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Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

Cyprus welcomes foreign workers amidst hotel staffing crisis

The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......

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Woman, 42, drives wrong way on highway, under influence

Woman, 42, drives wrong way on highway, under influence

A 42-year-old woman was apprehended by Paphos Traffic Police on Thursday afternoon after she was found driving in oncoming traffic on the Paphos - Limassol motorway, allegedly under the influence of intoxication and drugs....

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Cloudy with a chance of dust

Cloudy with a chance of dust

A weak low-pressure system coupled with hot gas masses is poised to impact the region, prompting atmospheric disturbances. Dust particles are forecasted to be suspended in the atmosphere, intermittently reaching elevated levels....

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Nicosia CID pursues ambush on ''Dimitroui''

Nicosia CID pursues ambush on ''Dimitroui''

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is ramping up efforts to crack the case of a brazen ambush that unfolded on Tuesday, April 23rd, along the Paleochori - Anthoupolis road. ...

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€17 million worth of grants for big businesses

€17 million worth of grants for big businesses

The EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan is charging ahead, with the Department of Energy, Trade, and Industry (DTI) launching a call for applications under the 'Grant Scheme for the Energy Upgrading and Competitiveness of Large Enterprises'....

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Brilliant presentation of the new all-electric Porsche Taycan

Brilliant presentation of the new all-electric Porsche Taycan

In life, we experience moments full of magic....

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''Cyprus Travel Expo 2024'', a hit with 10,000 visitors

''Cyprus Travel Expo 2024'', a hit with 10,000 visitors

The Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents Association (ACTΤA) and Display Art Plc orchestrated a resounding success with the 25th Travel Expo Cyprus, held from April 19th to 21st, 2024, at the prestigious Cyprus State Fairgrounds. ...

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Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

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Athens blanketed in Sahara dust, city bathed in orange glow

Athens blanketed in Sahara dust, city bathed in orange glow

Clouds of dust from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said....

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Imported wine squeezes Cyprus market

Imported wine squeezes Cyprus market

According to Kathimerini reporter, Andreas Karamitas, wine marketing in Cyprus boasts an annual turnover of approximately €7 million, a sum primarily fueled by domestic consumption rather than exports, which only account for around €1 million. ...

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Confusion clouds real estate policies in Cyprus

Confusion clouds real estate policies in Cyprus

In the current real estate landscape, confusion reigns supreme, even surpassing the realm of uncertainty, according to an op-ed written by Andreas Andreou, CEO of APS Andreou Property Strategy - Chartered Surveyors. ...

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Horse covered in blood bolts through Central London

Horse covered in blood bolts through Central London

Central London was thrown into chaos today as a horse, spooked during a routine training exercise, bolted through the streets, triggering a dramatic stampede that left five people injured and several vehicles damaged. ...

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Senate approves $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

Senate approves $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation later....

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Ferrari: From iconic red to radical blue?

Ferrari: From iconic red to radical blue?

Ferrari enthusiasts are in for a visual treat as the renowned racing team gears up to trade its iconic red livery for a vibrant blue design at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix....

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Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion with monument

Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion with monument

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, unveiled Tuesday a 1974 Prisoners of War monument in the Square that was also renamed, in front of the Armenian cemetery just before the Ledra Pallas roadblock in Nicosia....

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Vet services under fire for neglecting uncontrolled dog imports

Vet services under fire for neglecting uncontrolled dog imports

A scathing report by the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidis, sheds light on the failure of Cyprus's Veterinary Services to tackle the issue of uncontrolled importation of dogs. ...

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Politics Blog: A satirical take on current affairs

Politics Blog: A satirical take on current affairs

I begin today's column with a clarification: there is no issue of institutional credibility in Cyprus. There is, however, an issue of credibility regarding the individuals representing the institutions. Now that we've cleared that up, let's move on....

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Hellenic set to acquire CNP in multimillion-Euro deal

Hellenic set to acquire CNP in multimillion-Euro deal

Everything appears to be proceeding smoothly, and it seems that CNP Cyprus will soon be under the ownership of Hellenic Bank....

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Nominations underway for June European elections

Nominations underway for June European elections

Nominations for the June European elections are being submitted today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the General Election Commissioner, located at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre....

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Incorrect water bills leave 450 premises fuming in Paphos

Incorrect water bills leave 450 premises fuming in Paphos

The Municipality of Paphos informs water consumers that it is investigating complaints regarding high water bills. ...

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155 million crossings in over two decades

155 million crossings in over two decades

In the two decades since the roadblocks opened, travel between the divided territories in Cyprus has seen a significant increase, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism cited by Yeni Douzen. The figures reveal a total of 155 million crossings from April 23, 2003, to the present day....

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Police launch manhunt after daylight ambush

Police launch manhunt after daylight ambush

Police in Cyprus continue to be on high alert following an attempted murder in broad daylight on Tuesday (23/04) in Lakatamia, adding to a string of violent incidents linked to nightlife activities....

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President advocates for innovation centers to pursue commercialization and self-financing

President advocates for innovation centers to pursue commercialization and self-financing

Centres of Excellence should pursue commercialisation aiming at self-financing, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration......

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Russian minister faces 15-year jail term for record-breaking bribe

Russian minister faces 15-year jail term for record-breaking bribe

A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking, the country’s top law enforcement agency has said, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine. ...

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Students occupy universities nationwide over Israel-Hamas conflict

Students occupy universities nationwide over Israel-Hamas conflict

The tumultuous echoes of dissent reverberated across campuses nationwide as what began as a localized outcry at Columbia University against Israel's conflict with Hamas transformed into a widespread movement by Tuesday. ...

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Highs of 36°C in store for Cyprus

Highs of 36°C in store for Cyprus

Today, we're dealing with a bit of a weather cocktail, low pressure and warm air masses are calling the shots. ...

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Human rights status remains steady in Cyprus

Human rights status remains steady in Cyprus

The US State Department's annual report on human rights reveals that the situation in Cyprus saw no significant changes in 2023. The report covers both the Republic of Cyprus and the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the unique political landscape of the island....

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Cyprus lags in online book shopping

Cyprus lags in online book shopping

Cyprus ranked lowest in the European Union for online purchases of printed or digital books, magazines, or newspapers in 2023, according to Eurostat data released on World Book Day. ...

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Cyprus awaits US pier completion for Gaza aid delivery

Cyprus awaits US pier completion for Gaza aid delivery

The Government is waiting for the completion of the works by the US for the construction of a pier at the port in Gaza so that the delivery of aid to Gaza in the framework of the...

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Baltimore turns to container owners for ship salvage funds

Baltimore turns to container owners for ship salvage funds

The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to court papers filed Monday on behalf of Baltimore’s mayor and city council....

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