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18 May, 2025
 

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Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

Politics Blog: Leaders, Avvakoum, USA and the Cyprus Air Force

''The country needs a leader'', exclaimed Averof Neofytou, reminding us of the infamous slogan by Nikaros that the crisis needed a leader. ...

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EU sends planes, helicopter, and teams to battle Greek fires

EU sends planes, helicopter, and teams to battle Greek fires

The European Union sends support to Greece to combat fires, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said in a post on X platform on Monday....

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UK unemployment falls to 4.2%

UK unemployment falls to 4.2%

Britain’s unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in the second quarter, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....

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Cyprus to host MED9 conference on cultural rights amid global crises

Cyprus to host MED9 conference on cultural rights amid global crises

A conference on ''Cultural Rights in Times of Crisis - Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives'' will be held in Cyprus on September 16, within the framework of the 9 Mediterranean Member States of the EU (MED9), Summit....

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Remembering the magic of Athens 2004

Remembering the magic of Athens 2004

As the calendar turned to August 13, 2004, Greece witnessed a historic moment: the return of the Olympic flame to its homeland. Dimitris Papaioannou's groundbreaking opening ceremony captivated millions both in Greece and around the world with its emotional and spectacular presentation....

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Child accidentally starts fire in Limassol district, mother charged

Child accidentally starts fire in Limassol district, mother charged

Police are investigating a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the Limassol district village of Souni-Zanakia, which consumed approximately five hectares of land, including pine trees and wild vegetation. The blaze also damaged a shelter, a generator, and a car owned by a 77-year-old resident....

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Canada and Cyprus forge evacuation pact amid Middle East crisis

Canada and Cyprus forge evacuation pact amid Middle East crisis

An agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus concerning Emergency Evacuation Operations, via the territory of the Republic of Cyprus was made on August 6th....

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Limassol resident loses €30,000 in cryptocurrency scam

Limassol resident loses €30,000 in cryptocurrency scam

A 54-year-old resident of Limassol reported to the police yesterday that he was scammed out of €30,000 by an online scammer posing as a cryptocurrency investment advisor....

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Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

In 2023, nearly 50,000 people in Europe died due to extreme heat, making it one of the deadliest years in the last decade, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. ...

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Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Mental health over job security is Gen Z’s new workplace mantra

Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...

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Cyprus prepares for Lebanon evacuations, beds ready in Larnaca schools

Cyprus prepares for Lebanon evacuations, beds ready in Larnaca schools

Cyprus is fully prepared to implement its Estia Plan for potential evacuations from Lebanon, Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos announced on Tuesday....

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Tatar slams Cyprus-Israel military cooperation

Tatar slams Cyprus-Israel military cooperation

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar criticized the Greek Cypriot administration, claiming its unilateral actions are endangering the island of Cyprus....

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Harris campaign criticizes Trump-Musk interview as 'self-obsessed'

Harris campaign criticizes Trump-Musk interview as 'self-obsessed'

Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in a friendly conversation on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, though their highly anticipated interview was delayed by over 40 minutes due to technical issues....

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Police prevent drug supply attempt at Paphos detention center

Police prevent drug supply attempt at Paphos detention center

Police thwarted an attempt to supply drugs to a detainee at the Paphos detention center on Monday afternoon....

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Putin confirms Ukraine holds 28 settlements

Putin confirms Ukraine holds 28 settlements

Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region as an effort to undermine Moscow’s military operations in eastern Ukraine. This attack has prompted the evacuation of around 100,000 people....

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Ongoing wildfire battle: Attica firefighters tackle new outbreaks

Ongoing wildfire battle: Attica firefighters tackle new outbreaks

Firefighting efforts are ongoing through the night to control wildfires in northeast Attica, primarily affecting the Mount Penteli and Lake Marathon areas. ...

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French firm warns of halt on Cyprus-Crete cable over payments

French firm warns of halt on Cyprus-Crete cable over payments

The second meeting of the Commission overseeing the Cyprus-Crete electric cable project, which included representatives from IPTO, the energy ministries of Cyprus and Greece, and the energy regulators from both countries, ended with no significant progress....

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Scorching weather continues

Scorching weather continues

Seasonal low pressure and a hot air mass continue to influence the region. ...

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Sharp increase in bounced checks for July 2024

Sharp increase in bounced checks for July 2024

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has reported a notable increase in bounced checks for July 2024, according to preliminary data from the Central Information Register (CIR)....

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US extradites Russian citizen from Cyprus on high-tech export charges

US extradites Russian citizen from Cyprus on high-tech export charges

The US has extradited Russian citizen Artur Petrov from Cyprus, where he faces 11 charges related to the illegal export of US-made microelectronic technology to Russia, the Russian state news agency TASS reported. ...

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US leads Olympic medal count with 126, China follows closely

US leads Olympic medal count with 126, China follows closely

The Olympic Games have concluded, and the final medal tally reveals the United States once again dominating the overall count, securing a total of 126 medals. ...

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Ukrainian forces push 30km into Russia in deepest incursion of the war

Ukrainian forces push 30km into Russia in deepest incursion of the war

Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 30 kilometers into Russian territory, marking the most significant incursion since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022....

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Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....

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Blaze in Souni-Zanakia burns 5 hectares, causes building damage

Blaze in Souni-Zanakia burns 5 hectares, causes building damage

The fire that broke out shortly after eleven in the morning in Souni - Zanakia, Limassol district, has caused damage to several buildings, which is manageable, according to Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis....

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Cyprus talks hit a snag as Tatar says no to UN meeting

Cyprus talks hit a snag as Tatar says no to UN meeting

According to Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, last week, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides expressed a strong interest in restarting talks about the Cyprus issue. ...

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Power link decision expected soon, Energy Minister confirms

Power link decision expected soon, Energy Minister confirms

Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced that key decisions regarding the electricity interconnection......

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Cyprus sees rise in surrogacy applications, mostly from Ukraine

Cyprus sees rise in surrogacy applications, mostly from Ukraine

Since surrogacy laws were introduced in Cyprus in 2017, there have been 96 applications for surrogacy up to 2023, with four of those being turned down....

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Cyprus' online legal system still facing problems after fixes

Cyprus' online legal system still facing problems after fixes

The gradual relocation of state data center servers to fully compliant and secure facilities will begin before the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Innovation......

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Miley Cyrus named Youngest Disney Legend at 31

Miley Cyrus named Youngest Disney Legend at 31

Miley Cyrus, fresh off her first Grammy win, has been named a Disney Legend....

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Motorcycle falls 90 meters from cliff onto Akamas coast

Motorcycle falls 90 meters from cliff onto Akamas coast

A four-wheeled rental motorcycle plunged into the sea after falling from a 90-meter cliff in a road accident on Sunday at the Baths of Aphrodite....

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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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She’s not Rihanna, but you’d never know it. Meet the lookalike who fooled Cyprus. Photos courtesy of Rose Cohen Facebook and Instagram.
NEWS

Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

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