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751. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

752. 'Dangerous populism'

Last month, Nikos Christodoulides opened a tough front with the United Nations, raising questions about his intentions and concerns about the political implications of his bravado...

753. UN envoy stresses need for Cypriot leadership in reconciliation efforts

The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy to Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, expressed optimism for Cyprus’s future reconciliation in an open letter ahead of her report to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on July 10....

754. Interior Minister stresses President's diplomatic pursuit for reunification

Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, who, on Saturday, attended events that took place in Serres and Vergina in Greece to condemn the coup and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974,...

755. Cyprus banks receive upgrades, signal economic resilience

In a series of significant upgrades for Cypriot banks, Fitch Ratings has elevated the Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank's credit ratings, underscoring a positive trajectory for the country's financial sector, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

756. Cyprus faces hurdles in connecting to European electricity grid

A critical regional energy project aiming to connect Cyprus to the European electricity grid has hit significant roadblocks, threatening the country's bid to end its energy isolation as the last EU member-state without such a connection....

757. Cyprus' 300 fintech firms boost economy, says Georgoulas

The Economist's 28th Annual Government Roundtable concluded with great success in Greece, running from July 2-4....

758. Cyprus President meets business leaders on HR, energy, and tax

759. Nesil Caliskan elected as first British MP of Turkish Cypriot origin

For the first time, a candidate of Turkish Cypriot origin has been elected in the British general elections. Nesil Caliskan, representing the Labour Party, secured her victory in the Barking constituency in east London, according to the Kipris Post website....

760. Green Line: Trade and crossings surge, irregular migration declines

Trade and personal crossings across the Green Line in Cyprus saw significant increases in 2023, while irregular migration dropped by more than 50%, according to the annual European Commission report on the implementation of the Green Line Regulation published Thursday....

761. Cyprus joins European effort to combat desertification in rural areas

Cyprus participates in a new project aimed at combating desertification in rural areas of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, the Cyprus Institute said in an announcement on Thursday....

762. Politico: Is Brexit's peak over? UK faces calls to rejoin EU

British voters are gearing up for their first post-EU general election this Thursday, marking a significant milestone since Brexit....

763. Cyprus tightens laws to combat illegal employment

The Council of Ministers has approved three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal and undeclared work....

764. ''Cyprus prepared for Lebanon conflict fallout,'' says Kombos

A possible spillover of the conflict in Lebanon would have catastrophic consequences, Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Tuesday......

765. ECB concerned over Cypriot bank profit tax proposal

In 2023, Cypriot banks reported unprecedented profits, marking a 15-year high, with projections suggesting even greater earnings in 2024....

766. Cyprus and U.S. celebrate strengthened ties at U.S. Independence Day event

The 248th anniversary of U.S. Independence was marked with a grand celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia on Tuesday evening....

767. 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....

768. 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....

769. US pushes for equal religious access across Cyprus

Representatives of the U.S. Embassy met with officials from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Justice of the Republic of Cyprus to discuss religious......

770. 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....

771. Why building a home is rare today

As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...

772. 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......

773. 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......

774. Visually impaired paralympian blocked from competing due to UK guide dog policy

A Paralympic swimmer set to compete in this summer’s Games says his career is at risk after post-Brexit policy changes barred him from flying in and out of the UK with his guide dog....

775. Illegal residency soars in occupied Cyprus

The number of illegal residents in occupied Cyprus has surged to 83,000, marking a significant increase in undocumented individuals, according to data released by the "Ministry of Interior" and reported by Yeni Duzen newspaper....

776. A cat's journey through 14 years of Prime Ministers

If there's been one constant amid the political upheaval of the past 14 years in British politics, it's Larry, the Downing Street Cat....

777. After the 'white smoke', phase two begins for von der Leyen

The attempt to reassure Georgia Meloni to agree to the European Council's decision to back the trio of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the Commission, Antonio Costa as President of the European Council...

778. 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......

779. Government launches 10 new digital Civil Registry services

The creation of online services for the benefit of citizens is a high priority for the government, said Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou on Thursday during a joint press conference with Deputy Minister......

780. Ministry plans alternative education for juvenile delinquents

Concerns over youth delinquency have prompted Cyprus's Ministry of Education to develop a targeted plan for an alternative education program aimed at juvenile offenders....