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31. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

32. UAE offers flexibility to expats on tax residency amid Iran conflict

The United Arab Emirates is signaling a softer approach for expats worried about losing their tax residency, as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt travel and business in the Gulf....

33. Cypriot banks see profits tumble in 2025

Cypriot banks saw their profits shrink in 2025 compared with the previous year, largely due to a smaller contribution from net interest income....

34. EU turns down Trump’s request for help in Hormuz as cracks show over Ukraine

The European Union has effectively rejected a request by Donald Trump for European assistance in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas making clear that the conflict with Iran “is not a European war” and that ''no one wants active involvement.'' ...

35. Grain producers call for possible closure of crossing points to contain foot-and-mouth disease

The Pancyprian Grain Producers’ Organization has called on the government to examine stronger measures to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, including the possible closure of crossing points between government-controlled areas and the occupied territories....

36. Cyprus’ quarries still out of control, audit warns

Six years after the last audit of Cyprus’ Mining and Quarrying Service, compliance remains alarmingly low, according to a new report from the Auditor General. ...

37. Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Nicosia district as new cases detected

Foot-and-mouth disease has now spread beyond Larnaca, raising fresh concerns for farmers and veterinary authorities as suspected cases emerge in the Nicosia district....

38. Cyber Cover Insurance for €25 per year from Genikes Insurance, with a €20 Jinius voucher

From online shopping to the use of social media, the Cyber Cover plan from Genikes Insurance offers protection against online fraud, identity theft, and other digital risks. ...

39. Facing the harsh reality of the foot-and-mouth crisis

The arrival of European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Oliver Várhelyi in Cyprus brought a decisive end to livestock farmers’ request that animals not infected with foot and mouth disease be spared on farms where cases have been detected....

40. Foreclosure suspensions keep returning in Cyprus

A new effort to suspend foreclosures is underway until the end of the year. Members of parliament are dissatisfied with the current foreclosure framework, and just days before Parliament dissolves ahead of the parliamentary elections, numerous legislative proposals are on the table. ...

41. Formula One pulls plug on Bahrain and Saudi races

Formula One is set to cancel two major races in the Middle East as escalating conflict in the region forces the sport to put safety ahead of speed....

42. Dubai’s busy streets and hotels fall quiet as conflict scares off tourists

Dubai, a city known for packed beaches, luxury shopping and nonstop energy, is suddenly unusually quiet....

43. EU Commissioner: All animals on infected farms must be culled

Farms hit by foot-and-mouth disease will have to kill all animals on site, even those that appear healthy, under strict European Union rules aimed at stopping the outbreak before it spreads further, an EU commissioner said Friday during a visit to Cyprus....

44. Petrolina: A longstanding sponsor of the ''Love Route''

Petrolina continues to support the humanitarian initiative ''Love Route'', organized by the Cyprus Association for children with cancer and related diseases “One Dream One Wish”, for the 18th consecutive year, contributing to the effort to support children diagnosed with cancer and their families....

45. Strong year for Aegean as profits climb to €147.8 million

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2025, confirming its consistent growth path....

46. Six-month freeze on primary home foreclosures proposed

A proposal has been put forward to temporarily halt foreclosures on primary residences valued at up to €400,000 for a period of at least six months, as uncertainty grows over the potential economic impact of developments in the Middle East....

47. Thousands of public accounts still waiting to be checked, Audit Office says

Thousands of financial reports from Cyprus’ wider public sector have still not been audited, some going back almost three decades, raising fresh concerns about transparency and how public money is monitored....

48. Cyprus brings in international PR team to rebuild tourism confidence

The government and tourism stakeholders are joining forces in a coordinated effort to safeguard Cyprus’ international image, stressing that the country remains safe and that daily life continues under normal conditions....

49. Foot-and-mouth battle intensifies, threatening farms and food prices

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...

50. Sharp drop in bookings for March and April forces hotels to shut down or delay reopening

Cyprus’ hotel industry is facing growing pressure after a wave of booking cancellations for the early spring months, creating uncertainty for hundreds of businesses and their employees....

51. Crises give birth to opportunities

Everything happened at breakneck speed and within such a short period of time that it left little room for the brain’s digestive system to process events. Even more so because, at the same time, we were experiencing a déjà vu of failures and structural dysfunctions in the field of Civil Defence and Protection...

52. Oil prices climb past $116 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices are surging at a pace not seen in years, rattling global markets as the war in the Middle East fuels fears of a major energy supply crisis....

53. BOC eyes strategic acquisitions in insurance, asset management and fintech

Bank of Cyprus says it is keeping a close watch for potential acquisitions that could add value to the group, focusing on three main areas: insurance, asset management and fintech....

54. Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

55. BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026

''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....

56. Trump’s proxy war moment

President Trump wants to replace Iran’s current regime with a system friendly to the United States, essentially meaning the abandonment of nuclear ambitions and an end to support for satellite regimes that advance Tehran’s theocratic agenda....

57. Cyprus ramps up culling  as authorities race to contain foot-and-mouth outbreak

Authorities are intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestock units in the Larnaca district, with thousands of animals either already culled or scheduled for destruction in the coming days....

58. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

59. Aradippou begins animal burial and vaccination push

Burial operations for animals from a livestock facility affected by foot-and-mouth disease began Saturday in Aradippou, according to the town’s mayor, Christodoulos Partou. ...

60. Major study links vegetarian diets to lower risk of multiple cancers

A major international study suggests that swapping meat for vegetables could lower your risk of developing several common cancers, but it’s not a free pass to skip screenings or ignore other health risks....