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Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

Hezbollah leader calls for migrant boat access to Cyprus

Hezbollah leader calls for migrant boat access to Cyprus

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Monday called on Lebanese authorities to allow migrant boats to head to Europe amid rising anti-Syrian sentiment and accusations that Western countries aim to confine refugees in Lebanon....

No jurors chosen yet in senator Menendez’s corruption trial

No jurors chosen yet in senator Menendez’s corruption trial

Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on Monday, with a judge excusing dozens of prospective jurors in a case that could affect the Democrat's political future and the makeup of the U.S. Senate....

High school teacher in Limassol accused of kissing student

High school teacher in Limassol accused of kissing student

A high school teacher in the Limassol district has been suspended following an allegation of sexual harassment involving a female student....

Education minister advocates for AI integration in education at EU council meeting

Education minister advocates for AI integration in education at EU council meeting

Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......

Suspicious car in Limassol sparks police chase and drug bust

Suspicious car in Limassol sparks police chase and drug bust

A 25-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday in Limassol on multiple charges including illegal drug possession, possession with intent to supply, money laundering, and traffic offenses, police said....

Attorney general pressured to reopen case on Thanasis' strangulation

Attorney general pressured to reopen case on Thanasis' strangulation

Criminal investigator Savvas Matsas explained on the broadcast Diaspora News the key individuals involved, the difficulties arising from the time delay, and the obstacles faced so far in the case of the death of 26-year-old National Guard member Thanasis Nikolaou....

Rain and storms possible today

Rain and storms possible today

Weak low pressure is currently affecting Cyprus, but a shift to weak high pressure is expected to take hold by Thursday. Dust in the atmosphere is anticipated from Friday onwards....

Invest Cyprus takes strides to boost investments on the island

Invest Cyprus takes strides to boost investments on the island

Invest Cyprus, the national Investment Promotion Authority has been fervently working to position Cyprus as an appealing investment and business hub, ...

Uncovering transparency issues in public contracts

Uncovering transparency issues in public contracts

The uproar surrounding a revitalizing project on the outskirts of Nicosia, the capital, is just a drop in the bucket compared to the broader issues plaguing certain contracting firms and the administration overseeing public contracts....

Melinda Gates steps down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates steps down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates Steps Down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Receives $12.5 Billion Settlement in Divorce Agreement ...

''It's up to the two leaders to show courage and boldness''

''It's up to the two leaders to show courage and boldness''

In an exclusive interview with ''K'', the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, expresses hope that the two leaders will listen to civil society....

The Minister of Agriculture at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Minister of Agriculture at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr Maria Panayiotou studied History and Archeology at the University of Cyprus from where she graduated in 2004 with honors....

Apply for National Solidarity Fund Replenishment until May 25th

Apply for National Solidarity Fund Replenishment until May 25th

Online applications for the Replenishment Scheme of the National Solidarity Fund will reopen on Tuesday and will remain open until May 25th, according to the Ministry of Finance....

Minister Panayiotou backs 27 wineries in 15th Cyprus wine competition

Minister Panayiotou backs 27 wineries in 15th Cyprus wine competition

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, expressed on Monday the government's will to support the wine sector and any organised......

Cyprus joins Europe's #Safe2Eat campaign for third year

Cyprus joins Europe's #Safe2Eat campaign for third year

In a concerted effort to bolster consumer confidence and promote food safety across Europe, Cyprus once again stands alongside 17 other nations in the #Safe2Eat campaign, spearheaded by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)....

Brutal attack on young APOEL fan

Brutal attack on young APOEL fan

In a shocking incident that has reverberated across the internet, a young APOEL fan fell victim to a vicious attack on Saturday night, May 11, in Nicosia, leaving the community in disbelief....

Turkish refusal derails UN's Cyprus mediation

Turkish refusal derails UN's Cyprus mediation

The efforts made by the UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin are hindered by the Turkish side's continuous refusal for dialogue, reliable sources told CNA on Monday....

International student numbers fall in UK universities

International student numbers fall in UK universities

Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain’s creative industries....

Cyprus revs up its new car registrations

Cyprus revs up its new car registrations

The Cyprus Statistical Service's latest report reveals a significant surge in motor vehicle registrations, marking a 33.5% increase to 17,589 in January-April 2024, compared to 13,180 in the same period of 2023....

U.S. slams Israel's Gaza tactics

U.S. slams Israel's Gaza tactics

In a significant departure from previous stances, Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's tactics in the Gaza conflict, deeming them ineffective in neutralizing Hamas militants while resulting in significant civilian casualties...

Government employment surges by 5.2% in 2024

Government employment surges by 5.2% in 2024

Government employment surged by 5.2% in the first four months of 2024, reaching a total of 54,837 individuals, according to data released Monday by the Statistical Service. By April 2024, the number climbed further to 55,253, revealing a breakdown of personnel across various sectors....

Hadjimanoli: ''We hope to expand into the Asian market''

Hadjimanoli: ''We hope to expand into the Asian market''

Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....

Cyprus stands with Armenians to preserve rich heritage

Cyprus stands with Armenians to preserve rich heritage

The Deputy Ministry of Culture always stands by and helps every effort of the Armenians of Cyprus to save their cultural heritage, said the competent Deputy......

Cuellar urges Cyprus leaders to listen to civil society for progress

Cuellar urges Cyprus leaders to listen to civil society for progress

The UN's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, didn't arrange a trilateral meeting with the two leaders during her third visit to Cyprus....

Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

The era we find ourselves in appears to signify the beginning of significant change in the professional league, reminiscent of historical shifts that brought......

Putin picks economist Belousov as defense chief, Shoigu switches gears

Putin picks economist Belousov as defense chief, Shoigu switches gears

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....

Deadly road crash claims British tourist's life in Paralimni

Deadly road crash claims British tourist's life in Paralimni

A tragic road collision turned fatal as 52-year-old Nicholas Charles Fox, a British national, succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident on May 9, 2024, in the province of Famagusta....

Dr. Nicolas P. Mastrogianopoulos at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr. Nicolas P. Mastrogianopoulos at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr. Nikolas P. Mastroyiannopoulos is the Founding Managing Partner of W11 Ventures. He is a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of the Green Energy Group in Limassol, and the CIM Business School in Nicosia Cyprus and the Chairperson of the Techisland Health Cluster Committee....

No negotiation on two-state solution with ambiguous sovereign equality

No negotiation on two-state solution with ambiguous sovereign equality

A two-state solution with the vague term of sovereign equality will never be negotiated by the Greek Cypriot side, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, stressing that ''we have no secret plan B.''...

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