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1411. European warrants tie four lawyers to E/C property sales

In a significant legal development, the Republic of Cyprus has issued arrest warrants through Europol for four lawyers in the occupied territories, as reported by Yeni Bakis....

1412. Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Paphos-based Strikerz Inc.

International football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a group of investors committing over $40 million to UFL, a new free football game developed by Paphos-based gaming publisher Strikerz Inc....

1413. UN Chief expresses concern over deepening divide in Cyprus

''It becomes clearer with every passing year that the divide between the sides is growing, gradually eroding the prospects of finding a mutually acceptable political settlement''...

1414. COVID-19 JN.1 sub variant surpasses 3000 cases

Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....

1415. Investigation underway of Turkish Cypriot lawyer arrested in Rome

In light of initial evidence, the Cyprus government suggests that Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kıursat, recently apprehended in Rome for allegedly selling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied areas,...

1416. Tension peaks in Cyprus natural gas development

The development of the Natural Gas network of Cyprus has become a tangled mess, as after the delays in the schedules......

1417. Mount Athos monasteries oppose U.S. Archbishop's visit

In a formal letter addressed to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, all the monasteries of Mount Athos expressed their opposition to a planned visit by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America during the third ten days of January....

1418. Halloumi exports drop by 10% amid ongoing dairy industry crisis

With a request to lift the decree 332/2023 of October 20th, for an increase in the percentage of goat-sheep milk to 19%, the cheesemakers are going to the Presidential Palace......

1419. UN Security Council to renew peacekeeping force mandate in Cyprus

The year 2024 inaugurates a formal series of UN procedures related to Cyprus and simultaneously locks in the arrival of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus....

1420. Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, then I was suddenly engulfed by a wave of both national and emotional sentiments....

1421. Cyprus grapples with lingering private debt woes

In Cyprus, the European Commission consistently highlights the significant economic challenge of private debt through regular post-program or post-memorandum reports....

1422. Officials ponder responsibility following quadruple fatality

Ambulance crews experience road fatalities on a more personal level. When you rescue someone, you connect with them....

1423. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

1424. Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock on the Cyprus problem and find a mutually acceptable formula....

1425. Cyprus makes the cut in new tax-friendly nations list

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance shed light on the revised list of countries enjoying preferential tax status under the Independent Authority for Public Revenue of the Hellenic Republic (IAEA)....

1426. 'Amalthea' initiative eludes Lyme Bay in Malta stopover

Despite initial reports that the British Royal Navy (BRN) auxiliary landing ship, ''RFA Lyme Bay,'' would sail from Cyprus to Gaza for humanitarian aid purposes - as part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip via Cyprus - this was never possible....

1427. T/C leader faces bribery scandal involving former Turkish VP

Reports and a leaked audio document are causing a stir in the Turkish Cypriot community, suggesting that Fuat Oktay, former Turkish vice-president handling the Cyprus file for Ankara, received a $50 million bribe from the late...

1428. Greek-owned tanker broadcasts AIS message to avoid Houthi targeting

In a bid to avoid being targeted by Houthi militants, a Greek-owned tanker, which recently set sail from Russia, has taken an unusual step by broadcasting a message over the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to disassociate itself from Israel....

1429. Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

1430. As 2023 ends, banks and unions lock horns on pay structures

The banks and bank employees' unions are at odds over labor issues and the signing of new collective agreements. As we approach the end of 2023, no significant progress has been made in renewing collective agreements during the outgoing year....

1431. US Ambassador discusses Cyprus and Russian influence in exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus weighs in on whether the island nation's ties to Russian influence are changing. ...

1432. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

1433. Minister upset as staff gaps widen

In its 2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report, the European Commission identifies major shortages in construction, healthcare, science, technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, spanning high, medium, and low-skilled roles...

1434. Greece named Economist 'Country of the Year 2023'

The Economist magazine has declared Greece the country of the year for 2023, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a post, referring to the "recognition of the efforts of the Greek people."...

1435. Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

1436. 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. ...

1437. Half of Cyprus loans vulnerable to Euribor and ECB rates

Half of the loans in Cyprus are "vulnerable" to euribor and the European Central Bank's (ECB) key rates. In 2024 and 2025, we may not expect further increases, but rather possible decreases, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus' Financial Stability Report for 2022....

1438. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

1439. MPs debate executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations

The issue surrounding the renewal of Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) CEO Andreas Neocleous's contract for another five years and a requested bonus sparked discussions within the Council of Ministers about executive bonuses in semi-governmental organizations. ...

1440. UN's envoy to land in Cyprus for talks on Cyprus problem

In early January, the new Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, will arrive in Cyprus....