A PLEA FOR A FEDERAL CYPRUS ON THE SWISS MODEL

Cyprus' membership of Nato would pose neutrality problems

A PLEA FOR A FEDERAL CYPRUS ON THE SWISS MODEL - Cy Mail 26/4 by Alper Ali Riza



The leadership in Cyprus on both sides is too lightweight to understand its value 

There is very bad turbulence all around Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean that calls for wise leadership all round to steer Cyprus in a safe direction.

Switzerland managed to stay neutral during two world wars in 1914-18 and 1939-45 involving Germany, France and Italy even though its cantons were populated by German, French and Italian speakers.

Of course Cyprus is not Switzerland and the eastern Mediterranean is not an Alpine region in Central Europe, but there are lessons for Cypriots to ponder about the Swiss federal system on how it managed to keep its mighty neighbours at bay.

CYPRUS' SOCIAL MEDIA BAN IN PRACTICE

CYPRUS' SOCIAL MEDIA BAN IN PRACTICE - Cy Mail 26/4 by Johanna Pauls


Aimed at protecting teenagers, will a social media ban inevitably affect all of us?

When President Nikos Christodoulides announced last week that Cyprus is poised to implement a social media ban for children under 15, he blithely mentioned that the age verification system would be via the ‘Digital Citizen’ application, a – so far – non-mandatory digital storage for personal data.

It immediately set alarm bells ringing among those wary of being forced to download an app which stores all their personal information and who are eager to keep their online digital presence to a minimum. In short, will the ban set up to protect the young inevitably affect us all?

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CYPRUS - THESE ARE THE 10 BEST STUDENT ''START UPS' OF THE YEAR

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CYPRUS - THESE ARE THE 10 BEST STUDENT ''START UPS' OF THE YEAR - Filenews 26/4 by Evagoras Prokopiou


Junior Achievement Cyprus is organizing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Road to Gen-E 2026, an all-day event dedicated to youth entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, bringing for the first time on the same day and in the same place the finalists of its two flagship programs, the JA StartUp Programme and the JA Company Programme.

The event will take place at the Royal Hall in Nicosia and, according to the organization, aspires to create a single stage where pupils and students will present their ideas and business proposals, claiming the distinction and representation of Cyprus in the European institution Gen-E 2026.

PUBLIC DEBT ALMOST HALVED - BENEFIT FOR SOCIETY OR JUST A NUMERICAL ILLUSION?

PUBLIC DEBT ALMOST HALVED - BENEFIT FOR SOCIETY OR JUST A NUMERICAL ILLUSION? - Filenews 26/4 by Andreas Charitou


When Cyprus first held the presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in 2012, the Cypriot economy was in a dire economic situation, with public debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) standing at around 110%, while by 2025 it had been reduced by almost half, to 55%, which clearly reflects a stronger fiscal position, especially at a time of severe geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.

This significant improvement is not just an accounting event but reflects a deep shift from conditions of macroeconomic uncertainty to economic stability. This fiscal improvement has obvious strategic value, because it strengthens the resilience of the Cypriot economy and expands the state's room for reaction to external shocks, as is currently the case with the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. The crucial question, however, is not whether the debt has simply been reduced, but whether this reduction has improved the well-being of citizens, households and businesses?

MINDS IN CYPRUS - FROM ATHENS TO THE USA, THE NEW TALENT ATTRACTION

MINDS IN CYPRUS - FROM ATHENS TO THE USA, THE NEW TALENT ATTRACTION - Filenews 26/4 by Eleftheria Paizanou


The Government is launching a new campaign abroad in May, intensifying the effort to repatriate Cypriot professionals and highly skilled workers, as part of the national initiative Minds in Cyprus.

Following the approval by the Parliament of the bill that expands tax incentives to attract expatriate professionals, Nicosia is now turning its weight to new actions in Athens, Thessaloniki, the United Kingdom and the USA. The new legal framework adds another important tool to the effort to return Cypriots with experience, know-how and specialization.

THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR THOUSANDS OF JOBS

 

THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR THOUSANDS OF JOBS - Filenews 26/4 by Angelos Angelodimou

The growth of the economy in recent years, with the consequent development of the reduction of unemployment, has resulted in the need for additional labour. At the same time, the arrival in Cyprus of a significant number of technology companies has brought to the fore the lack of workers with specialized skills.

The formation of the above conditions has changed the landscape in the labour market, with the government seeking to find solutions at various levels, in order to meet the needs of workers on the one hand and to continue the growth of the economy on the other.

THE SIGNATURE OF ''MY'' AND THE NEW LEGAL REALITY

THE SIGNATURE OF ''MY'' AND THE NEW LEGAL REALITY - Filenews 26/4 by Giorgos Koukounis


Can a simple "click" create the same legal commitments as a signature on a contract? In the age of digital administration and electronic transactions, the answer is not just affirmative, it is now self-evident.

The introduction of the "MY" signature in Cyprus brings the citizen face to face with a new reality. He signs more easily than ever, but he is just as seriously committed.