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151. Trump wants US to ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in shocking proposal

In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...

152. Europe at a crossroads: Act now or fade into irrelevance

Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....

153. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

154. President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....

155. Cyprus’ tax reform aiming for innovation, sustainability, and simplicity

A major tax reform is underway in Cyprus as part of the Tax Transformation Project, led by the Centre for Economic Research (CER) at the University of Cyprus. ...

156. Paphos crematorium plans go up in smoke

The construction of Cyprus’ first crematorium, planned for the Paphos region, has been pushed back to 2026....

157. Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

158. Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...

159. Paphos EOA demands demolition of illegal Latchi tourist complex

The Paphos Provincial Self-Government Organization (EOA) has filed a lawsuit to stop illegal construction at a tourist apartment complex in Latchi....

160. Illegal construction in Latchi sparks legal battle

A brewing scandal in Latchi has exposed significant irregularities in the construction of a tourism project, placing local authorities and developers under scrutiny. ...

161. Football clubs slam Omonia's involvement in tax talks

A group of five major Cypriot football clubs issued a joint statement following their meeting with the Tax Commissioner yesterday, clarifying their stance on overdue debts to the state and calling out certain actions they deem disruptive to the ongoing dialogue....

162. Demetra shareholders face tough decision over Logicom’s €1.55 offer

The decision facing thousands of shareholders of Dimitra Investment is not an easy one....

163. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

164. Cyprus leaders discuss new crossings, including Lympia

A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar took place Thursday at the residence of UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, located at Nicosia’s airport. ...

165. Sweden moves to strip citizenship for national security threats

Sweden’s political parties have reached a consensus that dual citizens who commit crimes threatening national security should lose their citizenship. ...

166. Unions push back on new foreign worker rules

Trade unions are clashing over the proposed framework for regulating the employment of workers from third countries. ...

167. Cabinet greenlights bold bills to empower breastfeeding mothers

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved two Ministry of Health bills designed to revolutionize public and workplace support for breastfeeding in Cyprus....

168. President's banking measures spark surge in first-home loans

President Nikos Christodoulides' efforts to support citizens through new banking measures are beginning to yield results. Meetings held in December with the CEOs of Cyprus’ two major banks, Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Hellenic Bank (HB), appear to have sparked a tangible interest in first-home mortgage schemes....

169. A Force under pressure: Can the Police reform before it’s too late?

The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...

170. The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

171. Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....

172. Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

173. The bizonal myth: Reuniting Cyprus by keeping it apart

Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....

174. Cyprus and U.S. team up in €14.7M plan to upgrade air and naval bases

Cyprus is gearing up for significant upgrades to its key military bases, with U.S. specialists set to visit in January to provide recommendations for the enhancement of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos....

175. Trump's plan to reclaim the Panama Canal raises eyebrows

President-elect Donald Trump laid out a dramatic vision for his return to the White House during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, mixing familiar promises with controversial new proposals....

176. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

177. Banks under fire: How public pressure forced a shake-up

Over the past decade, Cypriot banks have paid over €500 million to the state through a special levy known as the ''double tax.''...

178. Putin dares the West to a hypersonic missile 'showdown'

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a high-tech "showdown" between Moscow's new Oreshnik missile and US-developed air defense systems....

179. Cyprus increases fines for mobile phone use while driving

In a move to curb road fatalities, the Road Safety Council of Cyprus has unanimously decided to sharply increase penalties for serious traffic violations, effective immediately....

180. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...