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23 August, 2025
 

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MED9 Summit focuses on Middle East crisis in Cyprus

MED9 Summit focuses on Middle East crisis in Cyprus

Leaders of southern European Union nations are meeting Friday in Paphos for the 11th MED9 Summit, with a focus on the escalating crisis in the Middle East....

Tesla unveils Robotaxi and Optimus Robot at ‘We, Robot’ event

Tesla unveils Robotaxi and Optimus Robot at ‘We, Robot’ event

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the company’s latest autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab Robotaxi, during the "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Studios on Thursday....

Family, unaccompanied minor transferred to Pournara after crossing Green Line

Family, unaccompanied minor transferred to Pournara after crossing Green Line

A family of four and an unaccompanied minor, all of Somali origin, were found in the early hours of Friday after reportedly crossing into the Republic of Cyprus from non-government-controlled areas....

Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and a longtime advocate for human rights, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. She had suffered a stroke last week and was hospitalized before her death....

New app teaches teens money management

New app teaches teens money management

As technology continues to evolve, digital currency is becoming an increasingly integral part of modern life, making daily transactions easier, faster, and more accessible....

Von der Leyen backs €5 million Paphos Haemodialysis expansion

Von der Leyen backs €5 million Paphos Haemodialysis expansion

The new Dialysis Unit at Paphos General Hospital was officially inaugurated this morning by Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen....

Night at the museum, Cyprus edition!

Night at the museum, Cyprus edition!

Imagine wandering through centuries of history while sipping cocktails (well maybe not exactly next to artifacts) and enjoying techno beats. ...

ECB cautiously prepares for further rate reductions

ECB cautiously prepares for further rate reductions

The intention of the central bankers on the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council to proceed with another interest rate cut next week, as inflation data proves favorable, is indirectly but clearly reflected in the minutes of their last meeting, released today....

Greece secures historic win against England amidst heartfelt loss

Greece secures historic win against England amidst heartfelt loss

Greece pulled off a historic 2-1 win against England in the Nations League on Thursday, but the victory was filled with sadness after the recent death of Greek international George Baldock. Baldock, who was just 31, was found dead in his swimming pool at his home in Glyfada earlier this week....

UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

Cyprus hosts European Commission President for MED9 Summit

Cyprus hosts European Commission President for MED9 Summit

President Nicos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, ...

Hurricane Milton causes widespread damage in Florida

Hurricane Milton causes widespread damage in Florida

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Thursday, unleashing severe winds and rain that left at least 11 people dead and plunged nearly 2.9 million homes and businesses into darkness....

Jordan's King Abdullah joins MED9 Summit for key security talks

Jordan's King Abdullah joins MED9 Summit for key security talks

Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations convened in Cyprus on Friday for the MED9 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to tackling shared challenges. ...

Sunny skies and weekend vibes, perfect weather ahead!

Sunny skies and weekend vibes, perfect weather ahead!

Get ready for a fabulous weekend! Today, we’re looking at mostly clear skies with a few clouds popping in here and there. Perfect for any outdoor plans! ...

Digital Agenda: The Bright Side of Cyprus and Its Technological Prospects

Digital Agenda: The Bright Side of Cyprus and Its Technological Prospects

Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Cypriot lawyer and associates

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Cypriot lawyer and associates

Ukraine has added several Cypriot individuals and companies to its sanctions list, including prominent lawyer Andreas Sofocleous and employees from his law firm, Andreas M. Sofocleous & Co LLC, which operates both in Cyprus and Ukraine....

British tourists hospitalized after bartender serves cleaning fluid in Crete

British tourists hospitalized after bartender serves cleaning fluid in Crete

Five men were hospitalized after being served a cleaning agent instead of alcohol at a luxury hotel in Gouves, Crete, on Saturday....

Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...

Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved Wednesday the creation of a National Strategy focused on the LGBTQI community. ...

Cyprus and Greece strengthen defense ties in ''Iris - 2024'' exercises

Cyprus and Greece strengthen defense ties in ''Iris - 2024'' exercises

The final phase of the ''IRIS - 2024'' exercise, part of the Transatlantic Tactical Post-Troop Exercise (TAMS), took place in Kalo Chorio with the notable participation of two F-16 fighter aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force. This marks their first involvement since 2019....

Agios Efstratios becomes Greece's first 100% green energy island

Agios Efstratios becomes Greece's first 100% green energy island

Work on a pilot project to make the small northern Aegean island of Agios Efstratios (Ai Stratis) run entirely and autonomously on green energy has been successfully completed, Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator SA (DEDDIE) announced on Wednesday. ...

Florida: Fire Chief warned, ''If you stay here, you will die''

Florida: Fire Chief warned, ''If you stay here, you will die''

Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction and flooding. The storm made landfall south of Tampa, with powerful winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes battering cities across the state....

TheSoul Publishing COO: AI is the future of content creation

TheSoul Publishing COO: AI is the future of content creation

At the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, Aleksandra Sulimko, the Chief Operating Officer of TheSoul Publishing, shared some exciting insights on how technology is changing the way we create content. ...

Russians bypass sanctions in occupied areas

Russians bypass sanctions in occupied areas

Russians are leveraging the occupied territories to evade sanctions imposed by the European Union and other Western entities in response to the conflict in Ukraine, according to an article from the Dutch newspaper Het Parool. ...

Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

President Christodoulides commits to supporting enclaved Cypriots

President Christodoulides commits to supporting enclaved Cypriots

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Wednesday the state’s commitment to strengthen support to the almost 700 enclaved persons in Cyprus as a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, who witness hardship and a daily violation of their human rights....

ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to evaluate a proposed "windfall tax" on banks, commonly associated with the leftist political party AKEL, in Cyprus. ...

Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Weak high pressure is affecting the region, keeping mostly clear skies over the area today. ...

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