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Unused human covid meds to combat peritonitis outbreak in cats

Unused human covid meds to combat peritonitis outbreak in cats

In an effort to address the rising cases of infectious feline peritonitis, the Cabinet, following an investigation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment, has decided to make available unused preparations previously used to treat human cases of coronavirus....

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Trump to stand trial for Capitol riot charges

Trump to stand trial for Capitol riot charges

Donald Trump is due to appear in court to face charges over involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots. ...

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Cyprus universities earn impressive global rankings

Cyprus universities earn impressive global rankings

The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...

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Nicos Nouris to run for Nicosia Mayor

Nicos Nouris to run for Nicosia Mayor

Former Minister of Interior, Nikos Nouris, has hinted at the possibility of running for the position of Nicosia Mayor....

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USA: NYC grapples with migrant crisis as hundreds sleep outside Roosevelt Hotel

USA: NYC grapples with migrant crisis as hundreds sleep outside Roosevelt Hotel

Hundreds of migrants have been sleeping outside of Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel for a second day in a row - as NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the crisis is 'not over.'...

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Electricity trade in E. Med could spark net zero emissions in region

Electricity trade in E. Med could spark net zero emissions in region

Recent research conducted by the Cyprus Institute (CyI) has highlighted the significant role electricity trade can play in achieving cost-optimal greenhouse gas emission abatement targets. ...

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Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Acropolis sets limits on visitors

Starting next month, the Greek government will implement new measures at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most famous archaeological site. ...

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Limassol forest fire partially controlled

Limassol forest fire partially controlled

A forest fire that ignited on Wednesday in the Saint Mamas community area of Limassol Province has been partially brought under control as of Thursday morning. ...

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First woman chairperson for INTERMEPA

First woman chairperson for INTERMEPA

The International Marine Environment Protection Association INTERMEPA announced the election of Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson on Wednesday. ...

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German Metal Festival asks for car-free commute

German Metal Festival asks for car-free commute

The organizers of Wacken Open Air, a hard rock and metal festival in northern Germany, have asked visitors to leave their heavy metal at home. They issued a travel ban Tuesday for ticket-holders with cars and trucks due to the muddy terrain of the festival grounds....

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Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

Coastal areas and mountains to offer cooler relief

The Greek Meteorology Department issued a new yellow warning for high temperatures and a fire hazard alert on Thursday (03/08). ...

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Massive fire erupts in the mountains of Limassol district

Massive fire erupts in the mountains of Limassol district

A massive fire erupted in the Limassol district on Wednesday (02/08) around noon, prompting the Fire Brigade and the Forestry Department to take immediate action....

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Cyprus leads the way in EU internet accessibility

Cyprus leads the way in EU internet accessibility

Recent statistics shared by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, highlight Cyprus as one of the countries with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford an internet connection in the EU....

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€1,000 per person lost as Cyprus grapples with food waste dilemma

€1,000 per person lost as Cyprus grapples with food waste dilemma

According to the recently released socio-economic impact report by the FOODprint campaign, households in Cyprus generate nearly 48,000 tonnes of food waste annually. ...

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Surf's Up! Ministry boosts lifeguard services on Cyprus beaches

Surf's Up! Ministry boosts lifeguard services on Cyprus beaches

The Ministry of Interior is actively implementing measures to improve the quality of lifeguard services on organized beaches, prioritizing the safety of beachgoers, according to a recent statement from the Ministry....

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Border barbs: Former Minister takes on migration policies

Border barbs: Former Minister takes on migration policies

Nikos Nouris, the former counterpart of Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou, didn't hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction with Ioannou's recent statements on the migration issue and the barbed wire along the green line. Speaking on "SPOR FM 95.0" and the program "DIASPORA NEWS," Nouris described Ioannou's view that the barbed wire could be politically dangerous as unfortunate, emphasizing that they must prevent the division of their country by any means necessary....

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Cities across Europe, including Cyprus, to showcase disabled-friendly urban areas

Cities across Europe, including Cyprus, to showcase disabled-friendly urban areas

Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta and Paphos now have the chance to exhibit their achievements in creating disabled-friendly urban spaces as European cities compete for the prestigious Access City Award. ...

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NYU expedition uncovers remarkable archaeological finds on Geronisos Island

NYU expedition uncovers remarkable archaeological finds on Geronisos Island

The Department of Antiquities announced on Wednesday the impressive findings brought to light by the New York University archaeological dig on Geronisos Island, in the area of Agios Georgios of Pegeia. ...

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Free vacations in Rhodes for tourists affected by the fires

Free vacations in Rhodes for tourists affected by the fires

The Greek government, as announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, will offer a week of free vacations in Rhodes to all tourists who had to cut short their stay on the island due to the devastating fires that occurred there in the recent past....

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Mobile camera operator reported for parking in handicap zone

Mobile camera operator reported for parking in handicap zone

Police have identified and reported a mobile camera operator who parked in a disabled parking space....

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14 migrants enter Cyprus illegally

14 migrants enter Cyprus illegally

Early on Wednesday morning, a group of undocumented immigrants arrived in the coastal area of Paphos....

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Camera car driver caught in unexpected drug test

Camera car driver caught in unexpected drug test

Positive in a preliminary drug test, a mobile camera driver was detected yesterday, Tuesday (01/08), in Limassol....

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Cyprus issues travel advisory for Niger amid security concerns

Cyprus issues travel advisory for Niger amid security concerns

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Cypriot citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Niger, effective from August 1....

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UK's first postal drone service now operational

UK's first postal drone service now operational

The UK launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service on the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland....

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Fuel companies announce significant price hikes

Fuel companies announce significant price hikes

Looking at the average prices across Cyprus, we found that the average price of unleaded 95 petrol increased yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, compared to the morning, and now stands at 1.5 euros per liter....

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Paphos: Vacation tragedy linked to medical mishap

Paphos: Vacation tragedy linked to medical mishap

"The bottled water he drank in Paphos (combined with the inadequate medical care he received) was the reason for the infection that caused his death." Vacation Tragedy: Bottled Water and Medical Error Led to UK Tourist's Death" Subtitle: "Coroner's Inquest Reveals Untreated Water Contamination and Medication Mishap"...

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Finland stops visa processing in Russia

Finland stops visa processing in Russia

The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS center in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023....

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Trump faces indictment over 2020 election

Trump faces indictment over 2020 election

Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy....

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Cyprus President's trip to Palestine

Cyprus President's trip to Palestine

President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Ramallah, Palestine, on Wednesday, for an official visit where he will have a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas....

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Prices of homes and apartments up 7.7% annually

Prices of homes and apartments up 7.7% annually

The rise recorded in the housing market in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2023 was significant, as prices continued to increase, especially in apartments, mainly due to higher demand....

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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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