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31. Cyprus prepares to host 20,000 visitors during upcoming EU Council presidency

Cyprus is preparing to welcome approximately 20,000 visitors, including delegates and journalists, during its upcoming six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna said Wednesday....

32. Bank of Cyprus Cancer Center hits back at union over firing dispute

The Oncology Center of the Bank of Cyprus expressed disappointment Tuesday over recent strike actions announced by unions OUYK-SEK and SEVETTYK-PEO, firmly rejecting claims of illegal or irregular employee dismissal....

33. No tender, no permits, no problem

A construction project meant to modernize part of Cyprus’ local government system is under fire after the Auditor General uncovered a series of irregularities, from bypassing public tenders to starting work without building permits or signed contracts....

34. Parliamentary Committee to publish T/C property lists every three months

In a move aimed at boosting fairness and transparency, Cyprus’s Parliamentary Committee on Refugees announced Tuesday that updated lists of available Turkish Cypriot properties will be published every three months online....

35. ''They swore at me'': Cypriot MEP says colleague's furious over salary reveal (video)

“F* you! Did you reveal it?” That’s what Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou says some of his colleagues shouted at him, furious that he posted a video exposing the true extent of what Members of the European Parliament earn....

36. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

37. Tensions erupt over Abramovich case allegations at Parliamentary Committee

Allegations of high-level political interference surrounding a multimillion-euro VAT debt linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich escalated Thursday in Cyprus’ Parliament, with tensions erupting between lawmakers and investigative journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

38. What’s really going on here?

Members of the press enjoy certain privileges. At the same time, they bear real responsibilities....

39. Larnaca District Authority handles over 2,000 complaints in 10 months

The Larnaca District Organization of Local Government (EOA Larnaca) has processed more than 2,000 complaints, violations, and grievances in under 10 months, with roughly half of them resolved and dozens progressing through the courts, according to President Angelos Chatzicharalambous....

40. Abramovich’s €25 million VAT written off after ex-President's call

A growing scandal over Cyprus’ handling of VAT debts tied to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken a sharp new turn, this time with a bombshell allegation involving former President Nicos Anastasiades....

41. Over €1.1 million in donations to Cyprus political parties tied to golden passport scheme

More than €1.1 million in donations were funneled to political parties in Cyprus between 2016 and 2021 from individuals and companies linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Program, commonly known as the “Golden Passport” scheme....

42. Nations cry foul over Israel’s Eurovision public vote win

Israel’s first-place finish in the public vote at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest has sparked growing calls from several countries for greater transparency and a review of the voting system....

43. Christodoulides pushes bold reform for better schools and a smarter Cyprus

Big promises are starting to take shape, and this time, it’s the kids who stand to benefit most....

44. Major win for borrowers as court orders banks to stop using abusive loan terms

Thousands of borrowers across Cyprus could soon see fairer treatment from banks, thanks to a landmark court decision banning the use of abusive clauses in loan contracts....

45. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....

46. EU Court rules Commission broke transparency laws by withholding Von der Leyen’s Pfizer vaccine texts

The European Union’s top court has overturned a decision by the European Commission to withhold text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, ruling Wednesday that no “plausible explanation” was given for denying access....

47. ECOMMVERSE by ECOMMBX – An Innovative Digital Platform for Financial Services

With the advancement of technology and growing demands for speed, flexibility, and tailored solutions, the need for new, alternative forms of financial services has become increasingly clear....

48. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou joins controversial Moscow visit on Victory Day

Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou traveled to Moscow on Friday, joining German and Slovak lawmakers in a politically sensitive visit coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day....

49. Parliament debates push for unified transparency portal

A bill aiming to boost government transparency by mandating the publication of all public sector decisions and administrative acts on a single digital platform was discussed Wednesday in Parliament’s Institutions Committee....

50. Police bust Land Registry corruption ring

A major corruption scandal has come to light in Greece, where authorities have arrested nine people tied to bribery and backdoor dealings in public land registry offices across Attica....

51. Education Ministry slammed for millions spent and cut corners in dodgy deals

A deep dive by Cyprus’ Auditor General has uncovered a troubling pattern in how the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth has been handling public project contracts, and the red flags go back nearly a decade....

52. Fake 'local' produce? €35,000 in fines uncover product labeling misconduct in Cyprus

Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday....

53. Ancoria Bank shifts to Cypriot hands in major shake-up

Banking changes in Cyprus are rolling full steam ahead in 2025, with Ancoria Bank now seeing a major shift in its ownership. Entrepreneur and co-founder of XM, Kostas Kleanthous, has reached an agreement to buy more than 50% of Ancoria Bank, making him the new majority shareholder. ...

54. No, pork prices haven’t gone up because of e-Kalathi, retail chief says

If you’ve noticed pork prices creeping up lately, you’re not imagining things. But according to the head of Cyprus’ Retail Trade Association, Marios Antoniou, it has nothing to do with the upcoming launch of e-Kalathi, the state’s digital price comparison tool....

55. Cypriots losing faith in politics, but not in police

Cypriots have made one thing loud and clear: when it comes to politics, their trust is running on empty....

56. Media Ethics Committee issues warning to Turkish News Agency for mistranslation of ‘Invaders’ to ‘Turks'

Turkish Cypriot opposition leader Tufan Erhurman on Sunday condemned Archbishop Georgios’ Easter message as “provocative” and “divisive,” accusing the Church of Cyprus of overstepping its bounds and complicating efforts toward reunification....

57. President unveils ''Brain Gain'' campaign and Silicon Valley ties at economic conference

Cyprus is aiming high with a bold economic strategy that puts young people, innovation, and foreign investment at the center of the island’s future....

58. Cyprus cracks down on Easter food safety with island-wide inspections

As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....

59. 51 families found a “home” for 648 nights at the Ronald McDonald House® with the support of COSMOS Insurance

As part of its unwavering commitment to meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), COSMOS Insurance has been actively supporting the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cyprus since 2022 by adopting Family Room No. 5 at the Nicosia House....

60. International students rattled as visa crackdown hits Harvard, UCLA and dozens of U.S. campuses

A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....