By Michalis Florentiades* The dollar sustained pressure last week after the US Justice Department launched a criminal investigation into Federal…
Cyprus to issue 10-year bond as early as today
Cyprus is set to return to international markets in 2026 with a 10-year bond issue that could launch as early…
European Parliament sends EU-Mercosur deal to top court, freezing trade pact
The European Parliament threw a legal roadblock in front of the EU’s trade deal with Mercosur countries on Wednesday, voting…
European Parliament crushes attempt to weaken air passenger rights
European Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to reject efforts by EU member states to weaken air passenger compensation rights, maintaining…
Turkey to fund 50-megawatt solar farm in occupied north Cyprus
The Turkish government is planning to construct a 50-megawatt solar park in the occupied areas of Cyprus, a project valued…
Fidias Panayiotou rejects allegations over misusing EU funds
Fidias Panayiotou responded in a TikTok video to reports about him being examined by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over…
Will Fidias run for parliament? Decision coming as party plans candidate selection
MEP Fidias Panayiotou will decide whether he will run for parliament with Direct Democracy in the upcoming elections and announce…
Cyprus securities watchdog imposed €2.3m in penalties during 2025
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission imposed administrative penalties of €2.3 million in 2025 as a result of supervisory audits…
MPs grill presidency over Videogate scandal in heated parliament session
MPs accused the Presidential Palace on Wednesday of operating a “corruption mechanism” after examining the controversial Emily Thompson video showing…
Turkish Cypriot leaders slam Christodoulides for ‘distorting history’ in EU address
The leadership in the occupied north has hit back at President Christodoulides following his address to the European Parliament, accusing…

