2 h. ago Cyprus turnover indices show continued growth in third quarter

Cyprus’ Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday announced that turnover increased in wholesale trade and in the trade and repair of motor vehicles during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued economic activity and higher sales compared with the same period last year. Specifically, the service reported the turnover value index of wholesale trade recorded an […]

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7 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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33 h. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

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45 h. ago Liverpool’s Ekitike scores twice, Salah gets warm reception in win over Brighton

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike bagged a double to secure a 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday while talisman Mohamed Salah, whose future at the Merseyside team is uncertain, recorded a landmark assist on an emotional afternoon. Arne Slot’s men climbed provisionally to sixth in the table on 26 points after 16 […]

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46 h. ago US, Syrian forces wounded in attack on patrol in central Syria

As many as four U.S. service members were injured, including some critically, when an unidentified attacker opened fire on their patrol in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, a U.S. official told Reuters. Syrian state news agency SANA quoted a security source as saying that two Syrian service personnel were injured and the […]

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47 h. ago Israel kills senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza strike

The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. […]

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55 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

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62 h. ago Cyprus Shipping Chamber Addresses Red Sea Security Concerns and Global Challenges

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Addresses Red Sea Security Concerns and Global Challenges  Maritime Fairtrade

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65 h. ago EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia’s invasion as a threat to its own security. To do so, […]

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2 d. ago Defence minister highlights upgrade plans at military police graduation

Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Friday that the upgrade of the National Guard’s operational capacity remains a core priority, as the force seeks to maintain a modern and effective deterrent posture.  He was speaking at the graduation ceremony for the 2025 class of military police recruits at the Elias Papakyriakou camp in Athalassa. Palmas […]

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2 d. ago Police unions threaten action as leadership intends to slash days off

Two major unions and a growing number of police officers seek to challenge plans by the force to drastically reduce annual days off work. In a joint statement, trade union Pasydy and the Cyprus police association (Sek) said recent circulations suggesting a cut the police’s days off from 19 down to 5 by next January […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

Economics

3 d. ago US sanctions six tankers, Maduro relatives in sharp escalation against Venezuela

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro’s wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas. The action came as the U.S. executes a large-scale military buildup in the southern Caribbean […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, housing, banks, shipping, employment

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

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3 d. ago ‘The real aim is a solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality’

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman agreed “that the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as described by the United Nations security council resolutions” during a joint meeting with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin on Thursday, the UN said. Meanwhile, Christodoulides left the meeting saying it […]

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3 d. ago Lidl Cyprus opens new Agios Dometios store with €11M investment

Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic growth with a new, fully upgraded store at 51 Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Agios Dometios, ready to welcome consumers from the wider Nicosia area with high-quality products, unbeatable prices, consistent availability and an upgraded customer experience. With an investment cost of €11 million, the 22nd Lidl store in Cyprus has […]

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3 d. ago 'Death run': New film shot in Cyprus reveals UK military help to Israel during Gaza genocide

'Death run': New film shot in Cyprus reveals UK military help to Israel during Gaza genocide  Middle East Eye

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4 d. ago WPA Hash empowers BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users with enhanced multi

Introduction: A smarter path to digital wealth creation WPA Hash is a high-quality cloud-based mining and digital asset platform that is meant to assist users in generating sustainable crypto income. WPA Hash is constructed using a high-tech infrastructure, the most secure, and smart mining mechanisms that enable BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users to experience […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus can lead in smart tourism with bold adoption of AI, says Damianou

Cyprus can secure a leading role in the next era of smart and sustainable tourism if it embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with urgency and strategic clarity, Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou said on Wednesday, addressing a joint government conference on AI and tourism. Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus' EU presidency eyes cloud sovereignty that keeps US on side

Cyprus' EU presidency eyes cloud sovereignty that keeps US on side  Euractiv

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