidential palace at 5pm. In his post on X, Letymbiotis said: “Taking […]

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25 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: shipping, film industry, Finance Minister, banks, tourism

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined key priorities for […]

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28 h. ago EU trust at risk over Makarios Avenue reopening, greens warn

In taking a decision to re-open Nicosia’s Makarios Avenue to traffic, Cyprus has risked its credibility with the EU, Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou said on Thursday. Theopemptou, the chairman of the House environment committee, was speaking at the transport committee in parliament, which was discussing the issue along with micromobility in the capital. Recently, Nicosia […]

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35 h. ago Shell Cyprus offers strong presence at ‘Meet the Legends’ classic motorcycle event

Shell Cyprus and Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) recorded a strong presence at the inaugural “Meet the Legends” event, organised by the Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Club on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia. The event brought together a wide community of classic motorcycle enthusiasts, from club members to curious visitors, all eager to […]

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35 h. ago XM warms up for 2026 Limassol Marathon with creative billboard campaign

Two billboards have been placed along the motorway: one in the direction from Paphos to Limassol, and the other serving routes from Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras towards Limassol. These billboards symbolically depict the 42.2-kilometre distance to the heart of Limassol, specifically the starting point of the XM Limassol Marathon on the Molos Promenade. […]

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38 h. ago Experts reveal 2 best Cryptocurrencies to buy in 2025 for new investors

Investors are scouring the crypto market for the best crypto to invest today, and two standout tokens are grabbing attention. Pepe (PEPE) is navigating a 9.37% dip, yet its chart signals a potential rally.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is surging through phase 5 of its presale, priced at $0.03, with $10,400,000 raised and over 540 […]

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38 h. ago Cyprus airports soar past 4 million passengers in new travel record

Passenger traffic at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos exceeded 4 million for the first time in history during the period from January to May 2025. According to an announcement by the Transport Ministry on Thursday, this marks an increase of 12.02 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. In May 2025 alone, […]

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38 h. ago Looking for that 55x gem? These are the best Cryptos to buy in 2025

If you are looking for that 55x gem, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is stealing the spotlight. Phase 5 of its presale is underway, offering tokens at $0.03, a 200% jump from the first phase’s $0.01. The project has raised $10,400,000 since the presale began, with over 540 million tokens sold and 11,900 holders joining the ranks. […]

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42 h. ago Cruise tourism key to Cyprus’ economic revival, says Limassol terminal operator

DP World Limassol on Thursday released a statement highlighting the expected arrival of around 140 cruise ships in 2025, underscoring the island’s resurgence as a major Eastern Mediterranean cruise destination. “The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies,” the Limassol cruise terminal operator […]

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43 h. ago Deutsche Bank may return to Cyprus, says bank association president

Merger initiatives have accelerated in Cyprus, according to Aristidis Vourakis, president of the Association of Cyprus Banks and CEO of AstroBank, who also revealed that Deutsche Bank is considering a return to the island. Speaking during his address at the annual general assembly of the Association of Cyprus Banks, Vourakis stated that two major mergers […]

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44 h. ago CSE to vet clearing members for competitive electricity market

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) announced on Thursday that it is now accepting applications for registration as direct and general clearing members for the competitive electricity market (CEM). The CSE will serve as the clearing house for the CEM under a contract concluded with the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO). Within this framework, the CSE […]

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45 h. ago Financial stability in Cyprus not to be taken for granted, warns CBC chief

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday urged Cypriot banks to remain “vigilant and adaptive” in the face of mounting global uncertainty, stressing their role as “pillars of trust and economic stability”. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB), held at the Hilton Nicosia, Patsalides outlined […]

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