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Julian Assange set to testify before the Council of Europe

Julian Assange set to testify before the Council of Europe

Julian Assange will testify before the Council of Europe on October 1, a key moment in his ongoing fight for justice. The founder of WikiLeaks will speak to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Palace of Europe, with the session set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m....

Tanqueray Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Tanqueray Gin at the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The country's most popular cocktail festival, now in its 5th year, returns to offer an unforgettable evening with exclusive signature cocktails from 20 top bars from Cyprus and abroad....

Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

Christodoulides: Ready for talks ''Anytime, Anywhere''

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ''anytime and anywhere'' in a bid to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks. ...

Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

Cyprus, Greece, and France discuss regional tensions and energy in New York

Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, and France met in New York on Tuesday to discuss rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and a major energy project connecting Cyprus and Greece....

Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

Cyprus promotes business and investment at major trade fair in China

Cyprus took part in the 11th ''China International Fair for Trade in Services'' (CIFTIS) in Beijing to promote the country as a top destination for business and investment, according to the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry....

Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away!

Mother Nature giveth and she taketh away!

Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature gave us that glorious downpour, just long enough to tease us before cranking the heat back up. ''She giveth, and taketh away.''...

UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

UK deploys 700 troops to Cyprus for potential Lebanon evacuation

The UK government has announced plans to deploy 700 troops to Cyprus in preparation for a potential evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. ...

Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

Cypriot fleet grows by 12%, Deputy Minister highlights at AGM

The fleet of ocean-going vessels in the Cypriot registry has risen by 12% in the last year, Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis said during the Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Ship Owners Association held in Athens....

Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....

Cyprus sees decline in use of online government services

Cyprus sees decline in use of online government services

In 2023, Cyprus reported that only 66% of its citizens accessed government websites for online services, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

Education Minister calls for mobile phone ban over gambling worries

Education Minister calls for mobile phone ban over gambling worries

Due to worries about students getting involved in online gambling during school breaks, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is calling for a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools....

Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

Sahara desert turns green after rare heavy rains

The typically dry and barren Sahara Desert is experiencing an unusual burst of greenery following heavy rainfall in early September. ...

Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Parliament to review leadership replacement rules

Cyprus' Parliament Speaker Annita Demetriou has called for urgent talks to establish clear rules for permanently replacing the President and Speaker of Parliament when needed....

Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

Shooter confesses to killing ''Dimitroui'' in ambush

A 42-year-old Syrian man has admitted to gunning down Dimitris Andronikos, better known as "Dimitroui," in a brazen midday ambush on April 23. The attack occurred along the Paleochori-Anthoupolis road in what authorities describe as a calculated hit on the notorious Cypriot criminal....

U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

U.S. sends more troops to Middle East as tensions rise

The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East to help evacuate Americans if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon gets worse, according to defense officials....

Fly Business Class from Just €150 with Cyprus Airways—Limited Time Only!

Fly Business Class from Just €150 with Cyprus Airways—Limited Time Only!

Cyprus Airways Introduces unmatched Business Class Fares Starting at €150: Luxury Travel Made Accessible...

Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...

Zelenskyy urges US to lift missile restrictions

Zelenskyy urges US to lift missile restrictions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism that the war with Russia is nearing its conclusion, urging international allies to continue bolstering Ukraine's military efforts. ...

The biobank.cy CoE joins the European Researchers' Night 2024

The biobank.cy CoE joins the European Researchers' Night 2024

For the 18th year, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is presenting European Researchers' Night, titled ''Mission Possible: Researchers on Board for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.''...

UAE’s TAQA looks to invest in Cyprus-Greece electricity project

UAE’s TAQA looks to invest in Cyprus-Greece electricity project

A delegation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned company TAQA, led by its CEO, Dr. Afif Saif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its strong interest in participating in the GSI Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project, during a meeting......

Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation join forces once again, promoting a common vision ... a world full of children’s smiles! ...

Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......

Odysseas Michaelides removed: Court cites breach of public trust

Odysseas Michaelides removed: Court cites breach of public trust

The court’s extensive ruling regarding the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides from the role of Auditor General introduces new legal precedents concerning the public conduct of institutional figures and those tasked with serving the public interest....

Andreas Papaconstantinou to become the new Auditor General

Andreas Papaconstantinou to become the new Auditor General

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the Republic's new Auditor General. ...

Clear skies with afternoon showers

Clear skies with afternoon showers

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region....

Bank of Cyprus shares surge 4.6% on first day back in Athens

Bank of Cyprus shares surge 4.6% on first day back in Athens

Bank of Cyprus shares surged on their first day of trading at the Athens Exchange, reaching €5.00, marking a notable return to the Greek financial market after seven years....

Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

Tensions flare over Auditor General appointment threat

Cyprus is facing a political storm after DIKO MP Zacharias Koulias repeated his threat to appoint a new auditor general while temporarily leading Parliament next week, ...

Nicosia roads turned to rivers as storms hit the island

Nicosia roads turned to rivers as storms hit the island

A yellow warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued by The Weather Service, effective from 12:00 BST and lasting until 18:00 this afternoon....

19th-century message in a bottle found in France

19th-century message in a bottle found in France

A group of volunteers excavating an ancient Gaulish site in Normandy, France, made a surprising discovery—a message in a bottle from 1825. The message was written by P.J. Féret,...

Cyprus leads MED9 ministers in push for resilient Mediterranean energy ecosystem

Cyprus leads MED9 ministers in push for resilient Mediterranean energy ecosystem

The MED9 Energy Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region....

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