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02 April, 2025
 

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Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt team up to boost business opportunities

Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt team up to boost business opportunities

Entrepreneurs and businesses eyeing opportunities in the Eastern Mediterranean have reason to celebrate. Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have formalized a powerful partnership with the establishment of a Trilateral Business Council...

Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....

Woman cleared in husband’s shocking death

Woman cleared in husband’s shocking death

In a shocking turn of events, the death of 62-year-old Ukrainian Vitaly Shostak, found dead on December 27 in his Limassol apartment, has been officially ruled a suicide. ...

Israeli President’s visit sparks protests and political firestorm

Israeli President’s visit sparks protests and political firestorm

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....

USNS Laramie makes pit stop at Port of Limassol

USNS Laramie makes pit stop at Port of Limassol

The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....

Mild weather today, showers likely by Friday

Mild weather today, showers likely by Friday

Today, we're in for a pleasant day with mostly clear skies after any early morning fog or mist clears up. You'll see a mix of high and some local low clouds drifting through the sky. ...

December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 27/12/2024

December Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd - 27/12/2024

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....

Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

Authorities warn of dangerous products in the European market (links included)

Authorities warn of dangerous products in the European market (links included)

Dangerous products and items containing hazardous chemicals have been identified in the European market, according to an announcement by the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security....

Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...

Two found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment

Two found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment

On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....

Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....

The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

The 'dragon' threatens citrus and exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment is requesting the support of local authorities to prevent the destruction of the island’s citrus crops....

Heated reactions over Cyprus' 'Pay As You Throw' waste management plan

Heated reactions over Cyprus' 'Pay As You Throw' waste management plan

Cyprus' Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou’s announcement regarding the ''Pay As I Throw'' (PAYT) waste management system....

Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Cyprus for talks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Cyprus for talks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....

Meta drops fact-checking just before Trump takes office

Meta drops fact-checking just before Trump takes office

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram are dropping their fact-checkers. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-driven “community notes,” much like Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). ...

Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

Today's weather: Mild with a chilly evening

Today's weather: Mild with a chilly evening

Good morning! The weather today will be a mix of partly cloudy skies with occasional moments of cloud cover. Expect some low and high clouds drifting by, but nothing too dramatic....

Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

Golden Globes guests trade trophies for million-dollar extravaganza

Golden Globes guests trade trophies for million-dollar extravaganza

While the world watched with bated breath as Hollywood's finest graced the Golden Globes stage, a different kind of drama was unfolding backstage....

Cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt essential for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

Cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt essential for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....

Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....

''He promised to help Cyprus''

''He promised to help Cyprus''

When Jimmy Carter was elected president of the United States in 1976, Greek Cypriots had reason to be hopeful....

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's far-right National Front (Front National) party, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96, according to reports from French media. Known for his unapologetic nationalism and controversial rhetoric, Le Pen was a divisive figure in French politics for decades....

Government and Larnaca reach agreement on port and marina development

Government and Larnaca reach agreement on port and marina development

An agreement has been reached between the government and Larnaca stakeholders regarding the future development of the city’s port and marina,...

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