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1. EU Commission proposes European firefighting center in Cyprus

The European Commission is proposing the creation of a new European firefighting center in Cyprus, aiming to boost the continent’s ability to respond to increasingly severe wildfires, officials said Tuesday....

2. Belgium to recognize Palestinian state at U.N. assembly

Belgium plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine during this month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, the country’s foreign minister said Monday....

3. Greek national basketball team touches down in Cyprus ahead of EuroBasket 2025

The Greek National Basketball Team has arrived in Cyprus, ready to tip off their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 campaign at the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center in Limassol....

4. Cyprus secures return of antiquities from U.S., Belgium and Germany

Cyprus has successfully repatriated several ancient antiquities from the United States and Europe, continuing a long-running effort to recover objects illegally exported from the island....

5. EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

Wildfires across the European Union have scorched more than 1 million hectares this year, marking the worst fire season on record since the bloc began tracking the data in 2006....

6. Why our politicians fail to manage crises

The most compelling argument for our political leaders to grasp the value of immediacy is this: governments no longer fall because of the opposition....

7. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

8. Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia

Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....

9. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

10. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

11. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

12. Timur Turlov at New York Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit: ''Cyprus is our European gateway to global markets''

Freedom Holding Corp. is driven by a mission to build bridges between regions and make global markets more accessible — an ambition powered by innovation and modern technologies, including artificial intelligence. ...

13. No ''Shhh'' for Cyprus, Eurovision dream ends in the semis

Cyprus' Eurovision hopes were dashed on Tuesday night in Basel, Switzerland, as Theo Evan's electric performance of ''Shhh'' couldn’t quite crack the top ten in a fiercely competitive semi-final....

14. Surprise surprise, Cyprus near the top again in EU electricity costs

Cyprus had the second highest electricity prices in the European Union relative to consumer purchasing power in the second half of 2024, according to new data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency....

15. Cyprus posts second-highest budget surplus in the EU for 2024

Cyprus has posted the second-largest government surplus in the European Union for 2024, tying with Ireland and just behind Denmark, according to new data released by Eurostat on Tuesday....

16. Cypriot roots, African heart: Archbishop Makarios reflects on a life of faith and mission

Archbishop Makarios of Nairobi, Exarch of All Eastern Africa, marked his 80th birthday on April 18 with a deeply personal message reflecting on a life devoted to spiritual service, missionary work, and love for Africa, the continent he now calls home....

17. Famous Michelin Guest Chefs at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort elevates Cyprus’ culinary scene, hosting an extraordinary lineup of Michelin-starred chefs for exclusive dining experiences throughout the year. ...

18. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

19. New corruption scandal in the European Parliament

The Federal Police of Brussels conducted 21 searches across Belgium on Thursday morning amid suspicions of corruption within the European Parliament....

20. WWII bomb discovery halts Eurostar trains, leaving thousands stranded

Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Friday after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks of Paris' Gare du Nord, one of Europe's busiest train stations....

21. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

22. WhatsApp subject to strictest EU platform rules

WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....

23. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

24. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

25. Freedom Holding Corp. reports 57% surge in Q3 revenue, hits $9 billion market cap milestone

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), the parent company of Freedom24, has announced two significant milestones: strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2025 and a record market capitalisation of $9 billion....

26. Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

27. Europe’s salary showdown

Curious about which European countries are paying the best?...

28. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

29. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

30. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...