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Google Maps incident reveals offensive messages near Gaza

Google Maps incident reveals offensive messages near Gaza

When Google Maps users navigated to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, they might have seen placenames that included, “F**k Israel,” and “May god curse Israel’s Jerusalem.”...

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High dust concentrations pose health risks

High dust concentrations pose health risks

The Air Quality Monitoring Network, operated by the Department of Labour Inspection, has detected elevated concentrations of dust in the atmosphere on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential health risks....

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Bombs at the US Embassy

Bombs at the US Embassy

On November 30, 1963, just eight days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, President Archbishop Makarios submitted to Vice President Dr. Fazil Kiouchuk the 13 points for improving the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus. ...

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KEDIPES prepares 60 million euro 'Mortgage-to-Rent' initiative

KEDIPES prepares 60 million euro 'Mortgage-to-Rent' initiative

The sale of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros faces a potential new suspension. As of the end of October, no additional steps have been taken regarding divestments....

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A 3-year wait and a 2024 deadline loom for gas transport

A 3-year wait and a 2024 deadline loom for gas transport

Three years after the groundbreaking for the liquefied natural gas terminal, a project worth $289 million in euros has been initiated....

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31-year-old admits to attempted murder for 20,000 euros

31-year-old admits to attempted murder for 20,000 euros

In a recent verdict, the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 16 years in prison for an attempted murder that took place in Oroklini on December 4, 2022....

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''Aphrodite'' deal stalls between Nicosia and Chevron

''Aphrodite'' deal stalls between Nicosia and Chevron

November is not bringing any closer the prospect of an agreement between Nicosia and Chevron regarding the development of Block 12, also known as 'Aphrodite,' within the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)....

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Israel's right to self-defense sparks heated UN debate

Israel's right to self-defense sparks heated UN debate

The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on the Israel-Gaza war, with most members calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians under relentless Israeli bombardment in Gaza....

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Hospital workers stage strike for better conditions

Hospital workers stage strike for better conditions

On Tuesday, the unions representing SEK, PEO, DEOK, PASYDY, PASYNO, and PASYKI collectively rejected the new proposal put forth by OKYPY regarding the collective agreement....

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High pressure set to brighten your day

High pressure set to brighten your day

Today, a gentle touch of high pressure is gracing our skies, promising a day filled with abundant sunshine and pleasant conditions. The atmosphere may occasionally tease us with sparse dust, but overall, the weather is expected to be mostly clear. ...

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GSP Stadium to introduce parking fees to combat cleanliness issues

GSP Stadium to introduce parking fees to combat cleanliness issues

In response to a pressing cleanliness issue plaguing the GSP parking area, officials at the stadium have made the decision to implement a fee for its usage....

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National Guard's IRIS-2023 prepares for real challenges

National Guard's IRIS-2023 prepares for real challenges

The Interladian regular exercise with troops, known as "IRIS - 2023," concluded today, involving the active force of the National Guard....

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Cyprus' crucial role in evacuating foreigners from war zones

Cyprus' crucial role in evacuating foreigners from war zones

Defense Minister Michalis Giorgalas emphasized Cyprus' strategic importance in the Middle East crisis, highlighting its role as a stable and capable partner in humanitarian operations....

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Government unveils €77 million housing policy to tackle housing crisis

Government unveils €77 million housing policy to tackle housing crisis

Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou introduced the government's new housing policy. In his opening statement, Mr. Ioannou outlined a comprehensive plan involving multiple levels of actions and measures, which allocates €77 million over a five-year period for the implementation of specific initiatives....

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Gaza's fuel shortage claims 2,000 young lives

Gaza's fuel shortage claims 2,000 young lives

Aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as doctors warn an Israeli blockade on fuel means many more vulnerable babies and wounded people in hospitals will soon die. One agency says at least 2,000 children in Gaza have been killed in the past few weeks....

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Porsche presents third E-Hybrid variant of the Cayenne

Porsche presents third E-Hybrid variant of the Cayenne

Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency....

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ECOMMBX: A Platform to rule them all

ECOMMBX: A Platform to rule them all

From Day One, ECOMMBX was determined to develop the most powerful electronic payments systems, capable of offering customers seamless cross-border transactions. ...

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Healthcare workers demand collective contract in eight-hour strike

Healthcare workers demand collective contract in eight-hour strike

In a resolute move, employees of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYS) are set to conduct an eight-hour strike on October 25, 2023, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, in a bid to push for a collective employment contract. The strike, which involves various professional groups within the organization, is being organized by trade unions DEK, PEO, DEEC, PASYDY, PASYNO, and PASYKI. ...

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Britain's new ship to protect underwater cables

Britain's new ship to protect underwater cables

Concerned by threats to underwater pipes and cables that connect it with Europe and the rest of the world, Britain this month formally dedicated a new and unusual surveillance ship called the RFA Proteus....

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Unmasking the mystery of the Al-Ahli hospital attack in Gaza

Unmasking the mystery of the Al-Ahli hospital attack in Gaza

"Who is Responsible for the Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza?...

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Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Enclaved Persons, Anna Aristotelous, on Monday visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), expressing the wish that the tireless actions of the staff there would soon ease the pain of the families who are demanding to be given the remains of their loved ones....

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Steady sunshine and sparse dust

Steady sunshine and sparse dust

Today, on the 24th of October, the weather in our region promises clear skies and the occasional presence of sparse dust particles in the atmosphere....

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New boarding method to save time and money

New boarding method to save time and money

Airlines have long grappled with the challenges of efficient boarding, a process that often leads to travelers standing in lengthy queues both outside and inside the aircraft....

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Schofield's scandal spurs strict workplace relationship disclosure

Schofield's scandal spurs strict workplace relationship disclosure

ITV staff have been ordered to tell the company about personal relationships with colleagues after the Phillip Schofield scandal....

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Cyprus delays green tax implementation to early 2024

Cyprus delays green tax implementation to early 2024

"It's paranoid that, at a time when there is accuracy and an increase in fuel prices, the government is implementing measures to combat price increases, and additional taxes are being introduced," stated Finance Minister Makis Keravnos during the discussion of the 2024 budget in Parliament....

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Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

Cyprus disrupts migrant trafficking ring, seizes €160,000

In a significant breakthrough, Cyprus law enforcement has successfully dismantled a migrant trafficking ring, culminating in the arrest of ten individuals, one of whom was found in possession of a substantial €160,000. ...

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Government support package under fire for short-term fixes

Government support package under fire for short-term fixes

The government's package of support measures has been criticized by the Pancyprian Association of Consumers and Quality of Life, which claims these solutions are only temporary and patchwork....

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Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister urges peace in Israel-Palestine at EU Council

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed that there’s an urgent need for de-escalation and for the creation of the political horizon that will lead to a two state solution in Israel - Palestine, ahead of his participation in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU being held in Luxembourg on Monday. ...

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TechIsland launches PropTech Working Group

TechIsland launches PropTech Working Group

TechIsland, Cyprus’ leading tech association, announces the formation of a new PropTech Working Group. ...

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Israeli military launches limited raids into Gaza amid rising tensions

Israeli military launches limited raids into Gaza amid rising tensions

Israel's military has said that ground forces mounted limited raids into Gaza overnight to fight Palestinian gunmen and that air strikes were being focussed on sites where Hamas was assembling to attack any wider Israeli invasion....

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