13 h. ago Gov.cy digital assistant fields over 100,000 queries in six months

The digital assistant tool available through the gov.cy portal has answered more than 104,000 citizen queries in the six months since its launch, the research and innovation ministry said on Friday. “Gradually, and with the addition of new topics, it is evolving into a valuable tool for everyday life -offering information, support, and making interactions […]

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17 h. ago Piale Pasha street to close on Saturday due to fishing competition

Piale Pasha street will be closed on Saturday from noon to midnight due to the “All Star Surfcasting Cup” fishing competition. “The upper pedestrian street, adjacent to Piale Pasha street, will remain open and accessible to pedestrians throughout the event, who will be able to watch it,” a statement from the Larnaca municipality reads. The […]

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22 h. ago Israel hits Iran nuclear and missile facilities, appears to block retaliation

Iran promised a harsh response and Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation. But around 0800 GMT, Israeli media said an order to citizens to remain near protected areas had been lifted, suggesting that most or all the drones had been neutralised. The price of crude […]

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26 h. ago Fed seen on track to resume rate cuts after inflation, job market data

The Federal Reserve’s path to interest rate cuts starting in September appeared to widen on Thursday, after a pair of government reports pointed to cooler inflation and signs of potential weakening in the labor market. US producer prices advanced 2.6 per cent in May from a year earlier, after rising 2.5 per cent in April, […]

Economics

35 h. ago XM warms up for 2026 Limassol Marathon with creative billboard campaign

Two billboards have been placed along the motorway: one in the direction from Paphos to Limassol, and the other serving routes from Nicosia, Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras towards Limassol. These billboards symbolically depict the 42.2-kilometre distance to the heart of Limassol, specifically the starting point of the XM Limassol Marathon on the Molos Promenade. […]

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43 h. ago Keravnos urges banks to lend more, support startups and green growth

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday called on the Cypriot banking sector to step up lending, support innovation and startups, and embrace cultural change through digital transformation. “The challenges facing the banking sector are significant and require continuous adaptation, innovation and investment,” he said during the annual general meeting of the Association of Cyprus Banks. […]

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46 h. ago It's a sweet start to summer as Cyprus basks under the strawberry moon

It's a sweet start to summer as Cyprus basks under the strawberry moon  Kathimerini.com.cy

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62 h. ago Cabinet approves €100 million for depositors hit in 2013 crisis

The cabinet on Wednesday approved the amount of €100,005,000 for the national solidarity fund for the 2025 scheme to compensate losses for former Laiki bank depositors. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the beneficiaries for 2025 were individuals whose deposits and securities had suffered a ‘haircut’ in 2013, due to the implementation of consolidation measures in […]

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64 h. ago Analysts forecast Solana (SOL) will crash to $100: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to shine

Solana (SOL) had an impressive run in January 2025, which pushed it to a new all-time high of $294.33. However, it has struggled since then, falling by over 48.35% to the current price of around $152. Some analysts now predict that SOL could drop to as low as $100. Amid the growing pessimism, SOL investors […]

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3 d. ago TotalEnergies to build 100 MW solar power plant with energy storage in Cyprus

TotalEnergies to build 100 MW solar power plant with energy storage in Cyprus  Balkan Green Energy News

Politics

5 d. ago Εσπασαν τα τζάμια οχήματος στη Λάρνακα και έκλεψαν 4,100 ευρώ

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5 d. ago Cardano (ADA) funds are flocking to Mutuum Finance (MUTM)—Why this under

As the crypto market recalibrates after the halving and institutional capital grows cautious, one thing is becoming clear: value is shifting toward smaller, utility-rich protocols. Among the rising stars attracting smart capital—particularly from Cardano (ADA) holders—is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending platform currently in presale Phase 5 at just $0.03 per token. With a […]

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6 d. ago Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

The French Open men’s singles tournament will culminate with a blockbuster clash in Paris on Sunday. World number one Jannik Sinner faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the most eagerly anticipated men’s singles final since the start of the Rafa Nadal era 20 years ago at Roland Garros where the results were largely a foregone […]

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7 d. ago Αρχή με καταβολή του 10% των απωλειών για κουρεμένους – Πλαφόν οι 100 χιλ. ευρώ

Στην επικύρωση της συμφωνίας που επιτεύχθηκε για τις αποζημιώσεις που θα πάρουν φέτος ιδιώτες οι οποίοι έχουν υποστεί απώλειες συνεπεία των αποφάσεων του 2013 για στήριξη του τραπεζικού συστήματος, προχώρησε σήμερα το δ.σ. του Εθνικού Ταμείου Αλληλεγγύης. Σύμφωνα με πληροφορίες του Economy Today, το σχέδιο αναπλήρωσης που θα εφαρμοστεί τη φετινή χρονιά προβλέπει κάλυψη του 10% των απωλειών που είχαν οι καταθέτες της πρώην Λαϊκής Τράπεζας και οι κάτοχοι αξιογράφων, με πλαφόν τις 100 χιλ. ευρώ σε κάθε φυσικό πρόσωπο. Συνοπτικά για οποιασδήποτε απολεσθέν ποσό θα ληφθεί ως αποζημίωση το 10% αυτού με οροφή τις 100 χιλ. ευρώ. Δηλαδή εάν κάποιος απώλεσε ένα εκατομμύριο ευρώ, τότε θα λάβει 100 χιλ. ευρώ, όσες θα λάβει και αυτός που απώλωσε δύο εκατομμύρια. Εάν κάποιος απώλεσε 500 χιλ. ευρώ θα λάβει ως αποζημίωση 50 χιλ. ευρώ. Οι ίδιες πληροφορίες του Economy Today αναφέρουν πως αποζημίωση θα λάβουν και οι καταθέτες της Τράπεζας Κύπρου, αλλά σε ποσοστό 3,6% των απωλειών τους, οι οποίες σαφώς...

Politics

7 d. ago Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday’s South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure. Brazil were unable to break down Ecuador’s organised defence and had few chances in the first half, the clearest coming from a Vinicius Jr attempt […]

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8 d. ago Young pianists take the spotlight with Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

An evening of brilliance awaits classical music lovers as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents the Young Pianists Gala Concert and Competition Finals, the glittering finale of the Chopin in Cyprus festival. Taking place on June 13 at Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, the concert brings together rising stars, masterful repertoire and world-class direction. Under the baton […]

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8 d. ago Cyprus housing market surges in early 2025, driven by demand for new builds

Cyprus’ housing market recorded a strong start to 2025, with residential property sales rising sharply in both volume and value during the first quarter, according to a report released on Thursday by Landbank Analytics. The analysis, based on contracts of sale submitted to the Department of Lands and Surveys, showed a notable increase in demand […]

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8 d. ago Eight million tonnes of plastic threaten oceans, including Cyprus shores

Each year, around eight million tonnes of plastic waste flow from coastlines into the world’s oceans, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday, adding that the stark figure sets the tone for 2025’s world environment day. Plastic pollution, the ministry warned, is now one of the greatest threats to our natural world. It damages beaches, […]

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9 d. ago US shuts doors again: Trump expands travel ban in renewed immigration clampdown

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The directive is part of an immigration crackdown Trump launched this year at the start of his second term, which has […]

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9 d. ago Ο κύβος ερρίφθη: Με παιχνίδι Team USA VS Team World το All Star Game του 2026!

Ο κύβος ερρίφθη! Από τη νέα αγωνιστική σεζόν θα υπάρξει παιχνίδι ανάμεσα στην Team USA και την Team World στο All Star του ΝΒΑ! Τα τελευταία χρόνια, το All Star Game έχει χάσει την αίγλη του παρελθόντος, καθώς, έχει εξελιχθεί περισσότερο σε ένα μεγάλο… τσίρκο υπερβολών και σόου, δίχως το παραμικρό ενδιαφέρον, τόσο για το φίλαθλο κοινό, όσο […]

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