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211. Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....

212. Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....

213. Tesla recalls cars in Cyprus over faulty Takata airbags

Tesla has issued a recall for 26 vehicles in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags, raising concerns for local owners of the electric car brand....

214. Cyprus ends gas exploration in blocks 2, 3, and 9 after unsuccessful results

The exploitation licences in blocks 2, 3 and 9 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have expired and have not been renewed, as the exploration did not show exploitable natural gas deposits, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry George Papanastasiou confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency (CYPE)....

215. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

216. NASDAQ-listed Freedom24 is making its mark in Cyprus and beyond

When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...

217. Superhome Center sold to Greek company for €94 million

The sale of Superhome Center to Vasilitsi DIY for €94 million has been approved by the Board of Directors of Ermes Department Stores Plc....

218. The ''Greenest'' restaurant in Cyprus

This restaurant won the Sustainability in Gastronomy Award as part of the Wiz 50 Best Restaurants 2024....

219. Priced out: Londoners live in empty schools and offices as rents soar

According to CNN, as London’s rental crisis deepens, a growing number of residents are opting to live in disused schools, office buildings, and even an old cathedral to escape skyrocketing housing costs....

220. Authorities take action on company for dumping animals illegally in Meniko

Authorities are cracking down on a company responsible for illegally dumping dead animals in Meniko, with fines and possible legal action on the way, the Director of Veterinary Services, Christodoulos Pipis, confirmed on Friday....

221. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

222. An antipsychotic medication has been unavailable for three months now in Cyprus

A three-month shortage of the antipsychotic medication Seroquel (quetiapine) has been reported in the Cypriot market....

223. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

224. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shakes US tech and Wall St.

In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...

225. Aegean launches scholarship program for aspiring aircraft engineers

Training Scholarship program and immediate employment opportunities for future Aircraft Engineers by AEGEAN...

226. Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth expands into Cyprus

Cypriot citizens may soon see noticeable changes in their healthcare services following a significant acquisition deal involving PureHealth, an Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company....

227. Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....

228. Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....

229. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

230. Cyprus tightens immigration rules with new law changes

In a unanimous decision, the Cyprus House of Representatives has approved an update to the country’s Aliens and Immigration Law, bringing in new changes that aim to modernize the immigration system and align it with the recently created State Ministry of Immigration and International Protection....

231. Chaos over fine notifications: 'Website operation is illegal'

A barrage of criticism from MPs has been directed at the Police for "threatening citizens" with court referrals if they fail to pay fines from the photo-enforcement system by the end of March....

232. Georgian ballet to dazzle Paphos in March

World-class artistry is coming to Paphos this spring, as the renowned Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili takes the stage for two breathtaking performances....

233. Trump backs Elon Musk as potential TikTok buyer

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the idea of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China's ByteDance. ...

234. Oroklini to receive major €12 million upgrade with new projects

Oroklini, a growing community near Larnaca, is gearing up for a major transformation, with a series of exciting projects set to enhance the area. ...

235. Lidl Cyprus supports the new generation of green entrepreneurs

The 3rd Trade Fair of the MindREset educational environmental programme, which took place on the weekend of January 18 and 19, 2025, at the Metropolis Mall in Larnaca, was successfully materialised....

236. Greek companies dominate Cyprus market with expanding investments

In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....

237. Demetra shareholders face tough decision over Logicom’s €1.55 offer

The decision facing thousands of shareholders of Dimitra Investment is not an easy one....

238. British Airways sues for $1.2 million over missing gold jewelry (Update)

British Airways is taking legal action against a ground-handling company over the disappearance of nearly 20 pounds of gold jewelry worth millions....

239. Trump declares immigration emergency in first act

On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump hit the ground running, signing a wave of executive actions aimed at undoing much of his predecessor’s legacy. The day was packed with bold decisions, controversial pardons, and a few unexpected twists....

240. 'American Hustle': Vanity Fair's shift on Harry and Meghan

It’s a significant shift that Vanity Fair, a publication known for its in-depth reporting, recently published an article titled “American Hustle” about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle....