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1. ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy to drill two new wells in Cyprus' offshore gas fields

ExxonMobil, in partnership with Qatar Energy, is planning to drill two more wells in Cyprus' offshore Blocks 5 and 10 early next year. ...

2. Cypriot company brings Pizza Hut back to Greece

Pizza Hut is making a comeback in Greece, this time under the management of PHC Franchised Restaurants Ltd, a Nicosia-based company that oversees approximately 120 franchised restaurants and cafes in Greece and Cyprus....

3. EIB President Nadia Calviño to visit Cyprus for talks and office opening

Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), is set to make her first official visit to Cyprus on Friday, November 22, where she will open the new EIB Group office and hold talks with Cypriot leaders....

4. Iran opens clinic to ''Cure'' women who refuse to wear the hijab

Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...

5. Cyprus’ floating LNG unit 'Prometheus' finally sets sail from Shanghai

After months of delays linked to the Vasilikos scandal, Cyprus' Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) 'Prometheus' is finally set to leave Shanghai in early December. ...

6. Coffee Island enters India, sets sights on multinational growth

Coffee Island, the popular Greek coffee chain, is making waves in the global market with its first store opening in India, set for December in New Delhi....

7. The unassuming Constantinos Kombos

In every Cabinet meeting, there is a ''luxury'' position held by the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...

8. The weeks of the German language 2024

The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus organize for the 8th consecutive year ''The Weeks of the German Language'' from the 1st to the 26th of November 2024. ...

9. Kamala's surprise SNL cameo sparks controversy over equal airtime

It’s nothing new. Presidents and presidential candidates popping up on Saturday Night Live to win over voters. And if you tuned in the other night, you saw Vice President Kamala Harris make a surprise appearance....

10. Cyprus becomes a key player in U.S. military strategy

Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....

11. USA: Georgia teen wins top prize for device that detects pesticides

Sirish Subash, a 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named ''America’s Top Young Scientist'' after creating an innovative handheld device that detects pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables....

12. New EU rules open Cyprus's troubled loan market to foreign investors

In a move that could reshape Cyprus's financial landscape, Parliament recently passed a European Directive that makes it easier for foreign investors to buy non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country....

13. Cyprus claims gold and three bronze medals at ISF Gymnasiade in Bahrain

14. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

15. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

16. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' proposal, insists on Turkey's role in talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has publicly rejected a proposal from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, which was made during an informal dinner in New York....

17. EU Council President highlights support for Cyprus peace talks

The newly-elected President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Cyprus on Wednesday to express support for resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue. ...

18. Cyprus and U.S. launch first strategic dialogue in Nicosia

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....

19. President Christodoulides: No tolerance for corruption in sports

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, made it clear that the country has zero tolerance for corruption and match-fixing in sports during the opening of the National School of Ethics at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

20. Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

21. UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate in the Cyprus issue, further underscored—especially with the statements from Christodoulides and Tatar after their return from the U.S.—the differing circumstances faced by the two leaders at a tactical level. ...

22. Tatar: Turkey's guarantees are non-negotiable

The mission of Ms. Olguin has concluded. There is no need to appoint a new personal representative for the Secretary-General....

23. Cyprus leaders to discuss new border crossings after UN-backed dinner

Cyprus’ rival leaders have agreed to continue informal talks in an expanded format involving the three guarantor powers, the U.N. announced after a meeting hosted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres....

24. Cyprus leaders to hold broader UN talks on peace process

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, have agreed to have an informal meeting in a broader format in the near future, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to discuss the way forward......

25. Freedom Holding Corp. marks 5th anniversary of Nasdaq IPO with significant growth milestones

Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market, one of the world’s leading stock exchanges. ...

26. Cyprus hosts European Commission President for MED9 Summit

President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, ...

27. Digital Agenda: The Bright Side of Cyprus and Its Technological Prospects

Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....

28. 2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

29. The program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

30. Deloitte Cyprus issues its annual Transparency Report: Fostering resilience, creating enduring value

Deloitte Cyprus issued its 13th Transparency Report covering the period from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. ...