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National Guard Thanasis case takes a shocking turn

National Guard Thanasis case takes a shocking turn

Family of National Guard Thanasis seeks new lawyer as their attorney Loukis Loukaidis expressed today his intention to withdraw from the case for health reasons....

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The 22-year-old mastermind in Kalogeropoulos murder

The 22-year-old mastermind in Kalogeropoulos murder

In a dramatic turn of events, authorities handed over a 21-year-old suspect connected to the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos. The individual voluntarily presented himself in Tae Larnaca, leading to his arrest on Friday afternoon....

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Trans people now eligible for baptism and godparent duty

Trans people now eligible for baptism and godparent duty

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has said that transgender people can under certain circumstances be baptised in the Catholic church and serve as godparents in a statement that has been hailed as a “major step for trans inclusion”....

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Cyprus Bar Association under scrutiny for alleged misleading of asylum seekers

Cyprus Bar Association under scrutiny for alleged misleading of asylum seekers

The President of the Pancypriot Bar Association, Michalis Vorkas, has confirmed today that the association is facing complaints from the Ministry of the Interior regarding allegations of lawyers misleading asylum seekers....

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Minister unleashes 4% boost for retirees

Minister unleashes 4% boost for retirees

In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....

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Concerns arise over alleged poisoned bait tactics among Cyprus hunters

Concerns arise over alleged poisoned bait tactics among Cyprus hunters

The Cyprus Animals Party has issued a statement expressing concern over reports of hunters allegedly deploying poisoned baits to obstruct fellow hunters from capturing hares. ...

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EU extends sanctions on Turkey for East Med drilling

EU extends sanctions on Turkey for East Med drilling

In a press release on Thursday, the Council of the European Union announced the renewal of restrictive measures against Turkey for unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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Third suspect arraigned in Kalogeropoulos murder

Third suspect arraigned in Kalogeropoulos murder

In a court session at 11:30 on Friday morning (10/11), the third person apprehended in connection with the brutal murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos faced the Limassol District Court. ...

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Data protection commissioner opposes school CCTV pilot

Data protection commissioner opposes school CCTV pilot

In a statement, Irene Loizidou Nikolaidou, the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, declared that the potential implementation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in school units, even as a pilot, violates the principle of legality within the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) framework....

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Central banks across Europe hold firm amidst rate cut speculations

Central banks across Europe hold firm amidst rate cut speculations

Europe's top central bankers have affirmed that despite market expectations for a reduction due to weakening growth, interest rates will persist at elevated levels. ...

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Financial tsunami looms as Limassol court decision sends shockwaves through Cyprus

Financial tsunami looms as Limassol court decision sends shockwaves through Cyprus

In a potentially precedent-setting decision, the Limassol District Court has upheld its initial ruling in favor of a Russian depositor of the People's Bank, potentially exposing the state to financial implications of up to 2-3 billion euros....

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Cyprus-Greece council kicks off for unprecedented collaboration

Cyprus-Greece council kicks off for unprecedented collaboration

The 1st Cyprus-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council is taking place in Athens today, Friday, November 10....

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Netanyahu's rejection shakes up Gaza crisis

Netanyahu's rejection shakes up Gaza crisis

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a deal for a five-day ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in Gaza in return for the release of some of the hostages held in the territory early in the war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations....

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The hunt for the killers of Kalogeropoulos ends with third arrest

The hunt for the killers of Kalogeropoulos ends with third arrest

Police in Cyprus said Friday they have arrested a third suspect in connection with the killing of a businessman who was gunned down outside a cafe in Limassol last month....

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Clear skies, and a dash of clouds ahead

Clear skies, and a dash of clouds ahead

In the latest weather report, a weak high pressure system is influencing the area, bringing intermittent dust to the atmosphere....

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Cyprus confronts alarming rise in children's mental health struggles

Cyprus confronts alarming rise in children's mental health struggles

A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals alarming rates of mental health issues among children in Cyprus. One in three or one in four children, both globally and locally, report recurring mental health challenges more than once a week, according to the WHO Health Behaviour in School-aged Children....

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President unveils bold five-stage plan for Gaza's humanitarian lifeline

President unveils bold five-stage plan for Gaza's humanitarian lifeline

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides, took center stage at the International Humanitarian Conference on Gaza, presenting the intricacies of the ''Amalthea'' Initiative. ...

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'Photovoltaics for All' scheme launches €30M fund

'Photovoltaics for All' scheme launches €30M fund

The public will be able to start submitting applications on January 2024 for a scheme to install photovoltaics, dubbed "Photovoltaics for All", with a budget of €30 million, which is expected to correspond to 6,000 applications....

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Ministries unite to transform halloumi industry

Ministries unite to transform halloumi industry

There is a need for order, mainly regarding the conduct of inspections but also other issues related to the production and distribution of halloumi cheese, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture are trying, with George Papanastasiou and Petros Xenofontos agreeing that the management of all issues concerning the product, should be transferred to one and only ministry. And this was deemed necessary, since halloumi is now a protected designation of origin....

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Zelenskyy's unspoken strategy for Ukraine's victory

Zelenskyy's unspoken strategy for Ukraine's victory

Ukraine's counteroffensive is still on track and will achieve its set goals by the end of the year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday....

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Why Astrobank and CDB bank couldn’t agree on a price

Why Astrobank and CDB bank couldn’t agree on a price

The deal between Astrobank and CDB Bank fell apart over a few million euros, even though they had given a "reason" and had agreed on the price in September 2023....

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Two accused in Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis killings busted trying to flee occupied territory

Two accused in Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis killings busted trying to flee occupied territory

Two individuals, allegedly implicated in the Kalogeropoulos and Mavromichalis homicides, attempted to flee from the illicit Tympou airport in a private jet....

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Larnaca soars with new routes from British Airways and EasyJet

Larnaca soars with new routes from British Airways and EasyJet

The decision by British Airways to transition the Gatwick - Larnaca routes into full-time service was disclosed on social media by the Ministry of Tourism....

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Russian depositor triumphs over Laiki bank's 2013 haircut

Russian depositor triumphs over Laiki bank's 2013 haircut

The Legal Service, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), will appeal the decision of the Limassol District Court, which awarded compensation to a depositor of the former Laiki Bank for the 2013 deposit haircut, according to CNA....

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European Commission demands Turkey's commitment to UN framework on Cyprus

European Commission demands Turkey's commitment to UN framework on Cyprus

The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey’s EU accession process, presented in Brussels on Wednesday, stressed the need for a Cyprus settlement based on a bizonal bicommunal federation as the only solution that is acceptable by the EU....

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School trip in limbo as unfit buses caught in the act

School trip in limbo as unfit buses caught in the act

In a recent development reported by Dinos Ellinas, the president of the school committee, buses scheduled for a school trip to Omodos faced a setback as their tires were deemed unsafe by the Road Transport Department and the police in Limassol....

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The dance of winds, clouds, and temperature swings

The dance of winds, clouds, and temperature swings

Affecting the region is a weak high-pressure system, ushering in a mix of atmospheric conditions. Today's forecast includes intermittent clouds on the rise, with a chance of isolated light showers....

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Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

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Rising number of bounced checks a growing concern

Rising number of bounced checks a growing concern

A total of 36 bad cheques, worth €566,732, were issued in October 2023, with 21 persons (14 legal entities and 7 natural persons) being registered in the preliminary list of the Central Information Register for the Issuers of Dishonoured Cheques (CIR), maintained by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC)....

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Would you let Elon Musk drill into your brain?

Would you let Elon Musk drill into your brain?

Elon Musk’s chip implant company Neuralink is looking for its first volunteer who is willing to have a piece of their skull removed so that a robotic surgeon can insert thin wires and electrodes into their brain....

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