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211. Cyprus among EU countries lagging in gender budgeting initiatives

Cyprus stands out as one of only three European Union (EU) member states currently lacking a gender budgeting framework, alongside Estonia and Lithuania....

212. Cypriot businesses set their sights on the U.S.

For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....

213. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

214. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

215. The Road to Prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

216. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

217. This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....

218. Cyprus and Egypt join forces on major energy projects

The Christodoulides administration places great strategic importance—both in terms of energy and geopolitics—on the President’s visit to Egypt....

219. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

220. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

221. Pakistan and Turkey strengthen ties, reaffirm controversial stance on Cyprus

Turkish President and Pakistani Prime Minister met to strengthen their countries' strategic partnership, reinforcing positions that directly challenge international law and Cyprus' sovereignty....

222. Trump’s ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs are trading jabs in the global market

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new strategy to impose tariffs on countries he deems to have unfair trade policies toward the U.S....

223. IGC Business & Investment Council Launched in India

The India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business & Investment Council was officially launched today at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the three nations. ...

224. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

225. Cyprus improves corruption ranking, but challenges remain

Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....

226. The fight for dignity: New proposal seeks to end hate speech against the elderly and disabled

Cyprus Parliament is considering a proposal to criminalize hate speech and incitement to violence against individuals based on age or disability....

227. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

228. EU's renewable energy progress in transport outpaces Cyprus

According to recent data from Eurostat, the EU saw an increase in the share of renewable energy in transport in 2023 compared to 2022, while Cyprus's share remained largely unchanged....

229. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

230. Cyprus leads EU in migrant departures

Cyprus is leading the way in the EU when it comes to managing migration, ranking first in the ratio of migrant departures to arrivals for 2024, with a surprising 179%. ...

231. Police say drug testing at stadiums is impractical

The President of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, analyzed the difficulties in implementing drug and alcohol tests at stadiums in light of the government’s new bills aimed at tackling violence....

232. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

233. Greek Defense Minister Dendias in Cyprus to strengthen military ties

Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, is in Cyprus on Wednesday for a series of high-level meetings, including talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas....

234. €8 million and counting as Crete-Cyprus interconnector delays pile up

The long-awaited electricity interconnection between Crete and Cyprus is facing mounting financial pressure, with delays already adding at least €8 million in extra costs....

235. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

236. Private kindergarten teachers oppose extended hours

Extending the operating hours of private kindergartens will negatively impact teachers....

237. Cyprus recognized as a global leader in childhood cancer care

Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....

238. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

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

240. Cyprus Central Bank sets interest rate limits to protect consumers

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that the official reference interest rate will be set at 11.50%. This means that banks and other lenders in Cyprus must not charge higher rates than this when offering loans, extending payment terms, or renewing loans. ...