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19 May, 2025
 

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Budget passed, now it’s time for gifts, Santa suits, and a holiday twirl (pics and video)

Budget passed, now it’s time for gifts, Santa suits, and a holiday twirl (pics and video)

After days of intense discussions, debates, and bill votes, Cyprus' MPs finally got a well-deserved break to celebrate the holiday season in style....

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All the Magic Happening at Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol This Holiday Season

All the Magic Happening at Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Parklane, Limassol's luxury resort, invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. A magical world where the enchantment of Christmas blends with the mysterious beauty of the ocean depths. ...

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Cyprus joins exclusive U.S. military training as first non-NATO country

Cyprus joins exclusive U.S. military training as first non-NATO country

Cyprus and the United States are taking another major step in strengthening their defense relationship....

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Cyprus bank account linked to dark web ‘King of Coke'

Cyprus bank account linked to dark web ‘King of Coke'

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), known for its groundbreaking Pandora Papers revelations, has published a report exposing the activities of Mark Chikarowski—an Australian who operated under the pseudonym...

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Syria’s new leader calls for lifting sanctions, says country no longer a threat

Syria’s new leader calls for lifting sanctions, says country no longer a threat

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....

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Sunshine takes a rain check, prepare for a wet weekend

Sunshine takes a rain check, prepare for a wet weekend

Today, we’re starting with mostly sunny skies, though local clouds might make an appearance. ...

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Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....

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President inaugurates new wing of prisons

President inaugurates new wing of prisons

President Nicos Christodoulides inaugurated the new wing of the Closed Prison on Tuesday....

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Weapons, drugs, and explosives found in Limassol park

Weapons, drugs, and explosives found in Limassol park

A serious investigation is underway after workers from the Forestry Department found a stash of weapons, drugs, and other items believed to be linked to criminal activity in a Limassol park....

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Palestinians sue US State Department over Israel military aid

Palestinians sue US State Department over Israel military aid

A group of Palestinians in Gaza and their American relatives are suing the U.S. State Department, claiming the agency has created special exceptions that allow Israel to bypass a law restricting military aid over human rights violations. ...

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Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the third investigative conclusion in the death of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou. ...

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Nicosia’s old GSP redevelopment faces delays, but progress accelerates

Nicosia’s old GSP redevelopment faces delays, but progress accelerates

The redevelopment of the old GSP in Nicosia, originally set to finish by November 2023, has faced delays but is now moving forward, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

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Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....

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University of Nicosia Marks Record Achievement with 17 Academics Among World's Top-Cited Scientists

University of Nicosia Marks Record Achievement with 17 Academics Among World's Top-Cited Scientists

The University of Nicosia announces seventeen of its academics being recognised among the world's most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford University list of top-cited scientists....

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Clear skies with a dash of clouds and a breezy week ahead

Clear skies with a dash of clouds and a breezy week ahead

Good morning, sunshine seekers! If you're heading out today, expect mostly clear skies with a few playful clouds drifting in as the day goes on....

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14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...

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Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

A 14-year-old boy received a three-year conditional caution today from the British Bases Court in Dhekelia....

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Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Black Sea, leading to an oil spill, according to Russian authorities....

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ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

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Cyprus plans big changes for better waste management

Cyprus plans big changes for better waste management

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced plans to upgrade Cyprus' waste management infrastructure,...

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Top Russian general Igor Kirillov assassinated in Moscow

Top Russian general Igor Kirillov assassinated in Moscow

In a bold and high-profile operation, Ukraine's SBU intelligence service assassinated Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, ...

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In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

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President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

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Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....

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Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

As of December 13, authorities in Cyprus have deported or repatriated a total of 9,420 individuals to their countries of origin, according to a recent statement from the Cyprus Police. ...

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A mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and chill

A mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and chill

Well folks, grab your jackets and your sunglasses because today’s weather is throwing us a little bit of everything — a classic case of "can't decide what to wear" vibes....

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British teen jailed in Dubai for underage relationship

British teen jailed in Dubai for underage relationship

An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....

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Six-story building collapses in Ahvaz, prompting evacuations (VIDEO)

Six-story building collapses in Ahvaz, prompting evacuations (VIDEO)

A six-story building collapsed earlier today in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, raising concerns among local authorities and residents....

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A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

Archaeologists working at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, have uncovered a sarcophagus that may provide new insights into the final resting place of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus....

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Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....

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Legislation aims to deepen U.S.-Cyprus ties, boost regional infrastructure, and support alternatives to Beijing’s global expansion. Photo credit: Unsplash
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New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

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Temperatures set to climb as week progresses, bringing warmer days ahead. Photo credit: Unsplash
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Monday temperatures set to climb as week progresses, bringing warmer days ahead

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