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61. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt team up to boost business opportunities

Entrepreneurs and businesses eyeing opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean have reason to celebrate. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have formalized a powerful partnership with the establishment of a Trilateral Business Council...

62. No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....

63. Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...

64. Residential and commercial properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale residential and commercial properties in various areas of Cyprus that can be used as an investment or owner-occupancy....

65. Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

66. Cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt essential for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....

67. Government and Larnaca reach agreement on port and marina development

An agreement has been reached between the government and Larnaca stakeholders regarding the future development of the city’s port and marina,...

68. EU and Turkey edge closer to modernizing customs union

A significant effort is underway to modernize the Turkish Customs Union, a landmark economic arrangement that has governed trade between Turkey and the European Union (EU) since 1996. ...

69. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

70. The bizonal myth: Reuniting Cyprus by keeping it apart

Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....

71. Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....

72. General strike continues in occupied areas over cost of living reforms

The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...

73. Cyprus signs major deal for airport upgrades to boost passenger traffic

Cyprus has officially signed an agreement to settle long-standing disputes over its international airports. ...

74. Cyprus risks losing grip on 'interconnector' amid French power move

A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....

75. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

76. EIB invests €200 million to modernize Cyprus’ roads

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing Cyprus with a major boost for road infrastructure. Vice President of the EIB, Kyriakos Kakouris, is in Cyprus to sign the first part of a €200 million loan agreement....

77. The Vatican, politics, and our underwater cable: A humorous take on Cyprus life

I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems....

78. Finance Minister signs agreements on crypto and tax info sharing

Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....

79. French investment powers up Cyprus-Greece electricity link with €1.9B deal

A significant agreement has been reached for the long-anticipated Cyprus-Greece electricity cable project, led by ADMIE, Greece's power grid operator. This project, which aims to connect the power grids of Cyprus and Greece, has secured new funding and a strategic partner....

80. Concerns from the EIB regarding the electric cable project

Critical questions surrounding the electrical interconnection of Cyprus with the European electricity network through Greece have been raised in a letter from the Chamber of Engineers (ETEK) to the Ministry of Energy....

81. Cyprus pushes to link Turkey-EU relations to Cyprus talks, faces EU resistance

The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....

82. Israel seizes Golan Heights buffer zone after Assad's fall

After the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel seized control of a crucial buffer zone in the Golan Heights, an area that has been a source of ongoing geopolitical tension....

83. Stelios Foundation donates equipment to aid CMP efforts

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, spearheaded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has made a significant contribution to the humanitarian mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

84. Cyprus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....

85. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

86. Cyprus and Oman sign double taxation deal to boost trade and investment

The Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a new agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion....

87. Government launches mortgage subsidy to ease inflation’s grip

The government of Cyprus is stepping up to help homeowners struggling with rising interest rates and inflation....

88. Cutting-edge American rifles boost Cyprus' security forces

According to a report by Kathimerini reporter Yiannis Ioannou, the ties between the United States and Cyprus continue to grow stronger, now making a practical impact on the field....

89. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

90. Clerides urges President to modernize British Bases Agreement

Former Attorney General of the Republic, Costas Clerides, has submitted a proposal to the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides, urging the initiation of a dialogue with the United Kingdom concerning the British military Bases in Cyprus....