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19 May, 2025
 

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UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

UK bases in Cyprus, Gibraltar under Russian threat?

British defense officials have reportedly held emergency discussions with counterparts in Cyprus and Gibraltar over potential Russian threats to the UK’s sovereign military bases, according to the Daily Telegraph....

Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....

Potato prices skyrocket sparking long lines in occupied areas

Potato prices skyrocket sparking long lines in occupied areas

Potatoes have become the talk of the town in Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. ...

Italian Navy frigate ''Luigi Rizzo'' arrives in Limassol for port visit

Italian Navy frigate ''Luigi Rizzo'' arrives in Limassol for port visit

The Italian Navy FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigate) ''Luigi Rizzo'' has arrived in Limassol where she will spend a port visit for the next days, the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus announced....

Shocking allegations in Avvakoum Monastery scandal

Shocking allegations in Avvakoum Monastery scandal

Startling details have emerged in the damning decision of the Synod Court regarding three monks from the Avvakoum Monastery, including accusations of sexual misconduct. The monks have denied all charges, which are of a severe nature....

The rain is back—get ready to splash!

The rain is back—get ready to splash!

Good news, folks—rain is making a comeback, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome it! But first, let’s set the stage....

Earthquake rattles Larnaca, felt across Cyprus

Earthquake rattles Larnaca, felt across Cyprus

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale rattled parts of Cyprus late Thursday night, giving many residents a brief jolt....

Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

Positive response from Michailidou on the construction of a technical school in Kornos

The Municipality of Lefkara is advocating for the construction of a Technical School in Kornos, a request presented during a meeting on December 4th between Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous and the Minister of Education, Sport, and Youth, Dr. Athina Michailidou....

Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Cyprus activates high-tech air defense: A new shield in the skies

Nicosia has taken a major step toward strengthening its air defenses with the activation of the Israeli-built Barak MX system, often compared to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome. ...

Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway on track for completion by 2025, says Transport Minister

Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway on track for completion by 2025, says Transport Minister

he long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou motorway project, a key initiative connecting the Troodos region with Nicosia, is steadily advancing toward completion, according to Cyprus's Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis....

SpaceX lands $843M deal to 'kill' the International Space Station

SpaceX lands $843M deal to 'kill' the International Space Station

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been awarded an $843 million contract to oversee one of NASA’s most ambitious tasks yet: the controlled deorbit and destruction of the International Space Station (ISS). ...

Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk has taken a dark and cryptic twist. Investigators found that each bullet casing left at the scene bore a single word: 'deny', 'depose', and 'defend'. ...

Cyprus launches ''Digital Citizen'' for easier access to services

Cyprus launches ''Digital Citizen'' for easier access to services

Cyprus is making it easier for its citizens to handle official paperwork with the launch of the ''Digital Citizen'' program. Starting today, Cypriots can access and store important documents, such as their identity cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, all in digital format....

Road closures for Quantum Marathon on December 7-8, 2024

Road closures for Quantum Marathon on December 7-8, 2024

The Quantum Nicosia Marathon will take place on Sunday, 8 December 8 2024, with over 4,000 runners participating. ...

Dine and donate for the sake of vulnerable children

Dine and donate for the sake of vulnerable children

Get Fresh, a culinary pioneer committed to wholesome and delicious food, is launching a heartwarming initiative to support Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. ...

A mild and mostly cloudy day ahead

A mild and mostly cloudy day ahead

A weak area of high pressure is settling over the region, which will bring partly cloudy skies today with the chance of some light rain or an isolated thunderstorm. ...

USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

USS The Sullivans makes strategic stop in Larnaca

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) has arrived at Larnaca Port, marking a brief yet meaningful stopover in Cyprus before redeploying in the Eastern Mediterranean....

Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

Ministry mulls subsidies for 'vulnerable' boat owners amid Marina fee dispute

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works is considering subsidies for "vulnerable" boat owners, sparking a mix of curiosity and skepticism over who qualifies as "vulnerable" in this context....

France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

France's government falls in historic no-confidence vote

France is facing a deep political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted by a no-confidence vote, just three months into his term. This marks the shortest-lived administration in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958....

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....

Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

Commission's migration challenge: Syria and political hurdles complicate new EU legislation

According to an article by Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to unveil a new migration and refugee framework in February 2025, significant challenges loom, from escalating conflict in Syria to contentious legal and political disputes within the EU. ...

Disagreement among DISY MPs over strengthening Anti-Corruption Authority

Disagreement among DISY MPs over strengthening Anti-Corruption Authority

According to an article by Pavlos Neophytou, a clash has emerged within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party over the process and timeline for enhancing the Independent Authority Against Corruption....

Tensions flare in Baltic Sea after Russian warship fires on German helicopter

Tensions flare in Baltic Sea after Russian warship fires on German helicopter

A tense encounter between a Russian warship and a German helicopter has reportedly taken place in the Baltic Sea, sparking concern over rising tensions in the region....

 Debate intensifies over proposed 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus

Debate intensifies over proposed 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus

According to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in today's 'Oikonomiki', a controversial proposal to introduce a 5% tax on bank profits in Cyprus is racing against time to be debated in Parliament before the Christmas recess....

Nationally funded research project DYNAMO to redefine energy sharing within communities

Nationally funded research project DYNAMO to redefine energy sharing within communities

The first meeting of the consortium for the DYNAMO project (Decentralized Energy Management Platform for Smart Communities) was recently held, launching the project which aims to redefine energy sharing and transactions within communities....

Housing crisis looms as Limassol property prices skyrocket (video)

Housing crisis looms as Limassol property prices skyrocket (video)

Limassol has seen a dramatic surge in property prices over the past five years, with rents and home prices doubling—and in some cases, tripling....

Cyprus to host ''Battlefield Redefined 2024'' defence conference

Cyprus to host ''Battlefield Redefined 2024'' defence conference

The conference will explore cutting-edge topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UAVs and UGVs), cybersecurity, missile systems, electronic warfare, satellite technologies, and more....

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, felt strongly in Nicosia

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, felt strongly in Nicosia

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook Cyprus shortly after 11:00 AM on Tuesday, with several buildings in the capital, Nicosia, reportedly evacuated as a precautionary measure....

Vietnamese tycoon can avoid death penalty by repaying $9 billion

Vietnamese tycoon can avoid death penalty by repaying $9 billion

Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....

Nicosia aims to become tourism and investment hub

Nicosia aims to become tourism and investment hub

Nicosia’s aspirations to become a vibrant hub for tourism and investment were showcased at the Annual General Meeting of the Nicosia Region Tourism Development and Promotion Company (LTO), held yesterday at the Old Town Hall....

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