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181. 180° turnaround

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182. Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....

183.  President inaugurates new wing of prisons

President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....

184. Thank God for GESY!

The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....

185. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

186. Cyprus pushes to link Turkey-EU relations to Cyprus talks, faces EU resistance

The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....

187. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

188. Cypriot MP's take a break from 'banking on' reform

Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....

189. Parliament rejects AKEL’s 5% bank tax bill after tense showdown

A dramatic session in parliament ended with the rejection of a contentious proposal by the opposition party AKEL, which aimed to impose an extraordinary 5% solidarity tax on bank interest income for 2024 and 2025. ...

190. Cyprus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....

191. Government launches mortgage subsidy to ease inflation’s grip

The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....

192. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

193. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

194. Cyprus hosts diplomatic events with UK PM's visit and UN reception

Cyprus is at the center of diplomatic activity today with two significant events underscoring its role in regional and international affairs....

195. Clerides urges President to modernize British Bases Agreement

Former Attorney General of the Republic, Costas Clerides, has submitted a proposal to the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, urging the initiation of a dialogue with the United Kingdom concerning the British military Bases in Cyprus....

196. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

197. UK’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

198. Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

The Municipality of Lefkara is advocating for the construction of a Technical School in Kornos, a request presented during a meeting on December 4th between Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous and the Minister of Education, Sport, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michailidou....

199. Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Nicosia has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defenses with the activation of the Israeli-built Barak MX system, often compared to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome. ...

200.  Debate intensifies over proposed 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's 'Oikonomiki', a controversial proposal to introduce a 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus is racing against time to be debated in Parliament before the Christmas recess....

201. From Apostolos Andreas' bus breakdown to political meltdowns

A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...

202. Major companies eye Cyprus as European HQ, says annual securities report

The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, met with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) at the Presidential Palace to receive their 2023 annual report. ...

203. Why the NATO debate is still a divisive issue in Cyprus

The NATO debate in Cyprus has always been polarizing. Unlike the real debate on membership in the North Atlantic Alliance—which requires preconditions and an invitation, not just an "application"—...

204. Turkey reacts srongly to Cyprus' NATO push and growing U.S. military ties

Ankara’s response to President Nicos Christodoulides’ plan to pursue NATO membership for Cyprus “when conditions are ripe” was expected,...

205. NATO, foxes, and airbags: Cyprus' political circus rolls on

Christodoulides is trying to get us into NATO, Mitsotakis is working behind the scenes to help us, AKEL is having a meltdown, Turkey is telling us to forget about it, and the Fox from Argaka (Averof Neofytou) is shouting that the idea was his....

206. Cyprus and Greece forge closer ties in historic meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....

207. Cyprus NATO membership unlikely as Turkey asserts veto rights

Cyprus’ prospects for NATO membership appear dim, with Turkish Ambassador Ulutç Özülker and other prominent Turkish figures emphasizing Ankara's veto power. ...

208. The President’s bold move: Passport revoked, secession on the horizon?

I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...

209. Cyprus moves closer to NATO, talks begin on permanent U.S. military presence

According to an article written by Lena Argyris, Cyprus is strategically positioning itself for a potential future membership in NATO,...

210. ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...