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1171. Cyprus finance chief moved amid questions over government transparency

Papnayiotis Rougalas reports in this Sunday's Kathimerini that the Council of Ministers of Cyprus announced a significant reshuffle on Thursday,...

1172. EU pushing for economic ties with Turkey, but where does that leave Cyprus?

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, Brussels and Berlin are working to upgrade the Turkish Customs Union, viewing it as a pathway to strengthen economic ties with Turkey. ...

1173. FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...

1174. Norway’s billion-dollar man says Americans ''just work harder'' than Europeans

Norway’s ''billion-dollar man'' Nicolai Tangen, who manages Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says America’s success over Europe comes down to one simple factor: Americans work harder....

1175. Harris and Trump neck and neck in final stretch

As the November 5 election approaches, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll, which shows them tied at 48% among likely voters. ...

1176. President urges faster completion of 88 major projects

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides urged ministers to accelerate the government’s agenda of 88 key projects for the administration’s second year, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki announced after a recent Cabinet meeting. ...

1177. Zelenskyy’s ''Make Russia Small Again'' t-shirt sparks Kremlin fury

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...

1178. Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....

1179. Safety measures ignored as two students injured in school incidents

In light of a recent ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, discussions about student safety have intensified following two serious incidents in schools, ...

1180. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

1181. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

1182. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' proposal, insists on Turkey's role in talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has publicly rejected a proposal from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, which was made during an informal dinner in New York....

1183. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

1184. Putin urges Dollar ditch, but asks summit guests for Dollars and Euros

Russian President Vladimir Putin is leading efforts to reduce global reliance on the US dollar by promoting "de-dollarization" at a summit with over 20 world leaders. ...

1185. Five dead, 22 injured in terrorist attack

A terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) offices in Kahramankazan, near Ankara, resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries....

1186. President unveils €30 million plan to revitalize Troodos region

President Nikos Christodoulides has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the Troodos mountainous region, with more than 20 major projects and policy actions set to be implemented. ...

1187. EU Council President highlights support for Cyprus peace talks

The newly-elected President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Cyprus on Wednesday to express support for resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue. ...

1188. Are the US elections turning into the 'battle of the billionaires'?

In what seems to be a tit-for-tat move—especially after Elon Musk announced he would donate $1 million a day to registered voters who sign his PAC petition—Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reportedly thrown his support behind Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024...

1189. Antonio Costa’s visit is a pivotal step in EU support for Cyprus negotiations

The upcoming visit of Antonio Costa, the newly elected President of the European Council, to Cyprus is poised to play a significant role in the resumption of negotiations on the longstanding Cyprus problem. ...

1190. President Christodoulides: No tolerance for corruption in sports

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, made it clear that the country has zero tolerance for corruption and match-fixing in sports during the opening of the National School of Ethics at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

1191. Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

1192. A picture is worth a thousand words!

Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......

1193. Cyprus talks at crossroads: Is the 'end of the road' near?

The recent dinner in New York served as a reminder that, in the cynical world of international negotiations, continuing the process for its own sake remains, methodologically, the way to avoid declaring an impasse...

1194. Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway to voters raises legal red flags

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has committed to giving away $1 million daily to voters who sign his political action committee's (PAC) petition supporting constitutional rights....

1195. Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...

1196. Cyprus' EU nominee under fire for waste management scandal

Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....

1197. Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....

1198. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

1199. Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

1200. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......