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241. Putin urges Dollar ditch, but asks summit guests for Dollars and Euros

Russian President Vladimir Putin is leading efforts to reduce global reliance on the US dollar by promoting "de-dollarization" at a summit with over 20 world leaders. ...

242. President unveils €30 million plan to revitalize Troodos region

President Nikos Christodoulides has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the Troodos mountainous region, with more than 20 major projects and policy actions set to be implemented. ...

243. Lidl is holding the ''mind RESET'' programme for the 4th consecutive year

On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....

244. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

245. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

246. 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. ...

247. German estate agent denies misappropriation of Greek Cypriot properties

In the ongoing saga surrounding the controversial sale of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories, a German real estate agent has denied all charges against her. ...

248. Business losses mount as Paphos-Polis road stalls

Paphos citizens are expressing growing frustration over the stalled construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous highway......

249. Effort to create new cooperative bank in Cyprus begins with IPO search

The Cypriot company for the promotion of the cooperative movement is at the process of seeking an investment firm that would underwrite an initial public offering for the creation of a “small cooperative bank” in Cyprus that would replace the Cooperative Cyprus Bank which went into liquidation back in 2018, Panikos Hambas told CNA....

250. Winners of Robotex and MRC Cyprus 2024 Awarded at the Bank of Cyprus

The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored. ...

251. President Christodoulides addresses EU on Cyprus problem

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will brief European leaders on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue within the framework of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday....

252. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

253. Ukraine’s 3rd brigade uses provocative ads to recruit soldiers

As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its third year, the need for recruits has become urgent. ...

254. European Court ruling hits Cyprus over refugee return case

The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....

255. MED9 Summit in Cyprus pushes for humanitarian aid to Gaza

At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...

256. Fidias Panayiotou's Kyrenia visit sparks outrage

According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....

257. Limassol and Larnaca set for greener urban transport

Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....

258. Cyprus joins European Heritage Days with cultural events

The Ministry of Interior and the Department of Town Planning and Housing have announced the launch of the European Heritage Days 2024 events......

259. Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

260. Pierre Gentile assumes role as UN Third Member on Missing Persons

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, welcomes the arrival of Pierre Gentile, who assumed his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus....

261. UN conference: Cypriot MP to highlight education's role in terrorism prevention

Cypriot MP Rita Theodorou Superman will represent the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly at the UN International Conference on the Protection of Victims of Terrorism and the Promotion of their Rights......

262. Cyprus submits commandaria for UNESCO cultural status

Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....

263. Cyprus must embrace unity to find peace, says UN official

''If we hope for a settlement to the Cyprus issue, Cypriots must learn to live together on the island again,'' says UN Official Colin Stewart....

264. 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. ...

265. VP candidates' mics turned off over migration dispute

Vice presidential debates were held last night, but a notable incident occurred when microphones were muted during a heated exchange over migration....

266. Lidl Cyprus hosts successful 5th Wellness Camp in Agros

The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp, organized by Lidl Cyprus, took place with great success on the weekend of September 14-15 at the picturesque Rodon Mount Hotel & Resort in Agros....

267. Naomi Campbell banned from charity role for misusing funds

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a trustee for any charity for five years after an investigation revealed significant financial misconduct within her organization, Fashion For Relief....

268. Turkish warships to anchor in occupied Cyprus for naval celebrations

The Turkish warships TCG Meltem (P-334) and TCG Bartın (F-504) are set to anchor in the occupied territories on September 27 as part of celebrations marking the ''Victory of Preveza'' and the ''Day of the Naval Forces,'' according to a report by Bayimsiz Gazette....

269. Cyprus and Netherlands finalize double taxation treaty for Curacao

Cyprus and the Netherlands have successfully concluded negotiations on a Double Taxation Treaty concerning Curacao, a Caribbean island that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands....

270. President criticizes Turkey at UN, calls for peace and reunification

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, speaking at the UN General Assembly, criticized Turkey’s ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus and rejected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's characterization of the 1974 invasion as a ''peace operation.'' ...