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Small farms dominate 85% of EU agricultural aid

Small farms dominate 85% of EU agricultural aid

Farmers with small farms constitute more than 85% of the beneficiaries of Common Agricultural Policy subsidies in Cyprus, Minister for Maria Panayiotou said in her intervention......

Baltimore bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead

Baltimore bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead

In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday morning, a bridge collapse in Baltimore Harbor has left six workers missing and presumed dead....

Sunshine breaks through haze in the region

Sunshine breaks through haze in the region

Embracing a high-pressure system, the region anticipates clear skies with a touch of haze. Today's forecast brings intermittent clouds......

Russian security chief accuses Ukraine, US, and UK in Moscow attack

Russian security chief accuses Ukraine, US, and UK in Moscow attack

The Federal Security Service (FSB) director, Alexander Bortnikov, accused Ukraine, the United States, and Britain of involvement in the recent deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, which claimed the lives of at least 139 people....

Sean ''Diddy'' Combs faces sex trafficking probe, Prince Harry named in lawsuit

Sean ''Diddy'' Combs faces sex trafficking probe, Prince Harry named in lawsuit

Federal law enforcement raided two properties belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday as part of an investigation into sex trafficking allegations,...

Baltimore Mayor declares local state of emergency after key bridge collapse

Baltimore Mayor declares local state of emergency after key bridge collapse

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has taken decisive action in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, declaring a local state of emergency. ...

Security alert issued for US citizens in France following Moscow attack

Security alert issued for US citizens in France following Moscow attack

The American embassy in Paris has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens in France in the wake of last week's terrorist attack in Moscow....

Halloumi and pharma propel exports to €2.35 billion

Halloumi and pharma propel exports to €2.35 billion

Cyprus' main exports for 2023 included mineral fuels and oil, halloumi and pharmaceutical products, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...

UN resolution backfires as Hamas rejects cease-fire

UN resolution backfires as Hamas rejects cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated that Israel will not acquiesce to Hamas' demands for a cease-fire after the militant group rebuffed the most recent proposal for a truce. ...

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

Traffic cams are keeping roads safe and holding offenders accountable

Traffic cams are keeping roads safe and holding offenders accountable

As many of us are aware, traffic cameras have been strategically placed around the island to deal with the serious problem of accidents on the roads....

Hungarian government insider alleges corruption cover-up

Hungarian government insider alleges corruption cover-up

Former Hungarian government insider turned oppositionist Peter Magyar released an audio recording on Tuesday, alleging top officials conspired to cover up corruption, adding a new layer to a scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political stronghold....

Estonian President Alar Karis embarks on official visit to Cyprus

Estonian President Alar Karis embarks on official visit to Cyprus

Estonian President Alar Karis is paying Cyprus a three-day official visit, from March 26 to 28, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the press, after a meeting of the Cabinet on Tuesday....

Erdogan's fate hangs in the balance as local elections loom

Erdogan's fate hangs in the balance as local elections loom

In a pivotal moment for Turkey, millions of voters are scheduled to participate in local elections on Sunday, March 31st, marking a crucial test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity and the political landscape of the nation. ...

Police intensify efforts with two-month crime operation

Police intensify efforts with two-month crime operation

The Cyprus Police have initiated a two-month operation spanning the entire island, aimed at conducting coordinated operations and systematic checks for crime prevention and combat, as stated by Police Spokesperson Christos Andreou to CNA. ...

Cyprus' economic resilience earns high credit rating confirmation

Cyprus' economic resilience earns high credit rating confirmation

International rating agency Morningstar DBRS has confirmed Cyprus’ BBB (high) long-term credit rating with a stable trend, noting that favourable economic prospects balance downside risks. ...

Cyprus and US forge anti-financial crime alliance

Cyprus and US forge anti-financial crime alliance

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America have announced a significant cooperation initiative aimed at enhancing the ROC's capabilities to combat illicit finance....

Cyprus takes big steps for rnvironment

Cyprus takes big steps for rnvironment

Cyprus is working on actions and synergies aiming to create climate-neutral communities, Commissioner for the Environment Antonia Theodosiou, has said....

White House faces pressure as UN Gaza ceasefire resolution passes

White House faces pressure as UN Gaza ceasefire resolution passes

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza, a move that led to Israel canceling a high-level visit to Washington after the US abstained from the vote. ...

Finance Minister unveils plan to end multiple pensions for MPs

Finance Minister unveils plan to end multiple pensions for MPs

The government aims for a complete abolition of multiple pensions for state officials and members of parliament through a proposal encompassing two bills. ...

Cyprus aims for Vasilikos LNG terminal completion by 2024

Cyprus aims for Vasilikos LNG terminal completion by 2024

Cyprus aims to complete construction of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Vasilikos by the end of 2024, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Monday....

US sanctions Cyprus-based entity for Russian sanctions evasion

US sanctions Cyprus-based entity for Russian sanctions evasion

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on Monday against thirteen entities and two individuals, including one based in Cyprus, ...

European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, triggering a search for at least seven individuals in the water, officials reported....

Boeing CEO to step down in wake of safety scandals

Boeing CEO to step down in wake of safety scandals

Boeing, the renowned U.S. aircraft manufacturer, announced significant changes in its leadership, with CEO Dave Calhoun set to depart by year-end....

QuickPay: Ask for the bill and share it with your friends

QuickPay: Ask for the bill and share it with your friends

QuickPay is constantly evolving and becoming even easier to use as it adapts to the daily needs and wants of existing and new Bank of Cyprus customers....

International efforts strengthen humanitarian corridor to Gaza

International efforts strengthen humanitarian corridor to Gaza

Last Thursday, officials from more than 35 countries and international organizations, including the UN and the EU, convened at the Zenon Centre in Larnaca to bolster the Amalthea humanitarian corridor....

UN passes ceasefire resolution in Gaza

UN passes ceasefire resolution in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council has made a significant move by passing a resolution urging for a ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan....

European Writers' Day: A multicultural celebration of children's stories

European Writers' Day: A multicultural celebration of children's stories

Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of European literature and nurturing a love for reading among the younger generation on European Writers' Day! ...

Man jailed for threats against US Election Administrator

Man jailed for threats against US Election Administrator

Election officials across the United States are facing a barrage of baseless hostility as they strive to fulfill their duties, according to the head of a federal task force aimed at safeguarding the election community from violent threats....

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