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19 May, 2025
 

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EC dispatches team to strengthen Gaza aid effort

EC dispatches team to strengthen Gaza aid effort

The European Commission has so far sent five officials to Cyprus, in the context of its operational support to the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza initiative, a spokesperson said on Wednesday....

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Weak low pressure brings mixed conditions

Weak low pressure brings mixed conditions

Today's weather is influenced by a weak low-pressure system. In the western region, the day starts with patchy clouds, which may lead to occasional, light rain showers. However, the rest of the island will enjoy mainly sunny skies....

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Bishop Isaiah of Tamassos faces Church inquiry

Bishop Isaiah of Tamassos faces Church inquiry

The decision by the Synodal Court to expand the scope of investigations into moral offenses allegedly committed by monks of the Monastery of Saint Abbacum brings a new dimension to the scandal shaking the Church....

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USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aiming to initiate a nationwide ban on the widely popular video app TikTok, unless its China-based owner sells the platform. ...

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Arrest made in connection to early morning explosion

Arrest made in connection to early morning explosion

Police in Nicosia have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the arson of two cars that occurred in the early hours of dawn today....

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The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit on May 20th

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit and the KATHIMERINI newspaper are proud to present the organization of the "Green Agenda Cyprus Summit" on May 20....

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Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

Over 100M euros has passed through Cyprus customs

The Customs Department, along with the MOKAS and the Police, addressed the issue of money laundering controls in the Republic of Cyprus during a session held today by the Parliamentary Institutions Committee....

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President to announce game-changing upgrades to higher ed

President to announce game-changing upgrades to higher ed

In May the Government will announce its strategy for upgrading higher education, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, addressing an event organized by the University of Nicosia. He said that a total of five ministries will be involved in this new strategy....

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Japanese city on high alert for toxic cat

Japanese city on high alert for toxic cat

Residents in Fukuyama, Japan, are on high alert after a cat went missing following a potentially hazardous encounter with toxic chemicals. The ordeal unfolded at a metal plating plant, ...

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Cyprus paves the way in its ambitious road infrastructure agenda

Cyprus paves the way in its ambitious road infrastructure agenda

In an exclusive interview with Maria Eracleous of ''K,'' Eleftherios Eleftheriou, Director of Cyprus's Public Works Department, provided updates on critical infrastructure projects across the island nation....

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Zero-emission buildings by 2030

Zero-emission buildings by 2030

In a bid to combat climate change, the European Parliament has approved a plan to make buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive,...

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Christodoulides ready for talks with Tatar

Christodoulides ready for talks with Tatar

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has expressed his willingness to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, under the observation of UN Secretary General's personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar....

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Filipino seafarers return home after surviving Yemen missile attack

Filipino seafarers return home after surviving Yemen missile attack

Eleven Filipino seafarers finally reached the shores of the Philippines on Tuesday, nearly a week after enduring a harrowing missile attack by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen....

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Brace for a change as this week's weather is unpredictable

Brace for a change as this week's weather is unpredictable

In today’s weather update, the area begins to feel the effects of weak low pressure, accompanied by some light atmospheric dust expected to clear by tomorrow. Conditions today will be predominantly sunny, with intervals of partly cloudy skies throughout the day. ...

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Explosion rocks gas station in Nicosia (pics)

Explosion rocks gas station in Nicosia (pics)

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a possible bomb explosion that occurred early this morning at a Petrolina gas station located on Makarios Avenue, directly across from the migration department....

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Greek Prime Minister plans May trip to Ankara for bilateral talks

Greek Prime Minister plans May trip to Ankara for bilateral talks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a “sincere desire” from the Turkish side to “bridge tensions” with Greece....

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Cyprus to ''continue and intensify'' humanitarian aid to Gaza (video)

Cyprus to ''continue and intensify'' humanitarian aid to Gaza (video)

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced the continuation and intensification of the "Amalthea" humanitarian aid operation for Gaza. ...

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Cyprus and Turkmenistan forge Parliamentary ties for future cooperation

Cyprus and Turkmenistan forge Parliamentary ties for future cooperation

In a landmark virtual meeting, the President of the Cyprus-Turkmenistan Friendship Group in the House of Representatives, Haris Georgiades, and the President of the Turkmenistan parliamentary group, Batyr Bayliyev, expressed their commitment to fostering regular dialogue between the two Friendship Groups....

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Russian military jet crashes after takeoff, 15 onboard (video)

Russian military jet crashes after takeoff, 15 onboard (video)

A Russian Il-76 Ilyushin military jet crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday, according to authorities....

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Police investigate 55,450 Euro internet extortion case

Police investigate 55,450 Euro internet extortion case

Authorities have launched an investigation into a fraud case following a report by a 60-year-old man alleging that he was defrauded of a total of 55,450 euros by a suspicious woman via the Internet....

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Government mulls UAE-led takeover of Daily Telegraph

Government mulls UAE-led takeover of Daily Telegraph

In a pivotal moment for British media, the government is deliberating the approval of a UAE-led takeover of the Daily Telegraph, eliciting widespread objections from politicians, journalists, ...

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Boeing whistleblower found dead amid legal battle

Boeing whistleblower found dead amid legal battle

A former Boeing employee, John Barnett, known for his outspokenness regarding production standards, has been discovered deceased in the United States. ...

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Is self-service security screening the wave of the future?

Is self-service security screening the wave of the future?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to test a self-service screening system at Harry Reid International Airport, challenging the trend of major retailers scaling back on self-checkout options....

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EU establishes coordination team in Cyprus for humanitarian aid to Gaza

EU establishes coordination team in Cyprus for humanitarian aid to Gaza

The EU will have a coordination team in Cyprus and will finance and steer the flow of goods to Gaza, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said today while addressing the European Parliament plenary session, in Strasbourg....

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The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...

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President plans proposal to subsidize medical escort expenses

President plans proposal to subsidize medical escort expenses

President Nikos Christodoulides announced plans to present a proposal on Wednesday to subsidize travel, accommodation, and food expenses for patient escorts abroad....

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'Open Arms' ship finally departs with 150 tons of aid for Gaza

'Open Arms' ship finally departs with 150 tons of aid for Gaza

Early this morning, the vessel Open Arms embarked on its mission to Gaza, loaded with 150 tonnes of crucial humanitarian aid, including dry food, water, and medical supplies. The initiative is part of the Amalthea project, aiming to deliver assistance to those in need....

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458 irregular migrants intercepted off Cape Greco

458 irregular migrants intercepted off Cape Greco

In a recent development, a total of 458 irregular migrants were discovered yesterday afternoon aboard six boats off Cape Greco and subsequently transported to the Pournara Accommodation Centre....

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Departure of humanitarian aid ship for Gaza imminent

Departure of humanitarian aid ship for Gaza imminent

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed on Monday that the departure of a ship laden with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza is imminent....

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A week of tranquil skies and subtle shifts

A week of tranquil skies and subtle shifts

Right now, we're under the influence of a mild high-pressure system, but things might switch up a bit with a weak low-pressure system creeping in from Wednesday....

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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
BUSINESS

New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

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Tests confirm clean water following British Bases’ pollution alert. File photo
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No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

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