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31. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

32. German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....

33. German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins contacts on Monday as part of his state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

34. Minister highlights smallest resident population at Pournara

The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....

35. German president Steinmeier embarks on first ever state visit to Cyprus

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will carry out a state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

36. Cyprus' dining experience elevated at WiZ 50 Best Awards

For the second consecutive year, WiZ GUIDE, SppMedia Group, and the Bank of Cyprus co-hosted the prestigious ''WiZ 50 BEST Restaurants'' ceremony....

37. ELAM's shadow: Unveiling the far-right's fascist roots

''Nazis or just another populist party?'' This has been the question in Germany for years regarding the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)....

38. Foreclosure fate tied to 'Mortgage-to-Rent' scheme

Cyprus' parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges....

39. Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....

40. Frontex commends Cyprus for successful immigration management

Grigorios Apostolou, the Head of the Frontex Liaison Office for Greece and Cyprus, commended Cyprus for its effective immigration management strategy....

41. Eurobank expands scholarship program to Cyprus

Eurobank Group is bringing its long-standing ''Forward for Education'' initiative to Cyprus, unveiling a new chapter in the program's 21-year history....

42. Government takes bold steps to speed up construction approvals

The Ministry of Interior in Cyprus is on a mission to simplify the development control system by implementing a comprehensive package of 22 measures in collaboration with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (CSTC). ...

43. EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson visits Cyprus to discuss migration

Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as part of her ongoing tour in Greece and Cyprus, to discuss migration management as well as the implementation of the EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean route....

44. A government on fragile ground

In May 2022, Nikos Christodoulides announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic, only to be overshadowed by the revelation of a partially plagiarized speech from Ioannis Kasoulides during the 2008 presidential election....

45. Cyprus eyes new measures amid migration challenges

There may have been progress so far in the management of migration, according to figures released by the government these days, but this is mainly due to a sharp decline in the number of applicants from African countries, ...

46. Cyprus linked to Magnitsky case through luxury hotel investment

The international organization OCCRP, specializing in organized crime and corruption, has once again implicated Cyprus in investment cases related to the luxury hotel Cap St Georges in Peyia. The connection ties back to the infamous Magnitsky case, a high-profile tax fraud scandal in Russia....

47. 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....

48. Interior Minister highlights 75% reduction in African arrivals

In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...

49. Interior Minister considers plan with IOM to boost international workforce

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has conveyed to IOM (International Organization for Migration) Director General Amy Pope Cyprus' willingness to look into implementing a pilot programme to attract labour force from third countries....

50. Twenty Akamas wrongdoings reported to the Attorney General

The owners of agricultural premises in the Akamas area are set to face justice for unauthorized interventions and modifications, violating their licenses....

51. Illegal land alterations spark legal action in Akamas

In a significant development, reports of wrongdoing by 20 owners of agricultural/land properties in the Akamas region have been forwarded to the General Prosecutor's Office....

52. Unveiling brilliance at the 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023

The illustrious 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023 unfolded in all its glory last night, December 7, 2023, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia....

53. Champions emerge tonight at the Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards

Get ready for an evening of celebration and recognition as the Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards takes center stage at The Royal Hall in Nicosia on Thursday, December 7....

54. Honoring excellence at the Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year awards 2023

Historian Thucydides stated, ''Excellent are those whose morale is not shaken by calamities, those who show the greatest determination in action.''...

55. Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony beckons on December 7

On December 7, discover the champions at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards" honoring ethics, contribution, vision, and hard work. Get the scoop on the categories, the nominees, and the exciting voting procedure....

56. Unlocking the future of fintech with ECOMMBX: Where money meets innovation

Are you ready to embark on a fintech adventure like no other? Welcome to ECOMMBX, where we’re not just another Electronic Money Institution but game-changers of the industry! Regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus under license no. 115.1.3.20/2018, we consider ourselves pioneers of innovation in Electronic Money Services....

57. 28 individuals facing deportation after Pournara riots

In response to threats to public order, Cyprus has issued 28 orders for detention and deportation. ...

58. Deportation process in motion for 'Pournara' riot participants

Authorities intend to immediately initiate procedures for deportation for those proven to be involved in yesterday's riots at "Pournara" First Reception Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, as Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou said on Tuesday....

59. Arrests made as riots erupt in Pournara

Authorities are actively investigating the significant events that transpired at the Pournara Hospitality Centre on Monday afternoon (6/11)....

60. A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

A legal gray area exists for children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, particularly those involving a Greek Cypriot parent and a parent who arrived in Cyprus through migratory flows, categorized as irregular, ...