6 h. ago Man fined for making rooster smoke a cigarette and drink raki

The Turkish Cypriot police fined a man 173,876TL (€3,818) after he posted a video to his social media of himself making a rooster smoke a cigarette and drink a glass of raki. The man lives in the northern Nicosia district village of Palaikythro. That incident came just days after another man was fined after feeding […]

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23 h. ago Kombos held talks with Israeli and Iranian counterparts amid escalation

In the wake of the Israeli attack on Iran, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a series of calls on Friday evening, speaking with his counterparts from both Iran and Israel amongst others. “I expressed concern about the rapidly evolving situation in the region,” Kombos said of his call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in […]

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25 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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25 h. ago Cardano (ADA) holds key support at $0.6728, eyes $1.5 but not before this top Cryptocurrency gets there

Cardano (ADA) is clinging to a vital support level at $0.6728, signaling potential for a bullish surge toward $1.5. This resilience sparks excitement among investors eyeing the best crypto to buy now.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is stealing the spotlight with its presale soaring past $10.45 million and over 545 million tokens sold to 11,900 […]

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29 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s family to pursue private prosecution after AG blocks charges

The family Thanasis Nicolaou, a conscript who was killed in 2005, will pursue private legal action after the attorney-general’s office refused to press charges, effectively closing the door on a state-led prosecution. Lawyer and independent criminal investigator Savvas Matsas described the legal service’s decision as “completely wrong,” saying that when differing legal interpretations exist, the […]

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36 h. ago Bipartisan support for Cyprus showcased at annual PSEKA conference

Bipartisan support for Cyprus showcased at annual PSEKA conference  eKathimerini.com

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37 h. ago Former supermarket worker arrested over €180,000 in missing items  

Police on Thursday arrested a 44-year-old man as part of an investigation into a case involving theft by an employee. According to a complaint made to police by a supermarket manager in the Larnaca district, between 2020 and 2021, various products worth a total of €181,000 were stolen from the shop in question. During the investigation, […]

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52 h. ago €1 trillion frozen under fragmented EU regulations, says EBF official

European Banking Federation (EBF) director general Wim Mijs on Thursday sounded the alarm on the consequences of fragmented regulation in the European Union. Mijs stated that over €1 trillion in inactive capital remains locked, limiting banks’ capacity to support the economy and threatening the EU’s ability to achieve its strategic goals. Speaking at the general […]

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55 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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56 h. ago Man ‘faces five years in jail’ for calling Tatar a circus monkey

A man is facing up to five years in jail in the north for “insulting the president” after referring to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar as a “circus monkey” in a social media post, according to reports on Thursday. Newspaper Yeniduzen wrote that 57-year-old Erol Baycan will appear in court on Friday over the post, […]

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59 h. ago Shipping risks intensify as ICS calls for unified global response

The latest ICS Maritime Barometer highlights continued pressure on the global shipping industry, as maritime leaders face a combination of geopolitical instability, rising regulatory demands and growing cyber-security risks. Based on responses from 133 senior executives, the third annual edition of the report points to a decline in confidence across key operational areas, emphasising the […]

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66 h. ago Türkiye calls European Court ruling 'timely response' to 'politically motivated arrests' by Greek Cypriot authorities

Türkiye calls European Court ruling 'timely response' to 'politically motivated arrests' by Greek Cypriot authorities  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 d. ago Musk called Trump before expressing regret publicly, source says

President Donald Trump received a phone call from Elon Musk on Monday before the billionaire expressed regret over some of the posts he made on social media last week, according to a White House source with knowledge of the matter. Musk said on Wednesday he regretted some of the posts he made about Trump as […]

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3 d. ago Frederick University to mark World Refugee Day with June event

Frederick University’s Department of Arts and Communication, with the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Cyprus, is hosting an event titled “Voices of Resilience: Stories, Creativity and Solidarity” in honour of World Refugee Day. The event will take place on Friday, June 20, from 10.45am-1pm, at the “Tassos Papadopoulos” seminar room (Frederick University, […]

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3 d. ago MPs call on deputy minister to step down amid architecture book mess

The publication linked to Cyprus’ participation in the 19th International Architecture Biennale in Venice was withdrawn because the deputy culture ministry was referred to in the booklet without consent, Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told the House education committee on Wednesday, however MPs spoke of political responsibilities and some called for Kassianidou’s resignation. Arguments between Akel […]

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3 d. ago Nicosia development licencing directorate broke own rules with HQ building

The Nicosia district development licencing directorate broke its own rules when adding a new floor onto the top of its headquarters, according to a report released by the audit office on Wednesday. The report wrote that it had initially been planned that with the coming of local government reform last year, the new district development […]

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3 d. ago Available Turkish Cypriot property to be announced every quarter

Turkish Cypriot properties available for use by Greek Cypriot refugees will be made public every three months on the website of the service that manages them, the House refugee committee heard on Tuesday. MPs continued discussions on the regulations for allocating Turkish Cypriot property to eligible refugees with a view to enhancing the transparency and […]

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3 d. ago Our View: Modi’s visit to Cyprus unlikely a ‘message to Turkey’

Ever since its independence, Cyprus has enjoyed relations with India. There was probably solidarity as both had been British colonies that fought for their freedom, and both suffered the consequences of the Colonial Office’s divide and rule policy. After independence, Cyprus became a member of the Soviet-backed Non-Aligned Movement, in which India played a leading […]

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4 d. ago Mayor calls for expropriation of Turkish Cypriot properties in Nicosia

Nicosia mayor Charalambos Prountzos on Tuesday called on the state to expropriate Turkish Cypriot buildings that are in bad shape, in a move that would revitalise the old part of town and grow building stock. “There is no other way,” the mayor said in remarks during a workshop organised by the Scientific and Technical Chamber […]

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4 d. ago Cyprus updates rules on outgoing fund transfer notifications

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday announced the implementation of a revised and locked notification template for outgoing transfers of funds, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant article under the applicable regulation. According to the announcement, the decision aims to eliminate inconsistencies in the submission of information and to enhance the validation and processing […]

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