24 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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3 d. ago NBA Insider για Βαλαντσιούνας: «Κατά 90% θα πάει στον Παναθηναϊκό»

Ο Ντάστι Γκάρζα, γνωστός ως SPURS Reporter στο Twitter, έχει εξλιχθεί σε αγαπημένο ρεπόρτερ των φίλων του Παναθηναϊκού το τελευταίο διάστημα. Ο αμερικανός αναλυτής μετά την αποκάλυψη ότι ο Παναθηναϊκός έχει συμφωνήσει με τον Γιόνας Βαλαντσιούνας εδώ και έναν χρόνο και την πεποίθηση ότι οι Νάγκετς δεν μπορούν να κρατήσουν έναν παίκτη με το ζόρι, ξαναχτύπησε για να […]

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4 d. ago Trade turbulence deepens: Trump hikes tariffs on 14 countries, including ‘allies’

U.S. President Donald Trump opened a new phase in the trade war he launched this year, telling partners, from powerhouse suppliers such as Japan and South Korea to minor players, that they face sharply higher tariffs from August 1. The imposition of a levy of 25% on U.S. importers of all goods from key allies […]

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4 d. ago Sacked Russian transport minister found dead in his car with gunshot wound

Russia’s sacked transport minister has been found dead in his car outside Moscow with a gunshot wound and the principal hypothesis is that he took his own life, state investigators said on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him. A presidential decree published earlier on Monday gave no reason for the dismissal of Roman […]

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4 d. ago Government stands by separation of powers amid calls for deputy AG’s resignation

The constitution clearly defines the separation of powers, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday, when asked about calls to sack deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides after the European Court of Human Rights condemned his decision about a rape case involving a politician. Letymbiotis said the government’s position was clear: decisions and recommendations of the European […]

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1 week ago Rising prices signal tougher period ahead, says borrowers association

Rising prices in raw materials, fuel, energy and basic food items are only the beginning of a more difficult economic cycle that lies ahead, according to Costas Melas, president of the Cyprus Borrowers Association (Syprodat). In a statement released this week, Melas said that “it is of critical importance for the state to act immediately […]

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1 week ago COSMOS Insurance AGM presents new highs in profitability, solvency

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders of COSMOS Insurance (Cosmos Insurance Public Limited) was held on Wednesday, June 26, at the company’s headquarters in Nicosia. In his address, Chairman of the Board of Directors Marios Loucaides, presented a summary of the year’s key developments, focusing on the company’s strong financial results and the trajectory […]

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1 week ago Christodoulides praises hotels for ‘resilience’ amid Middle East crisis

President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday praised hotels for increasing tourist  revenue despite the recent crisis in the Middle East and the broader global geopolitical environment. “With great satisfaction, we see the entire sector experiencing another good tourist year, even though we went through 12 difficult days that troubled us all,” Christodoulides said at the annual […]

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1 week ago Cyprus urged to decouple renewable prices from fossil fuel volatility

Cyprus must urgently decouple renewable energy prices from volatile fossil fuel costs to ensure stability and fairness in its electricity market, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas mentioned that Cyprus is preparing to implement the European Target Model in its electricity sector. He described the move […]

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2 w. ago House transport committee visits Paphos infrastructure projects

Members of the House transport committee on Friday carried out a visit to various infrastructure projects in the Paphos district to check on their progress. Committee chairman and Dipa MP Marinos Mousiouttas spoke during the visit, saying the road linking Paphos and its airport “needs immediate improvement, and adding that efforts need to be made […]

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2 w. ago Staff shortages force Turkish takeover of north’s air traffic control

Staff shortages at the north’s Ercan (Tymbou) airport forced control over airspace over northern Cyprus to be temporarily transferred to Turkey, the north’s air traffic controllers’ trade union chairman Cem Kapisiz confirmed on Friday. Speaking to news website Kibris Postasi, he said the situation had come about “as a result of people ignoring warnings made […]

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2 w. ago Workplace gender equality, training event aims to spur broader public debate

An open event, organised by the Gender Equality Committee in Employment and Vocational Education (GECEVT), took place successfully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Nicosia’s Cleopatra Hotel. The aim was to inform the public and encourage dialogue around the Committee’s work and the promotion of gender equality in the workplace and in education. The event […]

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2 w. ago Anger makes Messi more dangerous, says Miami coach Mascherano ahead of PSG clash

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi could channel his emotions into a standout performance against his former club Paris St Germain in Sunday’s Club World Cup last-16 clash, suggesting the Argentine excels when he has a point to prove. Messi, who joined PSG in 2021 after leaving Barcelona, spent two seasons in France, […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus’ petrol prices begin to rise amid Middle East conflict

Petrol prices in Cyprus have begun to rise as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, with petrol station owners’ association chairman Savvas Prokopiou on Thursday saying two importing companies had raised their wholesale prices the previous day. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he added that he expects Cyprus’ remaining fuel […]

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3 w. ago Sacking Postecoglou was ’emotionally difficult’ but needed, says Spurs chairman Levy

Postecoglou was dismissed earlier this month, just over two weeks after leading Tottenham to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing the club’s first silverware since 2008 and earning them a place in next season’s Champions League. Levy noted that while the decision divided supporters, the Australian manager ultimately paid […]

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3 w. ago Labour committee calls to implement collective agreements in hospitality sector

The House labour committee on Tuesday concluded its discussions on hospitality sector regulations, which will now be forwarded to the House plenary. “The discussion was completed today and the regulations for hotel employees, which ensure, at a minimum, benefits for employees in the hotel Industry, are being brought to the plenary session,” committee chairman and […]

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3 w. ago ‘No wave of tourist cancellations’ in Cyprus amid Middle East conflict

There has been “no wave of cancellations” of tourist bookings in Cyprus in recent days while the conflict Israel and Iran has escalated, Cyprus chamber of commerce and industry (Keve) chairman Philokypros Rousounides said on Tuesday. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, the former head of the Hoteliers Association said that while “geopolitical disturbances in our […]

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4 w. ago Fuel prices to go through the roof, petrol station owners say

Fuel prices are expected to rise sharply as a result of escalating tensions in the Middle East, chairman of the association of petrol station owners Savvas Prokopiou said on Friday. “Unfortunately, an increase is expected [ ] and this time it will be steeper, as the price of crude oil rose by $10 per barrel within […]

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4 w. 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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