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07 July, 2025
 

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Hold on to your hats, there's some breezy days ahead!

Hold on to your hats, there's some breezy days ahead!

Get ready for a breezy day ahead! Expect mostly clear skies with a few clouds popping up here and there. Winds will be whipping in from the north and northeast, clocking in at a solid 4 to 5 on the Beaufort scale, so it’s going to feel quite gusty....

Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

Joey takes you to Madrid for the Junior Eurovision final

Joey takes you to Madrid for the Junior Eurovision final

Travel with your child to Madrid exclusively by signing up to the JOEY App and watch the grand final of Junior Eurovision 2024, which will take place on November 16th. ...

57-year-old Nicosia resident arrested in child pornography case

57-year-old Nicosia resident arrested in child pornography case

Authorities in Cyprus arrested a 57-year-old man from Nicosia on Monday, as part of an investigation into child pornography....

Aircraft deployed to combat Paphos fire after Limassol flames tamed

Aircraft deployed to combat Paphos fire after Limassol flames tamed

A new wildfire has broken out in the Paphos district, specifically in the Pittokopos area, just hours after a blaze in Limassol was brought under control....

FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

Kotsovolos: One Destination, the full Apple Experience

Kotsovolos: One Destination, the full Apple Experience

For those who are looking for the ultimate Apple experience, the answer is simple: Kotsovolos!...

Fake $100 banknotes flood Cyprus

Fake $100 banknotes flood Cyprus

The Central Bank of Cyprus called on Monday for caution over the circulation of counterfeit US$ 100 banknotes in the market. ...

Secrets to building winning teams in the digital era

Secrets to building winning teams in the digital era

At this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held in Nicosia, Beth Davies, a renowned expert in talent management and company culture, took center stage to share her insights on the future of work....

Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

A picture is worth a thousand words!

A picture is worth a thousand words!

Former President Donald Trump made an unusual appearance at a McDonald’s in suburban Pennsylvania on Sunday, attempting to present himself as......

Priest halts wedding over bridesmaid's ''catwalk moment''

Priest halts wedding over bridesmaid's ''catwalk moment''

In what can only be described as an unforgettable scene at a wedding in Paiania on Saturday (16/10), a priest temporarily stopped the ceremony due to a bridesmaid's fashion faux pas...

17-year-old arrested over Finikoudes fight

17-year-old arrested over Finikoudes fight

A 17-year-old minor was arrested Sunday night in connection with an ongoing police investigation into a case involving conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, affray, causing a disturbance, breach of the peace, and malicious damage....

Cyprus talks at crossroads: Is the 'end of the road' near?

Cyprus talks at crossroads: Is the 'end of the road' near?

The recent dinner in New York served as a reminder that, in the cynical world of international negotiations, continuing the process for its own sake remains, methodologically, the way to avoid declaring an impasse...

Cyprus strengthens military ties in Crete with key partners in MEDUSA-13/2024

Cyprus strengthens military ties in Crete with key partners in MEDUSA-13/2024

The multinational aeronautical exercise "MEDUSA-13/2024" took place in the maritime area of Crete from 11 to 20 October 2024, with the participation of aeronautical assets and Special Operations Units from Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, France and Saudi Arabia....

Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated this after the informal tripartite dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ersin Tatar in New York,...

Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway to voters raises legal red flags

Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway to voters raises legal red flags

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has committed to giving away $1 million daily to voters who sign his political action committee's (PAC) petition supporting constitutional rights....

Israel targets Hezbollah-linked bank in air strikes on Beirut

Israel targets Hezbollah-linked bank in air strikes on Beirut

Israel launched multiple air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, including branches of a bank accused of financially supporting the militant group. ...

Mostly clear skies with mild winds across the island

Mostly clear skies with mild winds across the island

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the area....

Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...

Cyprus' EU nominee under fire for waste management scandal

Cyprus' EU nominee under fire for waste management scandal

Costas Kadis, Cyprus' nominee for EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, is facing criticism over his handling of a controversial waste management scandal ahead of his November 6 hearing before the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee....

Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....

Crocs releases first dog shoes for furry friends

Crocs releases first dog shoes for furry friends

Crocs, known for its colorful and comfortable footwear, is now catering to a new demographic—dogs....

David Rowan: Why Cyprus can become a hub for AI innovation

David Rowan: Why Cyprus can become a hub for AI innovation

David Rowan, the founding editor of WIRED UK, captivated the audience at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 with his bold vision of how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), will reshape the future of business and society....

Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iran-Egypt talks focus on Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....

Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

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