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19 May, 2025
 

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Joseph Aoun becomes Lebanon’s next president

Joseph Aoun becomes Lebanon’s next president

Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun, the former army commander, as its 14th president, filling a two-year vacancy left by his predecessor Michel Aoun (no relation)....

Shock in Paphos as man murdered his neighbor's two puppies

Shock in Paphos as man murdered his neighbor's two puppies

The owner of the dogs said, "It's been a devastating day for all of us, a shocking day for my family."...

Health authorities report two more deaths attributed to influenza A

Health authorities report two more deaths attributed to influenza A

The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) in Cyprus has reported three deaths related to Influenza A over a span of ten days....

Fire erupted on boat at Limassol Port

Fire erupted on boat at Limassol Port

A fire that erupted on a 22-foot tugboat at Limassol port was extinguished by firefighters on Thursday afternoon, officials reported....

Israeli President Herzog visits Cyprus amid regional diplomatic shifts

Israeli President Herzog visits Cyprus amid regional diplomatic shifts

The visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Cyprus on Thursday, following the 10th Trilateral Summit involving Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, is seen as a calculated move amidst significant regional developments. ...

US patent office seeks clarity on ''Turkaegean'' trademark

US patent office seeks clarity on ''Turkaegean'' trademark

In what is seen as a procedural yet significant development, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested further clarifications from Turkey regarding its choice of the term “TurkAegean” to promote local tourism, Kathimerini has learned....

AI to shake up banking putting thousands of jobs at risk

AI to shake up banking putting thousands of jobs at risk

The global banking industry is bracing for a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the sector. A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that up to 200,000 jobs in banking will be eliminated over the next three to five years as AI takes over tasks currently performed by employees....

Celebrities' homes destroyed as wildfires force Hollywood's awards season to pause (VIDEO)

Celebrities' homes destroyed as wildfires force Hollywood's awards season to pause (VIDEO)

Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...

Pro-Palestinian slogans outside the Presidential Palace

Pro-Palestinian slogans outside the Presidential Palace

Hundreds of members of the Pancyprian Peace Council and other citizens gathered to protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog....

2024 EU shake-up includes higher Schengen visa fees, stricter border checks, and key new citizenship rules

2024 EU shake-up includes higher Schengen visa fees, stricter border checks, and key new citizenship rules

In 2024, the European Union implemented several significant changes impacting the Schengen Area and EU citizenship rules....

Exciting ''Beyond Sea & Sun'' conference to shape Cyprus' tourism future

Exciting ''Beyond Sea & Sun'' conference to shape Cyprus' tourism future

Cyprus is gearing up for a pivotal event tomorrow, with the ''Beyond Sea and Sun'' conference set to bring together key players from the global tourism industry to discuss the future of the island's tourism sector. ...

A Whole Year of Free Fuel from MyPetrolina App for 10 Lucky Winners!

A Whole Year of Free Fuel from MyPetrolina App for 10 Lucky Winners!

MyPetrolina app Christmas campaign concluded successfully with the announcement of the 10 grand winners, each set to enjoy a whole year of free automotive fuel! The winners were announced at the Headquarters of Petrolina in Larnaka on January 8, 2025....

Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....

Woman cleared in husband’s shocking death

Woman cleared in husband’s shocking death

In a shocking turn of events, the death of 62-year-old Ukrainian Vitaly Shostak, found dead on December 27 in his Limassol apartment, has been officially ruled a suicide. ...

Israeli President’s visit sparks protests and political firestorm

Israeli President’s visit sparks protests and political firestorm

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus today, meeting with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace....

USNS Laramie makes pit stop at Port of Limassol

USNS Laramie makes pit stop at Port of Limassol

The US Navy supply ship, USNS Laramie, made a stop at Larnaca port for scheduled maintenance and crew rest, further strengthening Cyprus’ role as a key logistics hub for the U.S. Navy in the region....

Mild weather today, showers likely by Friday

Mild weather today, showers likely by Friday

Today, we're in for a pleasant day with mostly clear skies after any early morning fog or mist clears up. You'll see a mix of high and some local low clouds drifting through the sky. ...

Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

Authorities warn of dangerous products in the European market (links included)

Authorities warn of dangerous products in the European market (links included)

Dangerous products and items containing hazardous chemicals have been identified in the European market, according to an announcement by the Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security....

Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

Akamas: Contractor's agreement being terminated

The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...

Two found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment

Two found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment

On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of one of its planes after it completed a flight from New York....

Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Volunteerism Commissioner seeks judge’s recusal, but court 'volunteers' to stay on the case

Former Commissioner for Volunteerism, Yiannakis Yiannaki, who faces eight charges of forgery and circulation of forged documents, appeared before the Nicosia District Court today with a new lawyer....

McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....

Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

Trump Jr. heads to Greenland as dad hopes to buy it (again)

Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland on Tuesday, following his father’s renewed calls to make the autonomous Arctic territory a part of the United States....

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Cyprus for talks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Cyprus for talks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....

Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

Today's weather: Mild with a chilly evening

Today's weather: Mild with a chilly evening

Good morning! The weather today will be a mix of partly cloudy skies with occasional moments of cloud cover. Expect some low and high clouds drifting by, but nothing too dramatic....

Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish FM Fidan visits occupied Cyprus amid key regional shifts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s two-day visit to the occupied territories, taking place today and tomorrow, is considered particularly significant. ...

Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

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