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06 November, 2024
 

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AC/DC unveils 'Power Up' European tour

AC/DC unveils 'Power Up' European tour

Iconic rock band AC/DC is set to electrify Europe this summer with their highly anticipated POWER UP tour, featuring two nights at Wembley Stadium in England....

New incentive plans aim to revive Maronite villages, says President

New incentive plans aim to revive Maronite villages, says President

The government is working on and will soon will announce incentive plans for new families and young couples to resettle in the occupied Maronite villages......

Fatal shooting at Greek shipping company leaves four dead

Fatal shooting at Greek shipping company leaves four dead

Four people died during a shooting incident at a Greek shipping company in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada on Monday, according to reports....

US Ambassador confirms F-16 sale approval to Turkey

US Ambassador confirms F-16 sale approval to Turkey

US Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, in a post on platform X posted on Sunday, referred to the completion of the process in Congress for the approval of the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkey....

Marios Pelekanos resigns as Vice President of DISY

Marios Pelekanos resigns as Vice President of DISY

Marios Pelekanos has stepped down from his role as Vice President of the Democratic Rally, citing his ''political morality, dignity, and conscience'' as reasons for his resignation. In a letter addressed to party President Anita Demetriou, Pelekanos expressed that he could not continue in the position....

Cyprus trade deficit soars to €8.57 Billion in 2023

Cyprus trade deficit soars to €8.57 Billion in 2023

Cyprus' trade deficit for 2023 reached €8.57 billion, marking an 18% increase from the previous year's €7.26 billion, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat)....

Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

In Cyprus, amid the backdrop of the Cyprus problem, discussions frequently revolve around Civil Society and its potential role in resolving the issue....

High dust levels blanket the sky

High dust levels blanket the sky

Cyprus is grappling with a surge in dust concentrations, as reported by the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection Department. Ground station measurements reveal a notable uptick in airborne particles, prompting health advisories and precautionary measures....

Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

Brace yourselves, Cyprus – we've got a waste problem. The latest data from Eurostat, the EU's number cruncher, shows that in 2022, we each tossed out a whopping 673 kg of municipal waste....

UN-led efforts prompt Britain's Cyprus diplomatic push

UN-led efforts prompt Britain's Cyprus diplomatic push

Amid the political tremors sparked in Nicosia by Irphan Siddiq's interview with "K" magazine, Britain ventures into the Cyprus conundrum by assembling a robust diplomatic unit at the Foreign Office....

German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

In a landmark diplomatic encounter, President Nikos Christodoulides warmly welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today at the Presidential Palace, marking the first official visit by a German head of state to the Republic of Cyprus....

Former Dutch PM and wife's joint 'double euthanasia'

Former Dutch PM and wife's joint 'double euthanasia'

In a poignant farewell, former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, passed away together in what is described as a rare ''double euthanasia.''...

Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....

February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

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....

German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins contacts on Monday as part of his state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

High pressure brings temporarily shifting skies

High pressure brings temporarily shifting skies

Cyprus residents should prepare for temporary weather changes as high pressure influences the region, gradually giving way to low pressure starting Tuesday....

Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

Grandma's 20-year collection of voicemails captures love across generations

Grandma's 20-year collection of voicemails captures love across generations

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the enduring power of heartfelt connections is poignantly captured in one grandmother's cherished collection of voicemails....

Government officials gather to celebrate International Greek Language Day

Government officials gather to celebrate International Greek Language Day

An event to mark International Greek Language Day celebrated on February 9th, the anniversary of the death of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos......

Calls mount for Biden's removal via 25th amendment

Calls mount for Biden's removal via 25th amendment

In the aftermath of a special counsel's report that raised concerns about President Joe Biden's alleged memory issues and mishandling of classified materials...

Politico: Doubts arise over Putin's statements in Tucker Carlson interview

Politico: Doubts arise over Putin's statements in Tucker Carlson interview

According to a report in Politico, there are doubts about the credibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent interview with Tucker Carlson....

Severe weather grips Larnaca

Severe weather grips Larnaca

Larnaca is currently in the grip of severe weather conditions as a weak low-pressure system asserts its dominance, as per the latest updates from the meteorological service. ...

Migrant trafficking concerns rise as Cyprus rescues 41 individuals

Migrant trafficking concerns rise as Cyprus rescues 41 individuals

Two boats carrying a total of 41 irregular migrants arrived Thursday afternoon in Cyprus. According to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the radar of the Cyprus Coast Guard spotted the two boats sailing 12 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco. ...

Cyprus proposes €700 fine for first-time illegal taxi services

Cyprus proposes €700 fine for first-time illegal taxi services

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has tabled a bill aimed at tackling the issue of passenger transport by unlicensed taxi drivers, proposing fines of €700 for first-time offenders and €1500 thereafter....

Biden forgets Vice Presidency, son's death in document probe

Biden forgets Vice Presidency, son's death in document probe

A recent report from special counsel Robert Hur has shed light on President Biden's retention of documents pertaining to military and foreign policy, particularly concerning Afghanistan and other matters of national security deemed sensitive....

Football's new blue cards set to redefine player conduct

Football's new blue cards set to redefine player conduct

In a groundbreaking development reported by the English Telegraph, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) is poised to introduce blue cards on Friday (9/2), ...

Health officials warn of rising strep infections – What you need to know

Health officials warn of rising strep infections – What you need to know

In response to the increasing cases of Group A Streptococcus, the Medical and Public Health Services of the Ministry of Health have issued a public advisory outlining crucial information about the bacteria and the necessary protective measures....

Deputy Mayor paychecks stir controversy in municipality overhaul

Deputy Mayor paychecks stir controversy in municipality overhaul

The upcoming implementation of local government reform, scheduled for July 1, is marred by distortions and overlooked techno-economic data, leading to non-viable municipalities. ...

Meta removes Iran leader's social media accounts for breaking rules

Meta removes Iran leader's social media accounts for breaking rules

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, experienced a significant blow to his online presence as Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, took down his official accounts for violating content policies, according to a report by India Today. ...

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