Culture, Europe, Middle East & Levant News
April 05, 2025
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How Cyprus’ Maronites Are Sheltering Lebanon’s Displaced Families

Decades after their own displacement, Maronites in Cyprus open homes and hearts to a new generation of Lebanese refugees. NICOSIA, CYPRUS — In a poignant twist of history, Cyprus’ small Maronite community—descendants of Lebanese Christians who fled civil war decades ago—is now sheltering a fresh wave of displaced families escaping Lebanon’s economic collapse and political […]

Economy, Europe
April 04, 2025
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Finance Minister Warns of Economic Risks Amid EU Instability

Cyprus’ Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, issued a stark warning Friday, labeling the island’s economic outlook “alarming.” On CyBC radio, he stressed Cyprus’ service and tourism-dependent economy faces risks amid shifting EU trade dynamics. The EU, he said, is under global economic pressure, challenging trade norms.   “The EU was prepared, but unexpected extremes occurred,” Keravnos […]