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Mobile units lead the way in sustainable disposal and awareness

Mobile units lead the way in sustainable disposal and awareness

Four mobile units are set to embark on a crucial mission across Cyprus, collecting hazardous household waste as part of a groundbreaking initiative established by the Ministry of Agriculture....

What's in store at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit tomorrow?

What's in store at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit tomorrow?

Nicosia is embracing a new identity as it transforms into a global educational and technological hub, thanks to the upcoming 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit in 2023....

Biden warns that Israel's Gaza occupation could be a potential 'Big Mistake'

Biden warns that Israel's Gaza occupation could be a potential 'Big Mistake'

Any move by Israel to occupy Gaza would be a “big mistake,” US president Joe Biden has said, amid hopes that the enclave’s border with Egypt would open to allow aid in, as Israeli troops continued to prepare for a ground invasion....

Tavern in Nicosia shaken by early morning blast

Tavern in Nicosia shaken by early morning blast

In the early hours of Monday morning, a powerful explosion rocked the serene province of Nicosia, sending shockwaves through the quiet neighborhood of Aglantzia....

Cyprus secures third place in 'The Economist' economic pentathlon

Cyprus secures third place in 'The Economist' economic pentathlon

With three gold and two silver medals, Cyprus ranks third in The Economist’s economic pentathlon which has calculated how the 27 EU member states perform on the five major challenges facing them, namely demand/inflation, debt, demography, decarbonisation and decoupling from the world’s autocracies....

The surge of violence in the Middle East

The surge of violence in the Middle East

The latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli dispute....

Sunny start, stormy end

Sunny start, stormy end

Local weather forecasts are predicting a mixed bag of conditions in the days ahead. On Monday, October 16th, some areas may experience small showers or even brief storms. ...

Trump accuses Forbes of collusion in Wealthiest List

Trump accuses Forbes of collusion in Wealthiest List

Donald Trump “demanded” an apology from Forbes magazine after it dropped him from its list of the 400 wealthiest people in the US for the second time in three years....

Hamas displays Israeli babies in chilling video

Hamas displays Israeli babies in chilling video

Hamas has released chilling footage that appears to show terrorists picking up and cradling Israeli babies and small children. ...

Grazer takes crown in Alaska's Fat Bear Week

Grazer takes crown in Alaska's Fat Bear Week

A "gutsy" brown bear described as "thicker than a bowl of oatmeal" has been crowned the champion of Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week competition....

Exciting AI innovations await at Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Exciting AI innovations await at Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Get ready for a thrilling day of technological exploration and innovation at the upcoming Digital Agenda Summit 2023. This annual event promises to be even more captivating this year, with a lineup of remarkable speakers, discussions, and an exciting new feature...

Hamas to broadcast executions of Israeli hostages online

Hamas to broadcast executions of Israeli hostages online

Hamas militants have vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. Recent history shows there's virtually nothing tech companies can do to prevent that from happening....

Cyprus and Benin seal diplomatic deal

Cyprus and Benin seal diplomatic deal

A Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Benin was signed by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou and the Permanent Representative of Benin, Ambassador Marc Hermanne Araba. ...

Larnaca port welcomes cruise ship carrying foreign nationals escaping Israeli war

Larnaca port welcomes cruise ship carrying foreign nationals escaping Israeli war

In a historic moment at Larnaca Port, the very first cruise ship arrived, marking a significant event in the midst of the Israeli conflict....

Russian journalist in France hospitalized from suspected poisoning

Russian journalist in France hospitalized from suspected poisoning

French prosecutors are investigating a suspected poisoning of a Russian journalist who fled after denouncing the war in Ukraine on live television....

Israeli-Hamas war puts Cyprus and Egypt at forefront of credit risks

Israeli-Hamas war puts Cyprus and Egypt at forefront of credit risks

Cyprus and Egypt are currently facing the most direct credit risks among countries rated by Scope Ratings due to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, warns the German firm....

TUS Airways suspends Tel Aviv flights amid safety concerns

TUS Airways suspends Tel Aviv flights amid safety concerns

TUS Airways, a Cyprus-based carrier, has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective from Saturday, October 14, 2023. This decision impacts routes between Tel Aviv and Larnaca, Pafos, Athens, and Heraklion....

Enhanced arrival procedures and road closures at Cyprus airports

Enhanced arrival procedures and road closures at Cyprus airports

In a recent statement posted on social media, Hermes Airports announced that passengers should arrive at Larnaca and Paphos airports three hours prior to their flight departure time, citing enhanced security measures....

Scandal involving subsidies for T/C land use sparks outrage

Scandal involving subsidies for T/C land use sparks outrage

A recent 2022 Audit Office report raises concerns about the use of Turkish Cypriot and state land in Cyprus. Roughly 30 companies and individuals receive substantial subsidies from the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Agency, despite some lacking state contracts....

40-year-old man's affair with AI takes shocking turn

40-year-old man's affair with AI takes shocking turn

Some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for "emotional support, companionship and even sexual gratification," according to a new report from The Washington Post....

Gov't prepares comprehensive measures to tackle inflation

Gov't prepares comprehensive measures to tackle inflation

A meeting held at the Presidential Palace has drawn to a close, with decisions made regarding forthcoming measures to combat inflation. The official announcement of these measures awaits the President's declaration,...

Foreign company hired to clean Cyprus' reputation – but is it really dirty?

Foreign company hired to clean Cyprus' reputation – but is it really dirty?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assigned a foreign company the Herculean task of orchestrating a campaign to cleanse Cyprus' tarnished reputation abroad....

London Jewish schools close amidst antisemitic surge

London Jewish schools close amidst antisemitic surge

Four Jewish schools in London will close today amid fears for their safety following a surge in antisemitic attacks - as Suella Braverman warned that 'medieval anti-Semitism' by Hamas was no excuse to target Jews in Britain....

Government vulnerable to rising fuel costs amid Middle East tensions

Government vulnerable to rising fuel costs amid Middle East tensions

Economist Pampos Papageorgiou recently addressed the potential economic consequences that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may bring to Cyprus and Europe....

 EU/UK nationals now registering at Citizens' Service Centers

EU/UK nationals now registering at Citizens' Service Centers

In a unanimous decision by the Plenary Assembly, an amendment has been approved, granting Union citizens and certain United Kingdom nationals, along with their family members, the right to move and reside freely in the Republic of Law. ...

Cyprus leads EU in asylum seeker returns, 4th in deportations

Cyprus leads EU in asylum seeker returns, 4th in deportations

Cyprus ranks first among the EU member states in the percentage of returns on new asylum seekers applications, Interior Ministry announced Thursday....

'Biggest, baddest warship' now in the East Med

'Biggest, baddest warship' now in the East Med

The United States this week dispatched a group of warships, including the USS Gerald Ford, to support Israel following the brutal attacks by Hamas militants....

Eviction orders issued for Pissouri residences amid ground subsidence concerns

Eviction orders issued for Pissouri residences amid ground subsidence concerns

In Pissouri, eviction orders have been issued for 25 residences in the Limnes area due to ground subsidence. The President of the Pissouri Community Council, Lazaros Lazarou, reported this to Parliament. ...

Cyprus Airways temporarily suspends Larnaca-Tel Aviv route

Cyprus Airways temporarily suspends Larnaca-Tel Aviv route

Cyprus Airways has announced the temporary suspension of its Larnaca-Tel Aviv route effective immediately....

Cyprus sees 22.1% surge in commercial flights in September 2023

Cyprus sees 22.1% surge in commercial flights in September 2023

In a promising turn for the aviation industry, Cyprus experienced a remarkable upswing in commercial flights in September 2023. Data gathered by Eurocontrol and published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical service, unveiled a 22.1% increase in the number of flights compared to September 2022. ...

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