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541. Cyprus’ tech boom boosts the economy by €7 Billion

For years, Cyprus’ economy leaned heavily on tourism and professional services, but the rapid rise of technology companies is reshaping the island’s financial landscape....

542. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

543. Poaching plot: Hunters had hounds hunt hares (PHOTO)

A serious case of hare poaching during the training of hunting dogs was reported Friday morning by members of the Game and Wildlife Service...

544. Big pharma challenges EU over wastewater treatment costs

A legal battle is unfolding between the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries and the European Union over who should bear the financial burden of urban wastewater treatment....

545. Cyprus surges ahead amid global economic headwinds

It’s hard to overstate the progress Cyprus has made in recent years. Once overshadowed by economic turmoil, the island has emerged as a standout in the Mediterranean, blending resilience with opportunity....

546. Eurobank’s €1.3B move creates Cyprus’ largest bank

Eurobank Group’s €1.3 billion investment in Hellenic Bank is set to reshape Cyprus' banking landscape, creating the country’s largest financial institution with total assets of €27.5 billion....

547. Cyprus steps into the global spotlight at Paris-Ukraine summit

The Republic of Cyprus is making its presence felt at the Ukraine Summit in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, with President Nikos Christodoulides representing the country at the highest level on March 27-28....

548. Greek trafficking ring repurposed seized boats to smuggle migrants

Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that repurposed seized boats for smuggling migrants, exposing a shocking loophole in maritime enforcement....

549. Turkey seeks explanation from Greece over chants during parade

Turkey has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding chants made by some Greek military personnel during a military parade in Athens....

550. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

551. Authorities crack down on illegal immigration in Paphos

Authorities carried out a large-scale operation in Paphos on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal immigration....

552. European powers plan for gradual defense shift amid U.S. reduction

The UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavian nations are in talks about a long-term strategy to take on greater defense responsibilities in Europe....

553. Government to fill 26,000 public sector jobs in 2025, but thousands remain vacant

The 2025 Budget includes 26,516 first appointment positions in the public sector, out of a total of 38,803 approved positions....

554. Dynamic presence of Petrolina at the OPAP Limassol Marathon 2025

Once again, Petrolina's contribution to the organization of the OPAP Limassol Marathon was dynamic. The marathon took place on March 22nd - 23rd, 2025, with a number of participants exceeding 17,000 runners from Cyprus and abroad....

555. Cyprus gets credit rating boost: What it means for the economy

Cyprus received a major financial boost as credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS upgraded the country’s credit rating to A (low) from BBB (high), marking a key step in the country’s economic progress. ...

556. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

557.  What’s behind the increase in waste and property taxes in Engomi?

Nicosia’s Mayor, Charalambos Prountzos, explained the decision to increase waste and property taxes in Engomi....

558. Three-day event with visits, tours, and activities by the Department of Forests

The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....

559. Checkmate in Cyprus: Freedom24 brings world-class women’s chess to Nicosia

There’s something special happening in Nicosia right now, and no, it’s not just the start of spring. ...

560. Bank of Cyprus awarded “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025” by Global Banking & Finance Review

Bank of Cyprus has been awarded the prestigious title of ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025'' by Global Banking & Finance Review magazine, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading financial institution. ...

561. Uncertainty surrounds Geneva talks on Cyprus issue

With uncertainty over whether this marks a genuine attempt at restarting talks or merely an effort to keep the prospect of reunification alive, President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in Geneva last night for the informal expanded conference. ...

562. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

563. Palmas: Infrastructure ready to welcome women into the Army

On Thursday, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas confirmed that the National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, with all necessary infrastructure in place....

564. Kremlin signals cautious optimism on Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, signaling “cautious optimism” for a potential agreement....

565. AEGEAN grows its fleet by placing a firm order for 8 additional Airbus A321 neo aircraft

AEGEAN announces the order of 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020....

566. Engine fire forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight

A dramatic scene unfolded on Thursday when an American Airlines plane caught fire mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Denver, Texas....

567. New corruption scandal in the European Parliament

The Federal Police of Brussels conducted 21 searches across Belgium on Thursday morning amid suspicions of corruption within the European Parliament....

568. Cyprus sees nearly 400 hundred cases of colorectal cancer annually

Approximately 350 to 400 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in Cyprus each year, making it the island's third most common cancer....

569. KPMG Business Integration

As part of our Collective Strategy, we see opportunities for greater integration of some of our member firms over time. ...

570. Authorities investigate how 14-year-old reached 34th floor before fatal fall

Authorities are stepping up their investigation into the shocking death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of an unfinished apartment at the Trilogy Towers in Limassol....