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391. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

392. Government announces minimum wage increase for hotel workers

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted key economic and labor policy decisions today during a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace, emphasizing efforts to boost employment and attract Cypriot professionals back home....

393. USS Oscar Austin returns to Cyprus with a strategic stop in Larnaca

The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...

394. Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou brings her ''Muses'' to Paris

Renowned Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou is once again taking her art to the international stage. ...

395. This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....

396. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

397. 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....

398. From Greece to the Balkans, Steve Bannon warns of the looming threat of World War III

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist and controversial figure behind the MAGA movement, has made his home and podcast headquarters in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, just a stone’s throw from the U.S. Capitol....

399. The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...

400. Lidl Cyprus goes ahead with new additional financial benefits of €450,000

Lidl Cyprus is rewarding the collective effort and contribution of its team by providing additional financial benefits totaling €450,000 to boost its income. At the same time, as from March 1, 2025, it’s establishing the minimum wage for its employees at €1,220 gross....

401. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

402. Is Cyprus' public sector too large? Hiring freeze lifted amid rising costs.

The Cyprus government is set to fully lift the ban on hiring permanent public sector employees, marking a significant shift from austerity measures imposed over a decade ago....

403. Cyprus protests Pakistan’s statements on occupied areas

The Republic of Cyprus has lodged an official complaint in response to remarks made by the Pakistani Prime Minister....

404. Trump’s ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs are trading jabs in the global market

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....

405. Big US companies borrowing in Europe to save money

Big American companies are increasingly turning to Europe to borrow money at lower costs, taking advantage of cheaper interest rates compared to those in the US....

406. MAGA: Make Averof Great Again!

Never before has the slogan of DISY ''seismos seismos, Synagermos'' (or roughly translated: ''earthquake, earthquake, DISY'' been more fitting than in the days we're living through now (It does sound better in Greek though don't you agree?). ...

407. In Cyprus schools, a 'frying pan movement' collects cooking oil for fuel

Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel, Reuters reported last week....

408. TOYOTA - Statement on Takata Airbag Recalls

409. IGC Business & Investment Council Launched in India

The India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business & Investment Council was officially launched today at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the three nations. ...

410. Cyprus boosts maritime security with high-tech coastguard vessels (photos)

In a significant step to enhance Cyprus’ maritime security, the Port and Maritime Police introduced ten new high-tech vessels at a ceremony held at Limassol Port today. ...

411. Cyprus improves corruption ranking, but challenges remain

Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....

412. Women in Cyprus inch toward equality in science

The number of women working in science across the European Union has been on the rise....

413. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

414. DiCarlo’s visit to Cyprus paves the way for Geneva Conference on Cyprus issue

The two-day visit of UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, marked a significant step in the UN’s efforts to organize an international conference on the Cyprus issue, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, ...

415. Cyprus weather: A ''winter'' that Europe would envy

While the rest of Europe battles icy winds, sub-zero temperatures, and a constant existential crisis over whether to wear three layers or four, Cyprus is doing its own version of winter—mild, moody, and just dramatic enough to remind us it's still February....

416. 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....

417. Groundbreaking cancer study by Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....

418. Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....

419. 'Patriots for Europe' cry ''Make Europe great again'' at rally

In Madrid, far-right leaders from across Europe gathered to rally against the European Union and endorse shared goals inspired by President Trump’s influence....

420. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....