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Ukrainians will be able to hold dual or multiple citzenship under a law approved by the parliament on Wednesday that aims to ease a demographic crisis exacerbated by the four-year ...

British inflation cooled in May as expected by the Bank of England, which is set to keep interest rates on hold this week while it assesses international energy markets rocked ...

As Ripple (XRP) becomes more mature in the field of global cross-border payments and institutional applications, its unique value as a digital asset continues to stand out. The large group ...

Cyprus is ramping up efforts to boost workforce skills with a fresh wave of training programmes, set to launch in the second half of 2025. The schemes have just been approved ...

The cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the bill regulating multiple pensions for state officials, removing a provision that would have taxed retirement lump sums. Following the meeting, Government Spokesman ...

Many of the fine establishments reviewed in these pages are the result of single visits, often with the specific intention of trying something new. However, there are also cases where ...

Nissan (7201.T) is betting on a new version of its Leaf electric vehicle (EV) to revive its fortunes, having gone from mass-market EV pioneer to laggard since its first model ...

Cyprus has further reinforced its system for preventing money laundering and combating terrorist financing, according to the 4th Enhanced Follow-up Report published on Wednesday by Moneyval.The island is now ...

Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, local health officials said, as some Palestinians in the strip said their plight was being forgotten ...

An audit office investigation into student grants awarded in 2023 uncovered multiple irregularities, including grants being awarded for longer than permitted, amounts being “gifted” without legal basis, and applications being accepted ...

U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the ...

Private label products are rapidly reshaping the European retail landscape. From grocery store shelves to supplement counters, more consumers are reaching for private label options—attracted by competitive prices, consistent ...

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, after a gain of 4 per cent in the previous session, as markets weighed up the chance of supply disruptions from the Iran-Israel conflict and as ...

Cyprus has slipped one place in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025, ranking 44th globally, according to the latest report published by the Switzerland-based IMD business school in Lausanne. The country ...

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender on Wednesday, and the US president said his patience had run out, though he gave no ...

High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, Mr Manish, and Rector of University of Nicosia, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 15, 2025 for the establishment of a Chair ...

Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA) president Maria Panayiotou on Wednesday detailed the progress achieved in Cyprus’ investment fund ecosystem over the past 12 years. Panayiotou highlighted the new level of maturity ...

Once again this year, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation’s courtyard will transform into an open-air summer cinema for audiences of all ages, in collaboration with the Friends of ...

The Public Debt Management Office on Wednesday announced that it accepted offers totalling a nominal value of €25 million at the 13-week Treasury Bills auction held on June 16, 2025. Total bids submitted ...

Consumer prices in Cyprus recorded a modest year-on-year increase of 0.4 per cent in May 2025, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the Harmonised ...

In Cyprus, many small business owners still rely entirely on their accountant for everything related to finances. It’s a long-standing habit – “My accountant handles it” – that often leaves owners ...

Construction material prices in Cyprus have edged up from last year, despite a monthly dip in May, according to a report from the state statistical service. Specifically, the Construction Materials ...

A food preparation shop caught fire in Engomi in the early hours of Wednesday, causing damage to its wooden cladding and walls. “At 6.16am, the Nicosia fire stations responded with ...

Consultations and discussions with all stakeholders are to take place over the summer on the issue of teacher evaluations, a proposal rejected by the unions at the end of May. ...