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1. Government rejects proposal by Chevron-led consortium

The Cypriot government has once again turned down the proposal put forward by the Chevron, NewMed Energy, and BG Cyprus (Shell) consortium ...

2. Foreign students welcomed into labor market

Labour Minister Yiannis Panagiotou announced on Tuesday the government's decision to enhance foreign students' access to the labor market, citing its significance in the country's development planning...

3. Melco's European expansion hit by tax cuts in occupied Cyprus casinos

Melco Resorts & Entertainment's grand venture, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, faces a dramatic twist in its European odyssey as northern Cyprus casinos brace for a tax overhaul. ...

4. Nicosia nightlife under investigation after Dimitroui murder attempt

The case of the attempted murder targeting 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as ''Dimitroui,'' on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, presents a challenging......

5. Cyprus Central Bank sets interest rate limit at 11.42%

The Central Bank of Cyprus determined the reference interest rate to be 11.42%, exercising its powers under article 314A of the Cyprus Penal Code, Cap.154, and in accordance with the provisions of the said article....

6. Fireworks banned amid wildfire concerns

In light of recent fire outbreaks in the village of Kouklion, located in Cyprus' Paphos district, the Mines and Quarries Service, a department under the Ministry of Agriculture,...

7. Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......

8. €17 million worth of grants for big businesses

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan is charging ahead, with the Department of Energy, Trade, and Industry (DTI) launching a call for applications under the 'Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrading and Competitiveness of Large Enterprises'....

9. Nominations underway for June European elections

Nominations for the June European elections are being submitted today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the General Election Commissioner, located at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre....

10. Over 700,000 voters registered for upcoming elections

The Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elia, revealed on Tuesday that a total of 706,534 individuals are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming elections....

11. Fragile balance in Euro-Turkish relations

Before the Summit's conclusion, the phones were buzzing with excitement. President Christodoulides and his inner circle were busy crafting a narrative......

12. Minister stands against early fees for Great Sea Interconnector

Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....

13. Rutland reveals first ever statue of Queen Elizabeth II

A statue of Queen Elizabeth II, thought to be the first permanent memorial to the late monarch, has been unveiled in Rutland....

14. Nicosia ring road faces setbacks, delays and budget overruns

The Nicosia Ring Road project, a cornerstone of infrastructure development in Cyprus, has encountered significant setbacks, including delays and budget overruns, casting a shadow over its completion prospects and anticipated benefits, according to a report by Apostolos Tomaras in Kathimerini's Sunday edition....

15. Cyprus problem takes back seat to Euro-Turkish relations

President Christodoulides focused his efforts during both preparatory meetings and the summit (17-18 April) on forging a connection between the resolution......

16. US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....

17. Reduced VAT for homebuyers within 12 months

The parliament has passed a law enabling beneficiaries to apply for a reduced 5% VAT rate within a year of acquiring a residence....

18. 4 million euros to foster Turkish Cypriot business integration

The European Commission, in partnership with GIZ International Services, has initiated a two-year project aimed at bolstering private sector development within the Turkish Cypriot community and enhancing Green Line trade,...

19. Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

In a pivotal discussion held yesterday by the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry, and Tourism, the pressing issue of energy storage from renewable sources and hydrogen took center stage....

20. Bob Menendez to implicate his wife in May corruption trial

In a case unsealed Tuesday, court papers suggest that Sen. Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by implicating his wife, according to CNN, ...

21. Alphamega Hypermarkets and Bean Bar reward employees with pay rises

C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd granted its annual pay rises of more than €4.5m ...

22. Israel fast-tracks Sea Interconnector Project

Israel’s authorities requested the acceleration of procedures for the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector project (Greece-Cyprus-Israel), in the section of the Cyprus-Israel power linkup....

23. Minister advocates stricter asylum criteria for Syrians

Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Ioannou is set to have bilateral contacts in Denmark, the Czech Republic and Greece on the 10th, 11th and 12th of April......

24. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

25. Spain to end ''golden visa'' scheme for real estate investment

Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced the discontinuation of the ''golden visa'' scheme, which grants residency rights to foreigners investing in real estate....

26. KEDIPES introduces plan to help borrowers repay home loans

The Cyprus Asset Management Company (KEDIPES) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at assisting borrowers in repaying their home loans....

27. Cyprus records €575.5 million in new loans

Cyprus recorded a significant increase in total new loans in February, reaching €575.5 million, up from €462.7 million in the previous month. This surge was primarily driven by a notable rise in loans granted to companies, totalling approximately €130 million, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). ...

28. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

29. Romania's visa requirement hits 12 countries

Travellers from 12 third countries now need to obtain a Schengen Transit Visa first, before passing through Romania, in order to reach their non-Schengen destination country. ...

30. Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...