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German Foreign Minister's plane makes low pass over Larnaca

German Foreign Minister's plane makes low pass over Larnaca

The plane carrying German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a low pass over Larnaca Airport in Cyprus without touching down, sparking curiosity and speculation....

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Kiosk owner faces charges for selling fireworks to minors

Kiosk owner faces charges for selling fireworks to minors

Criminal charges are pending against a kiosk owner in Cyprus following allegations that fireworks sold to minors ignited a fire in Trimiklini, authorities said....

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India's arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict raises eyebrows

India's arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict raises eyebrows

Allegations surrounding India's involvement in supplying arms to Israel during the Gaza conflict have intensified, casting a spotlight on potential implications for both countries....

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Public sector doctors to strike over pay dispute

Public sector doctors to strike over pay dispute

Public sector doctors in Cyprus are set to embark on a 48-hour strike starting July 2, following failed negotiations with the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO) regarding the payment of accrued wages under an incentive agreement....

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US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

US defense officials warn of North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia to aid in the conflict in Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder said late Tuesday....

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Paphos hoteliers face mixed bag of occupancy rates in June

Paphos hoteliers face mixed bag of occupancy rates in June

The hotel industry in Paphos province experienced a varied start to June, gradually improving as the month progressed, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....

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NATO names Mark Rutte as new leader ahead of Washington summit

NATO names Mark Rutte as new leader ahead of Washington summit

NATO appointed Mark Rutte as its next secretary-general on Wednesday, putting the outgoing Dutch prime minister in charge of the world’s biggest security organization at a critical time for European security as war rages in Ukraine....

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Lids on plastic beverage containers must be attached by July 2024

Lids on plastic beverage containers must be attached by July 2024

The Department of Environment within the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced today that starting July 3, 2024, all plastic beverage containers up to three liters in capacity must be sold with their lids and caps attached. This measure aims to reduce plastic waste and its environmental impact....

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Cyprus President and UN envoy respond to Turkish Minister in Brussels

Cyprus President and UN envoy respond to Turkish Minister in Brussels

The President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that he is set to meet in Brussels with the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, and responded to statements made by the Turkish Foreign Minister, stressing that Cyprus is a centre of humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation operations. ...

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Man, 27, charged with setting multiple fires in Aradippou

Man, 27, charged with setting multiple fires in Aradippou

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fire that broke out yesterday in a rural area of Aradippou, which destroyed vegetation, a dismantled premises, and 60 large bales of hay. ...

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British Bases Police probe death of man found with head shot

British Bases Police probe death of man found with head shot

A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head at a car repair shop outside the Ormideia community, authorities reported. His identity has not yet been determined....

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Cyprus meets trafficking standards, US State Department report

Cyprus meets trafficking standards, US State Department report

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, the State Department said in its report regarding "In Persons Trafficking"....

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Yellow alert issued for extreme heat in Cyprus

Yellow alert issued for extreme heat in Cyprus

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme maximum temperatures, effective from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday....

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Health Minister admitted to Apolloneio Hospital

Health Minister admitted to Apolloneio Hospital

Health Minister Michalis Damianos was transferred to ''Apolloneio'' Hospital on Tuesday after experiencing severe discomfort earlier in the day....

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Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

Sweden's gang war reaches Greece with key arrests

In September 2023, Sweden was rocked by a surge of 12 murders linked to a violent gang war over drug trafficking in cities like Uppsala and Umeå....

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Global giants eye battery storage project in Cyprus

Global giants eye battery storage project in Cyprus

Major global companies like Tesla and Samsung have expressed interest in developing a battery-based electricity storage system in Cyprus, according to Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry George Papanastasiou. ...

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Princess Anne's concussion reveals memory loss after horse mishap

Princess Anne's concussion reveals memory loss after horse mishap

Princess Anne sustained "minor injuries and a concussion" following an incident at her residence on Sunday evening, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace....

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King Charles hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito during royal health challenges

King Charles hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito during royal health challenges

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to London on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a three-day state visit featuring a military parade, a carriage procession, and a state banquet....

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Politico: Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Kaja Kallas get top spots

Politico: Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Kaja Kallas get top spots

In a significant development, negotiators from six EU leaders have reached an agreement on the allocation of top positions within the European Commission, European Council, and foreign policy service. ...

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President Christodoulides to meet UN envoy in Brussels

President Christodoulides to meet UN envoy in Brussels

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is to hold a meeting with the UN Secretary-General's envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels later this week, Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, told CNA on Tuesday....

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Deputy Minister: ''Green line must not become immigrant corridor''

Deputy Minister: ''Green line must not become immigrant corridor''

Deputy Minister of Immigration and International Protection Nicholas Ioannides reaffirmed Tuesday that Cyprus is resolute in preventing the Green Line from becoming an "immigrant corridor," emphasizing that the Republic will not accept migrants currently residing in the buffer zone....

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Cyprus to inaugurate Space Research and Innovation Centre

Cyprus to inaugurate Space Research and Innovation Centre

A significant milestone in space research and exploration will be marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) in Nicosia. ...

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EIB to open local office in Cyprus

EIB to open local office in Cyprus

The Ministry of Finance announced the opening of a local office of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Cyprus, highlighting the significant benefits it will bring to the country....

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British teen becomes world's first to receive brain implant for epilepsy control

British teen becomes world's first to receive brain implant for epilepsy control

A UK teenager with severe epilepsy has become the first person in the world to be fitted with a brain implant aimed at bringing seizures under control....

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Japan: Israeli tourist's hotel reservation canceled over ''war crimes''

Japan: Israeli tourist's hotel reservation canceled over ''war crimes''

A hotel in Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation citing “war crimes,” prompting criticism from local officials who condemned the move as a violation of regulations....

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UK parties to support Cyprus reunification ahead of election

UK parties to support Cyprus reunification ahead of election

UK political parties have responded to a call by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK to pledge their support for a free and reunified Cyprus, as stipulated in relevant UN Security Council resolutions....

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Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stern warning to Greece and Cyprus, advising them to stay away from Middle Eastern conflicts. Speaking on the Turkish channel Haburturk, Fidan declared, "Stay away from the Middle East, or the fire will come and find you."...

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Biden-Harris attacks Trump's reproductive rights record with new TV ad

Biden-Harris attacks Trump's reproductive rights record with new TV ad

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has launched a new television advertisement to coincide with the start of debate week....

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Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

Assange leaves UK for Australia after years of hiding, in US plea deal

After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free....

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Minors admit to starting Limassol fire with fireworks

Minors admit to starting Limassol fire with fireworks

Two minors were taken to the police station following testimony related to a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district, between the communities of Lania and Trimiklini....

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Legislation aims to deepen U.S.-Cyprus ties, boost regional infrastructure, and support alternatives to Beijing’s global expansion. Photo credit: Unsplash
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New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

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