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Exciting new dining hub emerges at Limassol's Trilogy

Exciting new dining hub emerges at Limassol's Trilogy

A new landmark is emerging on the Limassol seafront, promising to redefine the cityscape and create a vibrant community hub. The handover of the two iconic front towers at Trilogy is now underway,...

4 million euros to foster Turkish Cypriot business integration

4 million euros to foster Turkish Cypriot business integration

The European Commission, in partnership with GIZ International Services, has initiated a two-year project aimed at bolstering private sector development within the Turkish Cypriot community and enhancing Green Line trade,...

Cyprus reiterates non-recognition of Kosovo's independence

Cyprus reiterates non-recognition of Kosovo's independence

In a statement to CNA on Thursday, Cyprus' Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Theodoros Gotsis, reaffirmed the nation's enduring positions regarding Kosovo. ...

Indonesian volcano raises tsunami alarm, echoes past tragedy

Indonesian volcano raises tsunami alarm, echoes past tragedy

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes following a series of eruptions from the Ruang volcano on Sulawesi island in Indonesia....

Iran-Israel tensions: Economists warn of global market turbulence

Iran-Israel tensions: Economists warn of global market turbulence

As tensions simmer between Israel and Iran following recent Iranian attacks, economists are closely monitoring the potential implications for global markets....

Cyprus President optimistic on EU-Turkey talks

Cyprus President optimistic on EU-Turkey talks

At the European Council summit in Brussels, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides voiced contentment regarding discussions on EU-Turkey relations....

Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

In a pivotal discussion held yesterday by the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry, and Tourism, the pressing issue of energy storage from renewable sources and hydrogen took center stage....

Cyprus on alert as 500 migrants intercepted

Cyprus on alert as 500 migrants intercepted

Authorities in Cyprus are keeping a close eye on the situation after intercepting five boats carrying about 500 migrants from Lebanon. To tackle the influx, Cypriot patrols have been stepped up in the waters bordering Lebanon. ...

Aegean Airlines acquires longer range fleet

Aegean Airlines acquires longer range fleet

Aegean Airlines seeks to strengthen its footprint in new markets, which show double-digit growth rates, through the delivery, in 2026 and 2027, in the first phase, of four Airbus A321neo aircraft which are specially configured and upgraded....

Aptera's solar car prototype moves closer to completion

Aptera's solar car prototype moves closer to completion

In a monumental stride towards realizing its vision, Aptera, the manufacturer of the highly anticipated solar-powered car, recently welcomed the arrival of its first production-grade body at its headquarters in San Diego....

IMF predicts growth and lower unemployment rates

IMF predicts growth and lower unemployment rates

The Ministry of Finance welcomed, in a press release on Wednesday, the new estimates for Cyprus by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the World Economic Outlook (WEO)....

Lakatamia residents startled by overnight blast

Lakatamia residents startled by overnight blast

Authorities were placed on high alert early Thursday, April 18, following an explosion in the Lefkosia Province, sending shockwaves through the community. ...

EU leaders strategize on Middle East issues and Turkey relations

EU leaders strategize on Middle East issues and Turkey relations

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides will pay an official visit to Lebanon together with President of the European Commission......

Sweden passes law on gender transition at 16

Sweden passes law on gender transition at 16

Sweden's parliament has passed a law lowering the age at which people can change their legal gender from 18 to 16, and making the process easier....

Sunny skies and sudden showers

Sunny skies and sudden showers

Get ready for a whimsical weather adventure! Today's forecast calls for mainly sunny skies, but brace yourself for scattered clouds rolling in by afternoon. ...

Tensions mount over 'Great Sea Interconnector'

Tensions mount over 'Great Sea Interconnector'

The Greek Energy Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, expressed frustration at the Delphi Economic Forum regarding the tactics employed by the Cypriot government concerning the final investment decision on the Great Sea Interconnector power cable. ...

Migration tops Cypriot concerns in EU election prep

Migration tops Cypriot concerns in EU election prep

In less than two months, Cyprus gears up for not only local elections but also European Parliament elections, with a Eurobarometer survey revealing key concerns and priorities among Cypriot voters....

Alpha Bank CEO eyes expansion in Romania

Alpha Bank CEO eyes expansion in Romania

Alpha Bank chief executive officer Vassilis Psaltis pointed to further expansion and acquisitions in Romania in a joint interview with the CEO of Italian bank UniCredit, Andrea Orcel for Bloomberg....

Greek workers strike paralyzes transport services

Greek workers strike paralyzes transport services

In Greece, transport services came to a standstill on Wednesday as workers across various sectors participated in a 24-hour strike, demanding higher pay to offset the increasing cost of living...

Why your outfit choice could bar you from boarding flights

Why your outfit choice could bar you from boarding flights

Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Easyjet passengers face being banned from flights - due to an outfit choice. A flight attendant and airline worker has revealed the real reason your outfit could get you banned from the plane this summer....

4,000 lives lost in a single blast

4,000 lives lost in a single blast

In the midst of conflict, even the most unexpected victims are not spared from tragedy, as evidenced by the devastating impact on IVF embryos in Gaza. ...

Elephant breaks free from circus, roams Montana streets

Elephant breaks free from circus, roams Montana streets

In Butte, Montana, a peculiar sight unfolded as an elephant broke free from the confines of the Jordan World Circus and strolled through the city streets....

EU acts against Russian-owned companies

EU acts against Russian-owned companies

The European Commission released guidelines on the implementation of the new article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 of the 12th package of restrictive......

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....

Cyprus' public debt declines, economic outlook brightens

Cyprus' public debt declines, economic outlook brightens

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas, Cyprus is seeing a promising reduction in its public debt, with figures suggesting a return to 2019 levels....

Drug enforcement cops send 420 youths to rehab

Drug enforcement cops send 420 youths to rehab

Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...

EU Health Commissioner addresses breast cancer at University of Cambridge

EU Health Commissioner addresses breast cancer at University of Cambridge

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides addressed attendees at the University of Cambridge today, responding to an invitation from the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Kyriakides' speech focused on breast cancer and its intersection with the European Cancer Plan....

Bob Menendez to implicate his wife in May corruption trial

Bob Menendez to implicate his wife in May corruption trial

In a case unsealed Tuesday, court papers suggest that Sen. Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by implicating his wife, according to CNN, ...

Olympic flame lit in Ancient Olympia, embarks on journey to Paris

Olympic flame lit in Ancient Olympia, embarks on journey to Paris

The Olympic Flame embarked on its journey from Ancient Olympia, marking the Lighting Ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games 2024, set to be hosted in Paris from July 26 to August 11....

EU champions ocean health with $3.71 billion investment

EU champions ocean health with $3.71 billion investment

The European Union will spend 3.5 billion euros ($3.71 billion) to protect the ocean and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives this year, the EU’s top environment official said on Tuesday. ...

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