Greek Cypriot side ‘pathetic and childish’ – Ertugruloglu
The Greek Cypriot side is acting in a manner which is “pathetic and childish”, the north’s ‘foreign minister’ Tahsin Ertugruloglu said on Thursday.
Speaking to Gundem Kibris Web TV, ...
Tax reform
Finance Minister rules out raising Cyprus’ tax-free income above €20,500
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has ruled out the prospect of raising the tax-free income threshold beyond €20,500, signalling a firm stance as the government moves ahead with its new tax reform.
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Migrants
At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos
At least seven migrants died, including one boy, one girl and two women, when their boat sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece’s coastguard said.
The ...
Cyprus MPs to vote on proposed casino cash exemption amid institutional backlash
Cyprus MPs are set to vote today on a proposal to exempt casinos from a nationwide cash transaction limit of €10,000, passed by Parliament last December.
The exemption would apply until ...
AstroBank announces new executive board member
AstroBank Public Company Limited on Thursday announced the appointment of Charis Kynigou as an executive bember of its board of directors, effective from March 31, 2025.
The bank noted that the appointment ...
Shaken, stirred, and taxed: Cocktails take a hit
From Negroni cocktails to Scotch whisky, costs will rise, sales will fall, jobs will be cut, and drinks brands will disappear from U.S. bar menus as a result of ...
Mouflon captured giving birth in Cyprus forest
A video of a mouflon giving birth in a forest went viral on Facebook on Thursday morning.
Mouflons are usually hard to spot as they are not only shy but ...
Liverpool restore 12-point lead as Jota seals Merseyside derby win
Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second ...
Mourinho accused of ‘physically attacking’ Galatasaray boss
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby in which his side lost 2...
Next dates set for Al Jazeera case
Dates were set on Thursday for the next hearings of the trial of the two former MPs facing criminal charges over a report by news company Al Jazeera into the ...
Trade war
Dollar plummets as Trump’s tariffs trigger safe-haven rush, euro surges
The dollar slid broadly on Thursday and the euro firmed after President Donald Trump announced harsher-than-expected tariffs against US trading partners, jolting the markets as investors sought safe havens such ...
Too early for treble talk, says Barcelona boss Flick
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was keen to keep talk of trophies in check after his side booked their spot in the Copa del Rey final against rivals Real Madrid with ...
Cyprus demands answers on missing persons at UN Assembly
The pain of uncertainty still haunts families in Cyprus, five decades after the island was divided. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Cypriot diplomat Rona Panteli called the issue of ...
Oil prices plummet 3 per cent amid Trump’s tariff shockwaves
Oil prices fell by as much as 3 per cent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that investors worry will enflame a global trade war that ...
Australia says US tariffs ‘not act of a friend’ but rules out reciprocal move
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on its ally was “not the act of a friend,” ...
German industry expects severe hit from Trump tariffs
Far-reaching tariffs announced by the U.S. administration will deal a major blow to the German industry, a major exporter to the world’s top economy, leading sector representatives said.
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Tourism
Paphos aims for year-round tourism growth with Poland push
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) announced on Thursday that it is boosting its promotional efforts in Poland as part of its 2025 action plan.
According to the announcement, the board ...
Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy
The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by ...
World leaders condemn Trump’s tariffs, some pledge retaliation
Countries across the world, including some of America’s closest allies, condemned President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs and some pledged counter-measures while hoping the White House would ...
Disruption to global trade is a threat to open UK economy, business minister says
Britain faces a “threat” to its open economy from any global fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs but rather than retaliate it will double down on ...
Spain to roll out safety net to protect companies, consumers from U.S. tariffs
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is due to announce a package of measures later on Thursday to cushion the impact of new U.S. tariffs on companies and consumers, Economy ...
Turkish inflation expectations tick up after market turmoil
Turkish inflation is expected to end the year a bit higher than previously expected, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting fallout from a currency selloff after authorities detained and ...
Car recall probe begins amid safety concerns
The three-member committee appointed to examine the recalls process for cars imported from the EU and third countries began its first public hearings on Thursday.
The first witness to testify ...
Man arrested for loaded gun found in Konia
A 30-year-old wanted after a loaded gun was found last November in an open area of Konia community, Paphos, was arrested on Wednesday night for conspiracy to commit a crime ...