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In today’s episode, government officials pledged new measures to address distortions in public contract awards, following an Audit Office report showing that a few firms dominate state projects. Elsewhere, operations at Limassol port resumed on Thursday after the heads of category A transporters’ associations agreed to suspend strike action followi…
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In today’s episode, trade unions on Wednesday accepted the government’s proposal for the future of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA), before employers’ organisations promptly rejected it. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Wednesday both discussed relations between the European Union and Turkey …
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides has set a target for Cyprus to achieve water self-reliance by 2028 through the installation of two permanent desalination units. Elsewhere, the findings of several high-profile corruption investigations are set to be released this month. Also, a report by the Audit Office found that the Social Sup…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides called for an “immediate” response from parliament to pass his tax reform plans into law, to allow them to be implemented by the beginning of next year. President Nikos Christodoulides also told new United Nations special representative in Cyprus Khassim Diagne of his “political will” to “create t…
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In today’s episode, “everyone will be judged at the negotiating table”, President Nikos Christodoulides said, responding to comments by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on peace talks. Meanwhile, an official at a semi-governmental organisation almost got in trouble with the anti-corruption authority after flaunting their wealth on social media…
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In today’s episode, Cyprus insists on staying committed to the proposed electrical link, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), despite doubts from the European Investment Bank (EIB) about its financial viability. Elsewhere, the north’s ‘prime minister’ and head of the UBP party, Unal Ustel, on Monday ruled out the option of early elections, saying hi…
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In today’s episode, organised crime in Cyprus is now often imported from abroad, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said. Meanwhile, Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne, who will serve as the UN’s new special representative and head of the peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume his duties, the UN said. Elsewh…
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In today’s episode, the government sought to downplay worries that – amid the persistent drought – Cyprus will dry out, insisting it has taken a series of actions ensuring adequate water supply. Meanwhile, Sunday’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election result was “a reaction from the Turkish Cypriot people” Turkish Cypriot perpetual candidate Arif Sa…
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In today’s episode, three men,aged 58, 39, and 30, have been remanded for eight days in connection with the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous. Elsewhere, deals were signed for the commercial development of the Kronos gas reservoir in Cyprus's Block 6. Also, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas warned MPs of a recruitment crisis threatening the …
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In today’s episode, the governments of Cyprus and Greece moved to ease tensions over the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) on Thursday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to the project. Elsewhere, Separate meetings on Thursday between trade unions, employers’ organisations and the ministers of labour and finance failed to resol…
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In today’s episode, public works exceeding €1 billion were awarded to Cyfield, Iacovou Brothers, and Cybarco between 2015 and 2024, the audit service reported. Elsewhere, Cyprus’ contribution to Gaza’s reconstruction will become clearer as US President Trump’s peace plan is implemented, government sources said. Also, Akel MP Nikos Kettiros called f…
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In today’s episode, Cyprus’ initiative on security, the rebuilding of Gaza and the humanitarian aspect was presented to leaders attending the Sharm El Sheikh conference on Gaza by President Nikos Christodoulides. Elsewhere, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday accused Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou of “fake news” over the matter of …
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In today’s episode, the government is to begin introducing artificial intelligence into the civil service to “support civil servants in their work”, Research Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou said after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. Also, the new air traffic control centre which opened in the Nicosia district village of Kokkinotrimithia on Wednesda…
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In today’s episode, the Civil Defence Force has issued safety advice after the Meteorological Department warned of isolated strong storms and high winds. Elsewhere, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said that “we are committed to social dialogue,” expressing hope for an agreement on the future of the Cost-of-Living Allowance (CoLA) despite employe…
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In today’s episode, Cyprus will not be blackmailed by Admie, President Nikos Christodoulides said following reports the Greek company had objected to the government only agreeing to paying €25 million towards the cost of the Great Sea Interconnector, which would link the electricity grids of Greece, Cyprus and Israel. Elsewhere, a teenager was kill…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides marked the 65th anniversary of Cyprus’ independence on Wednesday with a speech highlighting resilience, reform and renewed hopes for peace. Elsewhere, Cyprus on Wednesday officially launched its competitive electricity market, a reform Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said will eventually lowe…
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In today’s episode, social welfare services staff are holding a 24‑hour strike on Monday over a dispute on disability programme coordination. Elsewhere, a traffic collision at around 12.30pm on Sunday in Linopetra, Limassol, left a man dead. Also, a 32-year-old man died early on Sunday after falling from the second floor of a building in Zakaki, Li…
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In today’s episode, attorney-general George Savvides announced that he will not prosecute former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides for contempt of court, despite finding “sufficient evidence” to do so. Elsewhere, the government is considering its options after the European Commission ordered Cyprus to repay €67.2 million in grants for the Vasili…
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In today’s episode, local governments do not need “external instructions” to function, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said, responding to a circular sent by the interior ministry to every municipality and village demanding the removal of any anti-Israel graffiti. Elsewhere, MPs voiced astonishment at the red tape and procedural rigmarole in the civil …
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In today’s episode, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou accused Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis of attempting to introduce “big brother” into the audit office through the government’s planned reforms to the body. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci told United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin that the idea of a two-st…
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In today’s episode, talks between Cyprus trade unions and Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou ended without agreement on the future of the Automatic Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA). Elsewhere, Five Greek Cypriots remain detained by Turkish-controlled authorities after trying to visit their properties in northern Cyprus, Foreign Minister Konstantinos…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and said after the call that he had “stressed the importance to deescalate tensions”. Meanwhile, there will be no problems with the Paphos district’s water supply next year, “regardless of the weather conditions”, the agriculture ministry’s…
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In today’s episode, Cyprus faces disruption on Thursday as a three-hour strike hits airports, schools, and public services over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (CoLA). Also, Cyprus will spend a €1.1 billion EU loan from the SAFE programme over five years to strengthen defence and support local defence industries, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas annou…
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In today’s episode, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said there are “manifest interests” working to ensure that the Great Sea Interconnector will never be constructed. Meanwhile, Gerapetritis also denied that his father-in-law is the subject of the European public prosecutor’s office (EPPO) investigation into the Great Sea Interconnector…
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In today’s episode, despite yet another meeting earlier on Monday failing to yield any breakthrough on the contentious Cost‑of‑Living Allowance (CoLA), trade unions -SEK, PEO, PASYDY, and DEOK - confirmed that they would proceed with the general strike planned for Thursday, September 11. Elsewhere, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Monday that t…
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In today’s episode, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Great Sea Interconnector, the planned electricity link between Cyprus, Greece and Israel. The government has intensified efforts to strip citizenships granted under Cyprus’ now-defunct investment scheme, with seven investors and 19 relatives lo…
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In today’s episode, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis warned of “consequences” for any “third country” which seeks to obstruct the construction of the Great Sea Interconnector, which, if complete, will link the energy grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Elsewhere, just 13 per cent of Cypriots favour the idea of Turkey joining the Europea…
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In today’s episode, Larnaca’s district government is suing a metal recycling factory where an explosion injured three people for operating without a licence since 2014. Elsewhere, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s planned Cyprus visit was postponed due to an “unforeseen issue” and will be rescheduled. Also, trade unions called a general strike for Se…
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In today’s episode, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warned he could abandon his tax reform plans entirely if parliament amends them excessively. Elsewhere, Cyprus confirmed it has received the report from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on the Limassol mountain wildfire that killed two people. Also, Turkish Cypriot …
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