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Diana tragedy figure Mohamed Al Fayed passes away

Diana tragedy figure Mohamed Al Fayed passes away

Mohamed Al Fayed has died at the age of 94....

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Study uncovers 117,000-year human ancestor bottleneck

Study uncovers 117,000-year human ancestor bottleneck

A team of scientists from the United States, Italy, and China may have finally explained a large gap in the African and Eurasian fossil record....

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Over 220,000 victims trafficked for Southeast Asia's online fraud schemes

Over 220,000 victims trafficked for Southeast Asia's online fraud schemes

A new UN report estimates that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to run online scams....

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A unique slice of France in China

A unique slice of France in China

In his posthumously published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964), Ernest Hemingway famously wrote, "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." ...

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News crews attacked and forced to flee amid chaos in Limassol

News crews attacked and forced to flee amid chaos in Limassol

The coastal city of Limassol is currently in the grip of a fervent protest, with demonstrators passionately advocating for heightened "state security," as articulated in their official declaration, amidst scorching temperatures....

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Hungary's orban government outlaws 'LGBT Propaganda' to protect youth

Hungary's orban government outlaws 'LGBT Propaganda' to protect youth

Orban's government banned 'LGBT propaganda' by claiming to protect young generations from amoral content....

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Sklavenitis and Papantoniou hypermarkets to merge

Sklavenitis and Papantoniou hypermarkets to merge

The news about Sklavenitis' plan to boost its presence in the Cypriot market appears to be confirmed. It seems that the company is currently talking with Papantoniou supermarket about a potential merger....

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Stunning Loch Ness monster photos emerge after years in secrecy

Stunning Loch Ness monster photos emerge after years in secrecy

New images of a “serpent” creature claimed to be the Loch Ness Monster have been hailed as the “most exciting ever” of the mythical beast....

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EU approves updated COVID-19 vaccine to combat new variants

EU approves updated COVID-19 vaccine to combat new variants

The European Commission gave the green light on Thursday to an updated COVID-19 vaccine called Comirnaty XBB.1.5, which has been tweaked by BioNTech-Pfizer to tackle new variants of the virus. ...

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Former Finance Minister continues to question EuroAsia project

Former Finance Minister continues to question EuroAsia project

Former Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides has returned to the issue of the Eurasia Interconnector, expressing concerns and raising important questions. In a post on the "X" platform, he highlighted the need for transparency and clarity surrounding this significant and costly project....

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Tourism revenue soars to just over €1 billion in first half of 2023

Tourism revenue soars to just over €1 billion in first half of 2023

Tourism revenue in Cyprus has seen a remarkable surge in the first half of this year. The latest data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat) reveals that revenue from tourism amounted to a staggering €1.09 billion. ...

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Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Assessing school preparedness: Are they ready for the first bell?

Education is finalizing preparations for the upcoming school year, set to commence on September 7 for secondary and September 11 for primary education. ...

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Russia extends consular services to its citizens in the occupied side

Russia extends consular services to its citizens in the occupied side

Moscow will provide consular services to Russian citizens in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus in a manner that aligns with its national interests, stated Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry,...

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Paphos wraps up summer with incredible September events!

Paphos wraps up summer with incredible September events!

In lovely Paphos, the summer vibe continues well into September with some fantastic events....

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Tourists on jet skis killed by Algerian coastguard

Tourists on jet skis killed by Algerian coastguard

Two French-Moroccan holidaymakers have been killed by the Algerian coastguard after apparently straying into Algerian waters on their jet ski....

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Charting history with ancient maps of Larnaca and the East Med

Charting history with ancient maps of Larnaca and the East Med

An exhibition featuring maps depicting Larnaca and the Eastern Mediterranean, part of the collection housed in the Historical Archives of the Municipality of Larnaca, is currently on display at the former Ottoman Bank building in the coastal town....

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Fueling futures: Scholarships in energy studies await!

Fueling futures: Scholarships in energy studies await!

Following the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry's announcement regarding scholarships for studies related to Hydrocarbons (Natural Gas and Oil), Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Transition,...

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Akamas landowners displeased with compensation delay

Akamas landowners displeased with compensation delay

The community councils have started expressing their unhappiness after yesterday's announcement of compensation measures for the Akamas communities by the Minister of Interior and Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment....

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French justice minister sparks controversy with remarks on topless journalists

French justice minister sparks controversy with remarks on topless journalists

"I noticed that none of the female journalists who interviewed me were topless. Wasn't it hot enough?", said French Minister of Justice Eric Dupont-Moretti following a press conference covering a woman convicted of sexual exhibition....

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Limassol braces for migration protests

Limassol braces for migration protests

Law enforcement authorities are on high alert as planned protest events regarding the migration issue are scheduled for today and tomorrow in Limassol. This comes in the aftermath of recent events in Chloraka....

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Cyprus takes action against west Nile virus outbreak

Cyprus takes action against west Nile virus outbreak

A case of West Nile virus was found in Cyprus on Thursday (31/08) when a blood sample for blood donation screening revealed the diagnosis....

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Where does the 12% tax revenue go?

Where does the 12% tax revenue go?

The Turkish Cypriot press is discussing recent land sales in the occupied area today. According to the Press and Information Office, the "Güneş" newspaper reported that Hasan Sungur, who leads the Real Estate Agents Union, supports businessman Ali Osman Safa's warning to politicians. Safa cautioned against making the property crisis worse, and Sungur agrees that this warning is valid and reasonable....

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President Christodoulides' upcoming UN address in focus

President Christodoulides' upcoming UN address in focus

The National Council, Cyprus' top advisory body, convenes on Friday morning under President, Nikos Christodoulides, to be briefed on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem, in view of the President's trip to New York, during the second half of this month, where he will address on September 20th the UN General Assembly and will hold a series of meetings....

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Bomb targets young driver in Limassol

Bomb targets young driver in Limassol

An explosive device went off around 03:30 in the early morning in a car owned by a 28-year-old person in the area of Agios Spyridonas, in Limassol....

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Temperature rises to 37 degrees

Temperature rises to 37 degrees

Today the weather will be mainly clear but with occasional localised clouds....

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The unresolved issues of Chlorakas

The unresolved issues of Chlorakas

The situation in Chloraka, following the problems that happened last week, is still uncertain. ...

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Queer Wave 2023: 4th year for the Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Queer Wave 2023: 4th year for the Cyprus LGBTQ+ Film Festival

For the fourth year, the LGBTQ+ Cyprus Film Festival "Queer Wave 2023" will occur in Nicosia from September 8 to 17....

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EVKAF director claims increasing attacks on mosques in free areas

EVKAF director claims increasing attacks on mosques in free areas

The director general of the EVKAF, Ibrahim Bender, has raised concerns over the increasing number of attacks targeting mosques in the free areas. ...

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Nicosia's ring road will ease traffic congestion in the capital

Nicosia's ring road will ease traffic congestion in the capital

The first phase of the new Nicosia outer ring road's construction is projected to be finished by the first half of 2024, according to Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades. ...

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Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...

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Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out
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Cyprus restaurants feel the pinch as tourists dine in instead of out

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Panayiotou expresses disappointment after President appears reluctant to act on reforms. Photo courtesy of Fidias Facebook
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Fidias says Christodoulides dismissed his calls for education reforms

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