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361. Cyprus banks set for major changes in September

September will bring significant shifts for Cyprus's two largest banks....

362. What a federation means for Cyprus’ EU status

We say Cyprus is an indivisible, unified, consubstantial state that could become a federation....

363. Cyprus caught in a field of disinformation

In this Sunday's Kathimerini, Yiannis Ioannou writes that the recent presence of U.S. naval ships in Limassol has reignited a long-standing debate in Cyprus about its geopolitical alignment, particularly as tensions escalate in the Middle East. ...

364. Cyprus allows Turkish FM to attend key EU meeting

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Cyprus has agreed to allow Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to participate in the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union on August 29....

365. Kamala Harris unveils economic plan with tax cuts and housing focus

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to present a comprehensive economic plan during a major policy speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday....

366. Trilateral meeting proposal faces hurdles as Tatar continues to refuse

President Christodoulides' strategy to pressure Ersin Tatar into agreeing to a trilateral meeting, despite Tatar’s ongoing refusal, appears ineffective. ...

367. Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....

368. Women entrepreneurs hit hard by Turkey's Instagram shutdown

Turkey's decision to block access to Instagram has dealt a significant blow to female entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to market and sell products ranging from homemade cookies to baby bedding....

369. Dubai Airport breaks record with 44.9M passengers in 2024

Dubai International Airport has broken a passenger record for the first half of the year, handling 44.9 million travelers from January to June, an 8% increase from the 41.6 million recorded during the same period in 2023....

370. Nicosia takes lead in crisis prep for Lebanon evacuation

The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring regional developments as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Iranian strike....

371. Epic Double: Ookla and umlaut rank Epic once again at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, for its Fixed Internet and Mobile Networks respectively

Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and dedication to excellence....

372. Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz as running mate

Viewed by many as a dark horse candidate, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not been selected to serve as Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate...

373. Christodoulides ties commissioner pick to EU job role

President Nikos Christodoulides’ recent statements regarding Cyprus’ nominee for the European Commissioner post have sparked controversy, ...

374. ''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

375. Athens and Cyprus alarmed by Middle East unrest following assassinations

Athens is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Fouad Shoukr in Beirut....

376. Israeli forces kill Hezbollah commander in Beirut, Hamas leader in Iran

The Middle East faces heightened tensions following two significant Israeli strikes. Last night, Israeli forces targeted and killed Fouad Soukr, a key member of Lebanon's Shi'ite Hezbollah organization, in Beirut....

377. Eurobank to revamp Hellenic Bank's leadership in September

Eurobank is now focusing on the next steps following the completion of its tender offer for a 100% acquisition of Hellenic Bank, finalized on Tuesday, June 30, 2024. ...

378. Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....

379. Cyprus eyes key EU portfolio in von der Leyen’s second commission

As EU member states finalize the 26 names for Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission......

380. Anastasiades speaks out on Cyprus solution, corruption, and political ties

In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...

381. Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as EU Commission President

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen to serve a second term as President of the European Commission,...

382. Fifteen days left to decide on Eurobank's offer

Hellenic Bank shareholders have less than 15 days to decide whether to sell their shares to Eurobank, which has made a takeover offer of 2.56 euros per share. The offer, initiated at the start of the month, has a four-week deadline, shorter than the maximum eight weeks allowed....

383. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

384. Ukrainian startups build low-cost robot army to combat Russia

Facing manpower shortages, overwhelming odds, and uneven international assistance, Ukraine is looking to an unlikely source for a strategic edge against......

385. Cyprus advances road safety with Intelligent Transport Systems

In a bid to modernize its main road network and bolster transport safety, Cyprus is rolling out state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems (ITS) across key routes. ...

386. 'Land of Tomorrow' set to transform Larnaca's coastline

The coastal community development project, ''Land of Tomorrow,'' is set to transform the industrial image of Dhekelia in Larnaca into a modern and sustainable urban environment. ...

387. Cyprus charts course for 2025 budget surplus

President Nikos Christodoulides announced during a Cabinet meeting on Monday that the government is on track to achieve a budget surplus for the fiscal year 2025....

388. Cyprus banks receive upgrades, signal economic resilience

In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

389. Deputy Minister unveils EU's strategic agenda to ministers

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna presented on Wednesday to the members of the Council of Ministers the EU Strategic Agenda that will guide the work and priorities of the EU institutions for the next five years....

390. Politico: Is Brexit's peak over? UK faces calls to rejoin EU

British voters are gearing up for their first post-EU general election this Thursday, marking a significant milestone since Brexit....