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ECOMMBX: A Platform to rule them all

ECOMMBX: A Platform to rule them all

From Day One, ECOMMBX was determined to develop the most powerful electronic payments systems, capable of offering customers seamless cross-border transactions. ...

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Healthcare workers demand collective contract in eight-hour strike

Healthcare workers demand collective contract in eight-hour strike

In a resolute move, employees of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYS) are set to conduct an eight-hour strike on October 25, 2023, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, in a bid to push for a collective employment contract. The strike, which involves various professional groups within the organization, is being organized by trade unions DEK, PEO, DEEC, PASYDY, PASYNO, and PASYKI. ...

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Britain's new ship to protect underwater cables

Britain's new ship to protect underwater cables

Concerned by threats to underwater pipes and cables that connect it with Europe and the rest of the world, Britain this month formally dedicated a new and unusual surveillance ship called the RFA Proteus....

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Unmasking the mystery of the Al-Ahli hospital attack in Gaza

Unmasking the mystery of the Al-Ahli hospital attack in Gaza

"Who is Responsible for the Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza?...

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Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Enclaved Persons, Anna Aristotelous, on Monday visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), expressing the wish that the tireless actions of the staff there would soon ease the pain of the families who are demanding to be given the remains of their loved ones....

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Steady sunshine and sparse dust

Steady sunshine and sparse dust

Today, on the 24th of October, the weather in our region promises clear skies and the occasional presence of sparse dust particles in the atmosphere....

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New boarding method to save time and money

New boarding method to save time and money

Airlines have long grappled with the challenges of efficient boarding, a process that often leads to travelers standing in lengthy queues both outside and inside the aircraft....

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Schofield's scandal spurs strict workplace relationship disclosure

Schofield's scandal spurs strict workplace relationship disclosure

ITV staff have been ordered to tell the company about personal relationships with colleagues after the Phillip Schofield scandal....

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Cyprus delays green tax implementation to early 2024

Cyprus delays green tax implementation to early 2024

"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....

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Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

In a significant breakthrough, Cyprus law enforcement has successfully dismantled a migrant trafficking ring, culminating in the arrest of ten individuals, one of whom was found in possession of a substantial €160,000. ...

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Government support package under fire for short-term fixes

Government support package under fire for short-term fixes

The government's package of support measures has been criticized by the Pancyprian Association of Consumers and Quality of Life, which claims these solutions are only temporary and patchwork....

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Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed that there’s an urgent need for de-escalation and for the creation of the political horizon that will lead to a two state solution in Israel - Palestine, ahead of his participation in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU being held in Luxembourg on Monday. ...

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TechIsland launches PropTech Working Group

TechIsland launches PropTech Working Group

TechIsland, Cyprus’ leading tech association, announces the formation of a new PropTech Working Group. ...

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Israeli military launches limited raids into Gaza amid rising tensions

Israeli military launches limited raids into Gaza amid rising tensions

Israel's military has said that ground forces mounted limited raids into Gaza overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on sites where Hamas was assembling to attack any wider Israeli invasion....

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How tens of thousands snag Caribbean ''Golden Passports'' for $100,000

How tens of thousands snag Caribbean ''Golden Passports'' for $100,000

Tens of thousands of passports have been obtained by Russians, Iranians, Chinese and others from Caribbean nations, granting them visa-free travel to European countries, according to a report by the European Commission....

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European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

European nations turn to Cyprus for safe passage amid Middle East crisis

As the international community closely monitors developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Cyprus stands prepared to provide humanitarian assistance in this Middle East crisis. ...

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Tragic head-on collision claims life in occupied territory

Tragic head-on collision claims life in occupied territory

In a heart-wrenching incident, a fatal head-on collision occurred this morning in the occupied territory, resulting in the tragic loss of a life. The incident unfolded at approximately 07:10 a.m. on Monday, according to reports from the self-declared state's police....

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Authorities on alert as 264 migrant arrivals spike in Cyprus

Authorities on alert as 264 migrant arrivals spike in Cyprus

According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 40 individuals arrived on Saturday, followed by 224 on Sunday, in two separate boats carrying 142 and 82 people....

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President addresses global security at Cairo summit

President addresses global security at Cairo summit

This is not a regional crisis of limited concern or impact, it is fundamentally a question of international peace and security and a challenge that our global collective security system must respond to, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides told the International Peace Summit that took place Saturday in Cairo....

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Clear weather and rising mercury

Clear weather and rising mercury

The Meteorological Service is forecasting a week of clear skies and rising temperatures across the region. ...

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Sex doll sparks 31-hour ''crime scene'' drama

Sex doll sparks 31-hour ''crime scene'' drama

Police were ‘greatly relieved’ when a report of a dead body dumped in some woods turned out to be someone’s ‘dirty and overused’ sex doll....

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Sheepdog saves stranded ewes in Welsh flood rescue

Sheepdog saves stranded ewes in Welsh flood rescue

A sheepdog saved the day by rescuing three ewes cut off by floodwater caused by Storm Babet. ...

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5,000-year-old wine discovered in Queen's resting place

5,000-year-old wine discovered in Queen's resting place

Sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago have been uncovered amongst the grave goods found in an Egyptian Queen’s tomb....

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Israeli Embassy in Nicosia targeted in midnight explosion

Israeli Embassy in Nicosia targeted in midnight explosion

In the early hours of Saturday morning, local authorities were alerted to an explosion near the Israeli embassy, raising concerns about the security situation in the area....

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Finding common ground in a divided world

Finding common ground in a divided world

Being skeptical in the face of a lack of evidence is legitimate, acceptable, and ethically justified. ...

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Gaza death toll surpasses 4,000 as conflict continues

Gaza death toll surpasses 4,000 as conflict continues

In a harrowing revelation, Israel's military has disclosed that 20 children under the age of 18 are among 200 hostages currently being held in Gaza, following the series of attacks by Hamas on October 7th. ...

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Rare 96-year-old Macallan whisky to fetch Over $1.4m at Sotheby's auction

Rare 96-year-old Macallan whisky to fetch Over $1.4m at Sotheby's auction

A bottle of what Sotheby’s is calling “the most sought-after Scotch whisky” is set to go up for auction next month, with an estimated price of up to 1.2 million pounds ($1.4 million), the auction house said Thursday....

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Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

A 44-year-old man from Syria created chaos when he entered a bank branch in Nicosia on Friday, putting the police on alert....

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The IKEA-inspired eco car that will be delivered flat-packed

The IKEA-inspired eco car that will be delivered flat-packed

It isn’t likely to be your next home DIY project, but there is a company that’s looking to turn IKEA’s flat-packed furniture design into cars....

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Ed Sheeran reveals Cyprus as tour stop for 2024 world tour

Ed Sheeran reveals Cyprus as tour stop for 2024 world tour

In an exciting development for Cypriot music enthusiasts, global pop sensation Ed Sheeran unveiled the list of countries set to be part of his forthcoming world tour. Notably, this announcement marks the first-ever inclusion of Cyprus in Sheeran's tour itinerary....

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EU reengages as dispute threatens future of Cyprus-Greece power cable. Photo credit: Unsplash
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EU pressures Cyprus over stalled power cable project

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