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Storm causes damage to health ministry's drug warehouses in Nicosia

Storm causes damage to health ministry's drug warehouses in Nicosia

Severe weather on Clean Monday wreaked havoc on pharmaceutical warehouses belonging to the Ministry of Health in Nicosia, Cyprus....

Boat spotted off Cape Greco carrying 22 migrants

Boat spotted off Cape Greco carrying 22 migrants

Another boat with irregular migrants was spotted around 12:25 by radar in the maritime area of Cape Greco, a picturesque stretch of coastline known for its rugged cliffs and clear blue waters. ...

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has sparked controversy by threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst a disagreement over the import of hunting trophies....

Cyprus overcomes gas field hurdles, eyes ENI CEO visit

Cyprus overcomes gas field hurdles, eyes ENI CEO visit

Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou announced Wednesday that hurdles in the development plan for the ''Aphrodite'' gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus' energy ambitions....

President Christodoulides pushes forward with Gaza humanitarian efforts

President Christodoulides pushes forward with Gaza humanitarian efforts

Our goal is not only to continue but also to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in his statements on Tuesday, before an event of Anorthosis sports club on the anniversaries of March 25 and April 1 in Larnaca. ...

Finance Minister extends rent program to assist more homeowners

Finance Minister extends rent program to assist more homeowners

The Cabinet has approved an expansion of beneficiaries for the Rent Relief Program against Installments, announced Finance Minister Makis Keravnos after the body's session. ...

Intruders strike in Limassol, steal €51,000 from Russian investor

Intruders strike in Limassol, steal €51,000 from Russian investor

Authorities are investigating a robbery case involving a 36-year-old Russian entrepreneur who fell victim to a theft during a cryptocurrency transaction. ...

Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Rhodes island initiates special visa for Turkish tourists

Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. ...

Israel admits ''grave mistake'' in airstrike killing British volunteers

Israel admits ''grave mistake'' in airstrike killing British volunteers

Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...

Countdown begins for next Cyprus Central Bank Governor

Countdown begins for next Cyprus Central Bank Governor

As the clock ticks towards the end of Mr. Konstantinos Herodotou's tenure on April 11, all eyes are on the impending announcement of his successor by President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

Cyprus braces for impact as over 3,000 migrants hit record highs

Cyprus braces for impact as over 3,000 migrants hit record highs

The recent promising developments in the realm of migration patterns may soon be relegated to history if proactive measures aren't swiftly implemented to address the recent surge in arrivals. ...

Sun with a side of gentle breezes, perfect day ahead

Sun with a side of gentle breezes, perfect day ahead

The region is enveloped in a serene atmosphere, with the high-pressure system gracefully receding, accompanied by sporadic dust particles lingering in the air until Friday....

UN Secretary-General set to discuss Cyprus divide with Tatar

UN Secretary-General set to discuss Cyprus divide with Tatar

The United Nations Secretary-General will meet with the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Friday at the headquarters of the international organisation......

Taiwan hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, strongest in 25 years

Taiwan hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, strongest in 25 years

Taiwan experienced its most powerful earthquake in a quarter century, disrupting the morning rush hour and claiming four lives....

'Mafia State' author stands firm: ''I can back up every word with evidence''

'Mafia State' author stands firm: ''I can back up every word with evidence''

Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....

Cyprus sees 6.2% increase in average monthly earnings for Q4 2023

Cyprus sees 6.2% increase in average monthly earnings for Q4 2023

The average gross monthly earnings of employees in Cyprus during the fourth quarter of 2023 saw a notable increase compared to the same period in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Tuesday....

Humanitarian ship ''Jennifer'' returns to Cyprus after Gaza mission

Humanitarian ship ''Jennifer'' returns to Cyprus after Gaza mission

The ship ''Jennifer,'' which departed from Larnaca bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid, is set to return to Cyprus within the next two days, according to CNA sources. Accompanied by two support vessels, the exact cargo volume onboard remains unconfirmed....

Cyprus President urges EU action amid migration crisis

Cyprus President urges EU action amid migration crisis

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized Tuesday the urgency of the migration crisis, seeking intervention from the European Commission to stem the flow of irregular Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

Turkish Official under fire for opposing NY resolution on Cyprus invasion

Turkish Official under fire for opposing NY resolution on Cyprus invasion

The Turkish Consul-General in New York, Reyhan Özgür, is facing criticism after sending a letter opposing a resolution about Turkey's invasion of Cyprus....

Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....

Cyprus cracks down on smoking in cars

Cyprus cracks down on smoking in cars

In Cyprus, lighting up a cigarette in your car could cost you a hefty sum if kids are riding along. It's one of those lesser-known traffic violations that could hit your wallet hard - a whopping 300 euros!...

Hungary's Foreign Minister tackles EU presidency and global challenges

Hungary's Foreign Minister tackles EU presidency and global challenges

Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, begins a working visit to Cyprus on Tuesday 2 April 2024, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos....

AI voice cloning raises alarm as US and UK forge landmark AI safety pact

AI voice cloning raises alarm as US and UK forge landmark AI safety pact

A new form of deepfake technology, known as voice cloning, has recently surfaced, raising concerns about its potential misuse. OpenAI, a prominent tech company,...

Spain to recognize Palestinian territories as state by July

Spain to recognize Palestinian territories as state by July

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced today that Spain is set to recognize the Palestinian territories as a state by July. The declaration came during his Middle East tour, according to reports from Spanish press agencies....

Finland: 12-year old child fatally shoots classmate

Finland: 12-year old child fatally shoots classmate

A 12-year-old child opened fire in a classroom at Viertolan Koulu school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one classmate and seriously injuring two others before being apprehended by police Tuesday....

Gasoline prices rise across Cyprus provinces after subsidy removal

Gasoline prices rise across Cyprus provinces after subsidy removal

Following the elimination of the 8.3-cent subsidy per liter on April 1st, increases in the average price of 95-octane gasoline have been observed in the provinces of Limassol, Nicosia, and Famagusta, with the exception of Paphos, where the price only rose by 8 cents....

World Central Kitchen halts Gaza operations after volunteers killed

World Central Kitchen halts Gaza operations after volunteers killed

At least 7 volunteers from the non-governmental organization ''World Central Kitchen'' (WCK) lost their lives in a devastating incident in Gaza's Deir al-Balah area. ...

Trump's $175M bond halts NY fraud case collection

Trump's $175M bond halts NY fraud case collection

Former President Donald Trump has taken action in his New York civil fraud case, posting a $175 million bond on Monday. ...

Wave of 500 migrants arrive in Cyprus within 48 hours

Wave of 500 migrants arrive in Cyprus within 48 hours

Two boats carrying a total of 68 migrants arrived in Cyprus during the night. ...

Child suspect in Finnish school shooting, 3 children injured

Child suspect in Finnish school shooting, 3 children injured

Three children were injured in a shooting at a primary school in Finland early on Tuesday, and a suspect, who was also a minor, was apprehended, Finnish police said....

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