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Beyoncé 101?: Yale University to launch course on Beyoncé’s cultural legacy

Beyoncé 101?: Yale University to launch course on Beyoncé’s cultural legacy

Next spring, Yale University will offer a unique class that dives into the artistic and cultural influence of global superstar Beyoncé. The course, called "Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music," will explore Beyoncé's work from her 2013 album to her latest release, Cowboy Carter....

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Bank of Cyprus reports €401 million profit surge

Bank of Cyprus reports €401 million profit surge

In the latest financial report, Bank of Cyprus has reported a solid profit of €401 million for the first nine months of 2024—a 15% jump from last year’s €349 million. ...

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Magical Christmas with Lidl - the Lidl Christmas movie

Magical Christmas with Lidl - the Lidl Christmas movie

Every year, Lidl's Christmas campaign reinforces its position as the go-to partner for a magical holiday season, offering a diverse product range and celebrating the spirit of sharing....

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BOC finalizes sale of troubled loans to boost stability and growth

BOC finalizes sale of troubled loans to boost stability and growth

In September 2024, the Bank of Cyprus reached a deal with funds linked to Cerberus Global Investments B.V. to sell a portfolio of non-performing loans—primarily business loans backed by collateral. ...

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UN official DiCarlo to visit Cyprus for expanded meeting plans

UN official DiCarlo to visit Cyprus for expanded meeting plans

United Nations Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is expected to visit Cyprus soon, following UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s approval of plans to convene an expanded meeting on Cyprus. All parties involved have agreed to the idea, sources say....

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Part-time work declines in Cyprus, gender gap narrows

Part-time work declines in Cyprus, gender gap narrows

In 2023, the share of part-time workers in Cyprus for those aged 20-64 was at 8%, a slight drop from 9.1% in 2022. This trend of declining part-time work has been consistent in Cyprus since 2014...

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Sklavenitis expands in Cyprus, shaking up the supermarket scene

Sklavenitis expands in Cyprus, shaking up the supermarket scene

The Cypriot supermarket landscape is shifting as Greece's Sklavenitis Group officially takes over Papantoniou Supermarkets. With Competition Protection Commission approval, ...

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Mild temperatures with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected

Mild temperatures with intermittent showers and thunderstorms expected

A weak low-pressure system is influencing the area today, bringing partly cloudy skies with intervals of thicker cloud cover. This morning, there’s a chance of isolated showers along the coast....

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Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus cracks down on prolonged standing in workplaces

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to protect workers from prolonged standing at their jobs, with a nationwide inspection campaign and stricter enforcement of new legislation aimed at improving workplace conditions....

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Former NATO commander predicts tensions in Europe after Trump win

Former NATO commander predicts tensions in Europe after Trump win

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election will lead to significant global changes, according to retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis. ...

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Cyprus GDP and living standards improve, but challenges remain

Cyprus GDP and living standards improve, but challenges remain

Cyprus' living standards have continued to improve, with the country's GDP per capita reaching 95% of the EU average in 2023, according to recent data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

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91-year-old woman attacked at Stockholm station, bystanders ignore her

91-year-old woman attacked at Stockholm station, bystanders ignore her

A 91-year-old woman was attacked at a suburban train station in Stockholm by a 26-year-old man who violently pushed her to the ground and stole her gold chain....

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Cyprus Police join European crackdown on unsafe truck and bus driving

Cyprus Police join European crackdown on unsafe truck and bus driving

Cyprus Police will step up roadside inspections on truck and bus drivers from Nov. 11 to 17 as part of a Europe-wide initiative to reduce traffic accidents and promote safer roads. ...

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Cyprus trade deficit drops by €1.18 billion as imports and exports decline

Cyprus trade deficit drops by €1.18 billion as imports and exports decline

Cyprus’ trade deficit dropped significantly by 17.4%, or €1.18 billion, in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2023, according to provisional data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). ...

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Mystery still surrounds teen's €15,000 school cash giveaway

Mystery still surrounds teen's €15,000 school cash giveaway

Authorities remain baffled over the case of a teenage student who arrived at school with €15,000 and distributed it among classmates in €50 and €100 bills....

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Hellenic Bank and employer's union settle long-running dispute

Hellenic Bank and employer's union settle long-running dispute

Hellenic Bank and Cyprus bank workers' union ETYK have reached an agreement to fully implement their collective agreement, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute that caused uncertainty and disruption at the bank, according to a statement from ETYK....

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Cyprus fires contractor on stalled Pafos-Polis motorway project

Cyprus fires contractor on stalled Pafos-Polis motorway project

The Cyprus Department of Public Works announced it is terminating its contract with INTRACOM Constructions S.A., the company responsible for the stalled Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway project, ...

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Frederick University to offer workshop on the CSRD and the impact of ESG on corporate risk and financing

Frederick University to offer workshop on the CSRD and the impact of ESG on corporate risk and financing

Frederick University's Department of Business Administration and the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Strategy (CERFS) are organizing a workshop on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) on corporate risk and financing which will be held on Wednesday, November 27th, from 16:00 to 19:00, at Frederick University in Nicosia (Seminar Room 1 - 1st floor - 7, Y. Frederickou str., Pallouriotissa)....

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Cyprus police enhance financial crime fighting with FBI training

Cyprus police enhance financial crime fighting with FBI training

Cyprus police are receiving specialized training to tackle financial crimes, including money laundering and sanctions evasion, with significant assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)....

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Trump administration: Who's in, who's out?

Trump administration: Who's in, who's out?

President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....

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Soula Hadjikyriakou, veteran journalist and documentarian, dies after battle with cancer

Soula Hadjikyriakou, veteran journalist and documentarian, dies after battle with cancer

Soula Hadjikyriakou, a celebrated journalist known for her dedication to truth and her tireless pursuit of impactful storytelling, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. ...

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Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

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Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

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Trump's re-election could reshape Cyprus talks and U.S.-Turkey relations

Trump's re-election could reshape Cyprus talks and U.S.-Turkey relations

The re-election of Donald Trump raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Cyprus and U.S.-Turkish relations, according to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

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EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation into potential misconduct involving Cyprus's Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, which received €101 million in EU funds, is advancing and is now in a critical phase, according to a report by APostolos Tomaras....

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Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...

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New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

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US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....

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Antibiotic misuse in Cyprus fuels deadly resistance surge

Antibiotic misuse in Cyprus fuels deadly resistance surge

Cyprus ranks among European Union countries with the highest antibiotic consumption and microbial resistance rates, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said Friday at a news conference kicking off a campaign on antibiotic stewardship and antimicrobial resistance. ...

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Entries for 2025 Limassol Carnival parade open November 12

Entries for 2025 Limassol Carnival parade open November 12

Registration for the 2025 Limassol Carnival Grand Parade will open on Tuesday, November 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Limassol Municipality announced....

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