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Court rules strangulation, not suicide, in Thanasis case

Court rules strangulation, not suicide, in Thanasis case

In a dramatic turn of events, the Limassol District Court concluded the third investigation into the death of Thanasis Nikolaou, ruling that he died from strangulation. Nikolaou, whose body was found under the Alassa bridge on September 29, 2005, was previously deemed to have died by suicide....

Why Cyprus has the edge in Hydrogen technology

Why Cyprus has the edge in Hydrogen technology

George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....

Tatar accused of sabotaging negotiations

Tatar accused of sabotaging negotiations

In a recent statement, The New Cyprus party has accused Ersin Tatar of undermining negotiations, alleging that he does not truly represent the Turkish Cypriots....

Electrocution of vultures sparks concern

Electrocution of vultures sparks concern

Environmental groups and wildlife experts are upset about vultures getting electrocuted in Cyprus. They're urging the EAC to do something about it....

Solar storm threatens earth's power and internet

Solar storm threatens earth's power and internet

A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet....

Trio arrested in Paphos for nearly €1 million theft

Trio arrested in Paphos for nearly €1 million theft

Paphos Police provide further insights into the recent arrests of three individuals in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts that have plagued the Paphos region over the past few years....

Barron Trump named Florida delegate for Republican National Convention

Barron Trump named Florida delegate for Republican National Convention

In a notable step into the political arena, Barron Trump, the youngest child of former President Donald Trump, is set to assume a significant role as one of Florida's at-large delegates to the Republican National Convention....

Nicosia fire under control, Paphos flames prompt new alert

Nicosia fire under control, Paphos flames prompt new alert

Authorities breathe a tentative sigh of relief as they announce the containment of the wildfire in Anogyra, offering a glimmer of hope amid Cyprus's ongoing battle against devastating blazes....

Pro-Palestinian protesters flood Malmo streets over Israel's Eurovision presence

Pro-Palestinian protesters flood Malmo streets over Israel's Eurovision presence

Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town....

Cryptocurrency seized in Cyprus as fraud network unravels

Cryptocurrency seized in Cyprus as fraud network unravels

A well-established international cryptocurrency fraud, dismantled recently, resulted in numerous victims and significant profits for a criminal network....

Netanyahu: Israel can ''stand alone'' without US weapons

Netanyahu: Israel can ''stand alone'' without US weapons

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains steadfast in his resolve, vowing that Israel can "stand alone" despite warnings from the United States regarding potential repercussions for a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza....

Trump asks oil execs for $1B to undo enviro rules

Trump asks oil execs for $1B to undo enviro rules

Former President Donald Trump has made bold promises to overturn dozens of environmental regulations and laws implemented by the Biden administration during a meeting with top executives of American oil companies....

FT: TikTok leads fight against fake videos

FT: TikTok leads fight against fake videos

TikTok is pioneering a new approach to combat the spread of disinformation and deepfakes on social media platforms. In a move to enhance transparency...

Firefighters continue to battle raging blaze in Agios Syla

Firefighters continue to battle raging blaze in Agios Syla

A fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in the industrial area of Agios Syla in Limassol has prompted aerial water drops since the first light of day....

Clear skies, clouds, and a chance of showers

Clear skies, clouds, and a chance of showers

Prepare for a weekend of weather intrigue as we unravel the atmospheric tapestry set to unfold across our region. From clear skies peppered with wispy clouds to the chance of showers and thunderstorms, each day promises its own meteorological tale....

Cyprus faces online bullying crisis with 14.4% of children affected

Cyprus faces online bullying crisis with 14.4% of children affected

Around 14.4% of children in Cyprus have been victims of online bullying at least 1-2 times in the last months, according to the results of the international Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey of the World Health Organization (WHO)....

SYRIZA leader plans Greek wedding on Crete following New York ceremony

SYRIZA leader plans Greek wedding on Crete following New York ceremony

Main opposition SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis and his husband, Tyler McBeth, have announced that their Greek wedding will take place at the end of August on Crete. ...

US criticizes Turkey for conversion of Chora church into mosque

US criticizes Turkey for conversion of Chora church into mosque

The US Department of State is aware of Turkey’s conversion of another historical Byzantine church into a mosque, and urges the government to “respect” the “diverse histories” of heritage sites that have hosted different religious communities. ...

Nautical club hosts 1st international water polo tournament in Larnaca

Nautical club hosts 1st international water polo tournament in Larnaca

Larnaca Olympic Swimming Pool will host the 1st ''Petrolina'' Nautical Club’s International Water Polo tournament to take place on May 10-12, attracting six teams from Greece and Cyprus....

Inferno engulfs Agios Syla industrial zone forcing evacuations

Inferno engulfs Agios Syla industrial zone forcing evacuations

A fierce fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the industrial district of Agios Syla, escalating beyond containment. ...

Resurging piracy threatens Red Sea shipping lanes

Resurging piracy threatens Red Sea shipping lanes

Piracy is re-emerging in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa with alarming speed, endangering both the lives of crew members and the smooth flow of international trade. ...

U.S. ship departs Larnaca for Gaza with humanitarian aid

U.S. ship departs Larnaca for Gaza with humanitarian aid

A U.S.-flagged ship departed from the port of Larnaca in Cyprus on Thursday morning, set to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza residents through a floating pier constructed by the United States. According to maritime transport monitoring websites cited by Reuters, the vessel is expected to reach the Palestinian enclave soon....

Zakynthos' Navagio Beach shut down for second consecutive summer

Zakynthos' Navagio Beach shut down for second consecutive summer

Zakynthos’ Navagio beach, a popular tourist destination famous for its signature shipwreck, will remain closed to tourists for a second summer this year by ministerial order....

Transport Minister confirms Nicosia ring road on track for June 16 completion

Transport Minister confirms Nicosia ring road on track for June 16 completion

Transport, Communications, and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced on Wednesday that the Nicosia peripheral motorway project is set to be completed by June 16, 2024, ...

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....

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