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1. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

2. Israeli defense on high alert amid Iran's 48-hour warning

A US official is quoted as saying that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran — “possibly on Israeli soil” — in the next 24 to 48 hours, citing American intelligence reports. ...

3. Cyprus President engages Lebanon over migrant surge

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides departs for Lebanon on Monday for meetings with the country's leadership on the increased flow of irregular Syrian migrants from the country to Cyprus. ...

4. America's airports finally win the restroom race

After a decade-long slump, American airports are celebrating a resurgence in restroom excellence....

5. Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

The inclusion in the European Council Conclusions of a special reference to the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor......

6. Cyprus, Greece condemn Erdogan's remarks on 1974 invasion

Cyprus and Greece have condemned recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, labeling them as a "blatant distortion of historical truth" and an "insult to the memory of the victims."...

7. Police spokesman updates Avvakoum Monastery investigation

Police Spokesman Christos Andreou provided updates on the ongoing investigation into the Monastery of Saint Abbacum, highlighting significant developments in the case....

8. Alleged accomplice arrested in €7.8M money laundering case

Authorities in Cyprus have identified a potential accomplice in the high-profile money laundering case involving a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman. The woman,...

9. Aid ship on track to reach Gaza before noon tomorrow

The World Central Kitchen's vessel, ''Open Arms,'' laden with crucial humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, is proceeding smoothly and is anticipated to reach its destination before noon tomorrow, announced Foreign Ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis on Thursday....

10. Monk caught beating woman in shocking video

Scandal continues to plague the Church of Cyprus as a video surfaced depicting a disturbing incident at the Holy Monastery of Saint Avakoum in Fterikoudi. In the footage brought to light by Sigma and the show "Protoselido," a monk can be seen physically assaulting a woman....

11. Cyprus to ''continue and intensify'' humanitarian aid to Gaza (video)

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced the continuation and intensification of the "Amalthea" humanitarian aid operation for Gaza. ...

12. Departure of humanitarian aid ship for Gaza imminent

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Monday that the departure of a ship laden with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza is imminent....

13. Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

14. United Airlines loses tire, damages cars below

A United Airlines flight faced a dramatic emergency landing on Thursday after one of its tires fell off midflight, causing damage to several cars in a San Francisco parking lot. ...

15. Police investigate possible staging in €420K robbery

In the ongoing investigation involving a 31-year-old woman and 420 thousand euros, Police spokesman Christos Andreou revealed on Tuesday's "Alpha Kalimera" show that there's still much work to be done....

16. Family throws 6-year-old overboard on journey to Cyprus

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 6-year-old child lost his life during a treacherous voyage to Cyprus, prompting an investigation by the authorities....

17. Ukrainian woman's robbery unravels into money laundering investigation

Investigations are intensifying at Police Headquarters regarding a startling case involving a 31-year-old Ukrainian woman who claimed to be a victim of a robbery in Germasogeia on Friday (01/03). ...

18. Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....

19. New rules for presidential advisers set amid political turmoil

The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....

20. ''Give Ukraine Russia’s money to end the war,'' Yellen says

The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, said on Tuesday that she supports using some of the money that Russia cannot access because of the war in Ukraine....

21. Christodoulides leads council decision on English School board appointments

President Nikos Christodoulidis presided over a Council of Ministers meeting at the Presidential Palace today. Following the session,...

22. 800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

23. Building in Engomi where explosion occurred lacked required permits

The apartments involved in Tuesday's (20/02) explosion in Egomi did not possess the necessary permits from the planning department, stated Mr. Zacharias Kyriakou, the Mayor of the area....

24. Historic mansion reduced to ashes in devastating fire (video)

A listed neoclassical mansion, the Pavlidis mansion, located in the heart of Limassol's historic center, has been completely destroyed by a fire that erupted around 11:30. The blaze, under investigation for its origin, posed challenges for firefighters due to the city's central location and difficulties in accessing the site....

25. Investigation underway on mysterious explosion in Makedonitissa

Authorities are grappling with the complexities of unraveling the cause behind a powerful explosion that rocked a three-story house in Makedonitissa around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday....

26. Explosion rocks Nicosia house, injuring two (videos and images)

A powerful explosion rocked a three-story house in the Makedonitissa area of Nicosia on Tuesday night (20/2), prompting a response from police authorities....

27. Italian President heads to Cyprus after 50 years

President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, will pay a state visit to Cyprus on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 February, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Tuesday during a press briefing. ...

28. Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in Arctic prison

In a shocking development, Alexey Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader and fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, has died at the age of 47, according to the Russian prison service. ...

29. Greece's parliament approves same-sex marriage rights

Greece’s 300-member Parliament approved the bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage in a roll call vote on Thursday night. The reform extends full parental rights to gay couples but will not allow for medically assisted reproduction through a surrogate. ...

30. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus