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721. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

722. Cyprus higher education sees doubling of student enrollment over past decade

Health Minister Michalis Damianos praised the dramatic growth of Cyprus' student population during a graduation ceremony at the University of Frederick in Nicosia on Friday....

723. Over 200 migrants repatriated from Cyprus in a week

More than 200 third-country nationals illegally residing in Cyprus have been repatriated to their countries of origin over the past week, the police announced Friday....

724. European Commission targets tiger mosquitoes in Cyprus with €500,000 initiative

The European Commission announced on Friday a new initiative to eradicate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Cyprus....

725. 2% of winter visitors to Cyprus stay in occupied areas

A new survey from Hermes Airports shows that 2% of tourists visiting Cyprus during the winter months (October 2023 - March 2024) stayed in the occupied areas. Additionally, 3% visited the occupied areas while staying in the free areas....

726. Prountzos says municipalities are here to serve the citizens

The newly appointed Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, expressed strong confidence in the success of local government reform during the mayoral handover ceremony....

727. Banks contribute over €854M in taxes amid controversy over proposed levy

In the last seven years (2017-2023), Cypriot banks have collectively paid more than €854 million in income tax, special taxes, and VAT, according to a report by Panayiotis Rouglas in last Sunday's Kathimerini....

728. President launches cultural drive ahead of 2026 EU Presidency

''We must do much more for our culture", the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said, inaugurating, in Platres, in Limassol District......

729. National Rally wins first round in France's parliamentary elections

In a decisive first round of voting, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) emerged as the front-runner in France's parliamentary elections......

730. New era in Cyprus local governance begins with 20 new municipalities

Cyprus is undergoing a significant local government reform aimed at enhancing service quality, financial and administrative autonomy, and transparency. ...

731. Delving into the mind of an arsonist

Amid a summer plagued by arson-induced wildfires, authorities in Cyprus are grappling with understanding the motives behind these destructive acts and how to prevent them. ...

732. Ministry unveils bold plan to combat illegal waste dumping

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the island's persistent issue of illegal waste dumping, unveiling the initiative under the banner #wastefreecyprus....

733. Neville Brody at UNIC: ''Embrace difficulty, question everything''

Renowned graphic designer Neville Brody, a pioneer in visual communication, will deliver the commencement address at the University of Nicosia, where he will also receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences....

734. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

735. ICT sector powers Cyprus' economic growth

Almost all of the productivity growth in Cyprus' economy over the past three years can be attributed to the Information and Communication Technology......

736. Cyprus President applauds EU focus on Cyprus issue

President Nicos Christodoulides expressed satisfaction following the European People's Party's decision to elevate the Cyprus issue among its top ten priorities....

737. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

738. Hearing for Auditor General's suspension postponed

The scheduled hearing to address Attorney General George Savvidis' request for the suspension of Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides on allegations of misconduct was postponed on Thursday....

739. Cyprus breaks Guinness record with 4,073-person human chain

In a remarkable display of unity and perseverance, Cyprus has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest alternating human chain, involving 4,073 participants from across the island....

740. Suspect forces victim to withdraw cash at knifepoint in Ayia Napa

Authorities in Famagusta are intensifying efforts to address a series of alarming incidents involving robbery, terror-inducing weapons, and attempted theft reported last night....

741. Eurobank gains green light for 100% acquisition of Hellenic Bank

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the “CySEC”) approved on 25 June 2024, the publication of the Takeover Bid Document for the acquisition by Eurobank S.A. of up to 100% of the issued share capital of Hellenic Bank, whose shares are listed on the Main Market of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (“CSE”). ...

742. US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to aid in the conflict in Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder said late Tuesday....

743. Paphos-Polis road project faces uncertain future

The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...

744. Cyprus ship registry grows amid global tensions

Cyprus’ ship registry experienced an increase in ocean-going vessels in the first half of the year, reversing a two-year decline due to geopolitical tensions impacting global shipping, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis announced....

745. Global giants eye battery storage project in Cyprus

Major global companies like Tesla and Samsung have expressed interest in developing a battery-based electricity storage system in Cyprus, according to Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry George Papanastasiou. ...

746. DSV and UNICEF announce partnership to increase access to essential supplies for children worldwide

The new strategic partnership will provide rapid emergency responses while strengthening national supply chains....

747. Deputy Minister: ''Green line must not become immigrant corridor''

Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicholas Ioannides reaffirmed Tuesday that Cyprus is resolute in preventing the Green Line from becoming an "immigrant corridor," emphasizing that the Republic will not accept migrants currently residing in the buffer zone....

748. Japan: Israeli tourist's hotel reservation canceled over ''war crimes''

A hotel in Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation citing “war crimes,” prompting criticism from local officials who condemned the move as a violation of regulations....

749. Biden-Harris attacks Trump's reproductive rights record with new TV ad

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has launched a new television advertisement to coincide with the start of debate week....

750. Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....