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31. €2.4 million is not exactly pocket change

In the budget of the Deputy Ministry of Culture for the international cultural program of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2026, there appears a not-at-all-insignificant sum: €2.4 million. ...

32. Cyprus Foreign Minister visits India to deepen bilateral ties

Cyprus’s Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, is arriving in India today for an official visit at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar....

33. Top EU official visits Cyprus ahead of island’s Council presidency

The Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union, Thérèse Blanchet, visited Cyprus today, meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia as the island prepares to assume the EU Council presidency at the start of 2026....

34. EU Parliament backs memorial for 1974 Cyprus invasion victims

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to erect a memorial dedicated to the victims and missing persons of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, a decision welcomed in the Republic but sharply criticized in the island’s north....

35. Christodoulides to new UN envoy: Cyprus ready to resume talks

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s readiness to resume reunification talks from where they stopped in Crans-Montana in 2017, during his first meeting with Khassim Diagne, the new UN Special Representative and head of UNFICYP....

36. Cyprus reaches for the stars; Joins European Space Agency as Associate Member

Cyprus formally joined the European Space Agency (ESA) as an Associate Member this week, a move hailed by officials as a milestone in the island nation’s growing role within Europe’s space and technology landscape....

37. Cyprus to present six-point Gaza plan to EU Council

Cyprus is expected to present a ''six-point plan'' to the European Council today, outlining concrete steps for the next phase of implementing the Gaza peace agreement signed earlier this year at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit....

38. MED9 Summit: President presents six-point proposal for Gaza

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined a six-point proposal aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the MED9 Summit held in Slovenia on Monday...

39. Cyprus records over 10,000 returns in 2025, deputy Minister says

Cyprus has already recorded more than 10,000 returns of irregular migrants in 2025, building on 10,092 returns in 2024, Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides said Thursday....

40. Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

41. Cyprus wants in on Gaza rebuild, local companies await clarity

Cyprus’ plan to get involved in rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip is still in its early stages, with the government signaling its intention to include Cypriot companies in the massive international reconstruction effort, but without a concrete framework yet in place....

42. Cyprus seeks expanded role at Gaza talks with six-part proposal at Sharm el-Sheikh

President Nikos Christodoulides presented six proposals aimed at supporting security, reconstruction, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza during meetings at the Gaza Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. ...

43. Gaza Summit: President Christodoulides and King Abdullah explore steps toward peace and stability

President Nicos Christodoulides held a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the Gaza Summit on Monday, discussing the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and the broader prospects for regional stability....

44. Poland shares EU presidency secrets as Cyprus prepares to take the wheel

Cyprus isn’t just getting ready to lead the Council of the European Union in 2026; it’s getting a masterclass from the Poles. On October 9, Polish and Cypriot teams met in Nicosia to swap insights, share ''war'' stories, and spark discussions on what it really takes to steer Europe’s political ship....

45. ‘Crazy but not insane’: Hasguler vows to return Varosha

In a political race already full of surprises, Turkish Cypriot academic Mehmet Hasgüler, running as an ''independent candidate'' for the ''presidency'' in the north, has stirred headlines with a mix of bold promises, eccentric charm, and calls for peace....

46. Trump and el-Sisi to lead Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt; Greece and Cyprus among invited nations

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday....

47. Cyprus steps up to protect kids online

Cyprus is taking a firm step to protect children from the dangers of the online world, joining a European Commission pilot project aimed at developing a secure way to verify users’ ages....

48. U.S. to send 200 troops to Israel to help stabilize Gaza , without setting foot inside

The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. ...

49. We are entering the era of combating corruption

He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...

50. Argentina’s ''rock star'' president struggles to hit the right note (video)

Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled ''rock star president,'' took to a Buenos Aires arena Monday night hoping to turn boos into applause. Leather jacket? Check. Wild hair? Check. A crowd chanting his name like he was Mick Jagger reincarnated? Double check....

51. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Just one day to go until the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers....

52. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

53. EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

54. Sarkozy jailed, gets five years in Libya funding case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of running a criminal conspiracy and accepting illegal campaign money from Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi....

55. President urges Turkey to end occupation and promises island reunification at UN General Assembly

President Nicos Christodoulides called on Turkey on Wednesday to take “responsible” steps toward ending its occupation of northern Cyprus and achieving reunification, speaking to the 80th United Nations General Assembly....

56. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

57. Party says no, Presidency says yes as Christofidou takes over data protection office

The Council of Ministers announced Wednesday that Maria Manolis Christofidou, provincial secretary of GODISY, will take over as Cyprus’ Commissioner for Personal Data Protection....

58. Cyprus hosts European Council president

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed European Council President António Costa to Nicosia, showcasing Cyprus’ readiness to take the helm of the European Union Council in the first half of 2026....

59. Own your face: Denmark’s bold move against deepfakes

Denmark is aiming to make history as the first European country to grant its citizens copyright over their own face, voice, and physical likeness, a bold step to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake content....

60. Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...