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18 May, 2025
 

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Cyprus commemorates Europe Day with vibrant festivities

Cyprus commemorates Europe Day with vibrant festivities

The Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus and the European Commission in Cyprus as well as the Presidency celebrate Europe Day with events throughout the day....

Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Chris Angelides serves as the Managing Director in the oil and gas consulting division of Ernst & Young LLP in Houston....

Chestertons Global launches in Cyprus

Chestertons Global launches in Cyprus

Leading international real estate firm, Chestertons Global, has announced its expansion into the Cyprus property market with the launch of Chestertons Cyprus Residential. ...

St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...

Labour minister's intervention prompts port employees to end strike

Labour minister's intervention prompts port employees to end strike

The Minister of Transport's diligent efforts to resolve the crisis among employees in the Operational Department of the Port of Larnaca have evidently yielded promising results....

Elderly couple arrested in Famagusta cannabis haul

Elderly couple arrested in Famagusta cannabis haul

In a targeted operation led by members of the YKAN (Famagusta Branch), a search was conducted yesterday at the residence of a 70-year-old man in the Famagusta district....

UN envoy pursues diplomatic solutions in Cyprus meetings

UN envoy pursues diplomatic solutions in Cyprus meetings

In favourable weather conditions, as per ''K'' information, Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar held pivotal meetings with the two leaders....

Dust in the air, changes everywhere

Dust in the air, changes everywhere

A weak low-pressure system is gradually making its presence felt across the region, ushering in changes in the weather pattern....

Former US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber passes away at 63

Former US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber passes away at 63

Former US Ambassador to Cyprus Judith Garber, who served in the role from 2019 to 2022, passed away on May 4 at the age of 63. Garber's diplomatic career spanned decades,...

Nicosia mayor reveals progress on €20M GSP redevelopment project

Nicosia mayor reveals progress on €20M GSP redevelopment project

In autumn, Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yorkatzis revealed progress on the approximately €20 million redevelopment project of the old GSP, an essential green space....

Ten-year-old in police custody over Livadia school vandalism

Ten-year-old in police custody over Livadia school vandalism

At Voroklini Police Station, a 10-year-old is expected to testify today, accompanied by his parents, regarding his alleged involvement in an incident of vandalism that occurred on Holy Saturday afternoon at Livadia Primary School....

UN envoy urges leaders to heed public sentiments in Cyprus talks

UN envoy urges leaders to heed public sentiments in Cyprus talks

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy for the Cyprus issue, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, emphasized the need for leaders to heed public sentiments and push for progress in resolving the longstanding division on Wednesday....

Study shows many Cypriots struggle with financial literacy

Study shows many Cypriots struggle with financial literacy

A recent study by the Economics Research Centre at the University of Cyprus has brought to light issues regarding financial literacy in the country....

Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....

Porn star Stormy Daniels speaks out on Trump encounter in court

Porn star Stormy Daniels speaks out on Trump encounter in court

Porn star Stormy Daniels has described to jurors an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter she claims she had with Donald Trump in 2006....

Controversy surrounds 17.5-year extension request for Nicosia ring road

Controversy surrounds 17.5-year extension request for Nicosia ring road

Recent revelations concerning the implementation timelines of significant public works projects have shed light on longstanding challenges within the realm of project execution. ...

Local shipowners union donates €300,000 worth of food supplies

Local shipowners union donates €300,000 worth of food supplies

Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the ''Amalthea'' Initiative....

Cargo plane narrowly avoids major disaster in Turkey

Cargo plane narrowly avoids major disaster in Turkey

A Boeing 767 cargo plane has narrowly avoided a crash landing after its front landing gear failed. ...

Limassol police investigate 23 cases of fraud targeting elderly victim

Limassol police investigate 23 cases of fraud targeting elderly victim

In a move to aid investigations regarding a case involving fraudulent misrepresentation for monetary gain, the police apprehended a 52-year-old resident of Limassol yesterday....

Russian agents foiled in attempt to kill Zelensky

Russian agents foiled in attempt to kill Zelensky

Ukrainian authorities have uncovered a sinister plot involving missiles and drones aimed at assassinating President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with high-ranking officials in Ukraine's intelligence community....

Gaza aid pier completed, installation delayed due to weather

Gaza aid pier completed, installation delayed due to weather

The U.S. military has completed the construction of a temporary pier and causeway aimed at facilitating aid delivery to Gaza via a maritime system. ...

Cuellar's strategic plan to ease tensions in Cyprus problem

Cuellar's strategic plan to ease tensions in Cyprus problem

The return of UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguín Cuéllar, to Nicosia on Tuesday evening marks a pivotal moment since her appointment last January and holds the key to breaking the ongoing seven-year deadlock in Cyprus talks. ...

Silia Kapsis soars to Eurovision grand final, represents Cyprus with pride

Silia Kapsis soars to Eurovision grand final, represents Cyprus with pride

Silia Kapsis, the talented young singer representing Cyprus, stole the show in the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest....

Fighting high interest rates is Europe's main challenge

Fighting high interest rates is Europe's main challenge

The European economy faces significant challenges amidst the current geopolitical crisis, which threatens its global position. ...

Polish security uncovers bugging devices ahead of Ministerial meeting

Polish security uncovers bugging devices ahead of Ministerial meeting

Polish security agencies uncovered surveillance devices in a meeting room scheduled for use by ministers on Tuesday, heightening concerns over potential espionage activities....

Millions saved in Cyprus pension reform

Millions saved in Cyprus pension reform

The saga surrounding multiple pensions remains in limbo, as two bills navigate the corridors of power, scrutinized by the Presidential office, Cabinet, and Parliament....

Biden halts weapon shipment to Israel over Rafah invasion concerns

Biden halts weapon shipment to Israel over Rafah invasion concerns

US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official has said....

Gentle winds and clear skies

Gentle winds and clear skies

Cyprus is gearing up for a period of mild high pressure, promising clear skies with a hint of dust particles in the air, according to meteorologists....

Vera Tukolukova clinches silver and bronze for Cyprus

Vera Tukolukova clinches silver and bronze for Cyprus

Cypriot athlete Vera Tukolukova has won one silver (ribbon) and two bronze medals (clubs and hoop) at the 2024 European Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku....

French say 'Non!' to English at 2024 Paris Olympics

French say 'Non!' to English at 2024 Paris Olympics

In a bold move reminiscent of a linguistic battlefield, French lawmakers have sounded the alarm against the encroachment of English in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. With a resolution adopted on Thursday, the lower house of parliament fired a shot across the bow, urging all involved - from organizers to athletes and journalists - to uphold the French language....

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