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Cyprus sees surge in electric vehicle interest, prompts policy review

Cyprus sees surge in electric vehicle interest, prompts policy review

Two months after the launch of Cyprus' electric vehicle subsidy program, public interest is surging, prompting officials to review policy measures....

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HIV removed from cells, researchers find

HIV removed from cells, researchers find

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have utilized the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate HIV from infected cells....

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$4.25M per dose to cure rare genetic disease in children

$4.25M per dose to cure rare genetic disease in children

The recent approval of Lenmeldy, a gene therapy designed to combat the fatal genetic disorder metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), has made headlines as it comes with a staggering price tag of $4.25 million per treatment. ...

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Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

Methamphetamine use in Cyprus under scrutiny

A pan-european Wastewater Analysis Survey shows that there is a significant use of methamphetamine in Cyprus, but there are lower levels of use than the European average for other substances. ...

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Man held for alleged dining and dashing

Man held for alleged dining and dashing

Police in Paphos have apprehended a 27-year-old man as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of securing credit by false representations. The arrest stems from an incident where the suspect purportedly failed to settle a bill at a local restaurant....

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Greek Cypriots and foreigners clash in Paphos

Greek Cypriots and foreigners clash in Paphos

Violent clashes erupted Monday night in the Paphos District of Cyprus between Greek Cypriots and foreigners, with video footage capturing the chaotic scenes, including individuals brandishing offensive weapons....

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EAC fined €28,000 for employee's death

EAC fined €28,000 for employee's death

The Larnaca District Court has handed down a fine of €28,000 to the Cyprus Electricity Authority for violations of safety and health regulations, resulting in the death of one of its employees and posing risks to others....

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Cyprus sets sights on US tourists with digital campaign

Cyprus sets sights on US tourists with digital campaign

Cyprus is gearing up to launch a digital campaign aimed at promoting itself as a holiday destination in the United States, with a focus on the East Coast regions of New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia....

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Lather, rinse, repeat

Lather, rinse, repeat

Everywhere we turn in Cyprus, the specter of money laundering looms large. It was an open secret for years that our banking system was complicit, resulting in repercussions from foreign authorities....

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Multicultural play ''CUT'' breaks barriers in Cyprus

Multicultural play ''CUT'' breaks barriers in Cyprus

A groundbreaking theatrical production titled ''CUT'' is making waves in Cyprus, challenging linguistic and cultural barriers in a divided nation....

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From Cyprus to Gaza: How 200 tonnes of food aid found its way

From Cyprus to Gaza: How 200 tonnes of food aid found its way

World Central Kitchen delivered nearly 200 tons of food to communities in northern Gaza on Tuesday, marking the first maritime aid shipment from Cyprus, according to an NGO statement....

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Cyprus embraces global investment with its bond market debut

Cyprus embraces global investment with its bond market debut

In April 2024, the Republic of Cyprus is gearing up to enter the international bond markets, intending to issue a Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) bond worth 1 billion euros....

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What are they afraid of?

What are they afraid of?

Transparency is not merely a good thing; it is essential. However, with the exception of one, credit buyout companies seem unwilling to disclose their financial results, keeping them shrouded in secrecy....

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Turkey's two-state obsession: Cyprus' peace in peril

Turkey's two-state obsession: Cyprus' peace in peril

Turkey's unwavering commitment, echoed by Mr. Tatar, to a two-state solution, cloaked in the veil of sovereign equality, stands today as the most formidable......

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Biden applauds Christodoulides for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Biden applauds Christodoulides for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

US President, Joe Biden, has praised President Nikos Christodoulides for his leading role, vision and decisiveness in implementing the ''Amalthea'' maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza....

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Russian election influence in Cyprus raises eyebrows

Russian election influence in Cyprus raises eyebrows

Numerous intriguing revelations surface from the unfolding of the presidential elections in Russia, casting a spotlight on the Russian communities nestled in Cyprus. ...

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Late Archbishop expressed concerns over Avvakoum Monastery's operations

Late Archbishop expressed concerns over Avvakoum Monastery's operations

The late Archbishop Chrysostomos II raised concerns regarding the operations of St. Avvakoum's Monastery in Fterikoudi, as disclosed in correspondence with Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos....

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Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is visiting Bruges, Belgium, on Wednesday, where he will address the College of Europe....

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Stormy skies and shifting temps ahead

Stormy skies and shifting temps ahead

Hey there, weather watchers! Brace yourselves for a bit of a weather rollercoaster today. ...

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Study: Baby-making could speed up your expiry date

Study: Baby-making could speed up your expiry date

According to an article in Deutsche Welle, scientists have cracked the code on why we humans seem to hit our expiration date once we're past our prime baby-making years. It's like our bodies are saying, "Okay, you've done your part, time to clock out!"...

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4,000 liters of fuel seized in cross-border operation

4,000 liters of fuel seized in cross-border operation

Police officials intercepted a 39-year-old man yesterday afternoon, suspecting him of illegally transporting a significant amount of fuel from the occupied to the free areas of Cyprus. ...

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Tourist arrivals rise by 5% in February

Tourist arrivals rise by 5% in February

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus saw a notable uptick in February 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service on Tuesday. The total number of arrivals reached 125,034, marking a 5% increase from February 2023's figure of 119,081....

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Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Cyprus invests €3.2M in 50 green kiosks

Today, Cyprus marked a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with the signing of a contract for the supply and installation of 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks across its mountainous and remote regions. ...

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Four apprehended in Athens minor prostitution scandal

Four apprehended in Athens minor prostitution scandal

Police in Athens have arrested four suspects and are expected to collar more as part of an ongoing investigation into a racket that allegedly prostituted girls aged between 14 and 18 years old....

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Charges filed in Arachova husky killing case

Charges filed in Arachova husky killing case

A prosecutor has filed charges against an unnamed individual over the killing and torture of an eight-year-old Husky named Oliver in the popular winter resort town of Arachova, central Greece, in November last year....

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Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

Nepali fighters demand return from Russia's war in Ukraine

Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, according to information obtained by Sky News. Many of these men, driven by poverty, are now seeking a way to return home....

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Cyprus labor costs surge 5.4%

Cyprus labor costs surge 5.4%

In the 4th quarter of 2023, the hourly labour costs (total cost) increased by 5.4%, compared with the same quarter of the previous year, according to provisional data, published by the Statistical Service on Tuesday....

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Cyprus' defense industry poised for growth

Cyprus' defense industry poised for growth

In an interview conducted by Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas, Dr. Tasos Kounoudis, President of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CRAI), provided significant insights into the European Union's investment in the defense industry and its implications for Cyprus....

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Ankara's firm stand on Cyprus problem stalls progress, UN envoy reports

Ankara's firm stand on Cyprus problem stalls progress, UN envoy reports

Significant challenges arise in the attempt to reignite efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue within the established......

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A state held hostage

A state held hostage

While society was glued to shocking videos from the Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, sending a message that an entire financial - and not only - fraud was staged to the detriment of the faithful, the President of the Republic visited Mount Athos. ...

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European countries ease travel warnings for Cyprus after diplomatic push

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