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Tatar to appeal to Putin for a Cyprus policy rethink

Ersin Tatar, the leader of Turkish Cypriots, has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to reconsider Russia's policy on Cyprus. ...

Cyprus and the porn industry: High-tech hub exposed

For many years, the Republic of Cyprus, due to its art visa law, served as a hub for white flesh trafficking....

EU summit reaches compromise on Euro-Turkish issues amidst Cyprus concerns

The European Union Summit recently brokered an informal compromise on Euro-Turkish matters, redirecting decisions on the Borell/Commission document and proposed ''gifts'' to Ankara to seven pillars...

Hermès heir to leave billions to his former gardener

Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the esteemed Hermès fortune, is reportedly taking an unconventional approach to wealth distribution by designating his...

Government unveils e-justice system for streamlined legal processes

In a significant move toward digital transformation, Cyprus inaugurated the e-justice information system on Monday, enabling the electronic registration of documents throughout the judicial process....

National Guard signs historic defense deal with Netherlands

In a strategic move, the National Guard (NF) has entered into a Bilateral Defence Programme (BDP) with the Armed Forces of the Netherlands, as announced by the General Staff of the National Guard....

Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

Israel probes mistaken killing of three hostages

In a heartbreaking turn of events, signs bearing "S.O.S." and "help, three hostages" in Hebrew were discovered on the walls of a Gaza building where three Israeli hostages were hiding. ...

Authorities investigate alleged rape of 80-year-old woman in Ayia Napa

Authorities are actively investigating a troubling case involving the alleged sexual assault of an 80-year-old woman who reported the incident last week. According to the victim,...

Fire razes hotel in Ireland slated for asylum seekers

A 19th-century Georgian hotel, earmarked for housing asylum seekers, became the epicenter of a police investigation as flames engulfed the vacant Ross Lake Hotel in Rosscahill. ...

Two arrested in attempted murder probe in Ayia Napa

In a significant development, police apprehended two individuals, aged 39 and 40, yesterday, as part of ongoing investigations into an attempted murder case in Famagusta province last November. ...

President spills details on UNSG's Envoy – Big changes ahead

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, has said that the UNSG's envoy for Cyprus should spend time on the island rather than paying a visit for some days, adding that as he has been informed her appointment will go into effect on January 1st, 2024. ...

Synagermos firmly in opposition, says Paphos Mayor

In an exclusive interview with ''Kathimerini,'' Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Phaidonos asserts that any speculation about Synagermos aligning with the Christodoulides government is definitively put to rest....

Week of varied weather patterns

Get ready for a mix of clear skies and occasional clouds today as temperatures climb to a comfortable 20 degrees inland, 21 on both the west and east coasts, reaching a slightly warmer 22 on the remaining coastlines. ...

Joseph Borghese receives 'Académico Honorario' title from Mexico

Joseph Borghese has been honored as the first Cypriot to receive the esteemed 'Académico Honorario' (Honorary Academic) title from Mexico. ...

Lisbon's homes unaffordable as prices hit record highs

In a dramatic twist, Lisbon finds itself grappling with a housing crisis, ranking second only to Athens in soaring housing costs among major European cities, reports Bloomberg. ...

Akamas environmental issues and Minister's decision

There have been signs and monsters about the works being done in Akamas and the breaches of the conditions of the Special Ecological Assessment (SEA) but the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Xenophontos, is still not sure that he should order a disciplinary investigation to be held accountable....

Online support surges for Nubz, the ''shoe-wearing'' chicken

In the picturesque town of Escondido, California, a captivating saga unfolds as a disabled Malaysian Serama chicken named Nubz finds his place in the hearts of the online community, all thanks to the compassion of dog walker Meech Davignon....

Lakatamia mourns after Christmas tree targeted in arson incident

In a disheartening turn of events, the community of Lakatamia was struck by sorrow when unidentified individuals set ablaze the cherished Christmas tree that graced the neighborhood....

Russia opposes Georgia's port plan

In a bid to revolutionize freight travel, Georgia's Anaklia project aims to cut travel times and boost trade volumes significantly by 2030....

UK and Cyprus to strengthen global collaboration

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director General for Europe, Peter Wilson and the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Kyriacos Kouros chaired the first annual review of the UK-Cyprus Memorandum of Understanding....

Government seeks €1B via EMNT bond in 2024

Cyprus’ financing needs for 2024 amount to €1.3 billion, largely to be covered by the issuance of a €1 billion EMNT bond, the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has said. ...

EU Council's ''historic'' decision to benefit Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia

Without agreement on the European budget, the first day of the European Council meeting was concluded at 2.30 Brussels time (3.30 a.m. on Friday), as no "common ground" was found on the revision of the budget (2021-2027), due to lack of unanimity....

President denies plans to visit Ankara after Erdogan's offer

President Christodoulides put an end to the DISY-government-opposition political confrontation from Brussels, in response to a report in the newspaper "Truth" which, citing sources, referred to an invitation by Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, to the President of the Council of Europe - on the sidelines of the brief, informal meeting between the two in the framework of the Climate Summit (COP 28) in Dubai....

SPPMedia and Deejay Radio unite for Epic Xmas Street Fest

Epic, SPPMedia, and Deejay Radio don aprons for a good cause at Epic Street Fest - Christmas Edition 2023!...

Volunteer doctors from Cyprus to support Gaza's civilians

In a significant initiative, a four-member team from ''Volunteer Doctors - Cyprus,'' formerly known as Doctors of the World, is gearing up for a medical-humanitarian mission to Egypt. ...

Civil Defence introduces warning system for emergencies

The Civil Defence has revealed a cutting-edge warning system designed to keep citizens informed about emergency events and bolster their safety....

Interior Minister highlights 75% reduction in African arrivals

In bilateral meetings held in Geneva, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou emphasized the shift from illegal to legal migration channels, as stated in a press release by the Interior Ministry on Friday. ...

New cameras boost road safety in Larnaca

In Larnaca province, the photo-marking system is now operational, featuring 18 fixed devices across six locations, starting from December 15, 2023....

Government joins elite with third plea for €152.3M

Acting Permanent Secretary of DG Growth at the Finance Ministry, Andreas Zachariades, said on Thursday that as of Friday, Cyprus will be among the first ten EU member states that have submitted the third payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the EU....