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Trump administration: Who's in, who's out?

Trump administration: Who's in, who's out?

President-elect Donald Trump has officially named campaign co-chair Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, marking the first appointment of his new administration....

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Soula Hadjikyriakou, veteran journalist and documentarian, dies after battle with cancer

Soula Hadjikyriakou, veteran journalist and documentarian, dies after battle with cancer

Soula Hadjikyriakou, a celebrated journalist known for her dedication to truth and her tireless pursuit of impactful storytelling, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. ...

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Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

Weekend rains bring floods across Cyprus; full forecast ahead (videos and pics)

Intense rainfall and hailstorms on Sunday caused flooding, road closures, and damage in several regions across Cyprus, triggering emergency responses....

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Trump's re-election could reshape Cyprus talks and U.S.-Turkey relations

Trump's re-election could reshape Cyprus talks and U.S.-Turkey relations

The re-election of Donald Trump raises significant questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Cyprus and U.S.-Turkish relations, according to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou....

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EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

EU probes €101 million grant in Vasilikos project and Cyprus officials' role

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation into potential misconduct involving Cyprus's Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, which received €101 million in EU funds, is advancing and is now in a critical phase, according to a report by APostolos Tomaras....

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Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

Staff shortages stall local government reform in Cyprus

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Neophytou, the implementation of Local Government Reform in Cyprus faces critical staffing and operational challenges, especially in development licensing within Provincial Local Authorities (PLAs). ...

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New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

New EU tariffs on Chinese EVs slow Cyprus’ shift to electric cars

The European Union's new tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, reaching as high as 35.3%, are expected to significantly impact Cyprus' already slow-moving EV market, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

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US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

US charges reveal Iranian plot to kill Trump

The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)....

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Antibiotic misuse in Cyprus fuels deadly resistance surge

Antibiotic misuse in Cyprus fuels deadly resistance surge

Cyprus ranks among European Union countries with the highest antibiotic consumption and microbial resistance rates, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said Friday at a news conference kicking off a campaign on antibiotic stewardship and antimicrobial resistance. ...

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Entries for 2025 Limassol Carnival parade open November 12

Entries for 2025 Limassol Carnival parade open November 12

Registration for the 2025 Limassol Carnival Grand Parade will open on Tuesday, November 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Limassol Municipality announced....

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Cyprus' average monthly salary reaches €2,250 in 2023

Cyprus' average monthly salary reaches €2,250 in 2023

Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached €2,363 in 2023, ...

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Minister promotes libraries as hubs for mental health

Minister promotes libraries as hubs for mental health

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, highlighted the critical role libraries play in promoting mental health and empowering individuals during her speech at the "Literary Routes in Libraries" conference, held Friday at the University of Cyprus....

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Australia to ban under-16s from social media in global first

Australia to ban under-16s from social media in global first

Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....

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Trump's bold 'Day One' agenda: Immigration, gender policies, and foreign relations

Trump's bold 'Day One' agenda: Immigration, gender policies, and foreign relations

President-elect Donald Trump has set an ambitious agenda for his first day in office, outlining policy goals on issues from immigration to energy and international relations. ...

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Series of events #Moments at the Museum '24 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Series of events #Moments at the Museum '24 at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The workshop, which will take place at the Foundation's Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pierides Archaeological Museum, is designed for young teens and adults and combines the imaginative realms of surrealism and cubism with practical creative practices....

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Police investigate €15,000 found with student at Nicosia high school

Police investigate €15,000 found with student at Nicosia high school

A bizarre incident that took place at a Nicosia high school in late October, involving a student distributing money to his classmates, has captured public attention and is keeping police authorities busy as they investigate the source of the money....

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Elon Musk shares 'Dark MAGA' video, casting Trump as America’s superhero

Elon Musk shares 'Dark MAGA' video, casting Trump as America’s superhero

''See, I'm not just like you—I'm Dark MAGA,'' Elon Musk appears to declare at the start of a two-minute anime-style video posted on his personal social media account....

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Israeli rescue planes sent to Amsterdam after violent attacks

Israeli rescue planes sent to Amsterdam after violent attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a violent incident targeting Israeli citizens, his office confirmed. ...

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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, evacuations underway

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, evacuations underway

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam overnight Thursday, following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting the Israeli government to dispatch planes to evacuate its citizens....

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Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, economic activity expands steadily

Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, economic activity expands steadily

The Federal Reserve on Thursday cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing the target range to 4.50% to 4.75%, as expected. The decision was unanimous....

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Ankara ''closely monitors'' weapon system renewal processes

Ankara ''closely monitors'' weapon system renewal processes

The spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated during the weekly press briefing that Ankara is "closely monitoring" the process of renewing weapon systems....

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Cyprus braces for weekend showers

Cyprus braces for weekend showers

A weak high-pressure system is currently affecting the region, but from Saturday night onwards, a weak low-pressure system is expected to temporarily impact Cyprus. ...

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What Trump’s election could mean for American taxpayers

What Trump’s election could mean for American taxpayers

A Donald Trump presidential election victory would have huge implications for US trade policy......

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Larnaca and Paphos airports to handle 17.5 million passengers annually

Larnaca and Paphos airports to handle 17.5 million passengers annually

The deal to hand over Larnaca and Paphos airports to Hermes Airports Ltd is nearly sealed, as the company moves toward......

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Unlicensed hunter in Paphos charged with illegal firearm transport

Unlicensed hunter in Paphos charged with illegal firearm transport

A 57-year-old man was charged on Wednesday in Paphos for hunting without a license and illegally transporting a shotgun and ammunition, according to police....

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Christodoulides and Erdogan hold rare talks at European Summit in Budapest

Christodoulides and Erdogan hold rare talks at European Summit in Budapest

President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan engaged in an informal meeting Thursday on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Budapest....

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Greek woman swindled out of €600,000 in cryptocurrency scam on Chios

Greek woman swindled out of €600,000 in cryptocurrency scam on Chios

Police on the Greek island of Chios are investigating an elaborate online scam in which a woman was defrauded of 608,955 euros ($648,000) by two foreign nationals posing as investment company representatives....

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''If you cannot manage EU law in your country, how will you manage it in the 27 states?''

''If you cannot manage EU law in your country, how will you manage it in the 27 states?''

During his hearing for the role of European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis was questioned by Dutch MEP Anja Hazekamp regarding the Pendakomou waste management plant issue....

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Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....

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Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

Germany faces uncertainty as Scholz fires finance minister

Germany’s governing coalition faces a major crisis amid economic challenges and mounting political strife, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced he will seek a parliamentary vote of confidence on January 15. If Scholz fails to secure support, Germany could see elections as early as March....

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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
BUSINESS

New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

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Tests confirm clean water following British Bases’ pollution alert. File photo
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No pollution found at Lady’s Mile beach, Environment Department confirms

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