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1. EU strikes back at Trump’s tariffs, opens door to China

The European Union is firing back at Washington’s trade aggression with its own round of tariffs, as Brussels prepares a united front in response to former President Donald Trump’s protectionist push....

2. Cypriot MEPs talk Turkish occupation, but EU colleagues barely listen

When five Members of the European Parliament, four from Cyprus and one from Greece, stood up to speak about the ongoing Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus, they were met not with attention, but with apathy....

3. EU offered zero-for-zero tariff deal before Trump’s trade war

The European Union says it tried to stop a trade war before it started, offering Donald Trump a clean-slate deal to scrap tariffs on cars and a bunch of industrial goods. But the U.S. didn’t bite. Now the EU is done waiting....

4. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

5. Like it or not, Cyprus must investigate migrant pushback claims by 2026

Cyprus will be required to investigate complaints of illegal migrant pushbacks starting in June 2026 under new European legislation, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed. ...

6. Cyprus bets on students to revitalize Old Nicosia, but at what cost?

Once overshadowed by controversy over unregistered universities—a scandal that drew scrutiny from Brussels—Cyprus has quietly reinvented itself as a rising destination for students across Europe. ...

7. Cyprus steps into the global spotlight at Paris-Ukraine summit

The Republic of Cyprus is making its presence felt at the Ukraine Summit in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, with President Nikos Christodoulides representing the country at the highest level on March 27-28....

8. ''Loathing European free-loading'': Leaked chat exposes U.S. contempt for allies

A leaked group chat involving some of the most senior figures in the Trump administration has revealed deep-seated resentment toward European allies, exposing frustrations over defense spending and security cooperation....

9. The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

10. Progress by avoiding setbacks as Geneva talks keep Cyprus dialogue alive

The five-party informal meeting on the Cyprus issue in Geneva on March 17–18 yielded one notable achievement: no setbacks. That seemed to be the consensus among all parties as they exited the Palace of Nations on Tuesday afternoon....

11. A ‘social’ gathering… with real substance

The meaning of the term ''social'' in the phrase ''social gathering'' became a talking point among journalists following Monday’s dinner in Geneva, which brought together representatives of the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers....

12. EU sends key letter to spark progress in Cyprus talks

A letter, which had been in the works for the past few weeks as part of a European Union-United Nations collaboration on the Cyprus issue, became the focal point from the very first day of the informal five-party meeting in Geneva....

13. EU steps up pressure on Cyprus talks, pushes for UN-backed reunification

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, stepping up its involvement as crucial talks take place in Geneva under UN leadership....

14. 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....

15. EU hits back with $28 billion in tariffs on US goods

The European Union is hitting back after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all European steel and aluminum imports....

16. Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...

17. 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....

18. Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....

19. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

20. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

21. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

22. European Parliament seeks Cypriot administrators

In a significant move to address imbalances in staff representation, the European Parliament has launched a competition aimed specifically at Cypriot nationals....

23. 'Mafia State' probe nears end as Anastasiades’ testimony looms

The high-profile investigation into allegations from the controversial book Mafia State is reaching its final stages, with Australian lawyer Gabrielle McIntyre arriving in Cyprus this week to oversee the process....

24. No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....

25. EU and Turkey edge closer to modernizing customs union

A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...

26. Cyprus steps up to protect religious minorities in the Middle East

In a region undergoing profound structural changes and historic power realignments, the Republic of Cyprus is not just observing the shifting dynamics, but actively seeking a role for itself in shaping the future....

27. Cyprus sees slow Syrian asylum withdrawals amid ongoing instability

The flow of Syrians requesting to withdraw their asylum applications in Cyprus remains low, despite the growing number of inquiries from individuals seeking information about the process. ...

28. Cyprus faces Schengen conundrum amid unresolved division

Cyprus remains caught in a political and logistical bind as Bulgaria and Romania prepare to join the Schengen free-movement area on January 1, 2025, according to a report by Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis....

29. Cyprus EU anniversary coins spark collector mania

The Central Bank of Cyprus’ commemorative coins celebrating 20 years since Cyprus joined the European Union have proven to be a hot commodity among collectors....

30. Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025

Greek and foreign airlines are increasing their routes to and from Athens and other top tourism destinations in Greece for the 2025 summer season by airlines that continue to identify more demand for the Greek tourism product....