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Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

Vatican allows small portion of cremated ashes to be stored in personal places

Vatican allows small portion of cremated ashes to be stored in personal places

The Vatican has modified its stance on the storage of cremated ashes, now allowing a small portion to be kept in a place of significance for the deceased, in contrast to previous guidance stating ashes must be kept in ''sacred places.''...

Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Israeli experts in Cyprus to assist with humanitarian corridor to Gaza

Israeli experts in Cyprus to assist with humanitarian corridor to Gaza

In a bid to establish a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza, a group of Israeli technocrats was set to visit Cyprus on Tuesday, as announced by Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

Dramatic clouds to star-studded nights, it's a charming mix

Dramatic clouds to star-studded nights, it's a charming mix

Get ready for another weather rollercoaster ride. A weak high-pressure system is about to throw its charming influence over the neighborhood....

Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

Famagusta delegation confronts Labour Shadow Minister in UN session

A meeting to discuss the state of the Cyprus issue was held in London between a Famagusta Association of Great Britain delegation, headed by its President Dr Vassilis Mavrou and the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty....

Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

Berlin to Paris: First sleeper train in 20 years hits tracks

In a collaborative effort, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn, the French and German national train operators, join forces with Austrian company ÖBB to resurrect the night train experience across Europe....

Heavy rain hits Kornos, underpass bridge shuts down

Heavy rain hits Kornos, underpass bridge shuts down

The Kornos underpass bridge faced another bout of flooding, leading authorities to close it for traffic due to heavy rainfall....

Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

Cyprus consortium's March deadline for 'Aphrodite' gas field revamp

The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....

Billionaires choose Abu Dhabi as global wealth safe haven

Billionaires choose Abu Dhabi as global wealth safe haven

In a surprising trend, billionaires including Zhao Changpeng, the Adani family, Ray Dalio, and Vladimir Lisin are flocking to Abu Dhabi's international financial center, establishing special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to safeguard their fortunes....

Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

Billionaire's great escape? Kolomoiskyi's Cyprus flight sparks alarm

In a twist of legal intricacies, Ukrainian authorities are on high alert following the release of billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi. ...

Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Greek islands open up for Turkish travelers

Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about....

New online service for 2024 European Elections

New online service for 2024 European Elections

The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the operation of the electronic information service for registration in the special electoral roll for the 2024 European elections of citizens, who reside in areas where the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control. ...

Farmers rally at Presidential Palace over subsidies

Farmers rally at Presidential Palace over subsidies

In a dramatic turn of events today, potato and wheat farmers engaged in clashes with the police during their protest outside the Presidential Palace....

Russian authorities tighten grip, mandate passport surrender

Russian authorities tighten grip, mandate passport surrender

In a recent government decree effective Monday, Russians subjected to travel bans must hand over their passports to authorities within five days of notification. ...

Yamaha's futuristic electric motorcycle without handlebars

Yamaha's futuristic electric motorcycle without handlebars

Japanese company Yamaha has revealed concept renderings of the Motoroid 2, an electric motorcycle that stands out by omitting traditional handlebars....

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny goes missing

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny goes missing

Lawyers representing Alexey Navalny revealed on Monday that they've lost contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader....

Australia plans drastic cut in migration to fix ''broken'' system

Australia plans drastic cut in migration to fix ''broken'' system

Australia's government announces a bold move to slash its annual migration intake by half within two years, aiming to curb the strain on housing and infrastructure. ...

Cyprus supports EU rule on monitoring journalists

Cyprus supports EU rule on monitoring journalists

Cyprus is backing a controversial EU rule that allows government intelligence services to keep an eye on journalists for security reasons. ...

Cyprus shines as one of Google's favorite travel searches in 2023

Cyprus shines as one of Google's favorite travel searches in 2023

According to a report by cntraveller.com, Cyprus stands out among the destinations most sought-after on Google in 2023. This comes in a year that has seen a return to pre-pandemic levels....

Leaders meet amidst UN envoy appointment

Leaders meet amidst UN envoy appointment

President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar met under new circumstances, following developments in the appointment of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Cyprus....

Embark on a journey of cloudy capers in this playful forecast

Embark on a journey of cloudy capers in this playful forecast

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the grand spectacle of today's weather extravaganza! We've got a whimsical mix of clouds doing a cha-cha, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms staging a surprise performance ...

Arachova faces unrest as Oliver slaying triggers online boycott

Arachova faces unrest as Oliver slaying triggers online boycott

In the enchanting town of Arachova, situated at the base of Mount Parnassos, a distressing event has stirred waves of unease. The recent brutal killing and torture of an 8-year-old Husky named Oliver have prompted an online boycott targeting the winter resort....

Cyprus and France seal the deal on tax cooperation

Cyprus and France seal the deal on tax cooperation

In a milestone development, Cyprus and France have solidified their commitment to combat double taxation through the signing of a renewed Convention on the Elimination of Double Taxation....

Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

Allegations of forced population shift amidst Gaza offensive

In a recent development, an Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy, vehemently denied what he termed as ''outrageous and false'' allegations....

Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

Controversy erupts as schools implement voucher scanning systems for needy students

Controversy erupts as schools implement voucher scanning systems for needy students

The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....

German Ambassador highlights Cyprus' vital role in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

German Ambassador highlights Cyprus' vital role in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

In a recent interview with the Cyprus News Agency, German Ambassador to Cyprus Anke Schlimm emphasized the urgent need to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza....

Postal workers strike over burnout and job insecurity

Postal workers strike over burnout and job insecurity

In a decisive move, 300 members of the Branch Council of Postal Distributors, part of the Pancyprian union "Equality," launched a strike today, set to last until Friday....

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