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01 October, 2024
 

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Parliamentarian shines light on homophobic video screening at lyceum

Parliamentarian shines light on homophobic video screening at lyceum

A distressing occurrence unfolded as a homophobic video was screened before graduating students during their religious studies at a Nicosia high school....

Cyprus to roll out 10-second euro transfers across banks

Cyprus to roll out 10-second euro transfers across banks

Over the next 18 months, Cyprus is poised to revolutionize money transfers, promising seamless transactions within 10 seconds from bank to bank....

Cyprus in legal battle over alleged rights violations

Cyprus in legal battle over alleged rights violations

In a dramatic legal saga, the law firm Christos Pourgourides & Co LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Cyprus on behalf of their clients, Andreas Christofi and Kostakis Christofi from Trimiklini....

French far right poised for record surge in European Elections

French far right poised for record surge in European Elections

According to findings cited by Politico, the French far-right is poised to secure its highest-ever percentages in the upcoming June European elections....

German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

German President engages with residents at Kofinou Refugee Center

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit the Reception and Hospitality Center for International Protection Applicants in Kofinou on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Cyprus....

Cloudy skies and showers expected

Cloudy skies and showers expected

Hold onto your umbrellas, Cyprus! Cloudy weather with a chance of showers is on the horizon for Tuesday, as reported by the Meteorological Service. ...

Controversial 'Las Vegas on the Mediterranean' plan for Varosha unveiled

Controversial 'Las Vegas on the Mediterranean' plan for Varosha unveiled

A proposal to transform Varosha into a ''Las Vegas on the Mediterranean'' has surfaced, reportedly backed by a consortium of global billionaire businessmen, as revealed by the British newspaper Daily Express....

Christodoulides faces declining ratings amid citizen discontent

Christodoulides faces declining ratings amid citizen discontent

Marina Economidou, Director of 'Kathimerini,' has commented on the recent poll results indicating a decline in the ratings of President Nikos Christodoulides. ...

Thousands rallied in Athens against same-sex marriage bill

Thousands rallied in Athens against same-sex marriage bill

More than 1,500 protesters gathered in central Athens on Sunday to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The bill is set for a vote in parliament in days....

ERU and locals save dogs in heartwarming rescues

ERU and locals save dogs in heartwarming rescues

Today marked a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion in Lefkara, Cyprus, as the Emergency Response Unit (EMAK) and local residents collaborated to rescue two stranded dogs, each incident unfolding in its own tale of heroism....

Why do employees say 'no' to promotions? Insights from a global study

Why do employees say 'no' to promotions? Insights from a global study

A significant question arises in modern workplaces: why would an employee decline a promotion when they are entirely content with their current role?...

Houthi rebels target US-owned ship in Yemen waters

Houthi rebels target US-owned ship in Yemen waters

Houthi fighters have launched an attack on a ship they identified as United States-owned, sailing in Yemeni waters. The Iran-linked group stated that the vessel, Star Iris, was hit by "a number of suitable naval missiles" in precise strikes....

Government grapples with energy project crisis

Government grapples with energy project crisis

The firm spearheading one of the Republic of Cyprus' most ambitious energy ventures, Terminal F.P. at Royal, finds itself grappling with challenges that threaten its completion....

AC/DC unveils 'Power Up' European tour

AC/DC unveils 'Power Up' European tour

Iconic rock band AC/DC is set to electrify Europe this summer with their highly anticipated POWER UP tour, featuring two nights at Wembley Stadium in England....

New incentive plans aim to revive Maronite villages, says President

New incentive plans aim to revive Maronite villages, says President

The government is working on and will soon will announce incentive plans for new families and young couples to resettle in the occupied Maronite villages......

Fatal shooting at Greek shipping company leaves four dead

Fatal shooting at Greek shipping company leaves four dead

Four people died during a shooting incident at a Greek shipping company in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada on Monday, according to reports....

US Ambassador confirms F-16 sale approval to Turkey

US Ambassador confirms F-16 sale approval to Turkey

US Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, in a post on platform X posted on Sunday, referred to the completion of the process in Congress for the approval of the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkey....

Marios Pelekanos resigns as Vice President of DISY

Marios Pelekanos resigns as Vice President of DISY

Marios Pelekanos has stepped down from his role as Vice President of the Democratic Rally, citing his ''political morality, dignity, and conscience'' as reasons for his resignation. In a letter addressed to party President Anita Demetriou, Pelekanos expressed that he could not continue in the position....

Cyprus trade deficit soars to €8.57 Billion in 2023

Cyprus trade deficit soars to €8.57 Billion in 2023

Cyprus' trade deficit for 2023 reached €8.57 billion, marking an 18% increase from the previous year's €7.26 billion, according to provisional data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat)....

Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

In Cyprus, amid the backdrop of the Cyprus problem, discussions frequently revolve around Civil Society and its potential role in resolving the issue....

High dust levels blanket the sky

High dust levels blanket the sky

Cyprus is grappling with a surge in dust concentrations, as reported by the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection Department. Ground station measurements reveal a notable uptick in airborne particles, prompting health advisories and precautionary measures....

Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

Cyprus drowning in trash as stats report more waste, less recycling

Brace yourselves, Cyprus – we've got a waste problem. The latest data from Eurostat, the EU's number cruncher, shows that in 2022, we each tossed out a whopping 673 kg of municipal waste....

UN-led efforts prompt Britain's Cyprus diplomatic push

UN-led efforts prompt Britain's Cyprus diplomatic push

Amid the political tremors sparked in Nicosia by Irphan Siddiq's interview with "K" magazine, Britain ventures into the Cyprus conundrum by assembling a robust diplomatic unit at the Foreign Office....

German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

German President Steinmeier welcomed by President Christodoulides

In a landmark diplomatic encounter, President Nikos Christodoulides warmly welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today at the Presidential Palace, marking the first official visit by a German head of state to the Republic of Cyprus....

Former Dutch PM and wife's joint 'double euthanasia'

Former Dutch PM and wife's joint 'double euthanasia'

In a poignant farewell, former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, passed away together in what is described as a rare ''double euthanasia.''...

Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....

February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

February Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: CySEC

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

German President's Cyprus visit marks new diplomatic era

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins contacts on Monday as part of his state visit to Cyprus between 11-13 February at the invitation of the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides....

High pressure brings temporarily shifting skies

High pressure brings temporarily shifting skies

Cyprus residents should prepare for temporary weather changes as high pressure influences the region, gradually giving way to low pressure starting Tuesday....

Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

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