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24 August, 2025
 

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Legendary Olympian and Holocaust survivor Ágnes Keleti passes away at 103

Legendary Olympian and Holocaust survivor Ágnes Keleti passes away at 103

Born Ágnes Klein on January 9, 1921, in Budapest, she began her gymnastics training at the age of 4 and became the Hungarian National Champion by 16....

Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts unite to combat island-wide plant diseases

Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts unite to combat island-wide plant diseases

Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts are working together to stop the spread of harmful plant diseases that are affecting crops across the whole island. ...

Nicosia’s first regional dog shelter set to open in 2025

Nicosia’s first regional dog shelter set to open in 2025

After years of delays and shifting timelines, Nicosia’s first regional dog shelter is expected to secure licensing and begin operations in the first half of 2025, according to Antonia Theodosiou, Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare....

Attempted murder charges loom over flare incident at football match

Attempted murder charges loom over flare incident at football match

What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....

Driver fined €30,000 for deliberately hitting dog near Thessaloniki

Driver fined €30,000 for deliberately hitting dog near Thessaloniki

In a shocking incident near Thessaloniki, Greece, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Halkidona for intentionally swerving his car to hit a dog. The cruel act left the animal injured and sparked widespread outrage....

Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

Rising dam levels bring hope after months of drought

The recent rains, storms, and snowfall across Cyprus have brought a welcome relief after years of drought and dry reservoirs. As we step into the new year, there’s cautious optimism that the country can avoid the looming threat of desertification this summer....

Turkey’s ''Blue Homeland 2025'' sends ripples across troubled waters

Turkey’s ''Blue Homeland 2025'' sends ripples across troubled waters

Turkey is gearing up for its annual naval exercise, “Blue Homeland 2025,” a massive military display set to unfold across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea regions from January 7 to 16....

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

Calm skies today, but clouds are ready to stir things up!

Calm skies today, but clouds are ready to stir things up!

Looks like high pressure is keeping things steady today, but weak low pressure is sneaking in starting tomorrow. So, enjoy the calm before the (very mild) storm!...

When does the renewal of traffic permits start?

When does the renewal of traffic permits start?

The process of renewing vehicle registration permits for the year 2025 starts in a few days via the Department of Road Transport's website....

Ferrari welcomes Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari welcomes Lewis Hamilton

The ''marriage'' of the century in Formula 1 is now a reality....

Overcome with emotion, Ukrainian soldiers reunite  with families (VIDEO)

Overcome with emotion, Ukrainian soldiers reunite with families (VIDEO)

Tears flowed as Ukrainian families embraced their loved ones after a prisoner exchange with Russia on Monday, December 30....

Palestinian Authority shuts down Al Jazeera in West Bank amid controversy

Palestinian Authority shuts down Al Jazeera in West Bank amid controversy

In a move sparking controversy and widespread criticism, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank. ...

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

China rolls into the future with AI patrol bots

China rolls into the future with AI patrol bots

Picture this: a sleek, autonomous spherical robot cruising down city streets or splashing through puddles at 22 mph, on the hunt for potential wrongdoers....

Assad poisoned in alleged assassination attempt

Assad poisoned in alleged assassination attempt

In a shocking turn of events, former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is reported to have been poisoned in what may have been an assassination attempt....

Two arrested after attempted murder in Agia Fyla

Two arrested after attempted murder in Agia Fyla

25-year-old man and his 20-year-old partner were placed under eight-day detention this morning in connection with the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man in Agia Fyla on Monday night....

US-Cyprus partnership deepens with USS Indiana visit (pics)

US-Cyprus partnership deepens with USS Indiana visit (pics)

The relationship between the United States and Cyprus is becoming stronger as both countries work together more closely, especially in defense and security. ...

2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

Explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel linked to New Orleans attack?

Explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel linked to New Orleans attack?

While the U.S. was celebrating the start of 2025, tragedy struck in Las Vegas when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel. ...

U.S. Army veteran carries out deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans

U.S. Army veteran carries out deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans

What started as a night of joy and celebration in New Orleans turned into a scene of heartbreak and devastation in the early hours of January 1....

Starting 2025 with clear skies and cool breezes

Starting 2025 with clear skies and cool breezes

Happy second day of the year! How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Whether you're sticking to your goals or still easing into 2024, today’s weather is here to keep things calm and enjoyable....

Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

In a developing story surrounding the escape of a 49-year-old suspect from a private clinic in Larnaca, two individuals have been arrested in connection to the case. ...

Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

U.S. submarine and destroyer visit Limassol for New Year’s port call

U.S. submarine and destroyer visit Limassol for New Year’s port call

President Nicos Christodoulides is set to visit the USS Indiana, a U.S. nuclear submarine, on Tuesday afternoon. ...

Elderly couple dies in house fire

Elderly couple dies in house fire

A devastating fire late Tuesday night claimed the lives of a married couple, casting a shadow of sorrow during the holiday season. The victims, identified as Evangelos Vasiliou, 73, and his wife Pantelitsa Vasiliou, 80, ...

In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a remarkable ruling, court upholds $5M verdict against Trump

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court upheld a jury’s ruling that former President Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist, in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s....

UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

Occupied territories grant new 'citizenships' in 2024

Occupied territories grant new 'citizenships' in 2024

The "government" announced today that an additional 133 individuals were granted "citizenship," bringing the total number of citizens to 4,431 for the period from January 1 to December 28, 2024....

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