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Ypsonas Municipality under fire after residents pay for pipe repairs

Ypsonas Municipality under fire after residents pay for pipe repairs

Residents of Ypsonas are grappling with severe disruptions after a major water pipe break left many homes without water for days....

Power outages hit European countries

Power outages hit European countries

Power outages have been reported across Europe, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro....

Two shipwrecks off Italy leave 11 dead and 64 missing

Two shipwrecks off Italy leave 11 dead and 64 missing

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 3,150 migrants died or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, making it the deadliest migration route in the world....

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

I've decided to get more involved in politics. Since I'm a bit curious, I've started obsessively following what's happening in Brussels. No, I didn't sit down to study because I'm also a bit lazy....

Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....

Sony Music acquires Queen's catalogue for $1,27 billion

Sony Music acquires Queen's catalogue for $1,27 billion

Queen's music catalogue, along with other copyrights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for $1.27 billion, sources have confirmed to Variety. ...

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...

Mandatory malpractice insurance now required for all doctors in Cyprus

Mandatory malpractice insurance now required for all doctors in Cyprus

A new law passed by the House of Representatives has made malpractice insurance mandatory for all practicing doctors in Cyprus. This legislation requires doctors registered in the Medical Register, as well as medical companies, to maintain an active insurance contract against civil liability for professional negligence....

US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

US ready to act after Filipino soldiers fight Chinese barehanded

Filipino soldiers used their ''bare hands'' to fight off armed Chinese coastguard in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine military chief has said....

Humanitarian aid to Gaza resumes after pier reattached

Humanitarian aid to Gaza resumes after pier reattached

The transfer of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza has resumed after US Central Command personnel successfully reattached the command's temporary pier to the Gazan coastline Wednesday, the Pentagon announced on Thursday....

State Department condemns Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus

State Department condemns Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus

Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus is ''just beyond me,'' State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday....

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

Real estate investment opportunities by Astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large residential/commercial field in Peyia as well as other properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Paphos, Famagusta and Nicosia....

Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

Major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus seek to sell 15% stake

Major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus seek to sell 15% stake

Two major shareholders of Bank of Cyprus, CarVal Investors and Caius Capital, who together hold 15% of the bank's shares, are looking to sell their stake....

Sunshine, showers, and Kataklysmos fun, without the ark

Sunshine, showers, and Kataklysmos fun, without the ark

Get ready, folks! As we dive into a three-day Kataklysmos weekend, we've got a fun mix of sunshine, light showers, and plenty of seaside festivities. ...

Ibiza airport closed after bomb threat

Ibiza airport closed after bomb threat

Ibiza Airport was forced to shutdown this afternoon following a bomb threat reported on a Ryanair flight destined for Milan-Bergamo. Authorities have not yet confirmed details of the threat, which prompted the suspension of normal operations for nearly an hour....

Rescuers brave flames to save dog in Paphos wildfire

Rescuers brave flames to save dog in Paphos wildfire

The dedication and bravery of firefighting teams and volunteer groups are crucial every summer as they battle the fires that plague the island of Cyprus. A recent rescue effort has captured the hearts of many, highlighted by a poignant photo of a rescuer cradling a dog in his arms....

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, the tall, lean, and long-faced Canadian actor renowned for his roles in films such as “The Dirty Dozen,” “MASH,” “Klute,” and “Don’t Look Now,” died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, according to his representatives at CAA. He was 88....

Thousands celebrate summer solstice with yoga in Times Square

Thousands celebrate summer solstice with yoga in Times Square

In a vibrant celebration marking the seventh International Yoga Day, more than 3,000 yoga enthusiasts converged at Times Square on Sunday....

Philippine Foreign Secretary to visit Cyprus for high-level talks

Philippine Foreign Secretary to visit Cyprus for high-level talks

Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo will make an official visit to Cyprus on Friday, June 21, at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos. Manalo will also be received by President Nikos Christodoulides....

Sklavenitis expands to 27 stores with Papantoniou deal

Sklavenitis expands to 27 stores with Papantoniou deal

Sklavenitis Cyprus has announced the integration of Papantoniou Supermarkets into its network....

Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

Cyprus grad's speech raises alarm on political influence

Cyprus grad's speech raises alarm on political influence

In a poignant graduation speech at the University of Cyprus, Lambros Dionysiou, a standout undergraduate from the Faculty of Science......

Cyprus faces crisis with 120 illegal waste sites igniting fires

Cyprus faces crisis with 120 illegal waste sites igniting fires

In Cyprus, there are approximately 120 illegal waste sites, with the Fire Service in the Nicosia district responding to 45 incidents in the past two years alone, as disclosed by the Parliamentary Environment Committee on Wednesday. MPs have urged relevant authorities to take decisive action....

Scandal erupts over videos of women on beaches

Scandal erupts over videos of women on beaches

A scandal has erupted on social media after a woman publicly accused a group of foreigners of filming unsuspecting women on beaches in swimsuits and posting the videos on YouTube....

Cuellar to visit Cyprus, seeks common ground in talks

Cuellar to visit Cyprus, seeks common ground in talks

UNSG Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, confirmed today during the Press Briefing, at UNHQ in New York that UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy......

Minors caught with stolen handbag from Larnaca beach

Minors caught with stolen handbag from Larnaca beach

Authorities in Cyprus have arrested two minors, aged 17 and 14, following reports of theft and assault against a police officer, the police said on Monday. ...

North Korea and Russia promise to defend each other if attacked

North Korea and Russia promise to defend each other if attacked

North Korea and Russia have signed a landmark defense pact, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either country is attacked....

Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

Cyprus and US tighten ties, visa-free travel and arms deals on the horizon

Cyprus and US tighten ties, visa-free travel and arms deals on the horizon

According to a report written by Yiannis Ioannou, the consolidation of Cyprus-US strategic cooperation and the conclusion of a strategic dialogue agreement have significantly deepened Cypriot-US relations at a critical time,...

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