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21 June, 2025
 

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ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

ENI launches Cyprus drilling operation at Kronos-2

The Transocean Barrents floating drilling rig has set sail from Limassol and is en route to the Kronos field. It will conduct drilling operations on behalf of the Italian company ENI at the Kronos-2 target in Block 6 of the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Cyprus, according to a report from CNA....

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Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

Cyprus emerges as NATO's secret ally in Middle East evacuations

The significant role of Cyprus in evacuating and rescuing US and Western countries from Israel and Lebanon has garnered attention recently....

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Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

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Limassol's real estate boom registers €310M in property sales for Q3 2023

Limassol's real estate boom registers €310M in property sales for Q3 2023

Ask Wire, a real estate and technology expertise company, has conducted an analysis and presented data on property sales in the Limassol district for the third quarter of 2023. ...

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UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

UN Under-Secretary-General navigates key agreements and envoy talks

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, who is carrying a three-day visit to Cyprus will visit the area of Pyla and the fenced-off city of Varoshia....

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IATA's OneID sees a passport-free future in air travel

IATA's OneID sees a passport-free future in air travel

Recent strides in digital identity technology are reshaping the landscape of air travel, offering the promise of a streamlined and secure experience without the hassle of passports and boarding passes. ...

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Tensions escalate as Aphrodite field negotiations reach breaking point

Tensions escalate as Aphrodite field negotiations reach breaking point

The final phase of negotiations for the development of the Aphrodite field, led by Chevron's consortium in Block 12 and the Republic of Cyprus, is approaching its deadline, set by Nicosia for the commencement of FEED operations on the upcoming Sunday, November 5....

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Tatar's two-state solution push for Cyprus

Tatar's two-state solution push for Cyprus

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, emphasized the challenge of reuniting after 60 years, stating that there is little common ground left for such a reunion. He argued that there are now two separate states in Cyprus, highlighting the need for a new policy on this basis....

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More illegal migrants repatriated from Cyprus

More illegal migrants repatriated from Cyprus

In a joint operation coordinated by the European agency FRONTEX, 14 third-country nationals who were residing unlawfully in Cyprus were repatriated to their respective countries today....

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Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

Producers and importers of tobacco products with filters have embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aligning themselves with the European Directive 2019/904/EU....

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Private labels dominate market as e-kalathi falters

Private labels dominate market as e-kalathi falters

Disagreements over the specifics and philosophy of the bill concerning the creation of the e-kalathi electronic platform have led to an ongoing debate in the House Commerce Committee. ...

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Cyprus: Where pizza delivery outpaces the police, and hitmen deliver efficiently

Cyprus: Where pizza delivery outpaces the police, and hitmen deliver efficiently

I read that after the two recent murders, there are fears of a vendetta and further bloodshed. But don't worry people. Our police have no such information, so we can all sleep soundly. ...

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Hunt for killers intensifies in Kalogeropoulos ambush

Hunt for killers intensifies in Kalogeropoulos ambush

The police are closing in on the perpetrators of the fatal ambush on 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on Monday morning....

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Autopsy reveals ruptured liver and lung caused by gunshot

Autopsy reveals ruptured liver and lung caused by gunshot

In a recent forensic examination, it was determined that Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) met his demise due to a hemorrhagic shock caused by a ruptured liver and lung caused by a gunshot wound. The autopsy was conducted by forensic pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou....

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The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

George Harrison originally disliked it; fans had long assumed it would never be released. But the “final” song by the Beatles, Now and Then, is being released at 2pm GMT, an unexpected last flourish for arguably the UK’s greatest band....

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Airstrikes, rockets, and buildings claim over 3,600 child lives in Gaza

Airstrikes, rockets, and buildings claim over 3,600 child lives in Gaza

The murders of Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos present a challenging puzzle for investigators. They are grappling with a wealth of information related to the open conflicts involving the victims. ...

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Metropolitan Police remove kidnapped hostage posters in London

Metropolitan Police remove kidnapped hostage posters in London

A relative of an Israeli man who is among at least 230 hostages abducted by Hamas has criticized the Metropolitan Police for removing posters calling for their release....

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Cabinet amends minimum guaranteed income and social benefits laws

Cabinet amends minimum guaranteed income and social benefits laws

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has recently approved an amendment to the Minimum Guaranteed Income and Social Benefits Laws, signaling a significant change in the country's approach to residency requirements. ...

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Double homicide shrouded in mystery, points to professionals

Double homicide shrouded in mystery, points to professionals

In a perplexing case, the recent double murder of Alexios Mavromichalis and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos has left authorities in Cyprus facing a challenging puzzle....

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Cyprus considers UN-Led humanitarian aid channel to Gaza

Cyprus considers UN-Led humanitarian aid channel to Gaza

The possibility of humanitarian aid going directly from Cyprus to Gaza and being received by UN personnel is currently under consideration, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Wednesday, following the meeting between UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace....

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Biden urges humanitarian 'pause' in Israel-Hamas conflict

Biden urges humanitarian 'pause' in Israel-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden said he thought there should be a humanitarian “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war, after his campaign speech Wednesday evening was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire....

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Showers, clear nights, and mild days

Showers, clear nights, and mild days

The weather forecast for today suggests intermittent clouds with a chance of isolated showers and even thunderstorms, primarily in the mountainous areas and the north....

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Limited exodus as foreigners permitted to leave Gaza for Egypt

Limited exodus as foreigners permitted to leave Gaza for Egypt

In the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a limited agreement was reached, allowing dozens of dual passport holders and seriously injured Palestinians to leave the besieged enclave after more than three weeks of siege....

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U.S. special op forces in Israel helping to locate hostages

U.S. special op forces in Israel helping to locate hostages

American commandos on the ground in Israel are helping locate the more than 200 hostages seized during Hamas’ surprise cross-border attacks on Oct. 7, the Pentagon’s top special operations police official said Tuesday....

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JetBlue challenges KLM's JFK presence over Amsterdam flight reductions

JetBlue challenges KLM's JFK presence over Amsterdam flight reductions

JetBlue has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to remove KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from John F. Kennedy International Airport after the Dutch government announced plans to reduce flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport....

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€16 billion in energy investments for 2021-2030

€16 billion in energy investments for 2021-2030

Cyprus' investment footprint in the energy sector is small but not insignificant, with expected investments in the sector amounting to over €16 billion for the decade 2021-2030, experts said at the third and fourth sessions of the 11th energy symposium, organised by FMW and the Institute of Energy of South East Europe in Nicosia on Tuesday....

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Cyprus Airways say 'bonjour!' with its new Nice route

Cyprus Airways say 'bonjour!' with its new Nice route

Cyprus Airways is set to launch a new route to and from Nice on December 12, announced by the airline's Commercial Director, Christos Limnatitis, during an interview on DIASPORA NEWS on the SPOR FM channel....

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Yemen's Houthi movement joins Israel-Hamas conflict

Yemen's Houthi movement joins Israel-Hamas conflict

The Yemen-based Houthi movement has joined the Israel-Hamas war, extending the conflict to the far side of the Middle East....

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Government cuts traffic by 300 vehicles daily thanks to Pame Express

Government cuts traffic by 300 vehicles daily thanks to Pame Express

The government enthusiastically embraced the introduction of an additional Pame Express route starting on October 30. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced during a routine press briefing at the presidential residence on Tuesday that the Pame Express, which began its pilot phase on September 7, has been averaging around 700 daily trips. Estimates indicate that it is relieving the roads of approximately 300 private vehicles each day in this area. ...

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Cabinet approves measures to combat school violence and delinquency

Cabinet approves measures to combat school violence and delinquency

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has given the green light to a series of measures aimed at preventing violence and delinquency, with a strong emphasis on the role of schools in addressing this issue....

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Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation
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Swiss Central Bank slashes interest rates to 0% to fight soaring Franc and deflation

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Fire in hotel staff quarters sends two women to hospital

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