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02 February, 2025
 

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Farewell Fiesta! A legendary journey comes to an electric end

Farewell Fiesta! A legendary journey comes to an electric end

The production of the last Ford Fiesta at the Cologne plant on Friday marks the "end of an era" for a model that has been a best-seller in Europe for 47 years, selling millions of units....

Protesters unite in support of Thanasis Nikolaou's family

Protesters unite in support of Thanasis Nikolaou's family

More than a thousand people gathered late Sunday afternoon at Grigoris Afxentiou Square in Limassol to show support for the family of Thanasis Nikolaou. ...

Flash flood emergency hits New York

Flash flood emergency hits New York

Local television outlets reported almost one foot of rain fell in the area north of New York City, causing a flash flood emergency. ...

The common dilemma of Zelenskyy and Makarios

The common dilemma of Zelenskyy and Makarios

How and when will the war in Ukraine end? Concerning the “how,” there is relative unanimity among Western politicians and analysts. Ukraine will either join NATO or secure an explicit commitment that the Alliance will henceforth protect its borders. ...

BBC under fire for alleged payment of child for explicit photos

BBC under fire for alleged payment of child for explicit photos

The British government on Sunday ordered the BBC to investigate one of its presenters, accused in the press by a mother of having paid her child to send her pornographic photos....

TechIsland announces TechIsland Awards Finalists

TechIsland announces TechIsland Awards Finalists

TechIsland is happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for the 1st TechIsland Awards. The 260+ members of TechIsland were asked to submit their nominations for 7 different categories of awards, based on specific criteria, aiming to bring forward and shine a spotlight on individuals, projects and companies that are shaping the tech and innovation landscape of Cyprus....

Illegal construction scandal uncovered in Akamas

Illegal construction scandal uncovered in Akamas

The data collected and presented by "K" regarding the illegal construction interventions within the Akama Forest, a protected area designated as a white zone based on a plan from the 1980s, prove the tip of the iceberg. ...

Police Seize 16 kilos of Cannabis in Paphos

Police Seize 16 kilos of Cannabis in Paphos

The Police, in collaboration with the Customs Department, carried out a new seizure of a large quantity of cannabis yesterday....

Eyewitness alleges horse abuse

Eyewitness alleges horse abuse

New information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse that collapsed on Thursday afternoon in Corfu. ...

 Man drowns in Paphos' beach

Man drowns in Paphos' beach

A tragedy occurred at Aphrodite's Rock in Paphos on Sunday, July 9 afternoon. ...

MFA to meet UN secretary-general in New York

MFA to meet UN secretary-general in New York

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kompos, begins his contacts in New York, while on Tuesday he will meet with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. ...

Sunny days with moderate winds

Sunny days with moderate winds

Influenced by a seasonal low-pressure system, the region is experiencing fluctuating weather patterns....

Madonna fights for her life in intensive care

Madonna fights for her life in intensive care

Global superstar Madonna is recovering after a terrifying near-death experience forced her to cancel The Celebration world tour. Fresh details of her collapse and the desperate fight to save her life have emerged....

Thumbs-up emoji deemed legally binding

Thumbs-up emoji deemed legally binding

A Canadian judge has ruled that the “thumbs-up” emoji is just as valid as a signature, arguing that courts need to adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate as he ordered a farmer to pay C$82,000 ($61,442) for an unfulfilled contract....

No immediate directive on LGBTI rights in Cyprus

No immediate directive on LGBTI rights in Cyprus

Cyprus participated in a high-level meeting organized by the Spanish Presidency of the European Union to discuss the protection of LGBTI people's rights in Europe....

Molotov cocktail attack targeting pizzeria in Limassol

Molotov cocktail attack targeting pizzeria in Limassol

In a shocking incident, unidentified assailants targeted a pizzeria in Limassol during the early hours of Friday, as they hurled Molotov cocktails at the establishment...

Cyprus shines as EU's strong innovator for second consecutive year

Cyprus shines as EU's strong innovator for second consecutive year

Cyprus is once more placed among the EU's strong innovators for a second year in a row, according to the annual EU innovation scoreboard, marking a significantly faster performance than the EU average....

Police contemplate revealing speed camera locations

Police contemplate revealing speed camera locations

Police are engaged in discussions regarding a potential new measure that could significantly impact how mobile traffic cameras are operated, according to a report on Philenews....

Fuel prices plummet while food costs soar

Fuel prices plummet while food costs soar

Liquid fuels experienced the most significant annual percentage decline in June, dropping by 27.2%. Contributing to a 1.9% inflation squeeze, the lowest point in 25 months, was a 25.6% annual decline in oil prices....

Transport Ministry to recruit EU nationals for bus driver positions

Transport Ministry to recruit EU nationals for bus driver positions

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis announced efforts to address the shortage of professional bus drivers in Cyprus by expediting recruitment procedures from European Union countries....

Spain: Youngsters to receive 20,000 euros upon turning 18

Spain: Youngsters to receive 20,000 euros upon turning 18

A universal inheritance is proposed by the Minister of Labor of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, as a means to address social inequalities. Under this framework, all young people living in Spain would receive 20,000 euros after they turn 18....

Nurses' callous response to a workplace accident in hospital

Nurses' callous response to a workplace accident in hospital

A woman employed at Larnaca General Hospital sustained injuries after tripping and falling while on duty. When her supervisor called for first aid assistance, nurses allegedly refused to attend the scene, resulting in the need to call an ambulance to transport her a mere 10 meters away....

Was justice served or denied?

Was justice served or denied?

The question raised regarding the decision of the Legal Service not to proceed with criminal prosecution in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou is whether this decision should have been strictly a legal one, faithful to the letter of the law,...

Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Micro Louis Vuitton 'OnTheGo' tote sells for $63,000

Handbags come in tons of different sizes. There are huge totes, tiny clutches, and the practical kind of purses that Queen Elizabeth used to wear in the crook of her elbow....

Asylum seeker trends: Declining numbers and shifting origins

Asylum seeker trends: Declining numbers and shifting origins

According to data obtained by "K" from the Asylum Service of the Ministry of Interior, the top five countries of origin for asylum seekers and the number of applications received in June 2023 are as follows:...

Climate change threatens tourism as tourism impacts climate change

Climate change threatens tourism as tourism impacts climate change

Coastal erosion, rising sea levels, increased temperatures, sea disturbances, and storms, as well as the reduction of freshwater supply, are some of the consequences of climate change....

Eurobank's vision: Controlling Hellenic Bank and conquering new markets

Eurobank's vision: Controlling Hellenic Bank and conquering new markets

According to Bloomberg, Eurobank's deputy chief executive, managing director, and head of international operations, Stavros Ioannou, expressed the bank's desire to eventually gain full control of Hellenic Bank in Cyprus....

US Ambassador urges immediate steps towards a unified Cyprus

US Ambassador urges immediate steps towards a unified Cyprus

Cyprus reunification must not be deferred any longer, US Ambassador Julie Fisher said, speaking Thursday evening during a reception for the 4th of July, in the presence of President Nikos Christodoulides....

Parliament approves foreclosure law

Parliament approves foreclosure law

A significant mobilization by the Government and the Central Bank of Cyprus took place this week regarding the framework of foreclosures, primarily to withdraw the "problematic" proposal that, according to the state and banks, would have negative consequences for the Cypriot economy....

Serious flaws in disability benefit assessments

Serious flaws in disability benefit assessments

Serious allegations have been made by the President of KYSOA, Christakis Nicolaides, regarding the examination process of applications for disability benefits by medical boards. ...

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