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17 May, 2025
 

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Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

Political turmoil as coalition parties face electoral setback

Clouds of uncertainty loom over the political landscape of Cyprus following the recent European elections, which saw significant losses for the co-governing parties. ...

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Far-right surges in European elections

Far-right surges in European elections

In a dramatic turn of events, far-right parties across Europe have secured significant gains in the recent EU elections, particularly in Germany and France. ...

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Moderna's combined COVID-Flu vaccine proves effective

Moderna's combined COVID-Flu vaccine proves effective

Moderna's combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine has demonstrated efficacy equivalent to that of separate shots in late-stage trials, according to results published on Monday. ...

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New leadership sweeps across Famagusta district

New leadership sweeps across Famagusta district

Voters in the Famagusta District ushered in new leadership, electing George Nicolettos as Mayor of the Paralimni-Dherynia Municipality. Meanwhile, Christos Zannettou secured re-election as Mayor of Ayia Napa, and Yannis Karousosos became the first President of the newly formed Famagusta District Self-Government Organization....

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Alexandros Jiang makes history in Paphos municipal elections

Alexandros Jiang makes history in Paphos municipal elections

In a historic turn of events, Alexandros Jiang, a Cypriot citizen of Chinese descent, clinched an impressive 1279 votes, securing a position as Municipal Councilor in the Municipality of Paphos....

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Phaedonos reelected Mayor of Paphos

Phaedonos reelected Mayor of Paphos

In the municipal elections of Paphos, Phaedonas Phedonos clinched victory with 60.3% of the vote, securing his reelection as Mayor, while Angelos Onisiforou emerged as Deputy Mayor by a narrow margin, winning with just four votes over his closest contender, Dr. Kostas Mavromatis. ...

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Independents and far-right candidates gain seats in EU parliament

Independents and far-right candidates gain seats in EU parliament

In a historic turn of events, Cyprus witnessed significant changes in its representation in the European Parliament as results from the June 9th election rolled in....

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Foreign Minister begins US diplomatic blitz

Foreign Minister begins US diplomatic blitz

Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, embarks on a significant working visit to the United States, starting with engagements in Washington, New York, and Chicago....

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Fidias Panayiotou's controversial candidacy and the rise of the opposition

Fidias Panayiotou's controversial candidacy and the rise of the opposition

''If you thought Phidias had no opinion on the Cyprus problem, you are wrong. He does. It was just better when he didn't,''...

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Clear skies with some isolated showers in the mountains

Clear skies with some isolated showers in the mountains

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area today, bringing mainly clear skies. However, along the coast, low clouds are expected to form in some places....

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Andreas Vyras celebrates re-election as Mayor of Larnaca

Andreas Vyras celebrates re-election as Mayor of Larnaca

Andreas Vyras, the mayoral candidate for Larnaca, expressed gratitude and a renewed commitment to hard work and collaboration following his apparent re-election....

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Carlos Alcaraz claims first French Open title in five-set thriller

Carlos Alcaraz claims first French Open title in five-set thriller

Carlos Alcaraz, the prodigy of world tennis, has claimed his first French Open title in a thrilling five-set match against Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros. Alcaraz emerged victorious with a score of 3-2 (6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2), marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career....

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European Parliament elections see rightward shift

European Parliament elections see rightward shift

Voters across Europe cast their ballots on Sunday in the European Parliament elections, likely shifting the assembly to the right and increasing the number of euroskeptic nationalists. ...

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Charalambos Prountzos elected as Nicosia mayor by wide margin

Charalambos Prountzos elected as Nicosia mayor by wide margin

Charalambos Prountzos has been elected as the new Mayor of Nicosia by a significant margin....

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YouTube star shakes up Cyprus politics

YouTube star shakes up Cyprus politics

The case of the popular content creator, Fidias Panayiotou, known for his presence on TikTok and YouTube, has stirred significant interest since the onset of this year's dual elections. ...

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Disappointing voter turnout in Nicosia

Disappointing voter turnout in Nicosia

In today's election results, Nicosia saw the lowest voter turnout among all districts, marking a concerning trend in civic participation....

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Cyprus tourism hit by May slump

Cyprus tourism hit by May slump

Banks caution against high expectations for new tourism records in Cyprus, citing a lackluster performance in May, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas on this Sunday's Kathimerini (9 June 2024)....

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Cyprus faces obstacles in efforts to repatriate Syrian refugees

Cyprus faces obstacles in efforts to repatriate Syrian refugees

According to a report by Pavlos Xanthoulis in Kathimerini's Sunday printed edition, Nicosia's efforts to designate certain areas of Syria as "safe" for the purpose of facilitating the return of Syrian refugees have encountered significant political, legal, and humanitarian obstacles....

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Fidias in 3rd as preliminary election results announced

Fidias in 3rd as preliminary election results announced

The exit poll results from various channels were released shortly after the European elections polls closed at 18:00....

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Cyprus prepares for major local government reform

Cyprus prepares for major local government reform

The June 9 elections mark the final step before the significant milestone on July 1, 2024, when a new local government structure will be established in Cyprus, Apostolos Tomaras reports. ...

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Body of TV doctor Michael Mosley found

Body of TV doctor Michael Mosley found

The body of British TV doctor Michael Mosley, missing for four days, was discovered on the Greek island of Symi, near a cave complex close to Agia Marina. ...

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Voter turnout reaches 38.6% by 3pm this afternoon

Voter turnout reaches 38.6% by 3pm this afternoon

Voter turnout for the elections reached 38.6% of the registered electorate by 3 p.m. local time, Chief Returning Officer Elikkos Elia announced. This translates to 269,727 individuals casting their votes so far....

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Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

Bison return to Portugal after thousands of years

Rewilding Europe is thrilled to announce the arrival of a small herd of bison in a large valley in Portugal....

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Four hostages rescued in daring IDF operation

Four hostages rescued in daring IDF operation

Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....

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Social media: Essential but not all-powerful

Social media: Essential but not all-powerful

Social media is undoubtedly a crucial tool in the electoral arena, according to a report by Kathimerini's Hectoras Georgiou....

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Search resumes for missing British doctor on Symi

Search resumes for missing British doctor on Symi

Search efforts for missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley, 67, resumed at dawn Saturday on the Greek island of Symi....

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1974 Toyotas stand still in Nicosia’s buffer zone

1974 Toyotas stand still in Nicosia’s buffer zone

In the summer of 1974, amidst the bustling streets of Ledra, Dikran's father, Stefan, welcomed a fleet of untouched Toyota cars, Corolla, Corona......

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Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

Frederick University's STEM Camp empowers girls' potential

Frederick University has unveiled its STEM Camp tailored for girls aged 13 to 16, marking the third consecutive year of this initiative within the university's long-term campaign to address the underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM fields....

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Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

Greek olive oil producers reject bulk sales, thrive in export market

They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy....

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US CENTCOM restores Gaza pier for humanitarian aid

US CENTCOM restores Gaza pier for humanitarian aid

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful reestablishment of a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza....

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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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Drone footage of the Astromeritis-Evrychou highway scheduled to be completed by year's end
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Two major roads near completion, set to transform travel across Cyprus (video)

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