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NY Attorney General moves to seize Trump's assets

In a significant legal maneuver, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken steps to file judgments against former President Donald Trump in Westchester County, N.Y....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Seven out of ten students can get drugs in a day

A recent revelation has sparked concern among authorities in Cyprus as reports indicate that 7-8 out of 10 Cypriot students find it alarmingly easy to obtain drugs, including cannabis, within a mere 24-hour timeframe....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Pope defrocks Belgian bishop over sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis took action against Roger Vangheluwe, the former Belgian bishop of Brugge, who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment until now....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Ankara calls for recognition of Turkish Cypriot rights

ISTANBUL – TURKEY'S FIRM STANCE ON CYPRUS: Turkish Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz, made a bold statement regarding Turkey's position on Cyprus......

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Unexpected pregnancies reported among weight loss drug users

The rise in unexpected pregnancies among women taking weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro has caught attention, with many sharing their experiences on social media platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and TikTok, ...

22/03/2024 | NEWS

35 countries join hands for 'Amalthea' plan

Following the successful delivery of humanitarian aid by the NGO ''World Central Kitchen'' through Cyprus, and the activation of the humanitarian corridor ''Amalthea'' by sea in Cyprus, ...

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Winter 2024 brings 17% boost in energy production

Energean recorded new production growth in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, the company said in a statement that from 123 thousand......

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Letymbiotis hails EU's recognition of Cyprus' Gaza aid initiative

The inclusion in the European Council Conclusions of a special reference to the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus for the creation of a maritime corridor......

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Police unravel travel document forgery ring in Paphos

In a significant development, Paphos police apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in manufacturing counterfeit travel documents....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Bomb explodes at famous Paralimni bar restaurant

In the early hours, law enforcement swiftly reacted to reports of a bomb detonation at a popular bar restaurant in Paralimni, sparking concern and prompting immediate action....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Sunlit days with gentle showers

Today's forecast brings a serene mix of sunshine and soft clouds drifting by. Imagine waking up to the gentle embrace of morning light, with the promise of a peaceful day ahead....

22/03/2024 | NEWS

Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Cyprus has collected €9.3 million ($10.2 million) in fines from traffic violations reported through its photo certification system between January 2022 and mid-March 2024, according to figures released by the police....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

UK joins efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via 'Amalthea'

Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, has told the House of Commons that along with Cyprus, the US, the UAE and others, the UK will help deliver humanitarian aid by sea to a new temporary US military pier in Gaza, via a maritime corridor from Cyprus....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

US Justice Department sues Apple for its smartphone monopoly

The Justice Department has filed a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, alleging the company has established an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market,...

21/03/2024 | NEWS

Understaffing woes grip Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Ministry

Cyprus' public sector, particularly the Ministry of Shipping, continues to grapple with significant understaffing issues, raising concerns about operational effectiveness....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

EU-UNDP collaboration brings Arif Bey Aqueduct back to life

Conservation work at the Arif Bey Aqueduct in Afania by the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage has been completed, a project that has been fully funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

February's financial flaws expose 16 bad checks, €19,388 lost

In February 2024, a total of 16 bad cheques, amounting to €19,388, were issued, with 9 individuals (7 legal entities and 2 individuals) being listed in the preliminary registry of the Central Information Register (CIR) for dishonoured cheques....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

Efforts underway to preserve native Cypriot cattle breed

A collaborative effort among Cypriot stakeholders aims to revitalize the dwindling population of the native Cypriot cattle breed, which has faced endangerment since the mechanization of agriculture post-1960....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

Athens teen prostitution sting: Online chats result in arrests

Online conversations revealed by Kathimerini shed light on the ongoing investigation into the alleged prostitution racket involving girls aged 14 to 18 in Athens....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

Money laundering allegations hit Spanish football: Officials arrested

The turmoil within Spanish football persists as police conducted a sweeping operation at the country's football federation offices, resulting in multiple arrests of key figures....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

Brain chip enables paralyzed man to play chess with mind

Footage has emerged of Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old paraplegic, demonstrating the groundbreaking capabilities of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implant....

21/03/2024 | NEWS

President Christodoulides engages in EU Summit talks

President Nikos Christodoulides will take part in the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday. During a working lunch, EU leaders will also discuss with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the situation in the Middle East and the state of play in Ukraine....

21/03/2024 | NEWS