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PoliticsCyprus outlines EU Council presidency priorities as Larnaca tourism outlook for 2026 rises
Brussels, Belgium. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday presented the programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Union Council at the first meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels under Cyprus’ term. Separately,…
EconomyCyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry to host Money Conference 2026 in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) said it will host the Money Conference 2026…
SocietyCyprus forest mushroom season falters as drought and harmful foraging practices raise concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wild mushroom foraging in Cyprus has been described as inconsistent this year, as signs of drought…
WorldTrump and Putin envoys call Davos talks on possible Ukraine peace deal positive
Davos, Switzerland. Envoys for US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin said their meeting in Davos…
PoliticsCypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou reported under investigation over suspected embezzlement of EU funds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling EU funds, media reports said…
PoliticsLefkara mayor warns of taking action over abandoned Turkish Cypriot properties
Lefkara, Cyprus. The mayor of Lefkara said he may take matters into his own hands over dilapidated and…
PoliticsTurkish Cypriots criticise court decision to free officials in Isias hotel collapse case
Adiyaman, Turkey. Turkish Cypriots on Tuesday criticised a decision by the first high criminal court in Adiyaman to…
PoliticsChristodoulides to announce two unilateral measures for Turkish Cypriots, reports say
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is expected to announce two unilateral measures aimed at benefiting Turkish Cypriots, according…
PoliticsMetsola says EU is “in the best hands” as Cyprus begins Council of the EU presidency
Strasbourg, France. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Tuesday that Europe is “in the best hands” as…
EconomyCyprus to submit pension reform bills to parliament by June, labour minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said the government plans to submit bills to parliament by June to…
WorldMacron rejects Trump’s Greenland tariff threat, says Europe will not be intimidated
Davos, Switzerland. French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe would not be intimidated or accept the “law of the…