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Cyprus ‘ready to reactivate humanitarian corridor’ to Gaza
Cyprus stands ready to reactivate the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza, permanent representative to the UN ambassador Maria Michail said on Tuesday. Speaking at the international conference on the Palestinian question, in New York, Michail...

Crowne Plaza Limassol honoured at Cyprus Tourism Awards 2024
Crowne Plaza Limassol won “THE BEST CITY / BUSINESS HOTEL IN CYPRUS” award at the Annual Cyprus Tourism Award ceremony. The glittering event took place on July 10, 2025 at Limassol’s City of Dreams Mediterranean. This marks the second time the...

Cyprus Business Now: taxes, CySEC, average monthly earnings, Temu, CPA
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus reached €2,509 during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service released on Tuesday. This reflects a 5.4 per cent increase compared to €2,382 in...

Two free cinema evenings coming to old Nicosia
Faneromeni25 Art Festival continues to bring entertainment in its downtown Nicosia courtyard setting and in August, it organises two more summer cinema evenings. Approaching soon is a screening of the award-winning musical West Side Story that...

Remedica donates €75K to support Cyprus wildfire relief efforts
In response to the devastating wildfires that have impacted Cyprus, leading pharmaceutical manufacturer Remedica has announced a donation of €75,000 to the Wildfire Support Account of the Republic of Cyprus, reinforcing the company’s ongoing...

Luxel Villas: your gateway to tailored, exclusive Cyprus stays
Luxel Villas redefines serviced luxury private villas in Cyprus. With a curated collection of over 60 private villas and apartments, the company specialises in short- and long-term stays across Ayia Napa, Protaras and Limassol. Each property is...

Cyprus Audit Office warns on takings
ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Cyprus’ Audit Office has raised concerns over 3.1 billion euros in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected. Its 2023 audit of the Tax Department revealed significant...
Cypro Strengthens Cybersecurity Frameworks Across Papua New Guinea
As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, the imperative for robust information security across both government and private sectors in Papua New Guinea has never been more urgent. In a recent interview with PNG Business...

Unficyp’s presence prevents escalation of ‘minor incidents’ in Cyprus
Minor incidents could “easily escalate” in Cyprus without Unficyp’s “constant vigilance”, the UN undersecretary-general for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said on Tuesday. Addressing the UN Security Council in New York, Lacroix said that...

Keve to showcase Cypriot companies at ICC Global Business Summit 2025
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has announced its participation in the ICC Global Business Summit (GBS‑2025). The summit will take place from September 18-20, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The event,...

Research forum held at Cypress Grove Nature Park
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local professionals and researchers got the opportunity to come together at a local park in the Hub City to share data and recent projects. Tuesdays presentations covered park visitor data, as well as archaeological and ecological...

UN peacekeeping can work in a fractured world if there is political will
Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Assistant Secretary-General Marta Pobee briefed the Council on priorities for adapting UN peace operations to foster political solutions. They emphasised the urgent need for the Council and the...
BC first district to start fall classes
The hottest part of summer is just now arriving in Southeast Texas, but summer break is about to be over for school students. The Bridge City school district will begin classes for the 2025-26 school year next week Wednesday, August 6. Classes for...

Crews respond to active house fire near Cyprus High School in Magna
MAGNA, Utah (KUTV) — A house fire caused significant damage to a property in Magna. Authorities said the fire, near 3100 South and 9000 West, started in the backyard and spread. It destroyed two detached garages and a small RV. It also caused...

Discover Airlines to offer flights to Ireland and Cyprus in 2026
Discover Airlines is expanding its offering from Frankfurt and Munich, with plans to fly to 40 short- and medium-haul destinations next summer. The Lufthansa Group carrier will offer the only direct connection from Germany to Shannon in Ireland,...

Research and Development – Greece Lags Behind EU, Ranks 19th
While the European Union saw an increase in government budget allocations for Research and Development (R&D) in 2024—reaching €284.70 per capita, a 57% rise compared to €181.30 in 2014—Greece continues to trail behind the rest of the bloc,...

Cyprus: UK Forces in Dramatic Response to Deadly Wildfires
13British military personnel have stepped in with hoses, helicopters, bulldozers and medics to assist Cyprus in its battle against one of the worst wildfires in recent memory. The intervention underlines Britain’s enduring strategic presence on...

Study finds alcohol use in Cyprus spikes tenfold during summer
Alcohol consumption in Cyprus surges nearly tenfold during the summer months in tourist areas, according to the country’s first wastewater-based epidemiological study. The yearlong study, published July 21, was conducted by scientists from the...

Discover Airlines adds Ireland, Cyprus & more to Summer 2026 short-haul network
Discover Airlines is significantly expanding its short- and medium-haul network for Summer 2026, with over 40 destinations served from Frankfurt and Munich. The leisure carrier will grow its Airbus A320 fleet to 18 aircraft by spring 2026 (11 in...

Cyprus game developer grows mobile hit to 7 million users
Top App marks milestone for Ludus with new creator programme Top App Games Ltd., a mobile game developer based in Cyprus, has announced that its real-time strategy RPG Ludus: Merge Arena has surpassed 7 million players worldwide. To mark this...