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Ten Cypriots detained outside Turkish embassy in Athens

Ten Cypriots detained outside Turkish embassy in Athens

Ten Cypriot nationals were detained by police outside the Turkish Embassy on Thursday morning, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan started his one-day visit to Athens....

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Erdogan and Mitsotakis sign Landmark Friendship Declaration

Erdogan and Mitsotakis sign Landmark Friendship Declaration

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's arrival in Athens signals a pivotal moment in the longstanding tension between Greece and Turkey....

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How locals can mitigate the risks of Cyprus' new citizenship rules to attract tech talent

How locals can mitigate the risks of Cyprus' new citizenship rules to attract tech talent

Cyprus's recent initiative to boost its technology sector by offering tax breaks and fast-track naturalization to third-party nationals is a strategic move that could significantly reshape its economy and society....

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Taylor Swift makes history as TIME's two-time Person of the Year 2023

Taylor Swift makes history as TIME's two-time Person of the Year 2023

In a historic achievement, Taylor Swift has been named TIME's Person of the Year for 2023, marking her second appearance on the prestigious cover since 2017. ...

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15.7% spike in building permit values

15.7% spike in building permit values

Despite the drop of total number of building permits during the first nine months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, their total value recorded an increase of 15.7%, and their volume went up by 2.9%....

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Identity confirmed for skeleton found near Limassol hospital

Identity confirmed for skeleton found near Limassol hospital

The human skeleton discovered near Limassol General Hospital on October 3 has been identified as a 49-year-old man from Romania, according to information provided by the police. ...

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BBC presenter's on-air blunder sparks social media frenzy

BBC presenter's on-air blunder sparks social media frenzy

In an unexpected turn of events during Wednesday's midday news, BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri unintentionally garnered attention when she appeared to give the middle finger live on air....

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President faces calls to repay thousands of euros after AG audit

President faces calls to repay thousands of euros after AG audit

In a new report, Cyprus Auditor General Odysseus Michaelides has intensified the conflict with President Nicos Christodoulides. ...

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Erdogan's historic visit to Athens signals potential thaw in relations

Erdogan's historic visit to Athens signals potential thaw in relations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Athens, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, for crucial talks with Greek counterparts in a bid to enhance relations between the historically at-odds neighbors....

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UN special envoy's role amplifies Erdogan's Cyprus move

UN special envoy's role amplifies Erdogan's Cyprus move

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Athens for the Greek-Turkish supreme council holds significance beyond the immediate dialogue....

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Cloudy skies and spotty showers expected

Cloudy skies and spotty showers expected

Expect a mix of conditions today as a weak low-pressure system influences the area. Look for mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers likely in some regions....

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Decision reserved as Thanasis case takes unforeseen path

Decision reserved as Thanasis case takes unforeseen path

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos remained absent from today's proceedings in the death interrogation of 26-year-old Thanasis Nikolaou....

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US and Sweden catapult global security with new deal

US and Sweden catapult global security with new deal

In a pivotal move solidifying transatlantic cooperation, the United States and Sweden formally sealed a Defence Cooperation Agreement on Tuesday, as announced by the U.S. Department of State....

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Hailstorm hits Nicosia—Caught on camera!

Hailstorm hits Nicosia—Caught on camera!

Since Wednesday afternoon, Nicosia district has witnessed an unexpected turn in the weather, with heavy hail creating quite a spectacle....

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Cyprus battles antibiotic overuse

Cyprus battles antibiotic overuse

In a recent press conference, The Pathological Society of Cyprus highlighted the alarming statistic that 1 in 2 citizens annually take antibiotics, leading to Cyprus outpacing other European countries in antibiotic consumption....

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Cameras installing for Paphos and Larnaca activation

Cameras installing for Paphos and Larnaca activation

Get ready, Larnaca! The cameras at four key locations are primed and ready, and word has it that this Wednesday might bring the official announcement of their operation. Paphos, while in the installation process, is gearing up to activate its cameras by early 2024....

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UK Defence Secretary explores humanitarian aid routes to Gaza during Cyprus visit

UK Defence Secretary explores humanitarian aid routes to Gaza during Cyprus visit

Finding alternative routes for delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is a focal point of UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps' visit to Cyprus and the wider region, as he informed the House of Commons....

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23andMe data breach exposes genetic profiles of millions

23andMe data breach exposes genetic profiles of millions

Genetic testing company 23andMe disclosed a significant data breach, initially stating that 0.1% of its customers, approximately 14,000 individuals, had their personal data compromised. ...

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Paphos police haul in 46,568 euros in warrant sweep

Paphos police haul in 46,568 euros in warrant sweep

In a strategic move aimed at tackling pending warrants, the Paphos Police have successfully collected a sum of 46,568 euros over the last two days....

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Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Erdogan: ''My friend Kyriakos, we will not threaten you if you do not threaten us''

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about all issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations in an exclusive interview with K, twenty-four hours before he arrives in Athens, stressing that he is looking forward to "a new page" based on the ''win-win principle''....

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Trump leaves door open to power play in potential White House return

Trump leaves door open to power play in potential White House return

Former President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, left the question of potential power abuse unanswered, fueling Democratic concerns about his rhetoric and future plans....

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Cracking down on exploitation: Farm raid exposes labor abuses

Cracking down on exploitation: Farm raid exposes labor abuses

In a collaborative effort, the Anti-Trafficking Bureau, YAM, and Ministry of Labour Inspection Department executed a court-authorized inspection at a 40-year-old man's animal farm in Nicosia yesterday....

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Land sales to foreigners restricted in occupied territories

Land sales to foreigners restricted in occupied territories

Dursun Oguz, the interior minister, announced new restrictions on land sales to foreigners in the occupied territories during his visit to Ankara....

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Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Christmas in Europe raises terrorism concerns amid Israel-Hamas conflict

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ilva Johansson issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, attributing it to the polarization fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ...

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Ex-Colombian FM nominated as UN envoy for Cyprus

Ex-Colombian FM nominated as UN envoy for Cyprus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended Maria Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, as his envoy for the long-standing Cyprus issue, sources revealed. The proposal has been extended to all parties involved in the matter....

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Cyprus records remarkable 6.7% jump in industrial index

Cyprus records remarkable 6.7% jump in industrial index

The latest data from the Industrial Turnover Index for September 2023 show an annual increase of 0.6%, reaching 206.6 units (base 2015=100), compared to the figures recorded in September 2022....

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Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Critical battle looms as Parliament debates foreclosure legislation

Background consultations are in progress to prepare amendments to the legislative package on divestments, set for submission to the Parliament Plenary on Friday for a vote....

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Europeans have grown weary of welcoming asylum seekers

Europeans have grown weary of welcoming asylum seekers

Negotiations for the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum are nearing completion, set to be finalized this month. Contrary to expectations, the pact is anticipated to exacerbate rather than remedy the EU's asylum and reception challenges....

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Raindrops, thunderclaps, and a temperature tap dance!

Raindrops, thunderclaps, and a temperature tap dance!

Today, anticipate a day of weather surprises! Clouds will play peekaboo, bringing occasional rain and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the western and northern regions. ...

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Hamas accused of drugging released hostages

Hamas accused of drugging released hostages

Israeli Health Ministry officials claim that members of Hamas provided sedatives to hostages before their release to Red Cross representatives. The alleged purpose was to create a facade of happiness and calmness for the hostages, who endured over 50 days in Gaza....

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