9 h. ago Larnaca EAO records increase in processing rate for building applications

The processing rate of building and urban planning applications in Larnaca has significantly improved in November, the Larnaca district self-governance organisation (EOA) said, referring to statistics from the interior ministry on Wednesday. “[These rates] confirm that the EOA Larnaca’s development licensing sector has entered a steady upward trajectory, reflecting the systematic, hard and intensive work […]

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17 h. ago Iran summons Cypriot ambassador over territorial dispute with UAE

Iran summoned Cyprus’ ambassador in Tehran Petros Nacouzis and issued him a written objection after the Cypriot government issued a joint declaration with the United Arab Emirates on Sunday declaring that it recognises three islands in the Persian Gulf as belonging to the UAE. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister […]

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21 h. ago Chief of Staff Wiles describes internal strains inside Trump White House in interviews

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed internal tensions in the Trump administration over issues from immigration enforcement to government downsizing in comments published by Vanity Fair on Tuesday that paint an unflattering picture of the role played by some of President Donald Trump’s close aides. In a series of 11 interviews with author […]

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22 h. 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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22 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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30 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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39 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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40 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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42 h. ago Cyprus grain producers to protest EU CAP farm subsidy changes

Cyprus grain producers will mobilise tractors and rally outside Nicosia’s House of Europe next Thursday to protest revisions to the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) framework. The organisation announced the action amid reports and preliminary talks on a new CAP framework that would revise direct payments and gradually cut subsidies for farmers. “Without substantial political […]

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42 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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55 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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58 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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62 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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62 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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69 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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69 h. ago Guarding Europe’s hidden lifelines: how AI could protect subsea infrastructure

EU-funded researchers are developing AI-powered surveillance tools to protect the vast network of subsea cables and pipelines that keep the continent’s energy and data flowing. By Michael Allen – 960 words Thousands of kilometres of cables and pipelines criss-cross Europe’s sea floors, carrying the gas, electricity and data that keep modern life running. Yet these […]

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2 d. 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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2 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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