4 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

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8 d. ago Press Release by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection of the Republic of Cyprus on the EU Blue Card

Press Release by the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection of the Republic of Cyprus on the EU Blue Card  Gov.cy

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9 d. ago Gov.cy digital assistant answers over 115,000 questions in six months

In its first six months of operation, the gov.cy digital assistant has provided answers to more than 115,000 questions, the research and innovation ministry said on Thursday. By utilising artificial intelligence technologies, the digital assistant is “constantly evolving into a valuable information and support tool for people’s everyday lives,” a statement from the deputy ministry […]

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9 d. ago Animal welfare practices defended after social media criticism

Responding to criticism over the alleged removal of cats from its coastal front and prohibiting dogs from walking on the pedestrian path with a sign, the municipality of Paralimni-Dherynia said it strictly complied with all applicable laws. “The municipal council has undertaken and is undertaking many initiatives and actions for the safety and well-being of […]

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1 week ago Eurobank to fund €2 million care centre and homes for people with disabilities

Eurobank on Tuesday announced the development of a day care centre for people with disabilities over the age of 21, along with two independent living residences for adults with autism. According to the announcement, the €2 million project will be implemented in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare as part of Eurobank Group’s […]

Economics

1 week ago Maritime Cyprus 2025 to explore the future of global shipping

The global maritime community will once again converge in Limassol this October for the Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025, a flagship event for the international shipping industry, held under the theme ‘Unlocking the Future of Shipping’. Organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, in collaboration with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and the Cyprus Shipowners’ Association, […]

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1 week ago Cyprus flag proves its value in global crises, says minister

Cyprus recorded an 18 per cent rise in ship registrations in 2023, the highest annual increase since the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s creation in 2018, driven by expanded global services and efforts to build closer ties with shipowners. In a televised interview aired on the Greek Parliament channel as part of the programme Ellines Ainaftes, Deputy […]

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3 w. ago Social welfare deputy ministry fined €5k for illegal CCTV audio recording

The social welfare deputy ministry was on Friday handed a €5,000 fine by data protection commissioner Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou after it was found that three of the 19 CCTV cameras in operation at the deputy ministry’s building were illegally recording audio. Nicolaidou said personnel from her office had carried out an on-site inspection following an […]

Events

3 w. ago International Sea Tourism Festival to make Cyprus debut in October

For the first time in its history, the International Sea Tourism Festival one of the most important events of its kind, traditionally held in Greece is coming to Cyprus. Over October 25-28, 2025, Ayia Napa Marina, in cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Shipping of Cyprus and BoatsAdvisor Hub & Events, and under the auspices […]

Society

3 w. ago Deputy ministry of research upgrades systems following audit 

The deputy ministry of research announced on Wednesday that actions to resolve issues highlighted in the audit office’s 2023 report have been initiated or implemented, including an upgrade of its internal systems.  In a statement issued following the publication of the report, the deputy ministry said that certain gaps mostly related to procedural and operational […]

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3 w. ago Deputy research ministry handed out funds without due diligence, report says

The deputy research ministry handed out funds without conducting the correct due diligence, an audit office report released on Tuesday said. The report cited funds allocated to the research and innovation foundation, which, it said, was paid “without an internal control mechanism”, while also highlighting a grant which was paid to the institute of neurology […]

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Mayor “totally against” shelter for unaccompanied minors on Koag land

The mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou is “totally against” the creation of a shelter for unaccompanied minors on Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) land, warning that the municipality will take strong measures if authorities proceed with their plans. “Last year, the deputy ministry of social welfare requested the municipality’s opinion on the use of a plot of land […]

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4 w. ago Hotels near full as diverted flights bring 2,400 unexpected guests

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus is nearing full capacity after 16 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos airports, following Israel’s strike on Iran. The roughly 2,400 passengers from those flights are now being housed in hotels across the island. “We were informed by the deputy ministry of tourism that the passengers of these […]

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