Cyprus News
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PoliticsGovernment prepares bill to transfer student support agency duties to finance ministry service
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government said it is preparing legislation to transfer responsibilities from a controversial social support body for needy students to the finance ministry’s grants and benefits service. The move was confirmed on…
EconomyCyprus slightly above EU average for women in engineering and science, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranks slightly above the European Union average for the share of women employed in engineering…
PoliticsEU commissioner urges US to uphold rule of law after killings cited in European Parliament
Strasbourg, France. European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis on Wednesday urged the United States government to abide by the…
EconomyCyprus banking recovery since 2013 crisis driven by bank discipline and firm supervision, ECB official says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ banking sector recovery after the 2013 crisis reflects banks’ commitment to act alongside firm supervisory…
EconomyKeve secretary general says Cyprus offers EU access and a stable environment for investors
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is a mature and reliable choice for investors seeking access to the European Union, institutional…
TourismRise Hotel’s rooftop venue Memories draws crowds as brunch menu expands
Nicosia, Cyprus. A planned outdoor Saturday brunch shifted indoors as dust moved in, leading a group of five…
SocietyPatient misses lung transplant abroad after no air carrier could meet three-hour airlift window
Nicosia, Cyprus. A patient missed the opportunity for a lung transplant abroad after none of the air carriers…
PoliticsArikli says US officials inspected Ercan airport for evacuation capability as routine procedure
Tymbou, Cyprus. The north’s ‘transport minister’ Erhan Arikli said American officials inspected Ercan (Tymbou) airport for its capability…
PoliticsKeravnos praises financial commissioner’s office after briefing with Georgiadou
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said he was satisfied with the work carried out by the financial…
WorldCommonwealth chief expects progress on talks over reparations for transatlantic slave trade
London, United Kingdom. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey said she expected member nations to make progress toward beginning negotiations…
EconomySOFTSWISS highlights iGaming Trends Report evolution at TechIsland MarComms meetup in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. SOFTSWISS participated in TechIsland’s seventh MarComms Community Meetup in Cyprus, where its chief marketing officer Valentina…