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21 May, 2025
 

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Futuristic refueling as London's gas-free Shell station sets a new standard

Futuristic refueling as London's gas-free Shell station sets a new standard

One London gas station has totally reimagined what a refueling area can look like....

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Guterres' Cyprus gambit: Will actions speak louder?

Guterres' Cyprus gambit: Will actions speak louder?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced his intention to readdress the Cyprus problem within the framework of his term. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos unveiled this insight during an interview with K newspaper, referring to a meeting between Kombos and Guterres in New York last July....

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Russian navy fires warning shots at uncooperative cargo ship

Russian navy fires warning shots at uncooperative cargo ship

For the first time in nearly a month, a Russian warship has fired warning shots toward a cargo ship in the Black Sea on Sunday after the captain allegedly failed to respond to a request to inspect the ship....

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Mount Etna eruption forces airport closure in Italy

Mount Etna eruption forces airport closure in Italy

The company that manages Catania Airport in Sicily announced this morning that all morning flights departing from or arriving at the airport are canceled due to the eruption of Mount Etna, as ash covers the airspace of the area....

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Petrides: ''EIB denies EuroAsia funding, government's involvement a no-go''

Petrides: ''EIB denies EuroAsia funding, government's involvement a no-go''

Constantinos Petrides, the former Finance Minister, has reacted to the recent refusal of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide funding for the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection project....

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Helios Airways crash remembrance: 18 years on, victims honored

Helios Airways crash remembrance: 18 years on, victims honored

Eighteen years have passed since the crash on August 14, 2005 of an aircraft of Helios Airways, in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece, resulting to the death of 121 people, including 22 children and the six-member crew....

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Eight arrested in Chania for alleged illegal adoption and trafficking ring

Eight arrested in Chania for alleged illegal adoption and trafficking ring

Early this morning, shortly after 03:00, the process of hearings for a total of eight individuals concluded at the Chania Courthouse. ...

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Online coordination sparks mass protests for free beaches

Online coordination sparks mass protests for free beaches

Many see wrongdoings or abuses of power, but they have self-taught themselves to overlook them. Many experience humiliations or injustices, but they have learned to remain silent....

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Cyprus solution urgently sought before Guterres' term ends

Cyprus solution urgently sought before Guterres' term ends

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, revealed that the UN Secretary-General aims to launch a fresh initiative to resolve the Cyprus problem before his term concludes. This initiative would involve the appointment of a new envoy....

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EuroAsia interconnector loan denied by European Investment Bank

EuroAsia interconnector loan denied by European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....

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Kuwait bans Barbie, Lebanon weighs censorship for ''homosexuality''

Kuwait bans Barbie, Lebanon weighs censorship for ''homosexuality''

Kuwait has banned the film Barbie in a bid to protect "public ethics and social traditions," while a Lebanese minister has made moves to censor the film on grounds it "promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation"....

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Inland areas to reach scorching 44°C

Inland areas to reach scorching 44°C

In a recent development, the Meteorology Department has issued an orange warning indicating the onset of exceptionally high temperatures. This advisory will remain in effect starting from 11:00 AM on Monday (14/08) until 6:00 PM on the same day. ...

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Cyprus marks 49 years since Turkey's dramatic military expansion

Cyprus marks 49 years since Turkey's dramatic military expansion

Today commemorates the forty-ninth anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In this phase, Turkish military forces, having initially invaded the island on July 20, 1974,...

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Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

Tesla Model X resurrects in Ukraine after totaling in the U.S.

A Tesla Model X totaled in the U.S. late last year suddenly came back online and started sending notifications to the phone of its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, months later....

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MFA probes reports of RoC land sale for planned marina

MFA probes reports of RoC land sale for planned marina

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is investigating reports about the transfer of plots of land belonging to the Republic of Cyprus to the so-called Ministry of Finance in the occupied areas, following a decision of the illegal regime's cabinet to construct a marina in Varosha....

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Downward spiral continues in gov't employment as casual staff numbers rise

Downward spiral continues in gov't employment as casual staff numbers rise

Government employment trends continued their downward trajectory in July, impacting all categories of permanent personnel. Concurrently, there has been an uptick in the recruitment of casual staff....

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Office workers catching 'ChatGPT fever' as usage surges

Office workers catching 'ChatGPT fever' as usage surges

According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, many American workers are adopting ChatGPT to assist with everyday tasks, even as tech giants like Microsoft and Google have restricted its use due to security concerns....

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Bezos makes waves as he yachts in style across the Greek isles

Bezos makes waves as he yachts in style across the Greek isles

Last year, Jeff Bezos celebrated his time in the Cycladic Islands; this year, he opted for the Ionian Islands. On Wednesday, he and his group were spotted on the island of Kastos near Lefkada. Arriving on the island via a tender from Bezos' luxurious yacht "Koru," the sight was truly remarkable....

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Investigation underway into unexpected passing of 39-year-old

Investigation underway into unexpected passing of 39-year-old

An autopsy was carried out on the body of a 39-year-old pregnant woman who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (10/8), leaving her family and friends in mourning. ...

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US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

US suicide rates surge to record high, prompting concern

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday....

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Turkish drillship sets sail amidst Mediterranean tensions

Turkish drillship sets sail amidst Mediterranean tensions

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced a new mission in the Mediterranean of the Abdulhamid Han drillship, which is the latest addition to the Turkish Petroleum Company’s (TPAO) exploration fleet....

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Nicosia: Europe's no. 3 digital nomad hotspot!

Nicosia: Europe's no. 3 digital nomad hotspot!

The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, ranks third after Bucharest and Madrid, in the list of the ten best European cities for digital nomads....

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Sunshine, smiles, and soaring temps!

Sunshine, smiles, and soaring temps!

As we approach the weekend, a warm air mass accompanied by a light scattering of dust is set to influence the region starting from Saturday, as predicted by the Meteorological Service....

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Death toll reaches 55 in Maui wildfires with more lives feared lost

Death toll reaches 55 in Maui wildfires with more lives feared lost

The death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii, has now climbed to 55 – as officials warned that the loss of life is expected to rise further....

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Pamborides: ''Mrs. Kanari, you have my support''

Pamborides: ''Mrs. Kanari, you have my support''

George Pamboridis has conveyed a message of encouragement to Health Minister Popi Kanari amidst the turmoil that has unfolded at the Health Ministry, likened to a "civil war,"...

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Israeli teens detained in Cyprus after causing chaos on TUS flight

Israeli teens detained in Cyprus after causing chaos on TUS flight

Cyprus police on Thursday, detained six Israeli teens after they caused disruption to a flight bound for Tel Aviv. They were released from custody after questioning and will be placed on a later flight to return home....

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Averof: Russian consulate in occupied areas ''Extremely Dangerous''

Averof: Russian consulate in occupied areas ''Extremely Dangerous''

In a written statement, Averof Neofytou expressed deep reservations about Cyprus' intricate diplomatic position. Neofytou highlighted the complex juggling act that Cyprus finds itself performing between Western perceptions and Russian interests....

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Planned Russian consulate paves way for 'direct' changes

Planned Russian consulate paves way for 'direct' changes

Amidst renewed claims and developments in diplomatic circles, Star Kibris newspaper affirms that direct flights from Russia to the occupied territories are on the horizon....

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Court dismisses depositors' claims in controversial Laiki bank case

Court dismisses depositors' claims in controversial Laiki bank case

On August 10, 2023, the Nicosia District Court rendered a judgment dismissing a claim pertaining to the impairment of plaintiffs' deposits in the former Laiki Bank back in 2013. The plaintiffs had brought the case to challenge the constitutionality of the resolution measures implemented by the State in accordance with the "Resolution of Credit and Other Institutions Law of 2013."...

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Cyprus shaken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

Cyprus shaken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

On Thursday afternoon (10/08), a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in Cyprus. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea region between Turkey and Cyprus....

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Photo of Droushia village courtesy Stephen Haughan Facebook
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Over €620,000 in upgrades heading to Polis and nearby villages

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Government outlines emergency and long-term measures as Paphos faces rising water demand and ongoing drought conditions. Photo courtesy of Cyprus-server.net
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Water supply in Paphos secure through 2025

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