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19 May, 2025
 

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Pigeon drug couriers: Paphos Mayor exposes startling phenomenon

Pigeon drug couriers: Paphos Mayor exposes startling phenomenon

Photographic evidence showcasing pigeons being exploited for drug transportation has been released by Phaidon Phaidonos. Expressing his dismay, the Mayor of Paphos took to Facebook, highlighting that those responsible are known, leading to the question of why no action has been taken....

US expected to release new sanctions list in coming hours

US expected to release new sanctions list in coming hours

In a long-awaited move, the United States is anticipated to unveil a new sanctions list within the next few hours. ...

Seized titanium en route to Iran

Seized titanium en route to Iran

Titanium rods and high-tech lathes, which are raw materials that can have civilian, commercial, but also military use, have been seized by customs officers at the port of Piraeus....

Henry Kissinger warns of looming peril: U.S.-China tensions and the AI arms race

Henry Kissinger warns of looming peril: U.S.-China tensions and the AI arms race

U.S.-China tensions have been called a repeat of Cold War-era dynamics. But a more apt comparison may be the years preceding World War I when much of Europe was sitting on a powder keg of hostilities and overlapping territorial claims that required only two bullets to ignite. ...

US Ambassador stresses urgency on Cyprus issue

US Ambassador stresses urgency on Cyprus issue

The United States has been very clear in its support for a return to the negotiating table, in support of a Bizonal Bicommunal Federation with political equality, US ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher said. ...

France 24: The dark side of higher education in occupied Cyprus

France 24: The dark side of higher education in occupied Cyprus

According to a report from France 24, education has become the leading economic sector in occupied Cyprus. ...

Cyprus, Israel and the US join forces in civil protection

Cyprus, Israel and the US join forces in civil protection

Cyprus is interested in further developing its capabilities in the field of civil protection, not only at a state level but also at an international and regional level, by deepening its multifaceted partnerships with states in our region - and beyond....

Unpredictable showers and thunderstorms; weather rollercoaster ahead

Unpredictable showers and thunderstorms; weather rollercoaster ahead

Today, we anticipate a gradual increase in cloud cover leading to local showers in the western regions....

Christodoulides: 'I am not here to cover for anyone'

Christodoulides: 'I am not here to cover for anyone'

"I am not here to cover for anyone," President Nicos Christodoulides emphasized during discussions on the new sanctions lists from the UK and the US....

Locals near buffer zone puzzled over circling plane

Locals near buffer zone puzzled over circling plane

Two Turkish airplane sightings flying over local areas were reported Thursday by Greek Cypriots near the buffer zone in rural locations outside the divided capital, with UN officials saying they are looking into the incident...

President acknowledges hiring mistakes: Promises reforms for transparency

President acknowledges hiring mistakes: Promises reforms for transparency

President Nicos Christodoulides has acknowledged errors in the hiring process of advisers within the Presidency and ministries. Addressing the issue of hiring a consultant at the Deputy Ministry of Culture during his statements in Larnaca,...

Latest sanctions list revealed: No new Cypriot names so far

Latest sanctions list revealed: No new Cypriot names so far

The UK announced a new sanctions list on Friday (19/05), which has been made public. However, as of now, there are no Cypriot names included in the list....

State dough for families with three or more in tow

State dough for families with three or more in tow

Thousands of families receiving state benefits for having three or more children in the Republic of Cyprus are to expect an additional one-time wire transfer just in time for summer...

Nicosia scrambles to ease sanctions burden

Nicosia scrambles to ease sanctions burden

The Registrar of Companies will accept requests from service providers to replace sanctioned persons with other persons, according to reliable sources...

Cabinet decides to take away Jho Low's passport

Cabinet decides to take away Jho Low's passport

The President’s Cabinet in the Republic of Cyprus decided on Thursday to revoke Jho Low’s Cypriot citizenship after gathering information from Interpol to argue against the Malaysian financier’s appeal to keep his citizenship...

EU-MED 9 energy ministers unite to transform Mediterranean into green energy hub

EU-MED 9 energy ministers unite to transform Mediterranean into green energy hub

Energy Ministers of the EU-MED 9 (Cyprus, France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia), decided on Thursday to collaborate to make the Mediterranean Region into a hub of green energy....

New York City could be sinking

New York City could be sinking

From the Financial District’s sky-high centers of economic power to the pricey pads that rise above Billionaires’ Row, the great volume of towering buildings is part of what gives New York City its identity. But according to new research cited by the New York Post, the weight of those same buildings that give the Big Apple its soaring sense of bravado could contribute to the city's sinking....

Deutsche Bank agrees to $75M settlement in Epstein abuse lawsuit

Deutsche Bank agrees to $75M settlement in Epstein abuse lawsuit

Deutsche Bank AG has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by women who say they were abused by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and accused the German bank of facilitating his sex trafficking....

Turkish MFA raises concerns over US destroyer's anchoring in Cyprus

Turkish MFA raises concerns over US destroyer's anchoring in Cyprus

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement urging the United States to reconsider its policies, following the anchoring of the American destroyer USS Arleigh Burke in Cyprus. ...

Uber makes waves with boat travel in Mykonos

Uber makes waves with boat travel in Mykonos

Can't find a ride to Ornos? Don't worry. The ride-hailed watercraft will carry up to eight people to different stops around the island....

Defence Ministry launches probe as officer's 'OnlyFans' video sparks outrage

Defence Ministry launches probe as officer's 'OnlyFans' video sparks outrage

The news of a permanent non-commissioned officer's involvement in a sexually explicit video has triggered widespread reactions, leading the Ministry of Defence to initiate an investigation into potential disciplinary or criminal offenses....

Cheers to the 14th Cyprus wine competition - A toast to wine lovers everywhere!

Cheers to the 14th Cyprus wine competition - A toast to wine lovers everywhere!

Get ready to raise your glasses as the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, a testament to the nation's devotion to the wine sector, is just around the corner! From May 22 to May 26, 2023, Cyprus will host a vibrant extravaganza dedicated to the art of winemaking, attracting wine aficionados from far and wide....

Cyprus praises visit by US guided-missile destroyer

Cyprus praises visit by US guided-missile destroyer

Cyprus Defence Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, has said that the call which class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke paid on Wednesday at Limassol port, is a proof of the strong position which Cyprus has in the region...

Police keep murder plot arrests under wraps

Police keep murder plot arrests under wraps

Cyprus Police are keeping a low profile on two arrests in connection with an investigation into a suspected murder plot, where a Russian journalist is believed to have been targeted over a dispute...

As Greek elections loom, parties vie for votes of ‘lost generation’

As Greek elections loom, parties vie for votes of ‘lost generation’

Politicians vying for votes in Greece’s election on Sunday have turned to YouTube and TikTok to win over a younger generation who have long felt that years of crises have cost them their youth...

Nicosia reminds Europe of unresolved Cyprus issue

Nicosia reminds Europe of unresolved Cyprus issue

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed the need for the member states of the Council of Europe to not forget that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved adding that the current status quo cannot be accepted...

Paphos woman arrested after TikTok video

Paphos woman arrested after TikTok video

A local TikToker in Paphos is being accused of spreading fake news following the publication of video content on social media about police officers and city officials...

Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....

Doctor arrested for unauthorized medical procedures

Doctor arrested for unauthorized medical procedures

A 62-year-old doctor was apprehended upon his arrival at Larnaca Airport under a court warrant for conducting medical procedures outside the GESY system. ...

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