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19 May, 2025
 

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What is Nicos Anastasiades afraid of?

What is Nicos Anastasiades afraid of?

According to a report written by Marina Economides and published in Kathimerini's Sunday edition, former President Nicos Anastasiades faces a challenging political landscape following his...

Putin's blackmail fails to halt green transition

Putin's blackmail fails to halt green transition

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, stated on Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's attempts at "blackmail" have backfired, hastening the EU's shift toward green energy. ...

Government faces backlash over officials' salary surge

Government faces backlash over officials' salary surge

In a significant move, a deal signed on July 28, 2017, not only marked the revival of the institution but also propelled the salaries of officials to new heights. ...

President Christodoulides prepares Cyprus for new sanctions unit

President Christodoulides prepares Cyprus for new sanctions unit

The Council of Ministers will shortly approve the new National Sanctions Impelmentation Unit, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, stressing that there can be no discussion when it comes to sanctions violation and the country’s image abroad. ...

European Parliament honors Navalny amidst food inflation

European Parliament honors Navalny amidst food inflation

The European Parliament will commemorate the life of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, featuring an address by his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, in its plenary session this week in Strasbourg......

Cyprus banks push for green standards with ESG certification

Cyprus banks push for green standards with ESG certification

Artemis Credit Bureau, a subsidiary of the Association of Cyprus Banks, announced it will launch an interbank project for the corporate certification on ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) criteria. ...

Cloudy skies and light winds

Cloudy skies and light winds

Today, expect occasional light dust particles lingering in the atmosphere following the dispersal of local fog and low clouds. ...

Crisis looms over vital energy project in Cyprus

Crisis looms over vital energy project in Cyprus

In a dramatic turn of events, the consortium behind Cyprus's largest energy project, the Vasilikos F.A. terminal, is sending ominous signals of a possible rupture with the Republic of Cyprus....

Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

Meet the world's biggest anaconda: Discovered in the Amazon at 26ft

Meet the world's biggest anaconda: Discovered in the Amazon at 26ft

In a jaw-dropping discovery, the world's largest snake has been unearthed in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest....

Cyprus unveils plans for world's first virtual dance museum

Cyprus unveils plans for world's first virtual dance museum

In the heart of ancient Nicosia, Cyprus, a team of innovative professors and research scientists is making waves in the world of virtual dance. Nestled near the city's medieval wall, they are crafting the largest database of 3D dancers, aiming to establish the world's first virtual museum of dance....

Arizona, CY exhibition to unveil Cyprus-America connections

Arizona, CY exhibition to unveil Cyprus-America connections

Art Seen Gallery in Nicosia is thrilled to present "Arizona, CY," a captivating solo exhibition by Nicos Philippou and Marilena Zackheos. The exhibition, curated by Maria Stathi, will run from March 1st to April 4th, 2024....

Cyprus Sunshine Cup races back into international spotlight

Cyprus Sunshine Cup races back into international spotlight

Cyprus Sunshine Cup is re-introduced on the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI- Union Cycliste Internationale) and Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis has pledged that he will do his utmosτ for the Cup to regain its ''old glory.''...

Germany legalizes limited cannabis use, joining global trend

Germany legalizes limited cannabis use, joining global trend

Germany passed a law on Friday legalizing the cultivation and possession of limited amounts of cannabis, joining a small group of countries and jurisdictions that have taken similar steps....

USA: Florida passes bill banning minors from social media platforms

USA: Florida passes bill banning minors from social media platforms

In a bid to combat rising concerns over child safety, the Florida House and Senate approved a bill imposing one of the nation's strictest bans on social media use by minors under 16. ...

How Cyprus golden visa attracts investors from around the world

How Cyprus golden visa attracts investors from around the world

Investing in Cyprus isn't just about property, it's about embracing a lifestyle bathed in Mediterranean sunshine and reaping the rewards of strategic investment....

Minister Dendias pilots F-16 viper over Aegean

Minister Dendias pilots F-16 viper over Aegean

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias flew over the Aegean Sea on Friday in an F-16 Viper from the 340 Squadron, which is part of the Hellenic Air Force’s 115th Combat Wing. He was accompanied by a formation of F-16 Viper jets....

Cyprus sees an 18.2% rise in crime cases in 2022

Cyprus sees an 18.2% rise in crime cases in 2022

The number of true crime cases reported to the Police rose by 18.2% in Cyprus in 2022, with the Crime Index expressed in 100,000 inhabitants rising to 584 from 501 in 2021 and 482 the year before. ...

U.S. unleashes over 500 new sanctions on Russia

U.S. unleashes over 500 new sanctions on Russia

In a bid to escalate pressure on Moscow on the second anniversary of its war in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a series of measures, including more than 500 new sanctions targeting Russia....

Minister vows to solve prison overcrowding by 2026

Minister vows to solve prison overcrowding by 2026

Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Friday he expects a significant reduction in prison overcrowding after the construction of the new Central Prison building, to be completed in 2026 according to schedule....

Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

Asylum appeals in Cyprus skyrocket to 472%

A dramatic increase of 472% in appeals before the Administrative Court of International Protection by asylum seekers and foreigners has been reported between 2020 and 2023,...

Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

Deadline approaches for vehicle registration renewal

Cyprus residents are reminded that the deadline for renewing vehicle registration permits for 2024 is fast approaching. The renewal period, which began on January 4, will conclude on March 11 at midnight. ...

Imperio leads Cyprus real estate into green future with first-ever ESG report

Imperio leads Cyprus real estate into green future with first-ever ESG report

Imperio remains steadfast in its commitment to promote the green transition of Cyprus’ real estate sector – a development that will greatly benefit the sector’s businesses, society, economy, as well as the environment itself, in multiple ways....

Cyprus President to meet UN envoy on March 11th

Cyprus President to meet UN envoy on March 11th

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced that he will meet with the UN Secretary-General's envoy, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, on March 11 in Nicosia....

New York youth team gifts jersey to Cyprus President

New York youth team gifts jersey to Cyprus President

The Cypriot government's commitment to bolstering the youth football teams of the diaspora, particularly in facilitating their visits to Cyprus, was reaffirmed today by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

US lander lands on moon, giant leap for humanity

US lander lands on moon, giant leap for humanity

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Odysseus lander, owned by Intuitive Machines, successfully landed on the moon's surface, marking the first privately owned craft to accomplish this feat....

Greek air traffic controllers to strike, disrupting flights

Greek air traffic controllers to strike, disrupting flights

Air travel disruptions are anticipated in Greece on Wednesday, February 28, as the Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association joins the nationwide strike organized by ADEDY....

Building in Engomi where explosion occurred lacked required permits

Building in Engomi where explosion occurred lacked required permits

The apartments involved in Tuesday's (20/02) explosion in Egomi did not possess the necessary permits from the planning department, stated Mr. Zacharias Kyriakou, the Mayor of the area....

Cyprus drives into the future with ADAS/AD for safer roads

Cyprus drives into the future with ADAS/AD for safer roads

In Cyprus, a groundbreaking project is quietly reshaping road safety dynamics, blending seamlessly into daily life across the island....

Terror threat in Athens: Bomb warnings target embassies of Israel, U.S., and Egypt

Terror threat in Athens: Bomb warnings target embassies of Israel, U.S., and Egypt

The Police are on high alert following a recent threat to plant explosive devices in the embassies of Israel, Egypt, and the United States in Greece....

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