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1. Kenan Ayaz appeals German conviction at European Court of Human Rights

The situation of Kurdish activist Kenan Ayaz has reached the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), challenging the legality of his conviction in Germany and renewing calls for his release....

2. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels

Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) is launching its new campaign for the latest generation of Shell V-Power fuels - Shell’s most advanced fuels designed with next-generation cleaning technology that removes 100% of deposits from critical engine parts and prevents their future build-up....

3. Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

A detainee at Cyprus’s Central Prisons has filed a formal complaint alleging he was beaten by prison guards, prompting an immediate investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights and the police....

4. Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

From comeback politicians to brand-new movements, Cyprus’ political map is being redrawn in real time. ...

5. Lakatameia Municipality condemns fourth act of vandalism in one year

The Municipality of Lakatameia reported Sunday that the park on Salaminos Street in Tseri has been vandalized for the fourth time within a year....

6. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

7. ''In Paradise I marked an island…''

The inauguration will be held by Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Giannis Antoniou...

8. 82-year-old man reported missing in Limassol

9. Cyprus sweeps Thailand in Davis Cup, edges closer to B Division

Cyprus' national tennis team delivered a stellar performance in Nicosia on Saturday, securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Thailand in the Davis Cup. With this win, Cyprus advances to the final phase of the play-offs, bringing them closer to a coveted spot in the B division of the Davis Cup World Cup....

10. Historic victory for Cypriot tennis at the Davis Cup

With a remarkable victory, Stylianos Christodoulou ended the first day of the Australian Open....

11. 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. ...

12. Snapshots of an otherworldly presence

Andros Efstathiou's photography exhibition "Nicosia International Airport" opens on Friday, December 13th. ...

13. Cyprus Airways pilot recalls flight hours before 1974 Turkish Invasion

On Friday, July 19, 1974, 30-year-old Cyprus Airways pilot Adamos Marneros paced nervously in his London hotel room. ...

14. House of Representatives hosts conference on 75 years of Council of Europe

The House of Representatives is organising on Monday, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), a conference on "75 years of operation of the Council of Europe: Republic of Cyprus - benefits and prospects"....

15. Monks request postponement in Saint Avakoum monastery case

The monks involved in the case of the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum have requested a postponement from the six-member Synodal Court, citing the need for their new lawyer, George Stylianou, to familiarize himself with the case. ...

16. Eurobank's Michalis Louis set to become new CEO of Hellenic Bank

Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....

17. Cyprus banks set for major changes in September

September will bring significant shifts for Cyprus's two largest banks....

18. Parliament cancels smart meter contract to save EU funds

The Cypriot Parliament has unanimously accepted the President's referral of a law passed on April 25 that exempts innovative small and medium-sized......

19. Parliament enacts law granting tax exemption on loan repayments

The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a law exempting individuals who sold real estate or transferred shares to repay Non-Servicing Loans from the 0.4% tax designated for the Central Equal Weight Sharing Agency...

20. 2024 budget gets green light – Inside scoop on state wage proposals

The 2024 budget was passed into law relatively comfortably, with a total of 37 MPs voting for it, while 19 were opposed. ...

21. Bar meeting turns into ''starvation wages'' circus

The Parliamentary Committee of Lawyers, in conjunction with the new Council of the Cyprus Bar Association, addressed several critical issues during their meeting today....

22. Cyprus elections: End of a political era?

The Intermediate parties are facing survival problems, introspection, and doubts, despite being part of the coalition government....

23. Cyprus welcomes PACE President for official visit

President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Tiny Kox will pay an official visit to Cyprus, on 5-7 of July, at the invitation of President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou....

24. United by Pride: A bold step towards human rights and peace in Cyprus

An important event for human rights and peace in Cyprus is set to take place in Nicosia on Saturday, June 17. It is the "United by Pride" Intercommunal Pride March, featuring two parallel marches starting at 18:00 from two central locations in Nicosia: Eleftherias Square and Kougioulou Park. ...

25. Divestments trigger a risk of backlash in the Recovery Fund

As Cyprus races against time to secure €1.1 billion in grants and loans from the Recovery Fund (NextGenerationEU) by June 2026, a new challenge arises. ...

26. Cyprus to extradite Kurdish activist to Germany

The Republic of Cyprus will extradite Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist arrested on terrorism charges, to Germany after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected his appeal on Tuesday, May 16. ...

27. Russian wave heads north as sanctions pick up in Cyprus

Russian businesses in the Republic of Cyprus are rumored to be moving to the northern part of the island to avoid sanctions, amid reports that more Cypriot nationals in the south are expected to be added to a new list of 'Russian enablers'...

28. Davis Cup playoffs return to Cyprus

The Cypriot Davis Cup Team will fight in Cyprus for qualification at the European Zone Group B promotion play-offs....

29. Foreclosure sales to restart after Parliamentary vote

The House of Representatives voted 22 to 18 against a proposal for a new three-month suspension of foreclosure sales, which had been tabled in the form of an emergency bill....

30. Gun report adds new twist in Azeri case

The Azeri suspect in a contentious thwarted plot against Israelis in Cyprus has admitted some charges essentially throwing a curve ball at the prosecution, with the defense raising serious questions over murder-for-hire conspiracy and terrorism accusations...