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91. Cyprus is moving forward with its Digital Assistant, steering clear of Cypriot work habits

The Digital Assistant is here! It's the first application of Productive Artificial Intelligence in the Cypriot public sector....

92. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

93. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

94. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

95. ''No Last Chances'' — The UK’s view on Cyprus, NATO, and post-Brexit hurdles

In an interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou , British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the more pressing and controversial issues shaping relations between the UK and Cyprus....

96. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

97. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

98. Cyprus hosts diplomatic events with UK PM's visit and UN reception

Cyprus is at the center of diplomatic activity today with two significant events underscoring its role in regional and international affairs....

99. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

100. UK’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

101. Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

The Municipality of Lefkara is advocating for the construction of a Technical School in Kornos, a request presented during a meeting on December 4th between Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous and the Minister of Education, Sport, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michailidou....

102. Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Nicosia has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defenses with the activation of the Israeli-built Barak MX system, often compared to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome. ...

103. From Apostolos Andreas' bus breakdown to political meltdowns

A pilgrimage to Apostolos Andreas—may his blessings abound—took an unexpected turn when the bus broke down. ...

104. Cyprus and Greece forge closer ties in historic meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides described the second intergovernmental meeting between Cyprus and Greece as a historic milestone. For the first time, 14 Greek Cabinet ministers joined their Cypriot counterparts in Nicosia, reflecting the deepening collaboration between the two nations....

105. The President’s bold move: Passport revoked, secession on the horizon?

I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...

106. ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...

107. UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....

108. Turkey raises concerns over U.S. presence in Cyprus

Turkish pro-government media are increasingly discussing the ''replacement'' of the British Bases (SBA) in Cyprus by the United States and the ''encirclement'' of Turkey by America, citing US bases in Alexandroupolis, Larissa, Crete, and Cyprus. ...

109. Old grudges and gilded memories, Cypriot politics in reruns

Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the former DISY party leader. Oh boy, both were quite the listen....

110. UN official DiCarlo to visit Cyprus for expanded meeting plans

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is expected to visit Cyprus soon, following UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s approval of plans to convene an expanded meeting on Cyprus. All parties involved have agreed to the idea, sources say....

111. Trump’s win, coffee with Erdogan, and the Presidential spin: A dose of Cyprus reality

For anyone worried that Trump’s election might throw off our strategic ties with the U.S.—those essential space collaborations and our participation in the Star Wars program—the Presidential Palace has assured us that a ''close associate'' of Trump recently reached out to our very own Nicos!...

112. Cypriot President holds quiet meeting with Trump associate ahead of U.S. elections

Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with a close associate of Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace to discuss potential shifts in Cyprus-U.S. relations if Trump were to win the U.S. election. ...

113. Trump’s election shakes global dynamics and raises concerns in Cyprus

If anything was clear during the U.S. election campaign, it’s that this election isn’t just about the United States. ...

114. On the wrong side of the elections...

It's only natural that the election of a volatile president like Trump would raise concerns across the globe. His approach to U.S. foreign policy is anybody's guess, ...

115. President Christodoulides congratulates Trump on Election win

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has congratulated Donald Trump for his election and says that he looks forward to continue working with the US on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries....

116. First affordable housing block for refugees in Cyprus to be ready in 20 months

In 20 months, the first apartment building under the government’s "KtiZO" Plan in the Apostolos Andreas Housing Settlement in Latsia will be completed....

117. Cyprus launches new €50 Million plan to boost birth rate

Cyprus is rolling out a new set of measures worth over €50 million to tackle its shrinking birth rate, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday....

118. U.S. election countdown: What’s at stake for Cyprus and Europe

With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....

119. Cypriot society divided over Christodoulides’ high-profile visit with Biden

Last Sunday, as President Nikos Christodoulides faced internal scrutiny over his decision to address transparency in the institution's fund, managed by the First Lady, and the sudden transfer of Treasury Director General George Pantelis, an unexpected invitation made headlines....

120. The unassuming Constantinos Kombos

In every Cabinet meeting, there is a ''luxury'' position held by the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...