90 m. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN says  cbn.com.cy

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2 h. ago AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...

AI must be developed and governed responsibly, Cyprus' Permanent Representative at the UN...  ΚΥΠΕ

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4 h. ago UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1 per cent in three months to October

Britain’s jobs market showed further signs of weakening in the run-up to last month’s budget announcement by finance minister Rachel Reeves, as official data showed fewer people in work and private sector wage growth slowing. With the Bank of England already expected to cut interest rates on Thursday to help a slowing economy, the data […]

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9 h. ago First phase of Ayios Athanasios industrial area to be tendered by end of 2026

The transport ministry aims to support solutions to address traffic challenges in the Ayios Athanasios industrial area in Limassol, and remains committed to backing the provision of relevant government funding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday. “The Municipality of Kouri is moving forward with the Ypsonas section, and projects in other areas are also […]

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13 h. ago Unions blame nurse staffing crisis on management, not shortages

Nursing and midwifery unions on Tuesday rejected claims that staff shortages are responsible for the suspension of a clinic’s operating licence, arguing that the crisis stems instead from a failure in competent management. In a joint statement Pasynm, Peo and Pasydy, said it remains unclear whether reported shortages relate to new facilities or expansions of […]

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19 h. ago Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year. The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely […]

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19 h. ago Greece pays off debt worth 5.3 billion euros ahead of schedule

Greece has paid off ahead of schedule debt worth 5.3 billion euros ($6.22 billion) that had been due after 2031, two government officials said. Monday’s payment would allow Greece to save 1.6 billion euros in interest payments until 2041 and lower its debt to below 120% of its economic output by 2029, Greek government spokesperson […]

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21 h. ago Sustainability must shape every business function, says Eurobank

Eurobank highlighted the importance of embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into core business strategy rather than treating them as a communications exercise, during its participation in the 4th Cyprus ESG Forum. The aim, according to the bank, is to promote accountability and sustainable practices across the business community. The forum, held in Nicosia […]

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22 h. ago Parents slam teachers’ strike as unfair pressure on students

Parents’ groups on Tuesday strongly criticised a planned teachers’ strike, warning that students are being used as “leverage” for the union’s demands. The Pancyprian confederation of parents’ associations said it was “deeply dissatisfied” with the decision by Oelmek, the secondary school teachers’ union, to go forward with a walkout on Thursday, December 18, from 7.30am […]

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35 h. ago Cyprus budget debate exposes deep divisions as parties split on priorities

Cyprus’ political parties opened debate on the 2026 state budget on Monday, ahead of Wednesday’s vote, taking sharply different positions on living costs, energy, defence and long-term public investment. Disy confirmed it will support the budget, despite criticising government priorities. Akel said it will vote against it, citing social pressure and inequality. Elam and Diko […]

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38 h. ago The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy

The Cyprus government housing plans announced are positive steps, but they do not constitute a comprehensive housing policy  Parikiaki

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40 h. ago Vast majority of Ukrainians reject major peace concessions, poll finds

Ukraine has sought to push back on an original U.S.-backed plan it and its European allies saw as favourable to Moscow, which is demanding that Kyiv give up its entire eastern Donbas region and significantly restrict its military capabilities. The poll, by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, found that 72% of Ukrainians were prepared […]

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42 h. ago Macron hopes for solution ‘so all Cypriots can live together on reunified island’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said he hopes for a solution to the Cyprus problem “so all Cypriots can live together on a reunified island”. Speaking after the signing of a strategic partnership between the governments of France and Cyprus, he said he wished to “reiterate how strongly France supports the United Nations’ […]

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42 h. ago Strike by doctors in England to go ahead after rejecting government’s offer

Doctors in England voted to reject the government’s latest offer on working conditions, the British Medical Association union said on Monday, confirming that a five-day strike planned for this week would go ahead. The doctors’ union – which represents the so-called resident doctors who make up nearly half of the medical workforce – will stage […]

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49 h. ago Police investigate deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife as apparent homicide

Actor-director and political activist Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and police detectives are investigating the circumstances as an apparent homicide, city officials said. While police declined to publicly identify the two people found deceased, Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom each released statements […]

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49 h. ago After Bondi shooting, Australia reopens question of gun licence limits

After Australia’s worst mass shooting in 1996, it took the government 12 days to ban semi-automatic weapons, organise a gun buyback scheme and introduce a licensing system to weed out people considered unfit to carry a weapon. Sunday’s shooting at a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which left 15 people dead as well as […]

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50 h. ago UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE proposes roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  cbn.com.cy

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63 h. ago Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, following the meeting of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the UAE

Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, following the meeting of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the UAE  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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65 h. ago UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say

UAE propose roadmap to highlight Cyprus as an energy hub, government sources say  ΚΥΠΕ

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2 d. ago Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the official visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus

Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the official visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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