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1. Less talk, more action

2. Turkey-EU relations fracture over Cyprus connection

''The Cypriot connection to progress in Turkey-EU relations will never be accepted by us,'' declares the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

3. Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....

4. WhatsApp's lowered age limit sparks controversy

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has revised its minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, lowering it to 13 from 16, a move that has drawn criticism from children's rights advocates....

5. UN officials visit Cyprus for management committee session

UNSG's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, welcomed Catherine Pollard and Martha Lopez from the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York who are paying a visit to the UN in Cyprus...

6. What economic headlines are making waves this week?

Amidst a backdrop of economic shifts and global challenges, a series of key developments are shaping the financial landscape. ...

7. In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

8. Foreign Minister: Syria's situation key to migrant crisis

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos discussed the humanitarian and political challenges surrounding the migrant crisis in Cyprus, shedding light on several critical issues:...

9. Germany under fire for arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....

10. US airlines push Biden to halt China routes

Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they call ''anti-competitive'' policies that China imposes on U.S. carriers....

11. Lagarde signals Eurozone interest rate drop in June

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has hinted at the possibility of a rate cut in June, citing the need for more data......

12. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

13. President calls emergency National Security Council meeting

President Nicos Christodoulides has called for an emergency meeting of Cyprus's National Security Council (NSC) to address recent migration flows and regional developments....

14. Alphamega Hypermarkets and Bean Bar reward employees with pay rises

C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd granted its annual pay rises of more than €4.5m ...

15. Cyprus Fire Service policy sparks concerns among lawmakers

The recent implementation of a new policy by the Fire Service of Cyprus regarding premises control has ignited discussions within the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism. ...

16. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

17. Businesses turn to banks amid funding crunch

In 2023, businesses encountered a tough road ahead when it came to securing loans, as costs continued to climb....

18. Tatar asserts Turkish Cypriot rights in Cyprus talks

Returning from his diplomatic visit to the US, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar addressed the media at Ercan Airport......

19. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

20. Ministry seeks public input on migrant integration action plan

The Ministry of Interior is seeking public feedback on a comprehensive plan to integrate third-country nationals residing legally in the country....

21. Cyprus economy holds steady amid challenges

Canadian credit rating agency DBRS Ratings GmbH (Morningstar DBRS) has affirmed the Republic of Cyprus's long-term ratings, maintaining it at BBB (high) with a stable economic outlook. ...

22. Small farms dominate 85% of EU agricultural aid

Farmers with small farms constitute more than 85% of the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy subsidies in Cyprus, Minister for Maria Panayiotou said in her intervention......

23. Cyprus' economic resilience earns high credit rating confirmation

International rating agency Morningstar DBRS has confirmed Cyprus’ BBB (high) long-term credit rating with a stable trend, noting that favourable economic prospects balance downside risks. ...

24. White House faces pressure as UN Gaza ceasefire resolution passes

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza, a move that led to Israel canceling a high-level visit to Washington after the US abstained from the vote. ...

25. UN passes ceasefire resolution in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council has made a significant move by passing a resolution urging for a ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan....

26. European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

27. Who will lead Cyprus' Central Bank?

An intense behind-the-scenes battle is unfolding regarding the future of Cyprus' central banker as the term of the current governor, Constantinos Herodotos, draws to a close in less than 20 days....

28. Chinese Ambassador stresses cooperation for Vasiliko LNG success

The main body of the Vassiliko LNG project could be completed at the end of 2024 or early in 2025, as long as various parties can truly work together with......

29. Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Energean recorded new production growth in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, the company said in a statement that from 123 thousand......

30. ''Responsible today, sustainable tomorrow'': Lidl Cyprus with an eye on Cyprus of the future

An event dedicated to its vision for a sustainable tomorrow was held by Lidl Cyprus at the premises of the Lidl Food Academy in the centre of Nicosia on Thursday 21 March 2023, in the presence of the honourable Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, as well as other institutional body representatives and partners of the company, as well as representatives of the media. ...