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Cyprus sham marriage ring results in 15 arrests, 21 still wanted

Cyprus sham marriage ring results in 15 arrests, 21 still wanted

In a significant development, the investigation into the sham marriage ring in Cyprus has expanded, according to Police spokesman Christos Andreou. ...

Transport Minister unveils €36.5M EV subsidy scheme

Transport Minister unveils €36.5M EV subsidy scheme

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis unveiled a new €36.5 million electric vehicle subsidy scheme on Thursday, financed by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Mechanism....

Christodoulides and Egypt's FM Shoukry discuss common challenges

Christodoulides and Egypt's FM Shoukry discuss common challenges

President Nikos Christodoulides and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry have discussed close coordination on facing common issues, the Egyptian FM’s spokesperson said on Thursday....

15-year-old stabbed in Nicosia knife attack

15-year-old stabbed in Nicosia knife attack

Authorities are currently investigating a serious altercation involving the injury of a minor with a knife, as reported by the police. ...

Kremlin bars anti-war candidate in upcoming election

Kremlin bars anti-war candidate in upcoming election

Russian authorities have barred Boris Nadezhdin, the sole anti-war presidential campaigner, from running against Vladimir Putin in the upcoming election....

Prisons department takes action following attempts to smuggle contraband

Prisons department takes action following attempts to smuggle contraband

The Prisons Department in Cyprus has heightened security measures following recent incidents involving the attempted smuggling of mobile phones and drugs into the prison area. ...

Well-known businessman with criminal history shot dead in Mandra

Well-known businessman with criminal history shot dead in Mandra

The charred body of a man believed to be Christos Gialias, a well-known businessman with ties to soccer was found in a vehicle in the West Attica suburb of Mandra on Wednesday afternoon, police have said....

Police apprehend teens for store vandalism in Nicosia

Police apprehend teens for store vandalism in Nicosia

Police arrested two 16-year-old individuals late Wednesday night in Nicosia as they were vandalizing stores along a central street in the city....

Minister highlights smallest resident population at Pournara

Minister highlights smallest resident population at Pournara

The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....

MPs question RIK's handling of political participation in television panels

MPs question RIK's handling of political participation in television panels

The unchecked involvement of politicians, notably candidates during election cycles, in RIK broadcasts became a focal point in the Cyprus Parliament....

Government to receive €1.2B for green transition and resilience plan

Government to receive €1.2B for green transition and resilience plan

Cyprus is set to receive a total of 1.2 billion euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). ...

Cloudy spells with possible showers

Cloudy spells with possible showers

Today, intermittent cloudiness is expected with chances of isolated light showers. ...

Shifting tides as President sees changing voter sentiments in recent poll

Shifting tides as President sees changing voter sentiments in recent poll

In a recent survey conducted by Red Wolf PR & Advertising, discontent with the performance of President Nicos Christodoulides has emerged, signaling a shift in public sentiment just one year after his election. ...

Amateur UK photographer's arctic encounter wins prestigious Wildlife Award

Amateur UK photographer's arctic encounter wins prestigious Wildlife Award

Nima Sarikhani, an amateur photographer from the UK, clinched the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award with his captivating snapshot capturing a polar bear snoozing in a makeshift bed carved into a small iceberg off Norway's Svalbard archipelago. ...

Tucker Carlson's exclusive interview with Putin sparks controversy

Tucker Carlson's exclusive interview with Putin sparks controversy

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has conducted a one-on-one interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, marking Putin's first interview with a Western journalist since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict....

Cyprus establishes committee to combat coastal marine pollution

Cyprus establishes committee to combat coastal marine pollution

The Council of Ministers has greenlit the creation of a committee dedicated to tackling marine pollution along the coasts of Cyprus. Tasked with decision-making on response measures and pollution prevention, the committee aims to enhance coordination among relevant authorities for effective solutions....

German president Steinmeier embarks on first ever state visit to Cyprus

German president Steinmeier embarks on first ever state visit to Cyprus

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will carry out a state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel incident, bolts missing

Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel incident, bolts missing

A door panel detachment from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 has raised significant safety alarms, with a preliminary report from U.S. investigators shedding light on the concerning incident. ...

Electricity subsidy extends to vulnerable consumers until February's end

Electricity subsidy extends to vulnerable consumers until February's end

With its metaphorical ''finger on the trigger,'' the Ministry of Finance is vigilantly tracking the anticipated surges in the current....

Energy Minister deliberates potential 6% electricity bill increases

Energy Minister deliberates potential 6% electricity bill increases

The Energy Minister, George Papanastasiou, addressed concerns about potential electricity bill hikes arising from the EAC's request to CERA to recover 6% of its 2024 expenses....

Transgender athletes shake up women's volleyball game

Transgender athletes shake up women's volleyball game

In a surprising turn of events, a women's college volleyball match in Canada witnessed the participation of five transgender athletes, igniting a heated debate on fairness and safety in sports....

King Charles's cancer diagnosis spotlights NHS struggles with record waiting times

King Charles's cancer diagnosis spotlights NHS struggles with record waiting times

In the wake of King Charles's recent cancer diagnosis, concerns over the National Health Service (NHS) have surged as data reveals hundreds of thousands of UK cancer patients resorting to private treatment due to extended NHS waiting times....

UN envoy Cuellar initiates diplomatic odyssey in Cyprus talks

UN envoy Cuellar initiates diplomatic odyssey in Cyprus talks

Maria-Angela Olguin Cuellar has been in Athens since Monday morning, following her departure from Cyprus, where she engaged with key figures including the former President, Nikos Anastasiades......

Cyprus considers participation in Great Sea Interconnector project

Cyprus considers participation in Great Sea Interconnector project

In today's session of the Council of Ministers, the discussion continues on the proposal jointly submitted by Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papastasiou, and Minister of Finance......

Intriguing weather patterns paint Cyprus skyline

Intriguing weather patterns paint Cyprus skyline

First off, let's talk pressure. Seems like we're in for a bit of a rollercoaster ride with high pressure making its presence felt, while low pressure is gearing up to join the party from Friday onwards....

Cyprus grapples with impending price increases in appliances

Cyprus grapples with impending price increases in appliances

Another category of products faces potential price hikes, with household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions expected to experience increases in the near future. ...

British High Commissioner summoned over comments on Kathimerini

British High Commissioner summoned over comments on Kathimerini

British High Commissioner to Cyprus Irfan Siddiq was summoned on Tuesday to the Foreign Ministry for a demarche, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA),...

Putin and Erdogan set to explore Russian-Turkish bank formation

Putin and Erdogan set to explore Russian-Turkish bank formation

Moscow and Ankara are set to discuss the establishment of a bank serving Russian and Turkish interests, among other topics, during the upcoming week, according to the Kremlin....

Tenants urge Parliament for fairness amid €150 to €2,800 spikes

Tenants urge Parliament for fairness amid €150 to €2,800 spikes

The Professional Committee for the Management of Turkish Cypriot Properties in Limassol has reported significant rent hikes for commercial assets....

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