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1441. Finance Ministry urges applicants for 2013 haircut compensation

The Cyprus Finance Ministry is calling on all individuals and entities affected by the 2013 Cyprus bailout to submit their electronic applications for participation in the "Replenishment Scheme of the National Solidarity Fund."...

1442. Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

1443. Greece introduces ''talent and tech visas'' for non-EU citizens

Greece is about to introduce more formal incentives for attracting non-European Union citizens, this time based on their talent and expertise, as a means of boosting the country’s supply of skilled staff, which is seriously lagging demand in the high-tech sectors....

1444. President Christodoulides hails financial progress with new CBC Governor

The appointment ceremony for the new governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides, occurred this morning at the Presidential Palace, with the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance....

1445. Sophia Vassiliou: Paying it forward

As the European elections draw near, Cyprus finds itself amidst the emergence of a new political entity: VOLT. This dynamic party brings a breath of fresh air to our political landscape, ...

1446. Coldplay extends Athens stay with additional concert

Global icons Coldplay have stirred a frenzy among music enthusiasts as they gear up to grace Athens with their presence during the 2024 leg of their highly anticipated Music of the Spheres Tour....

1447. Cyprus President returns from Lebanon with promises fulfilled

President Nikos Christodoulides' whirlwind journey to Beirut has drawn to a close, yet the true test of its impact lies on the horizon, amidst the waves. ...

1448. Record crowd watches historic eclipse across North America

The next total eclipse will be on 12 August 2026 and will cover large areas of the northern hemisphere....

1449. Demetra Holdings challenges Eurobank-Hellenic merger

Demetra Holdings is seeking to overturn the National Competition Authority's (NCA) approval of the proposed merger between Eurobank and Hellenic Bank....

1450. Cyprus urges EU support for Lebanon amid migration challenges

The Cypriot government is pleading with the European Union (EU) for financial support for Lebanon to bolster its border management efforts, according to a report by our Brussels correspondent, George Kakouris. ...

1451. Cyprus-Greece ferry service resumes for third year

The Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger connection is set to resume for the third consecutive year, subsidized by the state following approval from the European Commission, ...

1452. Cyprus faces migration crisis amid infrastructure strain

Cyprus is facing a mounting migration crisis as data obtained by K on Thursday reveals a surge in illegal immigrant arrivals, straining the government's resources and raising concerns about a humanitarian emergency....

1453. Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

1454. Christodoulides and Von der Leyen strategize on Cyprus migration crisis

In a cordial atmosphere, the meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took place today, Sunday, April 7, in Athens....

1455. Accusations against Von der Leyen shake re-election bid as Brussels elite speak out

Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term as president of the European Commission has been dented after accusations of favouritism in the selection of a fellow party member to a lucrative new job. ...

1456. Ukraine's NATO membership in the cards, Blinken asserts

A summit to mark the alliance's birthday doubled as a renewed effort to keep members on board with aid for Ukraine....

1457. Fake 'priest' targets people with €12 sweets

A charlatan priest appears to have been deceiving citizens in Larnaca, extracting money from them....

1458. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

1459. Green Agenda Summit gears up for May 20

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

1460. Dr. Cameron Hepburn leads charge at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Cameron Hepburn is the Battcock Professor of Environmental Economics at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford. He is also the program......

1461. Christodoulides heads to Lebanon to address migrant influx

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Lebanon on Monday to discuss the increased arrivals of migrants. He said once more that the situation was difficult but assured that “we will deal with it”....

1462. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

1463. Lebanon to Cyprus: $3000 per person for the deadly journey

The security authorities of the Republic were not oblivious to the presence of networks smuggling illegal immigrants westwards through Cyprus, ...

1464. Audit exposes serious issues in collecting unpaid taxes in Cyprus

An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....

1465. Venice introduces entry fee for day trippers

In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....

1466. Controversial raffle lands Metropolitan in hot water

Despite being deemed illegal by multiple government authorities, including the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Urban Planning......

1467. Authorities stumped on declared cash

The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....

1468. Cyprus seeks EU aid amid migration surge

In response to increased migration flows, particularly from Syrians in Lebanon, Cyprus urges EU aid for Lebanon and steps up surveillance to prevent boat departures, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou reports....

1469. Where did all the declared cash go?

Director General of the Ministry of Finance, George Panteli, revealed to Parliament's Institutions Committee that between 2021 and March 2024, 1077 cash declarations, totaling 119 million euros, entered Cyprus via Larnaca and Paphos airports....

1470. Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...