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Unpredictable Tuesday showers and gradual clearing ahead

Unpredictable Tuesday showers and gradual clearing ahead

Unstable weather conditions are anticipated for today, Tuesday, September 12th, with the possibility of isolated showers or thunderstorms across the region. This unsettled weather is influenced by a weak low-pressure system, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office....

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International incident unfolds as UN troops face off in Nicosia

International incident unfolds as UN troops face off in Nicosia

There was a "disagreement" between UN soldiers and the security forces in the Deremboyou area of Nicosia, which is on the occupied side of the Pediaion. ...

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Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

Greek shipping Minister's exit shakes government after fatal ferry incident

Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis announced his resignation on Monday, a few days after the death of a ferry passenger who was forcefully pushed off a ferry in Piraeus last week....

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Cyprus police arrest 4 in immigration smuggling bust

Cyprus police arrest 4 in immigration smuggling bust

The Cyprus Police have carried out a new operation to dismantle one more immigrant smuggling network and have arrested four people....

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Severe thunderstorms loom over Cyprus

Severe thunderstorms loom over Cyprus

Heavy rain has been happening in mountainous areas of the island since Monday afternoon....

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MINTHIS welcomes the renowned Brazilian Artist Caroline De Souza for an exclusive solo Art Exhibition in collaboration with Artion Galleries

MINTHIS welcomes the renowned Brazilian Artist Caroline De Souza for an exclusive solo Art Exhibition in collaboration with Artion Galleries

MINTHIS resort proudly presents an exclusive solo Art Exhibition featuring the renowned Brazilian artist, Caroline De Souza, with a grand opening on the 15th of September in collaboration with Artion Galleries. ...

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Cyprus triumphs with 3 awards at International Short Film Festival

Cyprus triumphs with 3 awards at International Short Film Festival

Cyprus had a successful run at the 46th International Short Film Festival in Drama, held from September 4 to 10. The festival concluded on Sunday, September 10, with Cyprus winning three awards....

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Vehicle fires shots at Bank of Cyprus branch

Vehicle fires shots at Bank of Cyprus branch

The police were called after a shooting incident at a bank branch in Limassol....

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Prigozhin's alleged survival and lavish caribbean retreat

Prigozhin's alleged survival and lavish caribbean retreat

A Russian analyst has claimed that Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin did not die in a plane crash last month after all – and he’s instead living a life of luxury on a Caribbean island....

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Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

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Government spokesman denies agreement in Pyla dispute

Government spokesman denies agreement in Pyla dispute

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said there is no agreement regarding the issue in Pyla....

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How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....

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Police block access to troubled Ayios Nikolaos complex

Police block access to troubled Ayios Nikolaos complex

Ayios Nikolaos apartment complex in Chlorakas has been officially sealed off, marking a significant turn of events for the site that formerly served as housing for migrants....

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Police Investigate reports of a man following women in Strovolos park

Police Investigate reports of a man following women in Strovolos park

A recent flurry of social media posts has stirred controversy, with reports of an individual allegedly pursuing women in the Strovolos area, notably within Linear Park....

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CDB Bank and Astrobank in talks for potential acquisition

CDB Bank and Astrobank in talks for potential acquisition

In an official announcement released by CDB Bank to the Cyprus Stock Exchange, both banks have confirmed discussions regarding the potential acquisition of CDB Bank by Astrobank. ...

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Confronting racism and the far-right threat

Confronting racism and the far-right threat

The awful attacks on migrants, refugees, and others in Chloraka and Limassol were not sudden but rather a predictable continuation of a long-standing problem....

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Cyprus aims to shine with 'Cypriot Red Soil Potato' in European market

Cyprus aims to shine with 'Cypriot Red Soil Potato' in European market

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, is making every possible effort to address new challenges while improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, said the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenophontos....

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Two Blue Horizon ferry crew members jailed in passenger's death case

Two Blue Horizon ferry crew members jailed in passenger's death case

Two of the four crew members of the Blue Horizon ferry arrested for their involvement in the death of a passenger were jailed until their trial early Monday morning, after testifying before an investigative magistrate....

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The kiss that ended a soccer career

The kiss that ended a soccer career

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, resigned on Sunday under mounting pressure, culminating in a three-week controversy surrounding his kiss of a player on the lips during Spain's historic Women's World Cup victory....

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School's in as grade schoolers begin year

School's in as grade schoolers begin year

The echoes of children's voices return to the halls of primary education as the academic year commences, with approximately 9,323 first-year students....

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Morocco earthquake toll mounts

Morocco earthquake toll mounts

The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday continues to unfold as rescuers intensify their efforts to locate survivors amidst the widespread destruction. The official death toll has surpassed 2,100, and authorities fear it will climb even higher....

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Remembering 9/11, 22 years on

Remembering 9/11, 22 years on

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City is set to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost with a series of memorial events throughout the city....

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US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

US anti-corruption chief shines spotlight on Cyprus

Richard Nephew, the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the US State Department, emphasized the severe consequences of corruption on economies and international investments during his visit to Cyprus....

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Orange alert: Stormy skies ahead

Orange alert: Stormy skies ahead

On Monday morning (11/09), the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning, in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....

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Deadly earthquake hits Morocco, 296 lives lost and counting

Deadly earthquake hits Morocco, 296 lives lost and counting

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 296 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes....

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Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

With the advent of autumn's first month, warm weather lingers, and the curtain falls on summer vacations, ushering in a period of growing daily responsibilities....

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Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Today, the judge decided to spare Thanassis Nikolaou from a serious questioning about his death. This decision came after considering his family's request, which was based on the fact that he used to work as a lawyer for the Legal Service....

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Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

A discussion about the benefits for asylum seekers has arisen recently due to violent and racist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol last week....

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Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

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Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

The application period for the Digital Agenda Alpha stage Artificial Intelligence Competition has been extended. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the former Deputy Minister of Innovation, made this announcement on "SPOR FM 95.0" during the "news drill" show. Initially, the deadline was set for September 10th, but due to high interest, it has been extended to September 16th. ...

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TSOC to lead installation of 280MW storage capacity to enhance grid stability and energy security. Photo courtesy of Kenyaengineer.co.ke
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Cyprus approves electricity grid storage projects to boost energy reliability

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