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931. Nicosia grants approval to ENI, Total to drill in Block 7

Nicosia has granted approval to the energy companies ENI and Total to explore block seven of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and approved nine other drilling operations within the EEZ over the next two years...

932. The new government, image and symbolism

The first indications from the new government are sending out all the right signals. Tuesday’s handover ceremonies at the ministries confirmed a return to normalcy, after a decade-long crisis that painfully divided the country. Both sides should be given credit for the civilized political discourse that prevailed during the change of guard. It is hoped that this spirit will continue during the debates that are expected to take place in Parliament, not only in the sense of a more sophisticated rhetoric, but also, hopefully, in the approval of some government bills by the new main opposition....

933. Cyprus pushes for ferry link with Greece

The government is looking for ferry links to Greece as cheaper alternatives to costly flights, with the shipping deputy minister hoping there will be a weekly connection by next summer...

934. EU considers German, Belgian ministers for posts

European Union leaders are considering a list of top job candidates that would have German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen become president of the executive European Commission and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel the head of the European Council....

935. 'These will not be soft measures' says Juncker

936. French CNP buys BOC stake in Cyprus subsidiary for $97.5 million

937. Nuvei to buy in cash Cyprus based fintech firm SafeCharge for $889 million

938. Cyprus 'one of the success stories of ESM'

939. May's job in peril as Brits head to polls

940. Barnier: The options are deal, no deal or no Brexit

941. Bank of Cyprus posts profit amid CEO departure

942. New prospects for East Med

The “Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act” submitted to the US Congress by Senators Robert Menendez and Marco Rubio that essentially upgrades the geopolitical roles of Greece and Cyprus is seen in Athens as a reflection of Washington’s renewed interest and growing involvement in the region. ...

943. ''I’m past caring, it’s like the living dead in here''

944. Social welfare benefits to be filed online

A new all-in-one database in September is expected to help the labour department streamline social welfare applications online as well as double check personal data including back accounts of beneficiaries...

945. Big decisions ahead for Bank of Cyprus

946. ECB approves Bank of Cyprus Helix plan

947. Eurogroup may put off tranche decision to Greece

The chances that the 1-billion-euro tranche will be disbursed to Greece are diminishing, as this Monday’s Eurogroup is not expected to grant its approval, given that the Greek government has not completed all the necessary reforms, according to a eurozone official who spoke to reporters on Thursday....

948. No deal Brexit or short delay? May offers MPs a choice

949. Patient group hails medical cannabis law

A patient advocate group has given its seal of approval to the new legislation on medical cannabis, which regulates a number of issues including the use of medicinal marijuana...

950. Pantelides - Sözen‏: Swiss governance model instead of bizonal federation

951. Tzionis files case in Supreme Court

The main suspect in the Strovolos double murder case is seeking criminal legal aid before the Supreme Court in order to show his human rights have been violated...

952. Bank of Cyprus sells NPEs amounting to €34 million to APS Delta

953. EU hails Greek approval of Prespes agreement

954. Moody's upgrades Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank

955. Turkey conducts live fire drill south of Cyprus

956. Tsipras wins confidence vote paving the way for Prespes deal

957. Tsipras to call confidence vote this week

958. Spehar holds meetings with leaders before departing for New York

959. Merkel expresses support for reform effort, Prespes deal

On her first visit to Athens in four years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday expressed her support for the Prespes name deal as well as Greece’s ongoing economic reform efforts, saying the country was entering a new phase....

960. Greece can count on Germany, Merkel tells Kathimerini