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271. 'Amalthea' initiative eludes Lyme Bay in Malta stopover

Despite initial reports that the British Royal Navy (BRN) auxiliary landing ship, ''RFA Lyme Bay,'' would sail from Cyprus to Gaza for humanitarian aid purposes - as part of the ''Amalthea'' initiative to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip via Cyprus - this was never possible....

272. Turkish official denies corruption allegations

In response to allegations of involvement in a corruption scandal, Fouat Oktay, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Turkish National Assembly, vehemently denied any wrongdoing. ...

273. Cyprus-Israel humanitarian corridor greenlit, but faces challenges

Israel has given the green light in principle to the Republic of Cyprus for the operation of a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but there are security and other practical issues that need to be resolved, sources have told CNA....

274. Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

275. UK Navy aid ship for Gaza redirected to Malta over security concerns

The British Navy ship that sailed recently from Cyprus carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, changed its course, ending up in Malta, as the issue of security was not ensured, competent sources have told CNA....

276. Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

277. Prague University shooting leaves 14 dead in tragic massacre

In a horrifying incident, a lone gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire in the philosophy department building of Charles University in downtown Prague, ...

278. Greece named Economist 'Country of the Year 2023'

The Economist magazine has declared Greece the country of the year for 2023, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a post, referring to the "recognition of the efforts of the Greek people."...

279. Israeli investments raise eyebrows in occupied territories

The large-scale acquisition of land in the Occupied Territories by Israeli citizens and Europeans of Jewish descent is creating interesting dynamics within the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as in Turkish and Turkish Cypriot press reports....

280. Israel and Cyprus to speed up plan for Gaza aid

In a diplomatic endeavor set against the backdrop of Cyprus, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen embarked on a working visit to discuss a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expediting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza....

281. Cyprus expands diplomatic footprint, bolsters migration management efforts

President Nicos Christodoulides, leading the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace, announced significant developments in Cyprus' foreign policy and measures taken to address migration challenges....

282. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

283. Far-right claims victory as Macron's party divided over immigration

The French government is grappling with a political upheaval as Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau tenders his resignation in protest against a stringent immigration bill. ...

284. Israeli Foreign Minister to support Cyprus' Gaza aid corridor plan

Visit to Cyprus today by the Israeli Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, in light of the plans for the development and implementation of the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus to create a sea corridor for the provision of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza....

285. Labor Minister responds to industry staff shortages, urges caution in demands

In response to demands from employer representatives regarding staff shortages in retail, catering, and the hotel industry, Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Yannis Panagiotou,...

286. Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....

287. British ship awaits Israeli clearance for humanitarian aid ship to Gaza

In the waters off the coast of Gaza, a British vessel awaits clearance from Israeli shores to transport humanitarian aid from Larnaca to Gaza. ...

288. Israeli FM Eli Cohen to discuss humanitarian aid Initiative in Cyprus visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is scheduled to visit Cyprus on December 20 to engage in discussions related to the Republic of Cyprus' initiative to establish a sea corridor to provide humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza....

289. Erdogan instructs Tatar: ''Maintain silence on Cyprus issue until elections''

In a recent meeting between Erdogan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Unal Ustel, an order was issued to ''all nationalist groups in the 'TRNC' that speak about the Cyprus problem and especially Ersin Tatar...

290. The unforgettable night of Epic Xmas Street Fest

Last Sunday evening, December 17, Makarios Avenue in Nicosia witnessed a festive extravaganza as Epic Street Fest - The Xmas Edition took center stage at Spyridakis Square (360 building). ...

291. EU's Schinas criticizes veto use, stresses need for compromise

European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas voiced concerns about the use of the veto as a primary defense tactic, stating that it hinders compromise rather than facilitating it....

292. Decoding the tragic legacy from 'Helios' airplane crash to bus blazes

Miraculously, there is no other explanation for the situation with the "crazy" school buses. They catch fire, burn up in the good seats, break down on long downhill grades, and, it is whispered, have a whole host of other problems....

293. Major shipping firms redirect routes as Red Sea attacks intensify

In a significant move with potential global repercussions, major shipping companies, including MSC, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, opt to steer clear of the Red Sea route....

294. Tatar's plea to Russia to reshape diplomatic landscape

"I would like to ask the Russian leadership and the Russian people to reconsider their policy on Cyprus, especially after what happened in Ukraine and what is happening in the world with a multitude of global changes," Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told the Russian state news agency TASS - as reported by the latter....

295. Cyprus and the porn industry: High-tech hub exposed

For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....

296. Israel probes mistaken killing of three hostages

In a heartbreaking turn of events, signs bearing "S.O.S." and "help, three hostages" in Hebrew were discovered on the walls of a Gaza building where three Israeli hostages were hiding. ...

297. Joseph Borghese receives 'Académico Honorario' title from Mexico

Joseph Borghese has been honored as the first Cypriot to receive the esteemed 'Académico Honorario' (Honorary Academic) title from Mexico. ...

298. Lisbon's homes unaffordable as prices hit record highs

In a dramatic twist, Lisbon finds itself grappling with a housing crisis, ranking second only to Athens in soaring housing costs among major European cities, reports Bloomberg. ...

299. UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

300. Russia opposes Georgia's port plan

In a bid to revolutionize freight travel, Georgia's Anaklia project aims to cut travel times and boost trade volumes significantly by 2030....