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1. U.S. Congress targets Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus in security review

A new amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives has put Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus under fresh congressional scrutiny, calling for a thorough assessment of the security risks it may pose to the United States and its allies....

2. Private schools in Cyprus: A price tag that packs a punch

Summer rains drenched the mountains of Cyprus on Wednesday, providing an unusual mid-season spectacle as clouds unleashed heavy showers across the island’s highlands....

3. Greece considers 10-hour workdays under sweeping labor bill

Greece’s Labor Ministry has unveiled ambitious new legislation that could see 10-hour workdays spread over four days a week, alongside other major changes to how Greeks work and get paid....

4. EAC issues alert over fake email scam

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) clarifies that these messages do not originate from the organization and are an attempt at electronic fraud (phishing)....

5. There is no quick fix to the Ukrainian question

They did not allow a repeat of last winter’s scene, when President Zelensky was left alone at the mercy of Trump. ...

6. Ex-Abramovich yacht directors face €25M tax evasion trial in Cyprus

Former directors of a company tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s superyachts are set to face trial in Cyprus over a €25 million VAT tax evasion case....

7. Israel greenlights controversial West Bank settlement plan

Israel has granted final approval for the long-stalled E1 settlement plan, paving the way for the construction of about 3,400 housing units in the occupied West Bank, a move critics say could permanently derail prospects for a Palestinian state....

8. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

9. Zelensky switches tactics and wardrobe for White House meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on Monday in a sharply tailored black suit, signaling a shift in approach from his tense February meeting with former President Donald Trump....

10. Cyprus aims to complete energy storage system by 2026, launch competitive electricity market in 2025

The government plans to complete a new energy storage system, along with storage installations at two Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) power plants, by June 2026, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. ...

11. U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....

12. Jeff Bezos wants his bride to be Bond’s next leading lady

James Bond may have a license to kill, but Jeff Bezos apparently has a license to cast....

13. Flip-flop fines and bikini bans as Europe gets tough on rowdy tourists

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, you might want to pack extra spending money, and not just for gelato. From Spain to Greece, tourist hotspots are slapping visitors with hefty fines for behavior that locals say they’ve had enough of....

14. Cyprus’ shopping bill outpaces its sales, trade deficit grows in first half of 2025

New figures from the Statistical Service show the country’s trade deficit, basically the difference between what we spend on imports and what we earn from exports, hit €3.87 billion between January and June this year. That’s up from €3.65 billion in the same period of 2024....

15. Political tug-of-war in Nicosia over €25M power cable payment

A brewing dispute within Cyprus’ government over the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project is turning into a serious political headache just as €25 million is due for disbursement to Greece’s ADMIE, the project operator....

16. Firefighters battle blaze near Omodos; situation improving, officials say

A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...

17. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

18. BOC reports €235M in profits, but what does that actually mean for the rest of us?

19. Want to visit the U.S.? You might have to pay a $15,000 deposit first

Planning a vacation or business trip to the U.S.? You might want to check your bank account first....

20. Eurobank to hike dividends by over 50%

Eurobank has announced plans to increase its dividend payout by more than 50% next year, alongside a juicy interim dividend of €170 million, equivalent to 4.7 cents per share. The news comes despite a small dip in profits, showing the bank’s confidence in its growth path and expanding footprint....

21. When trolls howl, democracy trembles

The President called for harsh criticism of the State’s handling of events, and he was absolutely right to do so. Only through harsh criticism can there be any improvement in managing the next disaster. Spot on, our young Nikos. ...

22. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

23. USA 1 – EU 0

Just days before the August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU managed to strike a new trade deal, prompting sighs of relief, as the two traditional allies will not have to clash, at least for now....

24. PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: Global entertainment and media industry revenues to hit US$3.5 trillion by 2029, driven by advertising, live events, and video games

Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...

25. Freedom Holding Corp. supports global chess events with the participation of schools from Greece and Cyprus

Freedom Holding Corp., parent company of Freedom24, proudly announces its participation as a supporter of the “FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025” and the “Smart Moves Summit 2025”, ...

26. Audit Office warns of €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues, warns of non-collection risk

The Audit Office has raised concerns over €3.1 billion in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected....

27. Desalination: A costly and controversial answer to global water shortages

As climate change fuels irregular rainfall and intensifies droughts, countries worldwide are increasingly turning to desalination to address growing water scarcity. ...

28. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

29. Cyprus court strikes down law mandating countdown timers at traffic lights

The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled Monday that a 2025 law requiring the installation of countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with photo-enforcement cameras is unconstitutional, citing a violation of fiscal policy provisions and executive authority....

30. Ryanair offers staff bonuses for spotting oversized cabin bags

Budget airline Ryanair is offering financial incentives to staff who identify passengers carrying oversized hand luggage, as European regulators weigh a possible ban on cabin bag charges....