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01 November, 2024
 

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Violent anti-immigration protests shake Northern England (vid)

Violent anti-immigration protests shake Northern England (vid)

Anti-immigration protests erupted into violence across northern England on Sunday, marking a significant challenge for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Demonstrations, triggered by the recent murder of three girls in Southport, turned destructive as protesters vandalized property and clashed with police....

Rain or shine, it's a wild weather ride!

Rain or shine, it's a wild weather ride!

In a surprising twist, Cyprus is experiencing a mix of summer showers and unpredictable weather patterns. Several areas of the island have been treated to a refreshing rain, and according to the Meteorological Service, tonight will bring more excitement with locally increased low clouds, especially along the coast....

Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontides shines in 2nd place overall

Pavlos Kontidis continues to impress with his outstanding performance in the latest sailing competition. In the seventh race, Kontidis secured a commendable 3rd place finish, propelling him to 2nd place overall with a total of 45 points....

Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

Tatar: ''No common ground for trilateral meeting''

In a recent statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar asserted that he has not received an official invitation for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides. Tatar emphasized that there is no common ground or necessary conditions for such a meeting....

Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa welcome baby girl

Princess Rajwa, wife of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, marking the couple's firstborn and the first grandchild of King Abdullah II, according to the Royal Hashemite Court....

Larnaca's dog beach gets a 'paw-some' upgrade

Larnaca's dog beach gets a 'paw-some' upgrade

The beloved dog beach near Spyros Beach, just south of Larnaca Airport, has been transformed with a fresh new look and upgraded amenities, thanks to the Larnaca Municipality....

Driverless taxis cause traffic chaos in China

Driverless taxis cause traffic chaos in China

Hundreds of driverless robotaxis from Chinese tech giant Baidu are causing traffic mayhem in Wuhan. ...

Former Ministers to pay fines after Interconnector tax probe

Former Ministers to pay fines after Interconnector tax probe

Fines and fees for former officials linked to Interconnector companies....

''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

''Cyprus crucial to global security,'' says US Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, stressed the significant role of Cyprus in regional and global security during her remarks at the Overseas Cypriots Conference in Nicosia. ...

Uber to add 100,000 electric cars to its global fleet

Uber to add 100,000 electric cars to its global fleet

Uber has announced a deal to integrate 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from China's BYD into its global fleet....

Adnoc and BP engage in high-stakes Talks with Energy Minister

Adnoc and BP engage in high-stakes Talks with Energy Minister

Officials from the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and British multinational BP will be in Cyprus today, Friday, for meetings with Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. ...

Cypriot and foreign investors keen on Larnaca's €30M Marina project

Cypriot and foreign investors keen on Larnaca's €30M Marina project

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced significant interest from both Cypriot and foreign investors in the development of the Larnaca marina and port....

Officials refute rumors of Cyprus airspace closure

Officials refute rumors of Cyprus airspace closure

Flights to and from Cyprus are continuing as usual, according to Cyprus' Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Letymbiotis addressed and refuted online rumors suggesting the alleged closure of the country's airspace....

Children to craft their own play inspired by Nicosia's history

Children to craft their own play inspired by Nicosia's history

The Nicosia International Festival 2024, which actively participates in Nicosia’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2030, is developing its theatrical co-creation workshop "Exploring the Theatre", with the support of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia....

Two suspects in Limassol double murder remanded for 8 days

Two suspects in Limassol double murder remanded for 8 days

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were remanded for eight days on Friday in connection with a double murder investigation. ...

Cyprus to act as safety bridge if conflicts escalate

Cyprus to act as safety bridge if conflicts escalate

Cyprus' role is to act as a safety bridge in the region, in case tensions escalate and countries choose to evacuate their citizens, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Friday....

Ministers allegedly unaware of EU probe into Vasiliko project

Ministers allegedly unaware of EU probe into Vasiliko project

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Vasiliko project, sparking a wave of controversy and finger-pointing among Cyprus officials....

Cyprus Police illegally dump asylum seekers in Buffer Zone

Cyprus Police illegally dump asylum seekers in Buffer Zone

Cyprus Police have been transferring asylum seekers intercepted in the free areas to the UN buffer zone, despite objections from the United Nations, according to the UN in Cyprus....

Cyprus reclaims 37 relics from Germany after 60 Years

Cyprus reclaims 37 relics from Germany after 60 Years

The repatriation of 37 Cypriot antiquities on 26 July 2024 from Stuttgart, Germany was announced by the Department of Antiquities, of the Deputy Ministry of Culture....

Citizen's Service Center (KEP) on Makarios Avenue to close

Citizen's Service Center (KEP) on Makarios Avenue to close

The Citizen Service Center (KEP) on Arch. Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia will be closing down as it relocates to the large Center in Engomi. This transition is set to take place starting September 9, 2024....

Cypriot Elena Kulichenko jumps into Olympic final

Cypriot Elena Kulichenko jumps into Olympic final

Elena Kulichenko, a 22-year-old athlete from GSI, has qualified for the final of the high jump at the Olympic Games. Koulinchenko cleared 1.92 meters on her first attempt and 1.88 meters on her second, securing her spot in Sunday’s grand final, which will feature 12 competitors....

Hamas calls for 'day of furious rage' following leader's death

Hamas calls for 'day of furious rage' following leader's death

Palestinian militant group Hamas has called for a "day of furious rage" on Friday, coinciding with the burial of its slain leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar....

Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

Eurobank Cyprus reports €105.7M net profit for H1 2024

Eurobank Cyprus reported a net profit of €105.7 million for the first half of 2024, marking a 16% increase, or €14.9 million, compared to the same period in 2023....

Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz air now flies from Larnaca to Cairo

Wizz Air the most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, is excited to announce a new route from Larnaca to Cairo. Starting on October 29, the new route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays,...

Greece battles major sheep and goat plague in 11 regions

Greece battles major sheep and goat plague in 11 regions

New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

Real estate investment opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank is selling an unfinished commercial building in Strovolos and other commercial, residnetal and agricultural properties that are ideal investment opportunities in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta, and Paphos. ...

Cyprus inflation slows in July after three months of rising costs

Cyprus inflation slows in July after three months of rising costs

Inflation in Cyprus took a breather in July after three months of climbing prices. According to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the cost of living went up by 2.1% in July. ...

Athens on high alert over possible Israeli target attack

Athens on high alert over possible Israeli target attack

The National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities in Greece are on heightened alert after receiving a warning from foreign security services about a potential attack on an Israeli interest in Greece....

Financial disputes linked to double murder in Limassol district

Financial disputes linked to double murder in Limassol district

The mystery surrounding the double murder in the Limassol district began to unravel after a missing person report led to the identification of one of the victims. Authorities have identified one victim as Andreas Kouzoupi, 39, from Arakapa. ...

Winds whisk away the blazing heat today

Winds whisk away the blazing heat today

Today, brace yourselves for mostly clear skies but expect some clouds to gather in the afternoon, especially over the mountains. Winds will start off light to moderate from the southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort,...

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