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931. Government submits bill to join U.S. visa waiver program

The Cyprus government submitted a bill to the House of Representatives plenary on Thursday, aiming to fulfill the necessary preconditions for the Republic of Cyprus to join the United States Visa Waiver Program....

932. Fikardos Winery: Crafting award-winning Cypriot wines

933. Cyprus’ Lidl Kids Team Cyprus experienced the UEFA EURO 2024TM in Munich

As the Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024TM and as part of the Lidl Kids Team programme, Lidl offered children from all over Europe the opportunity to be a Player Escort at the top summer football tournament, which this year takes place in Germany....

934. Cyprus risks losing €657M EU grant for Interconnector project, says Energy Minister

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of a €657 million subsidy by the European Commission for the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus and Greece......

935. UN report flags rising tensions in Cyprus buffer zone

A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

936. CBC to keep dividends low despite bank profits

The increased profitability of Cypriot banks, will not affect the supervisory authorities’ views over the necessity to maintain a prudent policy with respect to banks’ dividend payments, the Central Bank of Cyprus said in its annual report for 2023, published on Wednesday....

937. Athens warns Nicosia to reverse delays in power grid project

The ambitious electricity interconnection project linking Cyprus with the European power grids through Greece faces significant hurdles as tensions rise between Athens and Nicosia....

938. New pyramid scheme preys on Cypriots promising big profits

In a report by Hectoras Georgiou from Kathimerini, a new company named Metamax has recently popped up in Cyprus, promising substantial profits to users through its application. ...

939. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

940. Fitch elevates Hellenic Bank’s credit rating

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Hellenic Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', with stable outlook and its Viability Rating (VR) to 'bbb-' from 'bb+'. ...

941. Cyprus and U.S. celebrate strengthened ties at U.S. Independence Day event

The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....

942. President announces €10 Million boost for Cyprus tourism

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....

943. Great Sea Interconnector study outlines benefits July 11

The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEU) has made a significant decision regarding the methodology for calculating the regulated revenue......

944. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

945. Cypriot students stranded by Swiss landslide begin journey home

Sixty-five students and six teachers from the English School in Nicosia are on their way back to Cyprus after being stranded in Switzerland due to a landslide....

946. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

947. Employee earnings in Cyprus rise by 5.7% in early 2024

The average gross monthly earnings of employees in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 5.7%, reaching €2,378, compared to €2,251 in the same period of 2023, according to preliminary data from the Statistical Office....

948. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

949. Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

950. Cyprus pledges €300K to enhance missing persons efforts

The recruitment of eight new archaeologists and the purchase of an excavator is ensured by the funding contributed by the Republic of Cyprus to the Committee......

951. Banks contribute over €854M in taxes amid controversy over proposed levy

In the last seven years (2017-2023), Cypriot banks have collectively paid more than €854 million in income tax, special taxes, and VAT, according to a report by Panayiotis Rouglas in last Sunday's Kathimerini....

952. President Christodoulides to host UN's Colin Stewart

The President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides is set to receive on Monday afternoon at the Presidential Palace the Special Representative......

953. American artist turns Cyprus' ancient stones into vibrant art

Have you ever heard of any Cypriot artists climbing up into the mountains on an extremely hot day just to collect stones and extract colors?...

954. Windcraft Music Fest reflects on 10 years of music

Windcraft Music Fest celebrates its tenth anniversary and returns dynamically on July 13th and 14th in Katydata Solea, focusing on wind instruments. ...

955. Tatar to discuss new crossing with UN in London

The issue of opening a new crossing point in Mia Milia to enhance contact between the two communities will be raised at his 1 July meeting in London......

956. Turkish Cypriot groups challenge Tatar's solution proposals

Twenty-one Turkish Cypriot guilds, organizations, and political parties have collectively appealed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, ...

957. Varosha resolution: PACE calls for return to legal owners

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Thursday approved a resolution calling for the return of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants......

958. Turkish navy monitors Italian cable-laying in Cyprus' EEZ

The Turkish Navy is keeping a close eye on the work of the Italian vessel Teliri, which is to lay telecommunication cables within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that will stretch to Greece and then to Italy. ...

959. Top Cypriot producers honored for their culinary excellence

Ten Cypriot agri-food producers were honored at the 10th ''Gastronomos'' Quality Awards on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024. The event, held at the old Nicosia Town Hall, celebrated a decade of achievements in Cypriot gastronomy and the promotion of local products....

960. Trolls, blacklists, and rose milk: A ''democratic'' drama

The issue of fake accounts and trolls on platform X is becoming a big topic - especially following accusations by a well-known lawyer. According to these accusations, w...