4 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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31 h. ago Cyta subsidiary signs new collective agreements with trade unions

Cytacom Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Cyta, on Thursday announced that it recently signed the renewal of its collective labour agreements for the 2025–2027 period. These agreements, the company said, cover both its monthly and hourly-paid staff. Moreover, according to a statement issued by Cyta, the agreements “confirm the strong cooperation and mutual trust between […]

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48 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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60 h. ago Britain to ban NDAs used to silence workplace harassment victims

Britain plans to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that are used by employers to silence those who are subject to harassment or discrimination, as part of a broader bill to protect workers’ rights, the government said this week. The government is due to table amendments to its employment rights bill, which is passing through parliament, to […]

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2 d. ago UK and France must end dependency on US and China, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain and France must work together to counter the world’s many destabilising threats and protect Europe from “excessive dependencies” on the United States and China. Macron, in a rare address to both houses of the British parliament, celebrated the return of closer ties between the two countries as […]

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3 d. ago Holguin: Federal solution no longer a common point of reference

A bizonal, bicommunal, federal solution to the Cyprus problem is no longer a “common point of reference” for the island’s two sides, United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin said on Tuesday. Speaking to newspaper Politis, she said the solution model “remains the framework adopted by the UN”, but that the lack of agreement between the […]

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4 d. ago Oil rises as tight market outweighs OPEC+ supply hike and tariff risk

Oil on Monday shrugged off the impact of OPEC+ hiking output more than expected for August as well as concern about the potential impact of US tariffs, with prices rising as a tight physical market lent support. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, a group known as OPEC+, agreed on Saturday […]

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6 d. ago Trump, Zelenskiy discuss weapons and escalating Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defences in a conversation with US President Donald Trump on Friday, and agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to “defend the sky” as Russian attacks escalate. He added in a message on Telegram that he discussed joint defence production, as well as joint purchases and investments […]

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6 d. ago Katina Baird finally released from Menoyia after public outcry

Katina Baird, the Larnaca restaurateur (owner of Katina’s Tasty Food Caribbean restaurant) who found herself in Menoyia migrant detention centre, awaiting deportation, was released on Friday, following a wave of support from the public and organisations demanding she be set free. Baird’s laywer, Elias Christou, said her release was “a popular demand of the society […]

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7 d. ago France and Britain hope migrant ‘taxi boat’ plan will slow record Channel crossings

Early one morning this week, a dinghy motored along a vast beach in northern France, stopping every few hundred metres to pick up migrants bound for Britain. Four French police gave chase, but failed to reach the migrants before they reached water’s edge. Soon, with 70-odd people onboard, the dinghy began chugging across the sea, […]

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7 d. ago Further positive steps possible if two sides remain committed

Concrete steps taken in Geneva at the informal broader meeting are reassuring, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said late on Thursday after a number of specific initiatives were agreed with the potential to build trust between the two sides. If the two sides remain committed “further positive steps are possible,” he added. “This, together […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus hotel sector faces unrest over collective agreement dispute

The hotel industry is bracing for fresh tensions as unions and employers clash over alleged breaches of the collective agreement signed in December 2024. According to a report in Philenews, the issue centres on union complaints that key provisions of the deal are not being honoured. Trade unions are heading to the labour ministry today, […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: Admie, properties, SMEs, inflation, unemployment

Greece’s power grid operator on Thursday pushed back against mounting criticism over its demand that Cyprus cover part of the costs for the undersea electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. The independent power transmission operator (Admie) insisted that Cyprus’ delay in honouring its obligations under a bilateral agreement threatens to derail the entire project, […]

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8 d. ago Greece warns Cyprus to pay or risk power interconnection collapse

Greece’s power grid operator on Thursday pushed back against mounting criticism over its demand that Cyprus cover part of the costs for the undersea electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. The independent power transmission operator (Admie) insisted that Cyprus’ delay in honouring its obligations under a bilateral agreement threatens to derail the entire […]

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9 d. ago Trump’s ceasefire statement raises hopes in Gaza as Israel presses on with attacks

Word from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes on Wednesday in the enclave, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks. A “final” proposal would be delivered by the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, to […]

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9 d. ago Bird Aviation expands Larnaca operations with fresh agreement

Bird Aviation has signed a multi-year agreement with a leading European airline for the provision of heavy maintenance services on narrow-body aircraft, reinforcing Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for aircraft maintenance and repair operations. The company confirmed that the work will be carried out at its facilities at the old Larnaca airport, and will […]

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9 d. ago Trump announces Israel’s acceptance for ceasefire, urges Hamas to follow suit

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas militants to agree to what he called a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza that will be delivered by mediating officials from Qatar and Egypt. In a social media post, Trump said his representatives had a “long and productive” meeting with Israeli officials about […]

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9 d. ago Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly three years

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a “substantial” phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on the Middle East crisis including Iran and the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, their first such exchange since September 2022. In Paris, Macron’s office said the call lasted two hours and that the French leader had called for […]

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1 week ago BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury livestream of Bob Vylan

Britain’s BBC said it regretted not stopping the livestream of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan’s set at Glastonbury after the performance included chants againstthe Israeli military, drawing condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The BBC has come under fire for allowing the performance to be shown live on Saturday as a Bob Vylan member led […]

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1 week ago Ayia Napa, Paralimni marinas’ MoU heralds new era in maritime tourism

A new era of collaboration in maritime tourism has begun with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ayia Napa Marina and Paralimni Marina. This landmark agreement aims to enhance joint development and outward promotion of the region’s nautical potential, solidifying the Free District of Famagusta as a key destination in the Eastern […]

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