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31. 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....

32. EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....

33. World awaits Moscow’s response to US-Ukraine ceasefire deal

After marathon talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Ukraine, the stage is now set for a potential shift in the ongoing war with Russia....

34. Von der Leyen proposes €150 billion borrowing plan for rearmament amid growing security concerns

The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....

35. Deadly airbags, six years of silence, now the EU is investigating Cyprus

The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Cyprus’ handling of the Takata airbag crisis after years of government inaction despite repeated EU safety alerts. ...

36. U.S. Secretary of State discusses regional issues with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cyprus' Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday....

37. Cyprus demands flexibility on migrant returns, challenging EU approach

In a forceful appeal at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis made it clear: Cyprus will not accept a one-size-fits-all approach to migrant returns....

38. USS Mount Whitney docks in Larnaca

The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, arrived in Larnaca this week as part of a planned visit aimed at reinforcing the strong ties between the United States and Cyprus. ...

39. Cyprus tops EU in female enrollment for Master’s and Doctorate programs

In a groundbreaking achievement, Cyprus has been recognized for having the largest share of women pursuing master's studies in 2022 among all EU member states, according to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....

40. Cyprus, US strengthen military alliance with special operations drill

The Cyprus National Guard and the United States Armed Forces recently wrapped up a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing cooperation and boosting operational readiness in special operations...

41. Larnaca’s landmark ‘Land of Tomorrow’ project set to break ground

Larnaca’s waterfront is set for a major transformation, as construction on the ambitious Land of Tomorrow project is set to begin in the coming months, with a total investment exceeding €800 million....

42. Cyprus among EU countries lagging in gender budgeting initiatives

Cyprus stands out as one of only three European Union (EU) member states currently lacking a gender budgeting framework, alongside Estonia and Lithuania....

43. The Palestinian State that almost was, according to Ehud Olmert

Speaking in a yet-to-be-aired BBC documentary Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October, Olmert described his proposal as a historic opportunity for peace. ...

44.  Unique protected species in Europe killed at the Mavrokolympos Dam

A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...

45. Cypriot businesses set their sights on the U.S.

For the first time, a Cypriot business delegation will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit, two major investment events in the United States aimed at companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market....

46. Cyprus ignored 57 EU warnings about deadly Takata airbags—Why?

Since 2019, the EU’s early warning system, Rapex-Safety Gate, has issued 57 alerts about defective Takata airbags, classifying the risk as "injuries" and warning that if deployed, metal fragments could injure or kill vehicle occupants. ...

47. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

48. The Road to Prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

49. USS Oscar Austin returns to Cyprus with a strategic stop in Larnaca

The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, r...

50. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

51. EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

52. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

53. Christodoulides to visit US in April to boost Cyprus investments

President Nicos Christodoulides’ upcoming official visit to the United States in April is focused on strengthening Cyprus’ ties with the US and attracting investments, part of a broader government strategy. ...

54. Women in Cyprus inch toward equality in science

The number of women working in science across the European Union has been on the rise....

55. Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....

56. 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.''...

57. EU warns of strong response to possible US tariffs

The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....

58. 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....

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

60. NASDAQ-listed Freedom24 is making its mark in Cyprus and beyond

When Timur Turlov, the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., set his sights on Cyprus, he saw more than just a financial hub—he saw opportunity. In a market where fintech companies are staking their claims, ...