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XM invests in ARIS for future entrepreneurs

XM invests in ARIS for future entrepreneurs

XM, an international company that has established itself as a leader in the investment industry in forex, CFD in shares, metals and more, actively supports education and skills development initiatives through its sponsorship of ARIS (A Really Inspiring Space)....

UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

UNFICYP celebrates 60 years of service in Cyprus

UNFICYP marks 60 years in the service of peace in Cyprus. On 4 March 1964, the United Nations Security Council mandated the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). ...

Erdogan stands firm on dividing Cyprus

Erdogan stands firm on dividing Cyprus

In a show of defiance, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Ankara will continue its efforts for the recognition of the northern part of Cyprus, which Turkey has occupied since its 1974 invasion, as a separate state from the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus....

Greek Independence Day to gauge church's stance on same-sex marriage

Greek Independence Day to gauge church's stance on same-sex marriage

Greece’s Independence Day on March 25 and Greek Orthodox Easter on May 3 will serve as a barometer of the Church’s response to legislation passed by Parliament institutionalizing same sex marriage....

Central Bank predicts 2.2% GDP growth in 2023

Central Bank predicts 2.2% GDP growth in 2023

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) expects GDP growth of 2.2% in 2023, compared to significant growth of 5.1% in 2022, while for the years 2024-26 it expects GDP growth of 2.6%, 3.1% and 3.2%, respectively....

Vasilikos scandal unveiled: €250,000 spent, recommendations ignored

Vasilikos scandal unveiled: €250,000 spent, recommendations ignored

The decision made by the Nicos Anastasiades government in 2016 to shift away from failed attempts to introduce F.P. by constructing a terminal at Vasilikos initially offered hope for resolving an 11-year dilemma....

Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence and prison breaks

Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence and prison breaks

Haiti has plunged into a state of emergency as the capital city witnessed intense violence, prompting the government to take drastic measures....

Seven held for conspiracy and weapons outside Paphos mall

Seven held for conspiracy and weapons outside Paphos mall

Paphos police detained seven individuals on Sunday to assist with investigations into an alleged case of illegal assembly and carrying weapons to incite fear. ...

Sunshine and showers

Sunshine and showers

Get ready to soak up some sunshine and enjoy nature's tender embrace today!...

US conducts historic airdrop of aid in Gaza

US conducts historic airdrop of aid in Gaza

In a significant humanitarian effort, the US armed forces executed the inaugural airdrop of essential aid supplies in Gaza yesterday, as reported by two anonymous US officials...

Exploring the possibility of same-sex marriage in Cyprus

Exploring the possibility of same-sex marriage in Cyprus

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Ioanna Kyriakou delves into the complex landscape surrounding the feasibility and readiness for same-sex marriage in Cyprus, ...

Cyprus takes a backseat as the EU initiates gift-giving to Turkey

Cyprus takes a backseat as the EU initiates gift-giving to Turkey

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Pavlos Xanthoulis delves into the intricate diplomatic maneuvers and decisions made by Nicos Christodoulides' government in response to the Borel/Commission document on EU-Turkey ...

One year in: Challenges mount for President Nikos Christodoulides

One year in: Challenges mount for President Nikos Christodoulides

In today's Sunday edition of Kathimerini, journalist Marina Economidou delves into the intricate dynamics of President Nikos Christodoulides' first year. ...

Luxury living or lawlessness? Squatters occupy Hollywood Hills mansion

Luxury living or lawlessness? Squatters occupy Hollywood Hills mansion

A luxurious mansion in the heart of Hollywood Hills became an unexpected shelter for squatters earlier this year, showcasing a bizarre mix of characters including a self-proclaimed OnlyFans creator and a French bulldog....

NASA's ice particle strategy to combat global warming

NASA's ice particle strategy to combat global warming

NASA scientists have revealed a bold strategy to tackle climate change: deploying ice particles into the sky. ...

Could Scottish Highlands outlast London in a zombie apocalypse?

Could Scottish Highlands outlast London in a zombie apocalypse?

A recent study examining the UK's readiness for apocalyptic scenarios unveils some surprising findings. While the prospect of World War III looms, researchers also delved into the likelihood of surviving a zombie outbreak....

US plans first military airdrop of aid into Gaza

US plans first military airdrop of aid into Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced plans for the first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza following the recent deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid. ...

Cyprus real estate market holds steady at €5.5bn in 2023

Cyprus real estate market holds steady at €5.5bn in 2023

The Cypriot real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience and flexibility during 2023 and the total value of transactions reached €5.5bn, which appears to be at the same levels as in 2022, a press release by PwC Cyprus says....

Cyprus economic growth soars 2.5% for 2023

Cyprus economic growth soars 2.5% for 2023

Cyprus' economic growth is estimated at 2.5% in real terms in 2023. At current prices, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to increase by 7.1%, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus....

Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, Thomas Kingston, dies in apparent suicide

Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, Thomas Kingston, dies in apparent suicide

The senior coroner for Gloucestershire, Katy Skerrett, has disclosed that Thomas Kingston, the 45-year-old husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The inquest into Kingston's death, which was opened at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court, provided harrowing details surrounding the incident....

Transport Ministry enhances traffic surveillance with 170 new cameras

Transport Ministry enhances traffic surveillance with 170 new cameras

In a bid to revolutionize its traffic monitoring capabilities, the Ministry of Transport in Cyprus is embarking on a strategic initiative....

US senators allow F-16 sale to Turkey despite concerns

US senators allow F-16 sale to Turkey despite concerns

US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....

Greek cabinet unlocks potential for ''smart'' military development

Greek cabinet unlocks potential for ''smart'' military development

Marking the first step toward establishing the framework necessary to enable the creation of a “smart” army, the cabinet on Thursday......

EU mulls tax breaks for islands nations on aviation fuel

EU mulls tax breaks for islands nations on aviation fuel

European Union nations are in talks to grant exemptions for a proposed EU-wide tax on aviation fuel, particularly favoring islands. A draft document from Belgium,...

EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....

Limassol: Woman robbed of staggering 420,000 euros

Limassol: Woman robbed of staggering 420,000 euros

Authorities in Limassol are on heightened alert following a daring robbery that transpired around noon on Friday (1/3). According to police reports, the incident unfolded in the Germasogeia area, where two individuals on a motorcycle targeted a woman and forcefully seized her bag....

Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Tight security as Russia bids farewell to Navalny

Hundreds gathered in Moscow to say their goodbyes to Alexei Navalny at a funeral under heavy police presence. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under unexplained circumstances in an Arctic penal colony....

New rules for presidential advisers set amid political turmoil

New rules for presidential advisers set amid political turmoil

The House of Representatives, in a vote of 46 in favor and one against, has approved a bill outlining the criteria for hiring advisers-associates to the president, ministers, and deputy ministers....

Texas battles largest blaze in state history as fire torches 1M acres

Texas battles largest blaze in state history as fire torches 1M acres

At least two people have lost their lives as massive wildfires tear through the Texas Panhandle, threatening homes, livestock, and livelihoods. ...

MPs from 12 countries halt arms to Israel over Gaza assault

MPs from 12 countries halt arms to Israel over Gaza assault

More than 200 Members of Parliament (MPs) from a dozen countries are urging their governments to halt arms sales to Israel....

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