3 h. ago Situation at crossing points ‘will not be easier’ after Cyprus joins Schengen area

The situation at the crossing points which connect Cyprus’ two sides “will not be easier” than it is today after Cyprus joins Europe’s border-free Schengen area, former Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Ozdil Nami said on Monday. “I do not know what kind of problems will arise because of Schengen, because how the Greek Cypriots will […]

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5 h. ago Cyprus launches autonomous defence and space industry cluster

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in collaboration with the Cyprus Research and Innovation Enterprises Association (CRIEA), on Monday announced the creation of the Cyprus Defence and Space Industry Cluster (CyDSIC). According to the announcement, the new cluster “aims to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding ecosystem of Cypriot businesses in the […]

Politics

26 h. ago Religious symbols controversy prompts cancellation of Paphos art exhibition

The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos Gavriel, depict Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other sacred icons in ways critics call blasphemous. “The Blue Iris gallery is exhibiting works that deliberately desecrate Christ, the […]

Politics

33 h. ago Αlina Novitskaya: "Cyprus profoundly influences who we are. It fuels our creativity, shapes our values, and brings together a multicultural team with different backgrounds and perspectives"

Αlina Novitskaya: "Cyprus profoundly influences who we are. It fuels our creativity, shapes our values, and brings together a multicultural team with different backgrounds and perspectives"  cbn.com.cy

Sport

50 h. ago US is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, Trump envoy says

The United States is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, President Donald Trump’s envoy John Coale said on Saturday after two days of talks in Minsk with President Alexander Lukashenko. Coale, who has been tasked by Trump with negotiating the release of more than 1,000 political prisoners, described it as a good move for Belarus but […]

Politics

53 h. ago Women in Tech Cyprus to reflect on 2025 and set 2026 priorities

Women in Tech Cyprus will open the new year with a small community gathering in Limassol, aiming to carry forward the momentum built over the past year around women’s participation in science and technology. The Saturday morning meeting, scheduled for January 10, from 10.00 until 12.00,  at Marina Breeze, is designed as a relaxed but […]

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54 h. ago A brief history of the exposed nipple in fashion from Marie Antoinette to Sydney Sweeney

By Naomi Braithwaite When Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney attended Variety’s Power of Women event on October 30 in Los Angeles, she may have delivered an empowering and inspirational speech, but it was her dazzling, see-through dress that really stole the show. The floor-length silver design was a collaborative creation by Christian Cowan and Elias Matso. […]

Culture

69 h. ago Χαμόγελα για Αντόνιο: Η Λέστερ του δίνει την ευκαιρία, για το μεγάλο restart!

Ο πρώην ποδοσφαιριστής της Γουέστ Χαμ, Μάικλ Αντόνιο, ταλαιπωρήθηκε τους τελευταίους μήνες, έπειτα από ένα πολύ σοβαρό τροχαίο ατύχημα. Όπως ήταν λογικό, άφησε για λίγο καιρό στην άκρη το ποδόσφαιρο. Η Λέστερ όμως, όπως φαίνεται, είναι η ομάδα που θα του δώσει την ευκαιρία να πραγματοποιήσει το δικό του restart. Ένα πολύ σοβαρό τροχαίο ατύχημα […]

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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 EIB Survey: Strong investment momentum in Cyprus despite geopolitical pressures

EIB Survey: Strong investment momentum in Cyprus despite geopolitical pressures  ΚΥΠΕ

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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 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 ranked world’s best country for buying a holiday home

Cyprus has secured the top spot in a global holiday home index, created and published by Compare the Market’s home loan division. The report, based on an analysis of over 50 destinations, found the island to be the most desirable location to purchase a holiday residence. Specifically, the island achieved an overall score of 8.25/10 […]

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4 d. ago BoCCF sweets workshop to bring unique twist to Christmas delights

Continuing its successful collaboration with author and educator Florentia Kythreotou, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) invites you to another unique workshop for adults, dedicated to Christmas delights with a fresh and creative twist. Imaginative no-cook recipes will be presented, drawing inspiration from Cypriot tradition and revamping familiar flavours through new combinations of ingredients […]

Sport

4 d. ago bbf: celebrates thrilling ArtCargo Festival finale at iconic KEAN factory

The first-ever ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival recently concluded successfully after two vibrant weeks in Limassol. As the Festival’s general partner and main sponsor, bbf: proudly supported this new cultural initiative, reinforcing its commitment to community life and its vision for a more creative and engaging city. Through this partnership, bbf: helped bring art into everyday […]

Culture

4 d. ago EU ‘has the tools’ to progress efforts towards resumption of Cyprus talks

The European Union “has the tools which can function positively and catalytically” towards a resumption of negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem, European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna said on Thursday. “First of all, the EU has the tools in relation to its relations with Turkey, but also because any solution to the Cyprus problem, […]

Events

5 d. ago Cabinet approves bill for creation of national ambulance agency

Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill which foresees the creation of a national ambulance agency. The move was announced by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said that it “aims to fill the legislative gap in the provision of pre-hospital care”. “The passage of this bill into law will ensure that people who face a sudden […]

Politics

5 d. ago Letymbiotis: There can be no conditions in Cyprus problem negotiations if we want progress

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday said there “cannot be any conditions” placed on negotiations to solve the Cyprus problem, “if what we are really interested in is progress”. He was asked to comment on Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s four points to restart negotiations, and stressed that President Nikos Christodoulides will arrive at Thursday’s […]

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5 d. ago XeniArtSpace unveils new venue, debuts immersive show ‘Dreamscapes’

XeniArtSpace, the landmark gallery envisioned and created by Xenia Kulbachevskaya has opened a new creative chapter at Trilogy Plaza in Limassol, inaugurating its new exhibition space with the launch of “Dreamscapes”. This further elevates the gallery’s capabilities, enabling it to present artistic narratives on a larger scale, with greater freedom and thematic breadth. At the […]

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5 d. ago Cyprus Business Now: tourism, ports, affordable houses, Keve, digital euro

A total of 500 new housing units for rent or sale will be created in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday. “This is an important measure that will help to ease the pressure caused by rising housing demand and will significantly contribute to reducing housing costs. It is a plan long […]

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