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1711. European Parliament report accuses seven countries, including Cyprus, of acting as tax havens

The European Parliament urged EU member states on Tuesday to curb money-laundering in the bloc by ending programs to sell visas and passports, a step the multi-billion-dollar industry said would cause economic damage....

1712. Acacia tree removal sparks controversy

Officials are set to discuss last week’s acacia tree removal in Paphos, following an outcry by critics who say big commercial interests are endangering sea turtle nesting sites...

1713. Israeli Ambassador: US participation in Jerusalem summit a strong sign of support

1714. EastMed summit to send stern message

1715. East Med on track with US backing

1716. President briefs locals on SBA land use

Local land owners who have properties within the Sovereign Base Areas could be eligible to find foreign buyers or otherwise utilize their property, but not before an environmental study is completed next year...

1717. Things that go together

The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre is hosting an exhibition which everyone should visit, a retrospective by Michael Anastassiades titled "THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER" that runs through July 20...

1718. Cypriots celebrate Green Monday

Weather forecasters have given the nod to Cypriot families going on their annual Green Monday picnic, while Larnaca officials warn against flying kites near the airport...

1719. Drug dealer’s home was a drive-through fortress

Police are learning more about the residence of a male suspect in custody, who turned his home into an impenetrable fortress and a drive-through drug retailer...

1720. TEPAK holds Open Day for prospective students

The Cyprus University of Technology is opening its doors and invites all prospective students and all those interested to its “OPEN DAY” on Sunday, February 24...

1721. Two ‘shipwreck hunters’ arrested in Larnaca

Cyprus police have arrested two foreign nationals in connection with a suspected illegal search for antiquities underwater...

1722. The Importance of Risk Management in the Current Business Environment

As businesses continue to expand, managers will want to stay on top of risks and take advantage of all opportunities which in turn will allow organisations to grow and reach their goals by addressing those risks...

1723. Egypt - Cyprus agreement for Block 12 gas field attracts great investor interest

1724. Man busted in illicit tobacco trade

A man in Limassol has been arrested on charges of illicit tobacco trade, when cops discovered close to a thousand packets of cigarettes in his van...

1725. Alexoui and chief inspector face off in court

Nicosia businessman Alexis “Alexoui” Mavromichalis, who says the town’s chief inspector made threats against him, is asking for the official’s file in order to prepare for his trial where he faces multiple charges...

1726. US: ''Perpetual peacekeeping missions unacceptable''

1727. School canteen drug allegations fire up debate

Cyprus police are hitting back at allegations that a school canteen in Limassol was selling drugs, landing the source of the claims in the hot seat...

1728. Announcement on the dust in the atmosphere of Cyprus

1729. Ferry operators keen on Cyprus flag

1730. China lands on the far side of the moon

A Chinese space probe successfully touched down on the far side of the moon on Thursday, state media said, hailing it as an historic first landing there on a mission seen as an important step for China’s space program...

1731. Wess Mitchell sends clear message to Turkey over Cyprus

1732. White House considers executive order to ban Huawei and ZTE

1733. Larnaca cops raid suspected brothel

A woman was arrested in Larnaca over the weekend on prostitution-related charges, while another female suspect is still wanted by authorities...

1734. United States - Greece strategic dialogue joint statement

1735. CBC introduce sharper rules against the so-called “Shell and Letterbox Companies”

The central bank of Cyprus has redefined the definitions of the so-called “shell and letterbox companies”, in an attempt to tighten the directive for the prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing...

1736. LNG to diversify Cyprus energy market

1737. EU Commission earmarks €34.5 million for Turkish Cypriots

1738. Greece’s state controlled DEPA gas company buys out Shell stake

1739. Driver turns Larnaca highway into race track

A Limassol resident was detained on Larnaca-Kofinou highway on Sunday after traffic police clocked him at 140 miles per hour...

1740. Stolen antiquities case takes bizarre turn

Paphos police arrested another local resident in connection with a case in illicit trade in antiquities, with officials on the case saying it turned out to be an elaborate scheme with fake ancient artefacts...