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18 May, 2025
 

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An unlikely love story of two soldiers separated by the buffer zone

An unlikely love story of two soldiers separated by the buffer zone

Along with five other films 'Buffer Zone', directed and written by Savvas Stavros will open the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, before Sally Potter's new film with Javier Bardem and Chris Rock....

Partly cloudy skies with frost in the mountains

Partly cloudy skies with frost in the mountains

The sky will be partly cloudy today. Winds will be light from the southwest to the northwest, measuring 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm to somewhat rough....

Kadis: 'Akamas local plan to be implemented before the elections'

Kadis: 'Akamas local plan to be implemented before the elections'

Today's Council of Ministers meeting will address the local plan for Akamas. An issue that remains a source of contention between the Ministries of Interior and Agriculture,...

Cyprus Banks: Vulnerabilities remain despite progress, says SSM

Cyprus Banks: Vulnerabilities remain despite progress, says SSM

Cypriot banks have made progress, according to a report by the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), but there are still many issues. ...

Cyprus talks up imminent Chevron announcement

Cyprus talks up imminent Chevron announcement

Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides is waging a battle to ensure Chevron’s reluctant development concept for Aphrodite will stick to plan, but cost-cutting ideas, merger wars, and maritime issues continue to blur options backed by an administration on its last leg...

Priests bless confused pets in honor of traditional Spanish festival (video)

Priests bless confused pets in honor of traditional Spanish festival (video)

Hundreds of Spanish pet owners took their animals to church on Tuesday where Catholic priests blessed them on the Day of St Anthony the Abbott, the patron saint of animals....

Panzeri to be let off after agreeing to name names

Panzeri to be let off after agreeing to name names

Belgium’s federal prosecutor said on Tuesday that former Italian member of the European Parliament Pier Antonio Panzeri agreed to work with Belgian authorities over a cash-for-influence corruption scandal in exchange for a reduced sentence...

Cavusoglu travels to US amid troubled ties

Cavusoglu travels to US amid troubled ties

Turkey and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when the Turkish foreign minister visits Washington this week. But expectations that outstanding issues can be resolved are low....

China's population shrinks for first time in 60 years

China's population shrinks for first time in 60 years

China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, a historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in its citizen numbers with profound implications for its economy and the world....

First Greek Cypriot who settled in occupied area has passed away 

First Greek Cypriot who settled in occupied area has passed away 

Yeni Dusen reported on Tuesday that the "first Greek Cypriot to settle in the northern part of Cyprus" since 1974 had passed away....

EU: Increase of hazardous waste disposal since 2004

EU: Increase of hazardous waste disposal since 2004

Despite EU action to reduce its waste output, the amount of hazardous waste generated in the European Union has continued to increase since 2004 according to the findings of a review published by the European Court of Auditors....

The country's digitization and other stories

The country's digitization and other stories

We heard a lot and very little during this election. Lots of one-liners, 'cockfighting', insults, and histrionics. Nothing was said regarding the substance. ...

Cyprus under international scrutiny for sanctions on Russian oligarchs - (video)

Cyprus under international scrutiny for sanctions on Russian oligarchs - (video)

Regarding the levying of sanctions against Russian oligarchs due to the conflict in Ukraine, Cyprus is being closely watched on a global scale....

Limassol: Meat worth more than 50,000 euros stolen

Limassol: Meat worth more than 50,000 euros stolen

Limassol CID has arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of breaking into a meat warehouse and stealing goods worth more than 50,000 euros between 2022 and 2023 in Limassol....

Brothers facing US extradition walk free in Cyprus

Brothers facing US extradition walk free in Cyprus

The Supreme Court in the Republic of Cyprus has ordered the release of five suspects, including two Greek Cypriot brothers, who are wanted by US authorities in connection with an investigation into investment fraud...

Russian arms dealer exchanged for Britney Griner won't fight in Ukraine

Russian arms dealer exchanged for Britney Griner won't fight in Ukraine

The Russian arms dealer who was freed in a prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner late last year has walked back on earlier claims that he would volunteer to fight on the front line in Ukraine....

Cyprus tourism starts year with legendary treasure hunt

Cyprus tourism starts year with legendary treasure hunt

The Tourism Deputy Ministry and the Department of Forests organize a treasure hunt for hikers in the forest of Paphos on January 29...

Surfer daredevils spread laughter in flooded Cyprus

Surfer daredevils spread laughter in flooded Cyprus

Cyprus’ water enthusiasts, whose street surfing videos during last weekend’s flood went viral, say they are professionals and only had some fun after torrential rain that forecasters got wrong...

Exam paper leak rocks school reform in Cyprus

Exam paper leak rocks school reform in Cyprus

There was uproar in the Greek Cypriot education system on Monday after an exam paper leak was made public, with authorities unsure whether to call police and teachers calling on the government to rethink a controversial semester reform...

Demetra has invested 75% of its capital in Hellenic

Demetra has invested 75% of its capital in Hellenic

Demetra Investment, the Cyprus Investment Fund, has dedicated 75% of its investments to Hellenic Bank....

Cyprus to coordinate EU's electronic health record system

Cyprus to coordinate EU's electronic health record system

Cyprus, through the National eHealth Authority (NEHA), is taking on a coordinating role in defining an electronic health record at the European Union level,...

Europe's royals bid farewell to Greece's ex-king in Athens

Europe's royals bid farewell to Greece's ex-king in Athens

European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974....

Cavusoglu to the US: The stability in Cyprus is eroding

Cavusoglu to the US: The stability in Cyprus is eroding

The balance in Cyprus and in Greek-Turkish relations has begun to unravel, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who stated that it makes no difference to whom weapons are sold....

Pyrgos dig reveals industrial plant dating back to 2350 BC

Pyrgos dig reveals industrial plant dating back to 2350 BC

From 2350 BC to 1850 BC, the Greek population of Pyrgos in Cyprus had a very important industrial building of about 4000 m2, where not only copper but also olive oil, perfume, medicines, textiles, paints, and wine were processed....

Cyprus reminiscent of Venice over the weekend (video)

Cyprus reminiscent of Venice over the weekend (video)

The weekend scene in various parts of Cyprus, particularly in the provinces of Larnaca and Famagusta, was reminiscent of Venice....

Social media campaigning is dominating this year's electoral race

Social media campaigning is dominating this year's electoral race

If this election differs from previous ones in any way, it is because the lion's share of the advertising pie has shifted to digital media, particularly social media, with Facebook and Instagram dominating in terms of the amount of advertising content given to them....

Travelers affected by COVID curbs may be entitled to compensation

Travelers affected by COVID curbs may be entitled to compensation

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all travelers whose package travel has been affected by measures imposed to fight the Coronavirus pandemic may be entitled to a reduction in the travel price....

Severe weather conditions persist - new yellow warning issued

Severe weather conditions persist - new yellow warning issued

The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh yellow warning for showers and sporadic thunderstorms....

Larnaca's Salt Lake overflows (video)

Larnaca's Salt Lake overflows (video)

The weekend's extreme weather brought about numerous issues in a number of places. There were, however, some spectacular moments. The Larnaca Salt Lake's overflow is one of them....

Kasoulides: 'Subjective views of UN report not appreciated'

Kasoulides: 'Subjective views of UN report not appreciated'

We did not appreciate at all the introduction of subjective views in the two reports of the Secretary-General, one on his Good Offices and one on UNFICYP,...

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