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631. Major trafficking ring uncovered in Cyprus involving former football player

The Anti-Trafficking Bureau in Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to unravel a serious case involving an organized trafficking ring that is believed to be sexually exploiting women on the island....

632. CBC urges banks to show social responsibility despite sector’s strength

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released its annual Financial Stability Report for 2023 on Tuesday, indicating that the financial sector is overall strong and capable of handling unexpected challenges. ...

633. Cyprus and U.S. launch historic strategic dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties

Nicosia and Washington are forming a concrete footprint for deepening their bilateral relations at the strategic level with the first-ever CY-US Strategic Dialogue launched today. ...

634. 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. ...

635. Five dead, 22 injured in terrorist attack

A terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) offices in Kahramankazan, near Ankara, resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries....

636. Bank of Cyprus shareholders moving at different speeds

CarVal Investors recently sold 3% of its 9.09% stake in Bank of Cyprus, sparking speculation that other shareholders may follow suit and sell their shares....

637. Cyprus surpasses pre-pandemic financial levels with growing surplus

Cyprus is bouncing back from recent economic challenges, with its financial health improving dramatically. Current fiscal surpluses now exceed what they were before the pandemic, thanks to a significant increase in revenue....

638. Cypriot banks sending loans abroad: A growing risk?

Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone who truly understands banking—probably more knowledgeable than many who think they do....

639. 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....

640. Cyprus under siege as cyberattacks raise alarms

Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...

641. Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

642. Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...

643. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

644. Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

645. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

646. Cyprus on high alert after cyberattack threat by hackers

Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....

647. Nearly 3 tons of medical aid sent today to Lebanon

In response to urgent requests from Lebanon regarding its struggling medical system, Cyprus is sending nearly three tons of essential medicines and medical supplies to the neighboring country....

648. Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

649. Cyprus tops Europe in lawyers but struggles with court delays

Cyprus leads Europe with the highest number of lawyers per capita, with 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, far above the European average, according to a new Council of Europe report....

650. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

651. 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....

652. Calum Chace: How AI will change everything—Are we ready?

Calum Chace, a well-known expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), recently took the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to share his insights into the future of AI and its impact on our world....

653. Google invests in mini nuclear reactors to power the AI revolution

Google is diving into nuclear power to help fuel the future of artificial intelligence. ...

654. Cyprus investment funds grow to €9.4 billion in 2024

Investment companies in Cyprus collectively manage assets worth €9.4 billion, with the amount growing by about 2.9% in the second quarter of 2024 but still below last year's figures....

655. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

656. Israel and Cyprus in talks for natural gas supply

The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are currently engaged in discussions aimed at potential cooperation in the energy sector, according to a report by S&P Global. ...

657. Tatar and Christodoulides meet in New York as UN pushes for Cyprus solution

In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....

658. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...

659. 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....

660. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....