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Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....

Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

The Cyprus President’s State of the Union address is to take place on Monday in the presence of representatives of the Legislative and Judiciary, and other officials, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. ...

Cyprus diplomacy shifts gears with UN envoy's arrival

Cyprus diplomacy shifts gears with UN envoy's arrival

A period of mobility as regards the Cyprus problem begins with the arrival in Cyprus of the personal envoy of UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar......

Swearing parrots pose risk of vulgar clock chaos in wildlife park

Swearing parrots pose risk of vulgar clock chaos in wildlife park

In a daring move, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is relocating its notorious swearing parrots to a larger flock of over 100 birds. The decision comes as three more feathery offenders join the original five African greys introduced to the park in 2020....

Cyprus stirs controversy with Sweden in heritage pact

Cyprus stirs controversy with Sweden in heritage pact

In a historic move, the Technological University of Cyprus (TEPAK) and Sweden's State Museums, represented by Ann Follin from Medelhavsmuseet, have formally inked a Collaboration Agreement....

Embassy brew-haha: US scientist's ''salty'' tea tips stir controversy in the UK

Embassy brew-haha: US scientist's ''salty'' tea tips stir controversy in the UK

An American scientist caused a diplomatic storm for her unconventional tea tips, including adding salt and microwaving...

Saudi Arabia opens first diplomatic liquor store in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia opens first diplomatic liquor store in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has reportedly inaugurated its inaugural liquor store in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter....

School becomes sanctuary for abandoned boy

School becomes sanctuary for abandoned boy

In a heartbreaking tale from France, a resilient nine-year-old boy managed to endure two years of abandonment, living alone in a council flat during the Covid pandemic. ...

Cyprus police chief addresses resignation query amid football riot

Cyprus police chief addresses resignation query amid football riot

In the aftermath of the riots at the ''Alfamega'' stadium in Limassol on Wednesday night, Stelios Papatheodorou, Chief of the Cyprus Police Force, addressed the situation that led to the cancellation of the Apollon vs. AEL football match...

Prominent doctor found guilty of indecent assault

Prominent doctor found guilty of indecent assault

In a significant legal development, the Nicosia District Court has delivered a verdict finding a prominent doctor guilty of indecent assault against a patient....

Hooliganism in Cyprus: A plea for political action

Hooliganism in Cyprus: A plea for political action

The recent incidents at ''Alphamega'' and the Apollon-AEL Cup match follow a familiar pattern, underscoring the government's struggle to tackle sports-related issues....

Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....

Government urges Lebanon to act on irregular migration

Government urges Lebanon to act on irregular migration

The government of Lebanon should also take measures in order to limit the number of irregular migrants leaving the country by boat to reach Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening, pointing out that Cyprus has already taken steps which have had results. ...

Hooligans force suspension of Alphamega stadium match

Hooligans force suspension of Alphamega stadium match

The events that unfolded on the evening of Wednesday, January 24, at Limassol's ''Alphamega'' stadium during the football match between Apollon and AEL have exposed the authorities as powerless....

Rainy nights and sunny delights

Rainy nights and sunny delights

Hello weather-watchers! Get ready for a rollercoaster of conditions as a low-pressure system takes center stage. ...

Three young girls rescued in major migrant operation off Cape Greco

Three young girls rescued in major migrant operation off Cape Greco

Video footage released by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (KSED) captured the intense rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco....

Christodoulides links Turkish Cypriot rights violations to 1974 invasion

Christodoulides links Turkish Cypriot rights violations to 1974 invasion

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, emphasizing that any violation of Turkish Cypriot human rights ...

46-year-old convicted for illegally assisting 109 migrants

46-year-old convicted for illegally assisting 109 migrants

In a courtroom saga unfolding in the Famagusta District, a 46-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of migrants and money laundering....

Turkey gives green light to Sweden's NATO membership

Turkey gives green light to Sweden's NATO membership

In a pivotal move, the Turkish parliament has voted in favor of Sweden's NATO membership bid, marking a significant step forward for the Nordic nation....

Germany and France propose radical restructuring of EU decision-making

Germany and France propose radical restructuring of EU decision-making

In an unprecedented move, Germany and France are advocating for profound changes in the operation and decision-making processes of the European Union (EU). ...

Will the far-right push Germany towards a Dexit?

Will the far-right push Germany towards a Dexit?

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times, Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expressed support for a ''Dexit'' referendum, citing the UK's Brexit as a model for Germany. ...

Cyprus and USA forge military alliance

Cyprus and USA forge military alliance

On January 19, 2024, officials from the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus and the Armed Forces of the United States of America (USA) signed the Bilateral Defense Cooperation Program for 2024 in Nicosia....

TechIsland announces new ''Startup School'' workshops

TechIsland announces new ''Startup School'' workshops

TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, is excited to announce the return of its workshop series, ''Startup School''. The series is part of the TechIsland Academy and aims to educate and empower startups in Cyprus....

Sorry, Putin, Alaska's not up for grabs!

Sorry, Putin, Alaska's not up for grabs!

The U.S. State Department has dismissed speculations about the return of Alaska to Russia, responding to reports of President Vladimir Putin ordering an investigation into Russian ''real estate'' abroad....

Archbishop Georgios opposes same-sex marriage in Cyprus

Archbishop Georgios opposes same-sex marriage in Cyprus

Following an elaborate religious ceremony at the Holy Monastery of Agios Neophytos, Archbishop Georgios addressed reporters, diving into the reasoning behind the Church of Greece's decision regarding same-sex couples....

Restoring Ammos tou Kampouri – before and after (images)

Restoring Ammos tou Kampouri – before and after (images)

The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....

Government's €6.6M solar project powers education sustainably

Government's €6.6M solar project powers education sustainably

In a significant leap towards sustainability, Cyprus has successfully concluded a €6.6 million project, installing photovoltaic systems in 405 school buildings. ...

Town in Croatia sells homes for 13 cents

Town in Croatia sells homes for 13 cents

In the northern town of Legrad, Croatia, a creative initiative offers homes for as low as 13 cents to attract new residents. Launched in 2018, the program aims to reverse population decline, with already promising results....

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