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Best bet before August: This DeFi innovator could overtake XRP (XRP)’s returns
As XRP continues to face regulatory delays and limited ecosystem expansion, a growing number of crypto investors are pivoting to utility-first DeFi platforms. One name quietly building momentum is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending...
The Best Hidden Spot to See Wildlife in Every State
It doesn't take a safari or a remote jungle trek to witness wild animals in their natural settings. Across the U.S., lesser-known parks, refuges, and natural spaces offer prime views of native species without the crowds. You can watch elk graze at...
Cyprus Minister in Dar to strengthen Tanzania-EU ties
DAR ES SALAAM: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, is expected to begin an official visit to Tanzania today, July 8, which will run until Thursday. He is visiting on behalf of the High Representative of the European...

EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough
Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms. The report...

Cyprus Stock Exchange awards top economics student
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Tuesday announced that it recently awarded its academic excellence prize to a top-performing economics student at the University of Cyprus. The CSE bestows this award every year in memory of its former board...

Astemo Cypremos partners with HCLTech to accelerate autonomous and smart vehicles ecosystem
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and Astemo Cypremos, Ltd. ("Cypremos"), a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd. specializing in software and cloud services, announced a partnership to advance innovation in the autonomous and smart vehicle...

Cyprus startup Calspak to compete for $1m in San Francisco
Cyprus’ startup ecosystem took a step onto the global stage as Calspak emerged winner of the Startup World Cup Cyprus Regional Finals 2025. The company will represent the island at the Grand Finale in San Francisco on October 17, where a $1...

From Lake Como to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Cyprus hotel groups seek private desalination amid water shortages
Eleven leading hotel chains across Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos have submitted applications to install on-site desalination systems, tapping into a €3 million subsidy scheme. The move supports an emergency plan to ease water stress on municipal...

Cyprus graduate employability hits 93 per cent after five years
Cyprus recorded a 93 per cent employability rate for higher education graduates five years after completing their studies, according to the second cycle of the national graduate tracking mechanism (CYGraduates). The findings, presented by...

President Aoun meets Cyprus' leader in Nicosia
by Naharnet Newsdesk 09 July 2025, 16:01 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met Wednesday with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in the capital Nicosia. Aoun said after the meeting that all what he wants for Lebanon,...

Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks
President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries. President Aoun was received at...

HCLTech collaborates with Astemo Cypremos to drive autonomous vehicle ecosystem
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Model 3 vehicle drives using FSD (Full Self-Driving) in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Indian IT major HCLTech has entered into a multi-year partnership with Astemo Cypremos to...

Cyprus records strong growth across all service sectors
Accommodation and ICT drive growth Cyprus’ tertiary sector posted robust gains in 2023, with all branches of economic activity showing growth in production value, value added, and employment, according to the state statistical service....

Status Unveils First Gasless L2 on Linea With 100% Community Yield Allocation Mechanism
Zug, Switzerland, July 9th, 2025, Chainwire The new Status L2 rewrites rollup economics by replacing sequencer fees with native yield and native app revenues, unlocking friction-free onboarding for games, social apps and DeFi. Status (SNT), a...

Deputy minister highlights Cyprus’ innovation momentum
Bash 2025 draws 185 participants in Cyprus’ key startup meetup Cyprus’ innovation ecosystem gathered momentum this week as ‘The Bash 2025’ brought together 185 participants for the country’s flagship startup and networking event. Now in its fifth...

Cyprus property sales tick up in June, led by Larnaca surge
Property sales in Cyprus recorded an annual increase of 17 per cent in June, driven by a 44 per cent surge in Larnaca, while Nicosia posted the smallest gain at just 2 per cent, according to data released by the land registry. A total of 1,544...

Cyprus Announces New Gas Discovery in Block 10
Exxon Mobil Corp. and QatarEnergy have made another natural gas discovery in Block 10 offshore Cyprus, the presidential office said Monday. “The ‘Pegasus-1’ well, located about 190 kilometers offshore southwest of Cyprus, indicated approximately...

United Street Festival brings music, art and summer vibes to the heart of Nicosia
The city’s main square is coming alive this week as the United Street Festival returns for its second edition, turning Eleftheria Square into a buzzing hub of music, art, food, and creative energy. Taking place July 9 and 10, the two-day event...

Cyprus Business Now: CySEC, tourism, hospital tookover, job satisfaction
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday will chair a Eurogroup meeting, which is also set to elect a new president for the next two and a half years. According to a statement from the Finance Ministry, ministers will first exchange views on the...