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Cyprus submits application to join SAFE
Famagusta Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus submits application to join SAFE FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Republic of Cyprus on Tuesday officially submitted its application to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) regulation, a €150 billion defense...
U.S. arson experts to assist in Cyprus wildfire investigation
Knews Kathimerini
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A team from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is set to arrive in Cyprus Wednesday night to aid in investigating the recent wildfires that ravaged the Limassol mountains, Deputy Government Spokesman Giannis...
Talat on arrests of Greek Cypriots: I’ve only seen three-month remands for murders
Cyprus Mail
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August 5, 2025
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, who served in post between 2005 and 2010, on Tuesday expressed surprise at the ongoing detention of five Greek Cypriots who were arrested in the north last month, two of whom were remanded in custody...
Cyprus Business Now: taxes, CySEC, average monthly earnings, Temu, CPA
Cyprus Mail
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July 30, 2025
The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus reached €2,509 during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the state statistical service released on Tuesday. This reflects a 5.4 per cent increase compared to €2,382 in...
Morphou mayor-in-exile fumes over Troodos road plans
Cyprus Mail
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August 5, 2025
Morphou’s Greek Cypriot mayor-in-exile Victor Hadjiavraam on Tuesday said he felt “obliged to express my deepest indignation” at the government’s decision to build the new road connecting Nicosia and the Troodos mountains to run south of the...
US arson experts to assist in Cyprus wildfire investigation
Kathimerini
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ENVIRONMENT [Atf.gov website] A team from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is set to arrive in Cyprus Wednesday night to aid in investigating the recent wildfires that ravaged the Limassol mountains, Deputy...
Cypro Strengthens Cybersecurity Frameworks Across Papua New Guinea
PNG Business News
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As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, the imperative for robust information security across both government and private sectors in Papua New Guinea has never been more urgent. In a recent interview with PNG Business...
Cyprus: Wildfire Damage in Limassol Reassessed at 104 Square Kilometers
Famagusta Gazette
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July 30, 2025
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Wildfires that devastated Cyprus’ Limassol province earlier this month have scorched an estimated 104 square kilometers, according to a revised satellite analysis released Wednesday by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at...
Cyprus Audit Office warns on takings
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY CYPRIOT ECONOMY Cyprus’ Audit Office has raised concerns over 3.1 billion euros in delayed tax revenues owed to the state, warning that around €1.4 billion may never be collected. Its 2023 audit of the Tax Department revealed significant...
Parliament accepts some of Christodoulides’ changes to multiple pensions law
Cyprus Mail
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August 5, 2025
Parliament on Tuesday accepted some of the amendments President Nikos Christodoulides had made to new bills regulating the pensions of future state officials. Christodoulides had sent six of the bills, which had been passed by parliament last...
Best Florida restaurants? 17 spots that trade frills for fun
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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The Sunshine State is home to some of the country's top restaurants for fine-dining flavors, but what about those spots that trade the frills for full-on Florida fun? For your next road trip, skip the chains and venture out to some of the state's...
Vacancy: Human Resources Officer, InterMaritime Shipmanagement, Limassol, Cyprus
MaritimeCyprus
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August 5, 2025
The successful candidate will join the HR team and support the day-to-day operations of the HR Department. Requirements The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: University Degree in Human Resources Management or any other...
Cyprus: UK Forces in Dramatic Response to Deadly Wildfires
EUToday
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July 29, 2025
13British military personnel have stepped in with hoses, helicopters, bulldozers and medics to assist Cyprus in its battle against one of the worst wildfires in recent memory. The intervention underlines Britain’s enduring strategic presence on...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Create extra post of magistrate in courts, HC orders KHADC
The Shillong Times
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August 20, 2025
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 19: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the state government to create a supernumerary post by September 30. The order followed the hearing of writ...
Cyprus submits formal interest for EU €150 billion SAFE programme
Cyprus Mail
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July 29, 2025
Cyprus has officially submitted its declaration of interest to participate in the European Union’s new defence funding mechanism, the security Action for Europe (SAFE), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking to the Cyprus...
Cyprus has ‘independent’ courts, low rate of reports of corruption
Cyprus Mail
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July 29, 2025
Cyprus was judged as having a high level of judicial independence, with very low rates of reports of corruption or external pressure, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, presenting research by the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary. The...
Qatar: QFC records 64% year-on-year growth in H1 2025 registration
Zawya
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) recorded a remarkable 64% increase in firm registrations in the first half (H1) of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024. This growth reflects increased investor confidence in the Qatari market and...
Cyprus Expresses Deep Gratitude to Egypt for Firefighting Support
Sada Elbalad
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July 29, 2025
Tue 29 Jul 2025 | 06:09 PM Cyprus has expressed deep gratitude to Egypt for its swift and effective support in combating the recent devastating wildfires that swept across parts of the island. In an official statement posted via social media, the...
Cyprus Business Now: taxes, AI, CySEC, BoC, MHV, EU ports
Cyprus Mail
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July 29, 2025
Cypriot businesses that consistently violate tax laws may soon find their premises sealed for at least 48 hours under a new enforcement tool granted to the tax department, if parliament passes one of six pending tax reform bills set to take effect...