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17 January, 2025
 

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Two leaders, two visions for Cyprus

Two leaders, two visions for Cyprus

Significant developments emerged during the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a two-state solution in Cyprus,...

Cyprus awaits response after ECHR nominees rejected

Cyprus awaits response after ECHR nominees rejected

The Council of Europe (CoE) has rejected Cyprus’s nominees for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), stating that not all candidates met the necessary qualifications....

Sunny skies and rising temperatures ahead

Sunny skies and rising temperatures ahead

Today’s weather will be mostly sunny with a few scattered clouds. Winds will start as light and variable at 3 Beaufort, then shift to a southwest to northwest direction, increasing to light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort....

Council of Europe rejects Cyprus’s human rights Court nominees

Council of Europe rejects Cyprus’s human rights Court nominees

The Council of Europe's committee responsible for selecting judges for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has recommended that Cyprus submit a new list of candidates after rejecting the current one....

President criticizes Turkey at UN, calls for peace and reunification

President criticizes Turkey at UN, calls for peace and reunification

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, speaking at the UN General Assembly, criticized Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus and rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's characterization of the 1974 invasion as a ''peace operation.'' ...

UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

UN: Over 90,000 displaced by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

The United Nations announced Wednesday that more than 90,000 individuals have been displaced due to five days of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid rising tensions in the region. The UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 90,530 newly displaced persons since Monday....

Turkish Cypriot leader calls for foreign investment

Turkish Cypriot leader calls for foreign investment

Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, encouraged business people to invest in his territory during the 15th Investment Conference held by the Turkey-US Business Council (TAIK). He stressed the importance of working together across different sectors for a sustainable future....

Tighter lending rules for businesses while household loans remain steady

Tighter lending rules for businesses while household loans remain steady

Cypriot banks made it harder for businesses to get loans in the second quarter of 2024, while lending rules for households stayed the same, according to a new survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

Cyprus falls behind on EU recovery plan, meets only 5% of targets

In today's 'Oikonomiki', Panayiotis Rougalas reports that Cyprus has only achieved 5% of the milestones outlined in its Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), falling far behind other European Union countries in implementing reforms tied to the EU’s Next Generation funding program....

Illegal construction raises concerns at Latchi tourist site

Illegal construction raises concerns at Latchi tourist site

Authorities are grappling with a series of planning violations at a tourist complex in Latchi, Cyprus, being developed by Israeli interests....

Cypriots flock to Greece and Europe for October holidays

Cypriots flock to Greece and Europe for October holidays

In a report by Kathimerini's Anna Polyviou, it seems that Cypriots are already planning their next leisure trips for the 1st and 28th of October, with many taking advantage of the extended weekends for short getaways abroad....

President Christodoulides talks electricity link with Saudi FM

President Christodoulides talks electricity link with Saudi FM

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday during the United Nations General Assembly to discuss a potential electricity connection between Saudi Arabia and Cyprus....

Dr. Silas Michaelides recognized as top expert in Artificial Neural Networks

Dr. Silas Michaelides recognized as top expert in Artificial Neural Networks

Dr. Silas Michaelides, who leads the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at the Cyprus University of Technology, has been named one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Artificial Neural Networks, placing in the top 0.5% globally. ...

Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....

Julian Assange set to testify before the Council of Europe

Julian Assange set to testify before the Council of Europe

Julian Assange will testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, a key moment in his ongoing fight for justice. The founder of WikiLeaks will speak to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Palace of Europe, with the session set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m....

Tanqueray Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Tanqueray Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The country's most popular cocktail festival, now in its 5th year, returns to offer an unforgettable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....

Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, and France met in New York on Tuesday to discuss rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and a major energy project connecting Cyprus and Greece....

Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....

Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away!

Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away!

Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature gave us that glorious downpour, just long enough to tease us before cranking the heat back up. ''She giveth, and taketh away.''...

UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...

Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....

Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....

Cyprus sees decline in use of online government services

Cyprus sees decline in use of online government services

In 2023, Cyprus reported that only 66% of its citizens accessed government websites for online services, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

Education Minister calls for mobile phone ban over gambling worries

Education Minister calls for mobile phone ban over gambling worries

Due to worries about students getting involved in online gambling during school breaks, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is calling for a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools....

Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

A 42-year-old Syrian man has admitted to gunning down Dimitris Andronikos, better known as "Dimitroui," in a brazen midday ambush on April 23. The attack occurred along the Paleochori-Anthoupolis road in what authorities describe as a calculated hit on the notorious Cypriot criminal....

U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....

Fly Business Class from Just €150 with Cyprus Airways—Limited Time Only!

Fly Business Class from Just €150 with Cyprus Airways—Limited Time Only!

Cyprus Airways Introduces unmatched Business Class Fares Starting at €150: Luxury Travel Made Accessible...

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