6 h. ago Cyprus central to Eurobank growth as Karavias backs eastward push

Eurobank chief executive officer Fokion Karavias said investments are a national necessity and Cyprus plays a pivotal role in the group’s future, in a wide-ranging interview with Greek business outlet Business Daily examining economic growth, banking reform and Eurobank’s eastward expansion. During the interview, Karavias said that “the banking landscape will change dramatically in the […]

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14 h. ago Two futures for Cyprus: a regional crisis or a shared Nobel Peace Prize

President Nikos Christodoulides never misses an opportunity to declare his readiness for a bizonal, bicommunal federation (BBF) with political equality. He repeats the familiar phrase that talks should resume “from where we left off at Crans-Montana”. On paper, this places him firmly within the United Nations’ parameters. In substance, however, it increasingly resembles a diplomatic illusion – […]

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51 h. ago Belarus frees Nobel winner Bialiatski, opposition figure Kalesnikava as US eases sanctions

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners on Saturday including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava after two days of talks with an envoy for President Donald Trump, a U.S. statement said. In return, the United States agreed to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash. Potash is a key component […]

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3 d. ago Venezuela’s Nobel laureate Machado says she aims for peaceful transition after Maduro

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said on Friday that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro would leave power, whether there was a negotiated changeover or not, adding that she was focused on achieving a peaceful transition. The Venezuelan opposition leader arrived in Oslo early on Thursday, defying a decade-long travel ban imposed by authorities in […]

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3 d. ago ‘We must create the momentum to restart negotiations’, says Annita

The EU must have a special and enhanced role in the process of restarting future negotiations on the Cyprus problem, Cyprus House president Annita Demetriou said in her meeting with the European Union’s envoy for the Cyprus problem on Friday. “We reaffirmed our shared expectation for real progress leading to negotiations towards a just and […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus shipping leaders join panel on future of European shipping

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) took part in the 60th-anniversary events of the European Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) in Brussels on December 9 and 10, reaffirming its intention to contribute actively to EU maritime policy. According to the chamber, the gatherings brought together European transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, senior European Commission officials, members of the European […]

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7 d. ago Banking sector steadies as Cyprus eyes a more resilient future

After a turbulent decade marked by restructuring, regulatory tightening and a gradual restoration of public trust, the island’s banks are entering a new chapter shaped by consolidation, rising profitability and renewed international recognition.At the same time, pressures around household debt, housing affordability and governance reform remind us that recovery cannot be mistaken for completion.Cyprus is […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus EU presidency to invest in Europe’s creativity and unity

Key pillars of a European policy seeking to connect the past with the future, culture with innovation, and identity with security will feature as Cyprus prepares to take over the presidency of the EU council, deputy minister of culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday. Highlighting culture as the “connecting link” between member states, Kassianidou said […]

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2 w. ago Valentina Rzheutskaya urges ethical and inclusive AI development

Valentina Rzheutskaya, Executive Director of the Limassol-headquartered fintech Capital.com, set out a clear call for ethical, people-centred artificial intelligence during her keynote address at The Economist’s 21st Annual Cyprus Summit in Nicosia. Speaking on the theme ‘Building a Future-Ready Workforce’, she explored how AI is reshaping the world of work, while at the same time […]

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3 w. ago Authentic experiences key to future of Cyprus tourism, says minister

Tourism must deliver tangible benefits across local communities, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Friday. He added that the government is “continuing this year to support the promotion of Cypriot traditional products“. The minister’s comments were delivered during an address at the 3rd CyFood B2B Forum, held in Larnaca by the local chamber […]

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3 w. ago The future of payments: Moneygate sees innovation opportunity

The way money moves around the world is changing fast, and not in the direction most people expected. For years, the assumption was that payments would become more unified, more standardised, more global. One system to rule them all. That’s not what’s happening. According to McKinsey’s 2025 Global Payments Report*, we’re heading toward a fragmented […]

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3 w. ago EESC puts water resilience at the heart of Europe’s future in Cyprus

EESC puts water resilience at the heart of Europe’s future in Cyprus  Eunews

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3 w. ago Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec  Kathimerini

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4 w. ago President says first meeting with Erhurman will clarify path forward on Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday that “a lot will become clear,” particularly regarding the future of efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue, following his upcoming meeting with the new Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhurman. He added that the United Nations will provide details on the meeting on Monday. Speaking to reporters after attending a […]

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