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18 May, 2025
 

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Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

Cyprus braces for rising Israel-Iran tensions

When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....

Cypriot President courts investors in London to boost economic prospects

Cypriot President courts investors in London to boost economic prospects

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has on Tuesday a series of meetings in London aim at bolstering investment prospects within Cyprus. ...

Second boat arrives at Larnaca port with 73 migrants

Second boat arrives at Larnaca port with 73 migrants

Another boat carrying 73 people, all from Syria, was brought to Larnaca port yesterday evening....

Easyjet halts Tel Aviv flights after Iranian attack

Easyjet halts Tel Aviv flights after Iranian attack

British airline Easyjet has announced the temporary suspension of its flights ''to and from Tel Aviv'' in response to heightened tensions following an Iranian attack on the city early Sunday morning....

Police find 113 firecrackers in minor's home in Nicosia

Police find 113 firecrackers in minor's home in Nicosia

Authorities are delving into a concerning incident involving the unlawful possession of explosive materials....

From clear skies to dusty haze

From clear skies to dusty haze

Today's weather will be mainly sunny, with occasional high clouds....

German Order of Merit awarded to Cypriot professor

German Order of Merit awarded to Cypriot professor

In a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, Professor Nikolaos Zamboglou will be honored with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by German Ambassador to Cyprus, Anke Schlimm....

Cyprus reopens air links

Cyprus reopens air links

Air connections between Cyprus, Jordan, and Lebanon have been reinstated following a temporary closure prompted by heightened tensions in the Middle East. ...

Surge in irregular migrant returns from Cyprus in 2024

Surge in irregular migrant returns from Cyprus in 2024

Cyprus has seen a significant rise in the number of returns of irregular migrants in 2024 compared to the previous year, attributed to government measures aimed at strengthening the returns sector....

FBI probes crew's awareness in Baltimore bridge collapse inquiry

FBI probes crew's awareness in Baltimore bridge collapse inquiry

The FBI has launched a criminal inquiry into the devastating collapse of a Baltimore bridge, which claimed the lives of six construction workers....

Authorities respond to new migrant arrival off Cyprus coast

Authorities respond to new migrant arrival off Cyprus coast

Authorities were once again mobilized Monday afternoon (15/04) following the arrival of new migrants....

Commonwealth leaders forge path to ocean sustainability

Commonwealth leaders forge path to ocean sustainability

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Limassol will host the inaugural ministerial summit for the Oceans of the Commonwealth States....

British jets intercept Iranian drones in defense of Israel

British jets intercept Iranian drones in defense of Israel

The Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets, launched from the Akrotiri base in Cyprus, are believed to have participated in the UK's involvement in defending Israel against an Iranian attack on Saturday night. ...

Olympic flame ignited in Ancient Olympia for Paris 2024 Games

Olympic flame ignited in Ancient Olympia for Paris 2024 Games

The anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics reached a crescendo on Monday as the Olympic flame was lit in a captivating dress rehearsal in ancient Olympia. ...

Turkey's Central Bank reports 2023 loss of 818.2B lira

Turkey's Central Bank reports 2023 loss of 818.2B lira

Turkey’s central bank posted a 2023 loss of 818.2 billion lira ($25.25 billion), showed its balance sheet published in the Official Gazette on Sunday, on the back of steep loss stemming from the “KKM” foreign exchange-protected deposit scheme....

Cyprus implements ''Plan B'' to curb surge in Syrian refugees

Cyprus implements ''Plan B'' to curb surge in Syrian refugees

Cyprus has taken decisive action to manage the increasing flow of Syrian refugees seeking asylum, according to reliable sources. ...

UN officials visit Cyprus for management committee session

UN officials visit Cyprus for management committee session

UNSG's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, welcomed Catherine Pollard and Martha Lopez from the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York who are paying a visit to the UN in Cyprus...

EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides honored for health advocacy

EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides honored for health advocacy

In an event honoring European Union Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides, the Nicosia-Kerynia Lions Club gathered to recognize her significant contributions....

Sydney: Knife attack on priest amid recent tragedy (video)

Sydney: Knife attack on priest amid recent tragedy (video)

A stabbing attack has reportedly taken place inside a Sydney church just days after a knifeman killed six people in a Westfield shopping center....

Cyprus betting sector breaks records with €1 billion revenue

Cyprus betting sector breaks records with €1 billion revenue

The revenues of the betting activity in the Republic of Cyprus recorded an upward trend for another quarter, confirming the dynamic and stable growth of the sector. ...

Limassol marathon: 800 runners from 75 countries

Limassol marathon: 800 runners from 75 countries

Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis hailed the recent OPAP Limassol Marathon as a significant boost for Cyprus, as over 800 runners participated in the event. ...

Cyprus suspends asylum applications from Syrian migrants

Cyprus suspends asylum applications from Syrian migrants

The Republic of Cyprus has decided to halt the processing of all asylum applications from Syrian migrants, citing provisions within European frameworks for handling increased and emergency migration flows....

Cyprus revokes asylum apps of Syrians travelling via occupied areas

Cyprus revokes asylum apps of Syrians travelling via occupied areas

Following a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Palace, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced the immediate revocation...

Explosion rattles Pyla hotel under construction

Explosion rattles Pyla hotel under construction

An explosion rocked a hotel under renovation in Pyla early Monday, April 15th....

In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

Global oil prices dip after Iran's attack on Israel

Global oil prices dip after Iran's attack on Israel

Oil prices fell in early Asian trade after Iran's reprisal attack on Israel over the weekend....

Clear skies with temporary weather shifts

Clear skies with temporary weather shifts

Get ready for some temporary changes in the weather pattern! Today, expect mostly clear skies with northeast winds dominating, shifting locally to the west and southwest by afternoon. ...

Gaza crisis deepens as Hamas rejects ceasefire

Gaza crisis deepens as Hamas rejects ceasefire

Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. ...

Foreign Minister: Syria's situation key to migrant crisis

Foreign Minister: Syria's situation key to migrant crisis

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos discussed the humanitarian and political challenges surrounding the migrant crisis in Cyprus, shedding light on several critical issues:...

Cyprus tackles mounting challenges in Syrian migrant crisis

Cyprus tackles mounting challenges in Syrian migrant crisis

As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signals openness to the return of Syrian refugees, Nicosia remains cautious in its approach, refraining from engagement with the Damascus regime. ...

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