Cyprus News
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EconomyCyprus Housing Finance Corporation targets independence from Kedipes by summer 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Housing Finance Corporation (HFO) is expected to become fully independent from state-owned Cyprus asset management company Kedipes by the summer of 2026, its general director Christoforos Kaplanis said. He added…
TourismAyia Napa promotes year-round tourism through international festivals, says interior minister
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Ayia Napa is using international festivals to promote its hospitality…
PoliticsErhurman urges concrete results from UN envoy Holguin’s next Cyprus visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said he hopes United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s next visit…
EconomyCBC governor says Cyprus financial services landscape has shifted over the past decade
Nicosia, Cyprus. Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides said the country’s financial services landscape has changed…
WorldTrump letter to Norway PM escalates tensions with Europe over Greenland
Washington, United States. Donald Trump told Norway’s prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer felt “obliged…
SocietyInfluenza A hospital admissions stabilise in Cyprus, Okypy spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hospital admissions for Influenza A in Cyprus appear to have stabilised, with early signs of a…
IncidentsThree more arrests made in Peyia fatal stabbing investigation, bringing total to four
Peyia, Cyprus. Police arrested three additional men as part of the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a…
EconomyEurobank highlights awards, strategy and ESG focus as it enters 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eurobank closed 2025 and entered January 2026 citing awards, strategic moves, research insights and community actions…
PoliticsAnastasiades says he advised Christodoulides after video alleged campaign finance violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former president Nicos Anastasiades said he offered advice to President Nikos Christodoulides following the publication of…
EconomySafe Bulkers announces 2026-2027 scholarship programme for shipping-related studies abroad
Nicosia, Cyprus. NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers and its CEO, Polys Hajioannou, announced the company’s fifth annual scholarship programme for…
PoliticsCyprus Shipping Deputy Minister visits London ahead of EU Council Presidency
London, United Kingdom. Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is in London for a working visit from January…