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Cyprus building permits fall but value rises to €361.5 million
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Friday announced a reduction of 1.9 per cent in the number of building permits issued during March 2025, when compared to the same month last year. A total of 572 building permits were authorised in March...

Brit tourist plunges from Cyprus hotel balcony and can't walk after holiday 'nightmare'
A British holidaymaker is haunted by "nightmares" after a terrifying plunge from a hotel balcony in Cyprus left him unable to walk. Sam Hudson, from Lincoln, was staying at the Anmaria Beach Hotel in Ayia Napa with his step-brother on June 15 when...
Cyprus: Three Arrested in Larnaca Altercation; Attempted Murder Investigated in Nicosia
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Three Arrested in Larnaca Altercation; Attempted Murder Investigated in Nicosia FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Three foreign nationals aged 18, 21 and 35 are expected to appear before court Friday for a remand order following a late-night...

Cyprus Communist youth festival nurtures international solidarity and peace
Delegates from a range of international youth organizations and the World Federation of Democratic Youth in the International City at the EDON festival in Cyprus. | Lisa Armstrong / People's World NICOSIA, Cyprus—The United Democratic Youth...

This breathtaking turquoise beach with crystal-clear water is the 'Caribbean of Ontario'
You don't need to get on a plane to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean. Ontario has its own version of this tropical paradise, and it looks like it was plucked from the front of a postcard. Boasting crystal-clear waters with turquoise hues, majestic...
Cyprus Braces for Scorching Temperatures; Weekend Forecast Clear
Home Cyprus Cyprus Braces for Scorching Temperatures; Weekend Forecast Clear FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Cyprus continues to swelter under extreme heat as temperatures reached 40°C (104°F) in the interior Friday, according to the Meteorological...
Cyprus Talks: UN Envoy Concludes Visit, Heads to New York for Briefing
Home Cyprus Cyprus Talks: UN Envoy Concludes Visit, Heads to New York for Briefing FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Maria Angela Holguin, the U.N. secretary-general’s personal representative in Cyprus, wrapped up a series of meetings Thursday and is expected...

University of Cyprus: Investing in knowledge – a lever for sustainable development
An indelible footprint on education, the economy, and society SINCE its establishment and operation, the mission of the University of Cyprus – the first public university on the island – has extended beyond teaching students, awarding degrees and...

Cyprus Business Now: FDI, Skourides, Invest Cyprus, CSE, financial literacy
Parliament on Thursday began debating legislation to screen foreign direct investments in strategic sectors, aligning Cyprus with EU rules designed to safeguard security and public order. The bill, approved by the Council of Ministers earlier this...

Bill proposes 5-year extension of Cyprus arms embargo waiver
In a move that underscores the deepening ties between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus, Representatives Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, Dina Titus and Nicole Malliotakis reintroduced the End the Cyprus Embargo Act, a bipartisan...

Cyprus fares better now on corruption
ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released this week, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up...

Epic's parent company honored for investment in Cyprus at international awards
Monaco Telecom, the sole shareholder of Cyprus-based telecom provider Epic, was recognized at the 13th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its substantial contribution to the Cypriot economy through continued investment in the...

Congressmen seek to improve terms of lifting of Cyprus arms embargo
US members of Congress are attempting to scrap the annual process of renewing the waiver for the embargo on selling arms to Cyprus. On Tuesday, representatives Chris Pappas, Gus Bilirakis, Dina Titus and Nicole Malliotakis, co-chairs and vice...

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Beyond AI
In a world that's constantly evolving, knowledge, and the ability to adapt and shape emerging realities, has never been more important. The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, now firmly established as a major annual event, returns on October 9...

FM Fidan to attend informal meeting on Cyprus in New York
ANKARA Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend an informal meeting on Cyprus with the leaders of the divided island and guarantor powers in New York. The leaders of Turkish Cyprus and Greek Cyprus, as well as guarantor states Türkiye, Greece and...

Wellington cuts Bank of Cyprus stake to just under 4 per cent
The Wellington Management Group has reduced its stake in Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company, falling just under the 4 per cent threshold, according to a filing submitted to the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The change was formally...
Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - June 2025
The total value of transactions during the month in re view reached € 8,78 million, with an average of € 0,44 million per trading session. The Financials sector contrib uted 81,83% to the total value traded which was the high est among all other...

UN hosts ''unofficial express'' Cyprus conference in New York
Seasoned observers are calling it an “informal express” gathering, the two-day international conference on the Cyprus problem that kicks off today at United Nations headquarters in New York. The July 16–17 meeting is not expected to relaunch...

Bank of Cyprus: Enhancing accessibility for an inclusive society
Bank of Cyprus is taking dynamic steps to ensure equal access for all citizens to its services, regardless of disability. With the goal of creating a society without exclusions, the Bank is implementing a comprehensive accessibility program across...

Cyprus joins virtual summit backing Ukraine ceasefire
Cyprus on Thursday took part in a virtual meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’, where it reiterated its support for Ukraine. According to a statement, President Nikos Christodoulides participated in the video conference call, organised from...