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1. EU warns Cyprus on 15% business tax compliance

The European Commission has warned Cyprus and several other countries to step up their game on important new tax and data rules. Cyprus, along with Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Portugal, is under pressure to enforce a minimum 15% tax rate for big multinational companies, a key part of the EU’s efforts to ensure fair taxation....

2. Resilient CEOs embrace AI, plan for sustainable futures

Two in three CEOs optimistic about revenue and profit growth despite a challenging economic environment....

3. Bankers rally for increased green financing despite longer payback periods

According to a report by Panagiotis Rougalas, big players in the financial world are urging banks to step up for a greener future....

4. Cyprus and Greece health ministers discuss transplant cooperation

In a bid to fortify health alliances across Europe, Greek Minister of Health, Adonis Georgiades, underscored the necessity for intensified collaboration among European states......

5. Banks stress need for government support in ESG initiatives

Banks are urging a combination of government and regulatory policies to achieve a healthy, effective, and optimal green transition in Cyprus....

6. Andreas Petsas and Eurobank support sustainability at 'Green Agenda'

In a pivotal speech delivered at the 'Green Agenda' conference hosted at Hilton Nicosia, Mr. Andreas Petsas, Senior General Manager of Eurobank......

7. Dr. Hepburn: ''Cyprus has the dirtiest and most expensive grid in the EU''

During his presentation at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit held today at the Hilton Nicosia, Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Cyprus, Cameron Hepburn, discussed Cyprus' energy transition and its decoupling from fossil fuels to achieve zero emissions and protect the environment. ...

8. Xi and Putin reinforce alliance with joint critique of US actions

China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a ''new era'' of partnership between their nations, presenting a united front against what they described as the United States' aggressive Cold War mentality and global destabilization efforts....

9. Cyprus among top 3 in Eurozone growth for 2024

Cyprus stands out as one of the top performers in the Eurozone, boasting a robust growth rate for the year 2024, as announced by government spokesperson Constantinos Letympiotis today....

10. Chinese president's visits to Serbia and Hungary yield new economic deals

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered......

11. U.S. slams Israel's Gaza tactics

In a significant departure from previous stances, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's tactics in the Gaza conflict, deeming them ineffective in neutralizing Hamas militants while resulting in significant civilian casualties...

12. Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

The era we find ourselves in appears to signify the beginning of significant change in the professional league, reminiscent of historical shifts that brought......

13. Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Chris Angelides serves as the Managing Director in the oil and gas consulting division of Ernst & Young LLP in Houston....

14. Deloitte announces 2024 Technology FAST 50 rankings

Cyprus based Capital.com claims top spot for the third consecutive year exhibiting 4411% growth in revenues ...

15. Millions saved in Cyprus pension reform

The saga surrounding multiple pensions remains in limbo, as two bills navigate the corridors of power, scrutinized by the Presidential office, Cabinet, and Parliament....

16. From ''black sheep'' to EU bridge

On the 20th anniversary of Cyprus' accession to the European Union, retired Ambassador Theophilos Theophilou reflects on the nation's journey from being labeled ''the black sheep'' to becoming a pivotal bridge to the Middle East....

17. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

18. EU mulls €400 million boost for Lebanon

As Ursula von der Leyen prepares for her visit to Lebanon on May 2nd, the European Commission is exploring various avenues to provide......

19. Power play unfolds as Auditor General faces dismissal petition

In a tumultuous legal saga unfolding in Cyprus, Attorney General George Savvidis has filed a petition before the Supreme Constitutional Court seeking the dismissal of Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

20. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

21. Cyprus faces backlash over forced deportations of refugees

The European Union is on track to unveil a support package for Lebanon by May 2, as announced by President Christodoulides, according to George Kakouris' article in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....

22. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

23. AstroBank's record-breaking year: €30.4M in profits for 2023

AstroBank reported Profit After Tax of €30.4 million for 2023, representing a return on equity (RoE) of 13.9%, compared with €12.2 million and RoE of 6.2% for 2022, achieving an increase on profit of 150%, mainly due to increased interest income....

24. Commonwealth leaders forge path to ocean sustainability

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Limassol will host the inaugural ministerial summit for the Oceans of the Commonwealth States....

25. Cyprus tackles mounting challenges in Syrian migrant crisis

As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signals openness to the return of Syrian refugees, Nicosia remains cautious in its approach, refraining from engagement with the Damascus regime. ...

26. Six years of oversight culminate in medicine warehouse catastrophe

This quote poignantly illustrates the entrenched mindset of public administration, often characterized by inefficiency rather than efficacy....

27. Thousands of students' whereabouts unknown in occupied territories

An investigation conducted by a parliamentary committee in the occupied territories has unveiled a concerning reality: between 4,000 to 10,000 individuals with student status remain unaccounted for, as reported by the "immigration department."...

28. Countdown begins for next Cyprus Central Bank Governor

As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

29. EU reform proposals spark concern among small states

Germany and France are pushing for significant reforms within the European Union, including the abolition of unanimous decision-making and a reduction in the number of Commissioners....

30. Government strengthens social safety net with nationwide social worker program

In a move aimed at bolstering the country's social safety net, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced a nationwide expansion of the Neighbourhood Social Workers' Programme....