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151. Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

152. Protests erupt over new headscarf policy in Turkish Cypriot schools

Teachers' organizations in Cyprus are speaking out against a recent change to the country's school policies that allows girls under 18 to wear headscarves in schools. ...

153. Bank of Cyprus upgraded to investment grade by Fitch

The Bank of Cyprus has just hit another major milestone—Fitch Ratings has upgraded the bank to investment grade, marking the third global rating agency to do so. ...

154. Aegean reports strong 2024 results with record revenue and passenger growth

AEGEAN announces its operating and financial results for fiscal year 2024....

155. Seven dead, search ongoing for missing migrants off Cavo Greko

A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....

156. AnimaWings launches direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest

The rapidly expanding Romanian airline, AnimaWings, has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Bucharest....

157. Slogans are easier than strategy

Until the Cyprus problem is resolved—if and when that ever happens—in a future where President Fidan and his federal co-presidents, Christodoulides and Erhürman, have built a tunnel connecting Cyprus directly to the rest of Europe via Turkey, leaders, ...

158. Bank of Cyprus awarded “Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025” by Global Banking & Finance Review

Bank of Cyprus has been awarded the prestigious title of ''Best Private Bank Cyprus 2025'' by Global Banking & Finance Review magazine, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading financial institution. ...

159. Cyprus repatriates 18,000 migrants since Christodoulides took office

For the first time, Cyprus has managed to repatriate more migrants than those who entered the country, marking a significant shift in its migration policy...

160. What do windmills, tulips, and potatoes have in common? The Dutch, of course!

When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...

161. Deloitte Cyprus is honoured to continue contributing to the future of the Cyprus business landscape

Deloitte Cyprus is honoured that its Partner, George Pantelides, Consultative Businesses Leader and Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking office as the Chairman of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) for the next term....

162. Cyprus Government unveils plans to tackle housing crisis

Cypriots struggling with the growing housing crisis can breathe a little easier, thanks to new government measures aimed at making homes more affordable and accessible....

163. KPMG Business Integration

As part of our Collective Strategy, we see opportunities for greater integration of some of our member firms over time. ...

164. Norwegian ski jumping team accused of manipulating ski suits to fly farther

Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...

165. ''Brain Gain'' as Cypriots return to growing opportunities

The door has opened. There’s a flow of talent heading to Cyprus, driven by the country’s growing need for skilled workers, especially in technology and ICT. ...

166. Enjoy your Foody antamivi reward!

Now every order you place at Foody rewards you with points!...

167. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

168. 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....

169. Over €1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus amid ongoing sanctions

In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...

170. Cyprus sees investment boom as foreign companies flock to the island

The investment scene in Cyprus is off to a strong start in 2025, with foreign investors showing increased enthusiasm for setting up businesses on the island....

171. Solar power, minus the power as homeowners left in the dark

Citizens who installed photovoltaic (solar) systems in Cyprus are feeling left in the dark and frustrated as their green energy is continuously cut off, leaving them to rely on conventional electricity. ...

172. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

173. Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

A photo of a dangerously unstable apartment building, believed to be in Paphos, has reignited public concern over neglected buildings and the risks they pose....

174. Cyprus’ diplomatic gamble: Can its US ties withstand Trump’s return?

The dramatic public humiliation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Marco Rubio sent shockwaves through the global political stage, signaling that Trump’s second term will be nothing like his first. ...

175. A cringe-worthy moment in history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite prepared me for the recent Oval Office encounter between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. ...

176. Cyprus Theatre Festival defends dialogue amid Fabre backlash

177. Cypriot firm to build solar park on former mining site

A Cypriot company with growing interests in the renewable energy sector is planning to transform the crater of the Lake of Mine in Polis Chrysochous into a cutting-edge photovoltaic park. ...

178. Cyprus faces uncertain future as electricity link with Greece stalls

The ambitious Great Sea Interconnector project, aimed at linking the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus through an underwater cable, has been indefinitely suspended due to geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainties. ...

179. Too much sun, too much wind, too little strategy.

If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....

180. Death of Moldovan woman highlights human trafficking crisis in occupied North

A chilling tragedy unfolded in the occupied northern part of Cyprus as Anastasia Melega, a young woman from Moldova, was found dead late Monday evening at the ''Prinses'' nightclub-cabaret in occupied Gerolakkos, where she had worked. ...