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WorldZelenskiy says territorial disputes will dominate U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said territorial disputes will dominate U.S.-brokered trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi this weekend, as Washington increases pressure on Kyiv to reach a peace settlement with…
PoliticsBill submitted to abolish Cyprus social support agency after audit hearing on alleged corruption video
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill to abolish the social support agency was submitted to the plenum on Thursday, placing…
EconomyEurobank prices €400 million Tier 2 notes with €3.8 billion order book
Athens, Greece. Eurobank announced it had successfully priced a €400 million issuance of fixed rate reset subordinated Tier…
SocietyAkel warns Athalassa psychiatric hospital conditions are unsafe, calls for immediate action
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel said on Friday that longstanding neglect has left the Athalassa psychiatric hospital unsafe for patients…
EconomyCyprus banking sector non-performing loan ratios fall further in October 2025, central bank says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus said the Cypriot banking sector’s non-performing loan ratio continued to decline…
EconomyCyprus property transfers top €4.7 billion in 2025 as sales documents rise 15%
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ real estate market strengthened in 2025, with property transfer values exceeding €4.7 billion and sales…
IncidentsFamily files complaint over alleged inadequate care at Larnaca general hospital after patient suffers brain haemorrhage
Larnaca, Cyprus. The family of a 42-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis filed a formal complaint on Friday, alleging…
EconomyEU greenhouse gas emissions fall in 2024 as Cyprus cuts emissions intensity by 28.9%
Brussels, Belgium. Greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union fell again in 2024, while Cyprus recorded a sharp…
EconomyCyprus–India Business and Investment Summit draws more than 400 registrations ahead of Mumbai edition
Mumbai, India. Registrations for the Cyprus–India Business and Investment Summit have exceeded 400 ahead of its Mumbai edition…
IncidentsPolice helicopter airlifts ship patient to Nicosia General Hospital under “Nearchos” plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. A police helicopter airlifted a patient from a ship 125 nautical miles south of Limassol to…
WorldMajor events recorded on January 23
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable political, diplomatic, cultural and public events have occurred on January 23 across different years,…