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Labour Minister discusses pension relief proposal on SPOR FM

Labour Minister discusses pension relief proposal on SPOR FM

Greek Minister of Labour Yannis Panagiotou addressed the proposal to exempt the basic pension from the actuarial reduction of 12% for employees with 40 years of contributions during an interview with SPOR FM and the show Diaspora News....

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Foreign Minister Kombos in Ramallah, announces economic aid for Palestinians

Foreign Minister Kombos in Ramallah, announces economic aid for Palestinians

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos visited Ramallah on Monday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East and explore the establishment of a maritime humanitarian corridor....

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Greece and Cyprus key to evacuation plans for US citizens in Israel

Greece and Cyprus key to evacuation plans for US citizens in Israel

Key to the emergency plans devised by the United States and other Western nations for evacuating their citizens from Israel are Greece and Cyprus. ...

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Fatal shooting of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos shakes Limassol

Fatal shooting of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos shakes Limassol

Tragedy struck on the morning of October 30th when 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos became the victim of a fatal shooting on Amathus Beach Boulevard in Limassol. ...

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UN warns of potential war crimes amid Israel-Gaza violence surge

UN warns of potential war crimes amid Israel-Gaza violence surge

The United Nations has warned that there was “clear evidence” that war crimes may have been committed in “the explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza”....

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DISY MEP Eleni Stavrou visits Israel amidst Middle East crisis

DISY MEP Eleni Stavrou visits Israel amidst Middle East crisis

Eleni Stavrou, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing DISY, is currently on a visit to Israel, where she has been actively monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East....

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Israel's top businessman pushes for Netanyahu's exit

Israel's top businessman pushes for Netanyahu's exit

Amon Shaswa, the head of the technology company Mobileye and one of Israel's leading businessmen, made a compelling call on Sunday for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the replacement of his government....

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Minister vows 'smart lights' rule over timers

Minister vows 'smart lights' rule over timers

In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...

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Israelis find sanctuary in Greece and Cyprus

Israelis find sanctuary in Greece and Cyprus

As the conflict with Hamas in Gaza intensifies, a growing number of Israeli citizens are seeking refuge in Greece and Cyprus....

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Cyprus' passport ranks 21st worldwide thanks to its perks and power

Cyprus' passport ranks 21st worldwide thanks to its perks and power

Cyprus's passport is currently the 21st most powerful globally, with a total score of 104.00. This ranking considers not only travel opportunities but also taxation, global reputation, dual citizenship policies, and personal freedom....

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Kombos embarks on diplomatic mission to Ramallah amidst Middle East tensions

Kombos embarks on diplomatic mission to Ramallah amidst Middle East tensions

In a pivotal move aimed at addressing the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Ramallah, where he will engage in high-level discussions with his Palestinian counterpart, Riad Malki, along with other key officials....

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Family mourns as Shani Louk confirmed dead

Family mourns as Shani Louk confirmed dead

A young woman who was kidnapped by Hamas and paraded half naked on the back of a truck is dead, her family has said....

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Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

Cyprus braces for migrant influx by expanding Pournara center

The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...

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Well-known individual gunned down in Germasogeia

Well-known individual gunned down in Germasogeia

Early Monday morning, authorities in Limassol were placed on high alert following a tragic incident. Initial reports indicated that around 8:00 a.m., a man was found dead in a vehicle in the Germasogeia area....

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'Don't travel to Lebanon', says Foreign Ministry

'Don't travel to Lebanon', says Foreign Ministry

Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry advises Cypriot nationals with an updated travel advice, as of 29th October 2023, to avoid all travel to Lebanon....

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Key economic issues dominate the headlines

Key economic issues dominate the headlines

Despite various actions taken and a decrease in inflation, there are worries about the central bank's ability to achieve its goals. Some experts suggest that the target of 2% price growth, ...

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TechIsland launches MarComms Community

TechIsland launches MarComms Community

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association with over 270 members, is set to launch a new professional group, the TechIsland MarComms Community. This initiative is aimed at fortifying the marketing and communications sector in the country’s rapidly evolving tech industry....

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Refugees block departure of ferry in Rhodes

Refugees block departure of ferry in Rhodes

Around 400 migrants and refugees staged a protest at the port of Rhodes on Sunday, creating a significant disruption in the area. ...

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Cyprus pursues humanitarian sea corridor for Gaza aid

Cyprus pursues humanitarian sea corridor for Gaza aid

Consultations on an initiative to create a humanitarian maritime corridor continue both in Nicosia and through the Foreign Minister's ongoing contacts with countries in the region....

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Syrian migrant arrival puts Cyprus on high alert

Syrian migrant arrival puts Cyprus on high alert

As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Cyprus is bracing for a potential surge in Syrian migrants from Lebanon....

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Riot erupts in Russia as hundreds storm airport over Israel flight arrival

Riot erupts in Russia as hundreds storm airport over Israel flight arrival

Hundreds of people stormed into the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field Sunday, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, Russian news agencies and social media reported....

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Cloudy skies and scattered showers

Cloudy skies and scattered showers

A fluctuating weather pattern is forecasted for the region, as a weak high-pressure system exerts its influence. This system will bring intermittent sparse dust into the atmosphere, impacting the daily weather conditions. ...

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Tragic loss of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry at 54

Tragic loss of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry at 54

''Friends'' star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources said. He was 54....

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The toxic side of Cyprus' mushroom gathering

The toxic side of Cyprus' mushroom gathering

Mushroom enthusiasts in the mountainous regions of Cyprus have been treated to a bountiful mushroom-picking season thanks to the satisfactory rains of October....

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President to take a razor to his beard

President to take a razor to his beard

In a surprising and charitable move, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has decided to shave his beard after nearly two months of sporting it....

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Larnaca's Palm Beach embraces major renovation

Larnaca's Palm Beach embraces major renovation

The Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows in Larnaca will be renewed and upgraded as part of its transformation into the Palm Beach Resort....

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Canadian soldiers in Cyprus await call for Lebanon evacuation

Canadian soldiers in Cyprus await call for Lebanon evacuation

On a sunny Thursday in Cyprus, holidaymakers relaxed on beach chairs, while a small group of people in Canadian uniform sat inside a nearby hotel meeting room, staring into screens. ...

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An experienced hand returns to Cyprus for a fresh push toward reunification

An experienced hand returns to Cyprus for a fresh push toward reunification

The process of resuming Cyprus talks is set to see progress with the appointment of a UN envoy by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This move signifies Nicosia's willingness to advance negotiations with the aim of finding a solution, ending the stalemate that has persisted since 2017....

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Cyprus gears up for potential Middle East evacuations of over 100,000 people

Cyprus gears up for potential Middle East evacuations of over 100,000 people

Cyprus is actively preparing for potential large-scale evacuations of citizens from various nationalities in the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region, following the recent conflict outbreak in the Middle East. ...

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Full basic pension exempted from actuarial reduction

Full basic pension exempted from actuarial reduction

The Minister of Labor, Yiannis Panayiotou, presented a proposal at the Social Insurance Council meeting, exempting the full basic pension from a 12% actuarial reduction for employees with 40 years of contributions. This proposal aims to relieve actuarial reductions for early pensions. ...

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