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331. Cyprus businesses brace as EU plans tariff fight with U.S.

The European Union is getting ready to slap tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of American goods, including planes, cars, bourbon and even medical devices, if trade talks with Donald Trump fall apart. But for now, Brussels says it’s hoping cooler heads will prevail....

332. UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York

Seasoned observers are calling it an ''informal express'' gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. ...

333. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI

334. Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards

Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the telecommunications sector....

335. Vasilikos scandal: Bank accounts under scrutiny in EU probe

Cyprus' political parties are voicing strong support for the examination of bank accounts linked to the failed Vasilikos LNG terminal as part of an ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). ...

336. Cyprus banks are merging and here’s what that means for you

Cyprus is heading toward a major financial facelift, with a wave of mergers and acquisitions already in motion and expected to accelerate by the end of 2025. Sirens may have marked a different kind of Tuesday morning in Nicosia, but in the banking world, the alarm bells signal transformation....

337. Cyprus entices the modern traveler with authentic, year-round experiences

Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....

338. Cyprus launches 'ELPIS' emergency app to combat domestic violence

The Cyprus government has officially launched “ELPIS,” a mobile app designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to victims of domestic violence, amid rising concerns over gender-based violence across the island....

339. HBO Max launches on Cablenet in Cyprus

Starting July 22, selected Cablenet subscription plans will include full access to the HBO Max streaming app, making Cablenet the first local provider to offer the platform to Cypriot viewers....

340. Prosecutors’ arrogance fuels public outrage in Cyprus

Something deeper, and far more troubling, than whether Savvas Angelides would resign or not was revealed in the press conference he held last Tuesday as Deputy Attorney General....

341. Government expands day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities

The government has launched a series of initiatives to bolster both day and 24-hour care services for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare announced, following public concern over care facilities....

342. Movement of Cypriots for Peace and Solidarity Meets with President ahead of conference in New York

A group of Turkish Cypriots has formally accused Turkey of carrying out a systematic population transfer in the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, actions they say amount to ethnic cleansing, and is calling on the Republic of Cyprus to take legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

343. Greece sees first trans woman lead political party

Electra Rome Dochtshi has made history as the first transgender woman to lead a legally recognized political party in Greece. ...

344. More than 100 Syrian asylum applications rejected, officials say

More than 100 asylum applications from Syrian nationals have been rejected in recent weeks after failing to meet criteria set by international and European law....

345. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

346. PwC Cyprus: Celebrating international investment and the momentum it brings at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards

The 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards were held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, reaffirming Cyprus’ position as a regional hub for international business and recognising distinguished foreign investors who continue to place their trust in the country....

347. Deposit rates fall for households and businesses, while mortgage rates climb

Average interest rates on deposits from households and businesses in Cyprus declined in May compared to April, while average mortgage rates edged higher, according to data released Thursday by the Central Bank of Cyprus....

348. Cyprus Parliament approves bill to align with Schengen VIS system

Cyprus’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation paving the way for the country’s integration into the Schengen Area’s Visa Information System (VIS), a move seen as a significant step toward full accession to the Schengen zone....

349. Cyprus taps U.S. and EU defense funds to strengthen military

Cyprus is taking steps to strengthen its military capabilities with help from both the European Union and the United States, government officials announced on Wednesday, marking another sign of deepening strategic ties between Nicosia and Washington....

350. Rotterdam Port prepares for NATO shipments as Europe anticipates potential conflict with Russia

As NATO braces for the possibility of a large-scale war with Russia within the next five years, Europe’s largest port is transforming itself into a strategic military logistics hub....

351. Nicosia, the neglected relative

Nicosia has structural issues. Where other cities have the sea, Nicosia has the Green Line. By its very nature, its development, and even the daily relief of its traffic, does not unfold in any smooth or natural way....

352. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

353. EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough

Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms....

354. Parisians dive into the Seine for the first time in a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Seine River is open for swimming, and just in time, as much of Europe swelters under a summer heatwave....

355. Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries....

356. Rotterdam Port prepares to host NATO forces in case of conflict with Russia

Europe’s largest port is quietly preparing for a future that may include war....

357. Protests in Nicosia over ECHR ruling as calls mount for Assistant AG to resign

Public anger over Cyprus’ mishandling of a rape case, recently condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), boiled over Monday as protestors gathered outside the Legal Service, calling for major reforms and the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Savvas Angelides....

358. Cyprus considers electricity bill surcharge to fund €25 million energy project payment

Cyprus is preparing to impose a temporary surcharge on electricity bills to fund a €25 million payment requested by Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) for the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, energy officials told Parliament on Tuesday....

359. As Denmark takes the helm, Poland bowed out with a Jazzy farewell in Nicosia

Now that Denmark has officially taken over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, the spotlight quietly begins to shift toward Cyprus, which is next in line in the Trio Presidency....

360. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....