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Dog shelter in Poland uses cottages instead of kennels

Dog shelter in Poland uses cottages instead of kennels

At Dog Village in Przemysl, Poland, adoptable dogs enjoy a unique living arrangement: their own cottage homes instead of traditional kennels....

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Limassol port welcomes Althaia barge, pioneering green energy for ships

Limassol port welcomes Althaia barge, pioneering green energy for ships

The docking of the Althaia barge was successfully completed on August 13th at the Port of Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) said in a statement on Friday......

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‘Unsinkable’ yacht took 16 minutes to sink, not 60 seconds, CEO claims

‘Unsinkable’ yacht took 16 minutes to sink, not 60 seconds, CEO claims

The CEO of the company that built the superyacht Bayesian has claimed that the crew had 16 minutes to warn passengers before the vessel sank during a violent storm near Palermo, Sicily. Giovanni Costantino......

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Final victim's body recovered from superyacht sinking in Italy

Final victim's body recovered from superyacht sinking in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating potential manslaughter charges after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leading to the death of seven people, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch....

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Cyprus authorities probe house construction near river Kryos

Cyprus authorities probe house construction near river Kryos

Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....

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First-ever mRNA vaccine for lung cancer begins human trials

First-ever mRNA vaccine for lung cancer begins human trials

Doctors have launched the first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine designed to treat lung cancer, a groundbreaking step that could significantly impact survival rates....

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Eurobank's Michalis Louis set to become new CEO of Hellenic Bank

Eurobank's Michalis Louis set to become new CEO of Hellenic Bank

Michalis Louis, CEO of Eurobank Cyprus, is expected to be named the new chief executive officer of Hellenic Bank following the bank’s 50th Annual General Meeting on September 18, 2024....

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Stella Kyriakides urges coordinated efforts for Mpox vaccine donations

Stella Kyriakides urges coordinated efforts for Mpox vaccine donations

EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has called on EU health ministers to coordinate and collaborate on donating vaccines and treatments for mpox (monkeypox)....

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Cyprus Political Team meets today to discuss EU and UN diplomacy

Cyprus Political Team meets today to discuss EU and UN diplomacy

The Cyprus Political Team will hold its first meeting at noon Wednesday since the group's composition was announced last April....

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EU sets new rules for carry-on bags starting September 1

EU sets new rules for carry-on bags starting September 1

Starting September 1, all air travelers in Europe should be prepared for significant changes in hand luggage regulations....

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School bags in Cyprus priced from €3.99 to €209.95

School bags in Cyprus priced from €3.99 to €209.95

The Cyprus Consumer Association is advising parents and students to be vigilant when shopping for school supplies, as a recent survey reveals a significant variation in prices across the market....

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Cloudy skies and showers

Cloudy skies and showers

A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area, bringing varying weather conditions throughout the day....

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Medical services on high alert for potential Mpox cases

Medical services on high alert for potential Mpox cases

The relevant medical services in Cyprus are on high alert to address any potential cases of Mpox (monkeypox) that might be detected, despite the low risk of such an occurrence, according to the Director of Medical Services and Public Health Services, Elisavet Constantinou....

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FT: China set to hit PwC with record penalty amid Evergrande fallout

FT: China set to hit PwC with record penalty amid Evergrande fallout

PwC China has informed its clients that it expects Chinese authorities to impose a six-month business ban starting as early as September, following its audit of the now-collapsed property developer Evergrande....

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Tatar criticized after Azerbaijan’s first direct flight heads to Larnaca

Tatar criticized after Azerbaijan’s first direct flight heads to Larnaca

The first direct flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Larnaca Airport was carried out two days ago by Azerbaijan's state airline, *Yeni Bakış* reported on its front page today....

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Passenger arrested after exiting plane via emergency door

Passenger arrested after exiting plane via emergency door

A passenger was arrested at an Australian airport after exiting a parked aircraft through the emergency exit, a story that has quickly gained international attention....

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Vogue content coming to ChatGPT in new deal

Vogue content coming to ChatGPT in new deal

OpenAI has inked a deal with publishing giant Condé Nast, marking yet another partnership between the AI company and major media outlets. Previous collaborations include agreements with Time magazine, the Financial Times, and the Associated Press....

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Eurostat: 80.6% of Cyprus graduates found jobs in 2023, below EU average

Eurostat: 80.6% of Cyprus graduates found jobs in 2023, below EU average

A total of 80.6% of recent graduates in Cyprus were employed in 2023, while the European Union (EU) average stood at 83.5%, according to data published on Wednesday, by Eurostat....

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Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

Suez Canal blockage and South China sea clashes threaten global trade

Although the pandemic-induced disruptions in global supply chains have eased and water flow in the Panama Canal has improved, new threats to international trade have emerged....

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Why your GPS is off: Military actions by Israel disrupt navigation in Cyprus

Why your GPS is off: Military actions by Israel disrupt navigation in Cyprus

If your smartphone's GPS system has been inaccurately showing your location as Limassol when you're actually in Protaras, don't worry......

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Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

Cyprus to offer more affordable homes with CLDC's three-part plan

The development programme of the Cyprus Land Development Corporation (CLDC) will move along three pillars in order for the organisation to provide affordable housing for purchase or rent to beneficiaries, is Director General Eleni Symeonidou, has told the Cyprus News Agency, stressing the contribution of the organisation in easing the housing shortage....

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Fifth body yet to be retrieved as Sicilian rescue efforts continue

Fifth body yet to be retrieved as Sicilian rescue efforts continue

The search for the sixth and final missing person from a sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily is set to resume this morning....

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Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

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Rains and winds ahead

Rains and winds ahead

A seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the region, leading to brief periods of increased cloudiness today....

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Christodoulides taps Kostas Kadis for EU's Mediterranean Commissioner role

Christodoulides taps Kostas Kadis for EU's Mediterranean Commissioner role

President Christodoulides' phone call to Kostas Kadis came just days before the official announcement that Kadis would be the Republic of Cyprus's nominee for European Commissioner....

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Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from sunken yacht

Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah recovered from sunken yacht

Two bodies recovered from the wreckage of the sunken Bayesian yacht have been confirmed as those of Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah....

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UK travelers to the EU will need €7 visa-waiver starting May 2025

UK travelers to the EU will need €7 visa-waiver starting May 2025

UK travelers heading to the EU will need to pay a €7 fee starting in May 2025, thanks to new rules introduced by the EU. This fee, part of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), will be required for UK and other visa-exempt travelers, similar to the US ESTA system....

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EMA slams EAC for undermining electricity market competition

EMA slams EAC for undermining electricity market competition

The Electricity Market Association (EMA) is expressing concern over recent requests made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) to President Nicos Christodoulides....

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30 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Coral Beach Hotel & Resort's Milestone Anniversary

30 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Coral Beach Hotel & Resort's Milestone Anniversary

Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, part of the esteemed Leptos Calypso Hotels, is poised to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a grand event on September 18th, 2024,...

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Two bodies discovered in sunken yacht Bayesian

Two bodies discovered in sunken yacht Bayesian

Italian rescue divers have found two bodies inside the sunken luxury yacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, according to Reuters....

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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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Driver pulled from burning car after early-morning crash

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