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Cyprus seeks closer ties with Syria as sanctions ease

Cyprus is actively pursuing “good neighbourly relations” with Syria, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Thursday. Speaking to state broadcaster CyBC, Kombos referred to the announcement by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday that sanctions …

‘Cyprus did not break EU law over Takata airbags, as EU law has gaps’

Cyprus did not break European Union law over its regulation of the import of vehicles with potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata, at least in part because there are also “gaps” in the EU’s legislation on the matter, the …

7 of the best places to visit in Cyprus for a holiday in 2025

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BiH Presidency Welcomes Cypriot President with Honors Ahead of Official Talks

Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina officially welcomed the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, during his visit to the country today. A ceremonial reception with full military honors took place in front of the BiH …

EU Names Special Envoy to Cyprus, Hoping for Reunification

With long lines of diplomats for decades failing to broker a solution to the division of Cyprus after 1974 Turkish invasions split the island, the European Commission named a special envoy to take a stab at it. Johannes Hahn, a former European Commissioner …

New evidence in Cyprus Papers passport scandal shows photos and faxes pointing to political interference

Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors. The …

Roman Abramovich Company Closed Without Paying €14M Tax Bill in Cyprus

A company owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich shut down before paying any of its 14-million-euro tax bill in Cyprus, the country’s tax commissioner said on Thursday, adding that it would be impossible to recover the funds. Questions were …

Cyprus leads EU startup growth for second year running — breaks into top 40

Cyprus has once again been recognised as the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the European Union, following the release of the 2025 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index. According to a report published on Thursday, Cyprus rose five places in the …

President affirms commitment to tech sector at Reflect Festival 2025

Limassol hosts Reflect Festival with 10,000 attendees and 250 investors The government of Cyprus does not wish to stand in the way but rather be part of the journey of innovation and technology, according to president Nikos Christodoulides. The president …

Turkish Cypriot teachers in court over north hijab law

Turkish Cypriot teachers were in court on Thursday for the latest hearing of their challenge to have the north’s ruling coalition’s decision to legalise the wearing of hijabs at public schools declared unlawful. Thursday’s proceedings were short, with the …

Turkey dismisses appointment of special envoy for Cyprus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Ankara on Wednesday accused the European Union of bias on the Cyprus issue and dismissed the appointment of Johannes Hahn as its special envoy for Cyprus as an “internal matter.” In a statement responding to Hahn’s appointment, Foreign …

Cyprus hails new EU envoy

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed the appointment of Johannes Hahn as the European Union’s special envoy for the Cyprus issue. In a written statement, Christodoulides called the move “a step of substantive importance,” …

Betting market enters new era with launch of Cyprus Online Gaming Association

The establishment of the Cyprus Online Gaming Association (COGA) marks a milestone for the Cypriot online betting market, signalling the beginning of a new era of growth and outward orientation for the sector. The founding members of the Association …

Cyprus rethinks EU green taxes to avoid double whammy on water, fuel

Cyprus wants to postpone or limit new carbon taxes this year to avert a double hit to consumers from tariffs on water and fuel, President Nikos Christodoulides told television station Omega TV in an interview. The new levies on water and fuel bills are …

Türkiye calls EU’s Cyprus special representative appointment an 'internal matter'

ANKARA Türkiye on Wednesday labeled the European Commission’s decision to appoint a Cyprus special representative as an “internal matter” of the European Union, while criticizing the bloc’s stance on the Cyprus issue. The Foreign Ministry argued that the …

USS The Sullivans makes a liberty port call in Cyprus following Exercise Med Strike

USS The Sullivans has sailed into the port of Limassol in Cyprus to messages of welcome from the US embassy. The guided missile destroyer docked for a "well-deserved liberty port call" - the US Navy's term for rest and relaxation. The warship …

Cypriot President Christodoulides Officially Welcomed in Sarajevo

Indian giants Thomas Cook and LTIMindtree launch operations in Cyprus

Two major Indian companies, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, are officially setting up operations in Nicosia, marking a significant step in strengthening business ties between Cyprus and India. In this first phase, the companies will be active in tourism …

Eurovision voting: when politics and kitsch converge

Groans and giggles typically greet votes at the annual Eurovision Song Contest, loved and mocked for its kitsch music and seemingly partisan outcomes.  But over time, what are the voting patterns, and what external factors help explain them? Ahead of …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 17 of America & Trump Administration 2.0

Washington, DC, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/16/week-17-of-america-trump-administration-2-0/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article all about …

OSCE Secretary General concludes official visit to Albania, participates in European Political Community Summit

TIRANA/VIENNA, 17 May 2025 – The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, completed his first official visit to Albania today, where he participated in the European Political Community Summit, emphasizing the OSCE’s continuing contribution to …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

Abraham House and Sol Rashidi Launch Global Human-Centered AI Initiative to Prepare Workforce for the Future

Guided by Sol Rashidi, Abraham House launches a people-first AI framework to uplift dignity, purpose, and human potential in the age of disruption. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing disruption …

Pej Vahdat and Shomit James to Co-Host New Series Spotlighting American Made Medical Manufacturing

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor Pej Vahdat and entrepreneur Shomit James will co-host a bold new television series that brings the spotlight to medical device manufacturers operating right here in …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election second round to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 16 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the second round of the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation …

Physician Reveals Concerning Trend in Health Care Pricing and What Can Be Done About It

IA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surveys show most doctors are increasingly concerned about a trend in health care pricing; patients being charged more for the same service, depending on where they go. And most don’t even …

Conviction of independent election monitor in Russia undermines human rights and democratic standards, OSCE human rights ...

WARSAW, 15 May 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group Golos, to …

National Association of Friendship Centres Extends Congratulations to Newly Appointed Federal Cabinet

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) extends its congratulations to the newly appointed federal Cabinet. We recognize the significant responsibility entrusted to each Minister in shaping …

L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié exprime ses félicitations au nouveau gouvernement fédéral

OTTAWA, Ontario, 16 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié (ANCA) exprime ses félicitations au nouveau gouvernement fédéral. Nous reconnaissons le rôle important qui incombe à chaque ministre dans l’élaboration des …

U.S. Ammunition Market Set to Reach $9.05 Billion by 2028 – Explore Key Insights!

Delray Beach, FL, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Ammunition Market by Application ((Defense (Military, Homeland Security), Civil & Commercial (Sporting, Hunting, Self Defense, Others)), Caliber (Small, Medium, Large), Others)- …

International election observers to Poland’s presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

WARSAW, 16 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the presidential election in Poland. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the presidential …

With the support of the European Union, OSCE completes “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for Tajik Border Troops ...

Under Phase 3 of the European Union (EU)-funded “Stabilization of Tajikistan's Southern Border Region with Afghanistan” project, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded its third “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for Tajik Border Troops …

From Freedom to Fraud: AI and the Rise of Kleptocracy

Exposing the Machine | The New Book by Duncan Exposes the Digital Theft, Unmasking the Role of Artificial Intelligence in America’s Deepening Kleptocracy WINSTON SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Freedom to Fraud: …

HK Refurbished Stock ouvre l’accès aux smartphones reconditionnés premium pour les grossistes latinos

Les grossistes latinos accèdent à des smartphones reconditionnés premium via Hong Kong, avec un approvisionnement stable et sans droits. FRANCE, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En réponse à l’évolution des dynamiques commerciales mondiales et à la …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …