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Digital Assistant answers more than 104,000 citizen questions

Digital Assistant answers more than 104,000 citizen questions

The Digital Assistant on the gov.cy portal has responded to more than 104,000 citizen questions in its first six months of operation, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy announced....

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Possible missile activity reportedly seen from Cyprus

Possible missile activity reportedly seen from Cyprus

A Facebook post shared late Friday in the “Weather Enthusiasts of Cyprus” group drew attention after several users described seeing what they believed to be possible missile activity over the eastern Mediterranean....

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Three more minors arrested in Limassol bakery robbery

Three more minors arrested in Limassol bakery robbery

Police have arrested three additional minors in connection with the robbery of a bakery that took place in the early hours of June 8, authorities said....

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Middle East crisis escalates out of control

Middle East crisis escalates out of control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

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Sirens sound across Israel as Iranian missile attacks continue

Sirens sound across Israel as Iranian missile attacks continue

Air raid sirens blared across Israel on Friday night as Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations, including Tel Aviv, where explosions were reported amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel....

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Carpentry workshop and dog shelter protected as volunteers help at site of Polemidia fire

Carpentry workshop and dog shelter protected as volunteers help at site of Polemidia fire

A fire that broke out Friday afternoon in the Polemidia area was brought under control, the Fire Service said....

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Video shows aftermath of Israeli strike on Tabriz Airport in Iran

Video shows aftermath of Israeli strike on Tabriz Airport in Iran

Thick smoke was seen rising over Tabriz International Airport following what Iranian state media described as an Israeli airstrike on the northwestern city....

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Arrest made five years after supermarket theft

Arrest made five years after supermarket theft

A 44-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of goods worth €181,000 from a supermarket in the Larnaca district between 2020 and 2021, police said....

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78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

78 dead in Israeli strikes on Iran, dozens wounded as tensions continue to escalate

At least 78 people were killed and more than 320 injured after Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities in what officials described as a response to Tehran’s continued threats and regional aggression....

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Sole survivor of Air India crash says he ''ran through fire'' after waking in wreckage

Sole survivor of Air India crash says he ''ran through fire'' after waking in wreckage

The lone survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people says he woke up surrounded by fire, wreckage, and bodies and simply ran for his life....

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Crisis update: Flights grounded, embassies closed after Israeli strikes on Iran

Crisis update: Flights grounded, embassies closed after Israeli strikes on Iran

Air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos Friday after Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes on Iranian targets, prompting countries to shut down airspace and airlines to ground or divert flights. Embassies are closing, travelers are stranded, and global tensions are escalating....

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Nicosia businesses and residents demand Makarios Avenue reopens to traffic

Nicosia businesses and residents demand Makarios Avenue reopens to traffic

A coalition of local shopkeepers, residents, and small business owners in Nicosia’s historic shopping district is calling for the city to reopen Makarios Avenue to car traffic immediately. ...

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Fifteen local hotels rally to help stranded passengers after flights diverted

Fifteen local hotels rally to help stranded passengers after flights diverted

With flights to Israel suddenly rerouted to Cyprus due to rising tensions in the region, hotels in Paphos have quickly stepped up to accommodate unexpected visitors....

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Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

Cypriots brace for impact as fuel prices set to jump after Mideast strikes

Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....

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Flights canceled, US and European flights rerouted to Cyprus

Flights canceled, US and European flights rerouted to Cyprus

Flights between Israel and Cyprus were canceled on Friday, and planes from Europe and the U.S. were rerouted to Larnaca and Paphos airports after Israel launched a major overnight strike on Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region....

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Cyprus activates emergency council as Middle East tensions explode

Cyprus activates emergency council as Middle East tensions explode

Cyprus is stepping up emergency measures following Israel’s military strike on Iran, with President Nikos Christodoulides convening an urgent meeting of the National Security Council on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed....

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Wizz Air suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv

Wizz Air suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv

Due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, and several closed airspaces in the region, Wizz Air has decided to suspend its operations to Tel Aviv as of this morning and reroute all of its flights (where possible) that were due to overfly the affected airspaces for the next 72 hours....

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Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

Residential properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale luxury houses and other residential properties in Nicosia, Paphos, and Larnaca....

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Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Cyprus watches uneasily

In a dramatic and potentially destabilizing turn for the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation inside Iran early Friday morning, striking nuclear and military sites and killing several of Tehran’s top commanders and scientists....

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Maspex Romania eyes majority control of Cyprus-based Purcari Wineries

Maspex Romania eyes majority control of Cyprus-based Purcari Wineries

Maspex Romania has announced plans to take over Purcari Wineries, the Cyprus-registered winemaker known for its Moldovan heritage and international reach. ...

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Heat peaks at 39°C as weekend begins under clear skies

Heat peaks at 39°C as weekend begins under clear skies

It’s Friday. Another week that went by too fast, but the weekend is here and we’re ready for it, even if the weather is turning up the heat....

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Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament has unanimously passed a law requiring all workplaces, both public and private, as well as public spaces, to provide designated breastfeeding rooms or spaces for expressing and storing breast milk....

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Father of teen killed by Takata airbag receives second request to pay for replacement

Father of teen killed by Takata airbag receives second request to pay for replacement

The father of 19-year-old Styliani Giorgalli, who died in a car accident on Oct. 21, 2024, has received a second request to pay for a replacement Takata airbag linked to her death....

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Coast Guard fires warning shots in boat chase; 15 migrants found

Coast Guard fires warning shots in boat chase; 15 migrants found

A high-speed maritime chase involving warning shots took place early Wednesday after a suspected migrant-smuggling boat attempted to flee from authorities and ram a coast guard vessel, police said....

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Keravnos takes gratuity tax exemption proposal to cabinet, opposes one-size calculation

Keravnos takes gratuity tax exemption proposal to cabinet, opposes one-size calculation

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday signaled support for a proposal to exempt from taxation a 15% gratuity granted to officials, but said the measure still requires Cabinet approval....

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Two dogs killed by suspected poisoning in Alaminos

Two dogs killed by suspected poisoning in Alaminos

Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of two dogs in the village of Alaminos after poisoned bait was found at the scene, authorities said Thursday....

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The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

The Cruise Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth

The global cruise industry has emerged as a significant catalyst for tourism development, contributing substantially to local and national economies....

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Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus landowners denied justice for 29 years in property rights violation

Cyprus’ Ombudsman has called for immediate action to resolve a 29-year violation of private property rights in the village of Tris Elies, where a water reservoir has stood on private land without the owner’s consent, permits, or compensation since 1996....

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New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

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e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

e-kalathi goes live as Cyprus’ new price-checking app aims to ease the grocery bill

A new digital tool aimed at helping Cypriot consumers fight rising prices officially launched Thursday. The platform, called e-kalathi, allows shoppers to compare prices of everyday goods across major supermarkets in real time, potentially saving families money at a time when inflation is still biting....

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