Nicosia: Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced the government’s readiness to accept an increase in the tax-free threshold following a nearly two-hour meeting with representatives from parliamentary parties DISY, DIKO, EDEK, and DIPA. In addition, he confirmed an increase in the income threshold for families with five children to £200,000 and
Brussels: The European Union (EU) and the Cook Islands have signed a new protocol to extend their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement for the period of 2025 to 2032. This agreement provides EU vessels with access to the Cook Islands’ waters, which are known for having some of the world’s healthiest
Nicosia: According to estimates by the World Economic Forum, the global cost of corruption exceeds $2.6 trillion, approximately 5% of global GDP, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Special Representative on Fighting Corruption, Vice-President and Cypriot MP Irene Charalambidou, said in a written statement on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day 2025.
Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating that a low pressure system is currently affecting the sea area of Cyprus. The weather is expected to be mainly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms occurring at times. During these thunderstorms, winds may strengthen and vary in
Nicosia: The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share Index reported mixed results at the conclusion of today’s stock exchange meeting. The meeting, held on December 9, 2025, showcased varied performances across different indices. According to Cyprus News Agency, the FTSE/CySE 20 Index closed at 167.710, representing a 0.870% increase with
Nicosia: A new yellow warning for a combination of rain and isolated thunderstorms is in effect for Tuesday. The warning has been issued from 5am Tuesday and will remain in place until 5am Wednesday. According to Cyprus News Agency, the Department of Meteorology cautions that hail is likely to occur
