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Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

The Council of Ministers is set to approve the purchase of 100,000 electronic ID cards during its meeting today at 11:00 a.m., President Nikos Christodoulides announced while speaking at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

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Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...

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Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......

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Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Republic of Cyprus to pay 12,000 euro in non-pecuniary damage to Evangelia Zavridou, judging that the authorities violated her right to respect for private and family life....

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Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......

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Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region....

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Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

Occupied Cyprus fails to elect new House Speaker

Efforts to elect a new ‘parliamentary president’ in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus stalled on Monday, as multiple rounds of voting ended in deadlock. ...

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Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Two elephants drown as severe floods hit Thai sanctuary

Northern Thailand has been ravaged by severe flooding in recent weeks, worsened by Typhoon Yagi, which amplified the region's seasonal monsoon rains....

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Larnaca customs seizes over 1kg of cannabis hidden in cereal boxes

Larnaca customs seizes over 1kg of cannabis hidden in cereal boxes

Cyprus Customs officers seized over one kilogram of cannabis concealed in a postal package at Larnaca International Airport, authorities announced Monday....

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Cyprus nears inclusion in U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus nears inclusion in U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus is progressing toward inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, a move expected to simplify travel for Cypriots while strengthening cooperation between the two nations in combating serious crime....

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ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

ECHR rules Cyprus violated Syrian refugees' rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the Republic of Cyprus violated the human rights of two Syrian refugees after intercepting their boat and preventing them from reaching Cypriot shores....

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Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

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1.4 million passengers at Cyprus airports

1.4 million passengers at Cyprus airports

September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....

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Famous Grouse to Feature at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Famous Grouse to Feature at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, offering an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top cocktail bars from Cyprus and abroad. ...

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Silent Pool at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Silent Pool at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival returns for its 5th edition, bringing an unforgettable evening of exclusive signature cocktails crafted by 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....

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EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

EU decision influences the lives of Syrian refugees in Cyprus

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling that prohibits member states from designating a third country as a "safe" country of origin for only parts of its territory. ...

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Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer Chris Triantafyllidis expressed outrage over a photograph of MEP Fidias Panagiotou, which depicted him relaxing with a hookah at a hotel in occupied Kyrenia. ...

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DA24 and Cocktail Festival: A ''Night at the Museum'' experience

DA24 and Cocktail Festival: A ''Night at the Museum'' experience

The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit (DA24) and the Cyprus Cocktail Festival announced that the Cyprus Archaeological Museum will remain open until 9 PM on Wednesday, October 9......

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2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

2.2 million visitors since Varosha's reopening, Tatar says

Long-term goals for Varosha include the demolition and reconstruction of some buildings, as well as the renovation of others, which would contribute to the economy of the Turkish-occupied north, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. ...

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UN conference: Cypriot MP to highlight education's role in terrorism prevention

UN conference: Cypriot MP to highlight education's role in terrorism prevention

Cypriot MP Rita Theodorou Superman will represent the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly at the UN International Conference on the Protection of Victims of Terrorism and the Promotion of their Rights......

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The program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

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Crystal balls, barbed wire, and other Cypriot delights

Crystal balls, barbed wire, and other Cypriot delights

Christodoulides insists that we’ll soon have “some developments on the Cyprus issue.” Watch out—when we least expect it, there might just be some progress, and the President will be hailed as a visionary, maybe even earning the title of a posthumous prophet. ...

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Trump: Migrants who murder have 'bad genes'

Trump: Migrants who murder have 'bad genes'

Former President Donald Trump suggested that some migrants in the U.S. who have committed murder may be predisposed to violence, saying it's "in their genes." ...

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Temperatures reach 33°C inland

Temperatures reach 33°C inland

A weak high-pressure system will temporarily affect the region today, bringing mostly clear skies....

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Vasilikos: New systems feed 3M fish at once

Vasilikos: New systems feed 3M fish at once

Cypriot officials inaugurated two innovative floating fish feeding systems, marking a significant step forward for the country's aquaculture industry. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment......

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Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

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EU Court blocks partial 'safe' zones for refugee returns

EU Court blocks partial 'safe' zones for refugee returns

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the fragmentation of third countries into "safe" and "unsafe" areas, a decision that affects efforts......

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Havana Club Joins the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Havana Club Joins the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The Cyprus Cocktail Festival, widely recognized as the country's premier cocktail event, returns for its 5th edition, promising a spectacular evening of signature drinks from 20 top cocktail bars from Cyprus and abroad. ...

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Eminente at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Eminente at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Cyprus Cocktail Festival, now in its 5th year, returns to deliver an unforgettable evening of signature cocktails from 20 of the best bars in Cyprus and beyond. ...

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Trilateral talks on October 15: Will Christodoulides and Tatar find common ground for Cyprus?

Trilateral talks on October 15: Will Christodoulides and Tatar find common ground for Cyprus?

The National Council will meet Monday at 11 a.m. at the Presidential Palace to strategize ahead of a critical trilateral meeting in New York, where Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to discuss the island’s future on October 15. ...

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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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