3 h. ago UAE ready to raise oil capacity beyond 2027 if market needs grow

The United Arab Emirates could further boost its oil production capacity after 2027 if that is what markets require, its energy minister said on Thursday, signalling a move that could propel the country to the elite club of top five global oil producers. OPEC has granted the UAE a bigger production quota this year after […]

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4 h. ago Loan costs remain high in Cyprus while depositors see limited returns

The average interest rate for household time deposits up to one year in Cyprus stood at 1.16 per cent in the latest data published by the Central Bank of Cyprus, lagging behind the euro area average of 1.84 per cent. According to the CBC, the highest one-year household deposit rate among Cypriot banks was offered […]

Politics

5 h. ago Netanyahu ‘convinced Anastasiades to collapse Crans Montana talks’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced then president Nicos Anastasiades to collapse Cyprus problem negotiations at Crans Montana in 2017, former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said. The talks at Crans Montana, a small town in southeastern Switzerland, were the most recent formal negotiations to be held with the aim of solving the Cyprus […]

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12 h. ago Louis Hotels Offers Signature Summer Experiences in Greece and Cyprus

Louis Hotels Offers Signature Summer Experiences in Greece and Cyprus  GTP Headlines

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14 h. ago European court rules against appeal of Cypriot drug case convict

In a judgement made public on Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against an appeal filed by a Cypriot convicted of drug-related charges. “The applicant complained that his criminal trial had been unfair because he had been convicted solely on the testimony of an accomplice who had been allegedly rewarded with […]

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15 h. ago Morocco, Bulgaria, Tunisia, and the Canary Islands Offer Affordable All

Morocco, Bulgaria, Tunisia, and the Canary Islands Offer Affordable All-Inclusive Holidays Amid Rising Prices in the UAE, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece  Travel And Tour World

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16 h. ago International Sea Tourism Festival comes to Cyprus for the first time

There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will reach the island and for the first time ever the International Sea Tourism Festival will shine at Ayia Napa Marina. Traditionally held in Greece, the […]

Society

19 h. ago Christodoulides meets Turkish Cypriots ahead of Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday met a selection of Turkish Cypriots at the presidential palace to “exchange views” ahead of next week’s enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem, which is set to take place in New York. The group included the leaders of minor Turkish Cypriot political parties, the YKP’s Murat Kanatli and the BKP’s Izzet Izcan, […]

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20 h. ago With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus

With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus  News18

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20 h. ago Expanded Cyprus problem meeting to assess progress since Geneva

Next week’s expanded informal meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is expected to set the tone for further negotiations and assess the progress made since the Geneva meeting in March, sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Thursday. As part of preparations for the July 16–17 meeting, United Nations […]

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23 h. ago Cyprus strengthens ties with UAE in AI and tech collaboration

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth”. “The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster […]

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23 h. ago Journalists’ union calls for support for Turkish Cypriot journalist

The Cyprus journalists’ union (ESK) urged the government on Thursday to support Turkish Cypriot journalist Sener Levent and denounce Turkey for imposing a prison sentence on him. “ESK has consistently supported and continues to support all of Sener Levent’s struggles for freedom of expression and against the occupation. Levent’s struggle is anti-occupation,” ESK-president Giorgos Frangos […]

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24 h. ago Eurobank S.A. honoured at 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

Eurobank S.A. has been honoured at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its decisive contribution to the Cypriot economy through its strategic investment in Hellenic Bank and its vote of confidence in the country’s banking system and economy. The award ceremony was held at the annual awards organised by Invest Cyprus in collaboration […]

Economics

25 h. ago ESSO Safe Vision: a new road safety initiative by ExxonMobil Cyprus

ExxonMobil Cyprus officially launched its new initiative, “ESSO Safe Vision” at a press conference held on July 9, 2025, at the Road Safety Park in Nicosia. The initiative entails a social responsibility programme focused on raising awareness and prevention of accidents via good eyesight and road safety. The programme, held under the auspices of the […]

Politics

27 h. ago Animal party calls for deputy attorney general to quit after ECtHR ruling

The animal party on Thursday demanded the resignation of deputy attorney general Savvas Angelides, following a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling that condemned Cyprus over its handling of a rape complaint. In a strongly worded statement, the party said the recent ECtHR decision exposed failings in how Cypriot authorities dealt with the case, […]

Society

27 h. ago Guilfoyle vows to champion Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in U.S. foreign policy

Guilfoyle vows to champion Cyprus, Greece, and Israel in U.S. foreign policy  Kathimerini.com.cy

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28 h. ago Holiday apartments in Protaras with panoramic sea views, just five minutes from the beach

Luxury apartments with sea views and an impressive pool, only five minutes from the most beautiful beaches in Protaras. Have you been dreaming of waking up to panoramic sea views and spending your days on some of Cyprus’s finest Blue Flag beaches? Owning a holiday home in Protaras – a destination that continues to grow […]

Society

28 h. ago Trump unleashes 50% tariffs on copper, Brazil in explosive trade salvo

U.S. President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports and a 50% duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on August 1. “I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT,” […]

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33 h. ago Jet2 shares fall as 2026 outlook withheld amid booking delays

British low-cost airline and travel firm Jet2 (JET2.L) said it was premature to give a forecast for fiscal year 2026 as later bookings and global uncertainty clouded visibility into future business, sending shares sharply lower on Wednesday. The global travel and leisure sector is operating against the backdrop of geopolitical disruptions and inflationary cost pressures, […]

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42 h. ago Electricity group raises alarm over LNG and GSI project delays

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) on Wednesday expressed concern over two critical energy projects that directly affect Cyprus’ energy future. These include the Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection (GSI). In a statement following a House Energy Committee session on Tuesday, the Electricity Market Association (EMA) issued a call to […]

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