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SocietyChristodoulides: Education Is Central to Government Decisions, With Focus on Critical Thinking
During a school visit in Paphos, President Nikos Christodoulides said the government places education at the centre of its decisions and aims to nurture students' critical thinking and individual abilities.
PoliticsChristodoulides Sees Positive Signs on Cyprus Problem, Announcements Possible Over the Weekend
President Nikos Christodoulides said UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin told him by phone that announcements could come over…
WorldFrench Unions and Students March Nationwide in New Challenge to President Macron
Flag-waving marchers took to the streets of French cities and public-sector staff stopped work on Thursday, adding pressure…
SocietyPaphos Air Base Opens to Public for Cyprus Air Force Day Celebrations
The National Guard's Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos will admit visitors on November 8 and 9 for…
PoliticsUstel Says EU and UN Have Lost Neutrality After Commission Report on Turkey
Turkish Cypriot self-styled prime minister Unal Ustel criticised the EU and UN after the European Commission's latest Turkey…
EconomyCyprus Deputy Minister Ends Silicon Valley Talks as Government Courts US Investment
Nicodemos Damianou has finished two days of meetings at the Plug and Play summit, as Cyprus works to…
IncidentsPolice Detain 26 People in Nationwide Operation Plegma Against Drug Networks
Cyprus police arrested 26 suspects in the nationwide operation Plegma, which followed a February drug seizure in Nicosia…
EconomyBank of Cyprus Posts €383 Million Nine-Month Profit and Raises Return Target
Bank of Cyprus reported a 9 per cent rise in nine-month profit after tax to €383 million and…
IncidentsSupreme Court quashes order to hold CCTV devices from Avakoum monastery in Fterikoudi
The Supreme Court has annulled a Nicosia district court order to retain three electronic devices holding CCTV footage…
SportsPissouri Open Water Festival to bring swimmers from across Europe to Cyprus in November 2026
The third Pissouri Open Water Festival will run from 13 to 15 November 2026 at Pissouri Beach, offering…
EconomyChristodoulides to Travel to US in Late November to Boost Cooperation and Investment
President Nikos Christodoulides will visit the United States at the end of November, as Cyprus takes part in…