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27 April, 2025
 

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Police Chief under fire for leadership failure

Police Chief under fire for leadership failure

Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou's recent statement regarding the events unfolding in Limassol on Wednesday night failed to instill confidence in the public regarding the police leadership's resolve to address fan violence....

Rainy days and snowy peaks ahead

Rainy days and snowy peaks ahead

A low-pressure system is brewing southwest of our island and is in no hurry to leave. It's going to stick around until Thursday, so grab your umbrellas and jackets!...

How accurate were 1924's predictions for 2024?

How accurate were 1924's predictions for 2024?

In the echoes of 1924, visionaries dared to peek into the future, envisioning what life might resemble a century later - in our very own 2024....

Large dog mauls Miniature Pinscher in Mesogi horror

Large dog mauls Miniature Pinscher in Mesogi horror

A distressing incident unfolded yesterday afternoon in Mesogi's industrial zone as a woman walked her daughter's small dog, only to encounter a harrowing attack by a large black dog....

Vultures' feeding frenzy at Limassol restaurant sparks poisoning concerns

Vultures' feeding frenzy at Limassol restaurant sparks poisoning concerns

In a peculiar dining affair at the Limnatis restaurant in Limassol, vultures and kites are emerging as avid patrons of ''fine dining,'' as per a statement from the Birdlife Cyprus, which posted a video from the scene....

Ancient 'zombie viruses' stir beneath melting permafrost

Ancient 'zombie viruses' stir beneath melting permafrost

In a chilling revelation, scientists have unearthed a concerning array of ancient pathogens from beneath the permafrost in Siberia, indicating a potential threat of a bizarre new pandemic looming on humanity’s horizon....

UN court slams Israel: Ordered to halt genocide in Gaza

UN court slams Israel: Ordered to halt genocide in Gaza

In a landmark ruling, the United Nations' international court of justice has directed Israel to take immediate action to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza....

Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

Homeless residents forge dangerous caves along California riverbanks

In a recent discovery that sheds light on the struggles of homelessness in California, authorities in Modesto uncovered a series of makeshift caves along the banks of the Tuolumne River, serving as clandestine dwellings for those without homes....

Tatar blasts Greek Cypriot 'obstruction' in energy talks

Tatar blasts Greek Cypriot 'obstruction' in energy talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar emphasized the importance of energy collaboration with Europe through Turkey during a summit on energy in the Eastern Mediterranean, held at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce....

US NSC Chief joins Cyprus-Israel talks on maritime assistance

US NSC Chief joins Cyprus-Israel talks on maritime assistance

Curtis Ried, the Chief of Staff for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) joined the Republic of Cyprus and Israeli officials "for productive discussions on Cyprus’s maritime assistance corridor concept"....

USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

USA: Alabama makes history with first nitrogen gas execution

In a historic move, Alabama carried out the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith, making it the first state to use nitrogen gas for an execution. Smith, 58, was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a process that involved visible convulsions and shaking....

Foreclosure fate tied to 'Mortgage-to-Rent' scheme

Foreclosure fate tied to 'Mortgage-to-Rent' scheme

Cyprus' parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges....

China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

China threatens to sever business ties with Iran over ship attacks

Recent diplomatic talks between Chinese and Iranian officials have brought to light China's pressing concern over Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, allegedly backed by Iran....

Alphamega riots amplify football strife

Alphamega riots amplify football strife

The management of violence in stadiums hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming extraordinary CFA meeting this Friday, prompted by the recent turmoil at ''Alphamega''....

Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

Cyprus Airways bolsters fleet with environmentally friendly AIRBUS 220s

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airlines acquired two state-of-the-art AIRBUS 220s in July....

Balcony collapse raises safety concerns in Germasogeia

Balcony collapse raises safety concerns in Germasogeia

In the early hours of Friday morning, a balcony in an apartment building on George A Street, Germasogeia, collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for residents and pedestrians. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident....

Cyprus ports report 20% drop in cargo blamed on Suez canal crisis

Cyprus ports report 20% drop in cargo blamed on Suez canal crisis

The recent events concerning the crisis in the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal have resulted in losses for the Republic of Cyprus of around 20%, said the President of the Cyprus Ports Authority, Dr. Antonis Stylianou....

Hellenic Bank eyes CNP Cyprus takeover

Hellenic Bank eyes CNP Cyprus takeover

Hellenic Bank has confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CNP Cyprus, validating a report by ''K''. ...

Cyprus drenched in rain, flood fears rise

Cyprus drenched in rain, flood fears rise

Looks like we've got a low-pressure system hanging out northeast of the island, stirring things up a bit. By this afternoon, we're expecting it to mellow out into a weak low-pressure situation....

Cypriot MPs decry threats to media freedom at European Assembly

Cypriot MPs decry threats to media freedom at European Assembly

Cypriot MPs Yiorgos Loukaides and Christiana Erotokritou spoke about the importance of freedom of speech and on the increasing......

Transport for London accused of exploiting EU drivers for fines

Transport for London accused of exploiting EU drivers for fines

European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....

Cyprus secures €20.9 million boost from EU's recovery fund

Cyprus secures €20.9 million boost from EU's recovery fund

In a significant development, the European Commission announced a pre-financing injection of €20.9 million for Cyprus from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism,...

Over 810,000 patients sought primary care in 2023

Over 810,000 patients sought primary care in 2023

In a recent announcement, the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) disclosed key statistics and advancements in Cyprus's healthcare system for the year 2023. ...

Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....

Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

Cabinet reduces civil servants' sick leave days

The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Finance Minister Makis Keravnos, has greenlit a significant amendment to regulations governing sick leave for civil servants....

Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

Committee reviews proposal to limit benefits for former officials

The Parliament's Institutional Committee has deliberated on a legislative proposal by MP Alexandra Attalides, suggesting a time limit of five years for certain benefits granted to former ...

State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

State of the Union: Genuine commitments or political maneuvering?

The Cyprus President’s State of the Union address is to take place on Monday in the presence of representatives of the Legislative and Judiciary, and other officials, Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Thursday. ...

Cyprus diplomacy shifts gears with UN envoy's arrival

Cyprus diplomacy shifts gears with UN envoy's arrival

A period of mobility as regards the Cyprus problem begins with the arrival in Cyprus of the personal envoy of UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar......

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