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Brexit regrets: The UK's changing tune on EU exit

Brexit regrets: The UK's changing tune on EU exit

British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....

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The day when time stood still in Cyprus

The day when time stood still in Cyprus

Exactly 49 years ago, on July 20, 1974, the once peaceful Mediterranean island of Cyprus experienced the violent invasion of the Turkish army, leaving behind death, destruction, and despair....

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MI6 chief urges Russians to share info

MI6 chief urges Russians to share info

The head of the British Secret Service MI6, Richard Moore, urged Russians who are against the war to "share" information or documents they possess with the British secret services, to bring the war to a faster end....

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Global economy faces $590 trillion storm

Global economy faces $590 trillion storm

A $590 trillion storm threatens the global economy as rising interest rates make more corporate debts problematic. ...

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Workplace safety breaches lead to €10,000 fine

Workplace safety breaches lead to €10,000 fine

The Limassol District Court imposed a total fine of €10,000 on a company for violating workplace safety and health legislation, which put its employees and others at risk. ...

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President honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

President honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Today, President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus participated in a special memorial service at the Tomb of Makrasyka to honor the brave officers and soldiers who lost their lives during the Turkish invasion....

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International aid rushed to support Greece

International aid rushed to support Greece

Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country....

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Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

Petrides tweets expose EuroAsia Interconnector's risks

A series of points accompanied by questions were posted on Twitter by former Minister of Finance, Constantinos Petrides, commenting on the developments regarding the evaluation of the sustainability of the EuroAsia Interconnector project, the electric interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel. ...

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Moggy wins ''Cat of the Year'' award

Moggy wins ''Cat of the Year'' award

A cat who has become invaluable to his deaf owner by ''hearing'' for her has been voted National Cat of the Year....

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Extreme heat warning issued by Met Service

Extreme heat warning issued by Met Service

The Meteorology Department has recently released a new warning for extreme heat, alerting citizens to brace themselves for scorching temperatures....

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Athens wildfire affects almost 35,000 hectares

Athens wildfire affects almost 35,000 hectares

The area affected by the fire that broke out on July 17th in Neo Kouvara and spread to areas in Eastern Attica (Lagonisi, Saronida, Anavyssos) covers 34,724 hectares. ...

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Erdogan's diplomatic efforts in Gulf region

Erdogan's diplomatic efforts in Gulf region

CONSTANTINOPLE - REPORT: With the aim of attracting capital worth 50 billion dollars, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a tour of Gulf countries. ...

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Elementary school and kindergarten return to Turkish-occupied Kormakitis

Elementary school and kindergarten return to Turkish-occupied Kormakitis

On Wednesday, Athena Michaelidou, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, announced that the Elementary School and Kindergarten in Turkish-occupied Kormakitis will reopen in September....

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Interior Ministry implements stricter measures for new asylum seekers

Interior Ministry implements stricter measures for new asylum seekers

The Interior Ministry of Cyprus announced on Wednesday that international protection applicants who have arrived in the Republic of Cyprus from January 1, 2023, onwards will not be considered eligible candidates for the voluntary relocation program....

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Housekeeper accused of stealing in Paphos

Housekeeper accused of stealing in Paphos

The Paphos Police are investigating a theft case involving a 38-year-old housekeeper who was arrested....

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Larnaca - Piraeus ferry ready to set sail in ten days

Larnaca - Piraeus ferry ready to set sail in ten days

In ten days, on July 29, the Larnaca - Piraeus ferry line is set to launch, and the demand has surged, with the Daleela ferry already fully booked. According to Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanoli, who spoke on the show "Διασπορά Ειδήσεων" on SPOR FM,...

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Varosha's mysterious hotel reservations raise concerns

Varosha's mysterious hotel reservations raise concerns

Today, Yeniduzen highlights a peculiar development in Varosha as its main story under the headline "A strange reservation." The newspaper reports on the opening of reservations for four hotels within the Varosha gated area, scheduled for 2025. ...

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Cabinet announces members of Advisory Council

Cabinet announces members of Advisory Council

The Council of Ministers, chaired by President Nicos Christodoulides, convened today at the Presidential Palace. Following the meeting, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis informed reporters of the Council's decision to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Council:...

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Extinguishing recycling plant fire in Geri a tough challenge

Extinguishing recycling plant fire in Geri a tough challenge

Fire Service Spokesperson Andreas Kettis informed CNA on Wednesday that neither water nor soil could be used by the firefighters to extinguish the ongoing fire hot spots at the recycling plant in Geri....

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Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

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North Korea: US Soldier fled to evade disciplinary action

North Korea: US Soldier fled to evade disciplinary action

An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years....

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Limassol beach dead man identified

Limassol beach dead man identified

The man who was found dead on Tuesday morning (18/7) in the sea of Limassol has been identified....

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New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

New rule in NYC: Fines imposed for takeout extras

In an effort to reduce plastic use, New York will start fining restaurants and third-party delivery services that provide disposable utensils, soy sauce packets, and similar items without the customer requesting them....

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Alternatives for EU-Turkey relations?

Alternatives for EU-Turkey relations?

Turkey’s EU accession process cannot resume under current circumstances, and new possible ways to cooperate should be explored through a “parallel and realistic framework”, according to the report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament which was approved on Tuesday, and which includes extended references to the Cyprus Problem....

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Expect 41°C in inland areas

Expect 41°C in inland areas

The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning for exceptionally high temperatures, in effect since yesterday at 9:00 PM and lasting until 6:00 PM today....

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Women take the lead in education in Europe

Women take the lead in education in Europe

Approximately 2.6 million tertiary students in the European Union were registered in 2021, studying in culture-related fields, constituting 14 percent of all tertiary students in the bloc....

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The 24-hour solution to plastic waste

The 24-hour solution to plastic waste

Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin discovered an enzyme that eats plastic fast, and scientists think it could revolutionize how we deal with waste....

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Cyprus-Argentina relations strengthened at CELAC

Cyprus-Argentina relations strengthened at CELAC

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Argentine President Alberto Fernández during the second day of the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels on Tuesday. The meeting focused on two key topics: the forthcoming opening of a Cypriot embassy in Buenos Aires and the celebration of Argentina's 60th anniversary of participation in UNFICYP....

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Father and sons saved from drifting boat in Ormidhia waters

Father and sons saved from drifting boat in Ormidhia waters

Last week, the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police Marine Unit carried out a daring rescue operation in the waters of Ormidhia, saving a father and his two sons after their boat broke free from its anchor and drifted away....

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Fire tamed in Yiolou, but bittersweet news for dog shelter

Fire tamed in Yiolou, but bittersweet news for dog shelter

A fire broke out near the community of Yolou on Tuesday, endangering an animal shelter housing approximately 100 dogs. Citizens are now making desperate pleas for assistance to evacuate the area and save the vulnerable animals....

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