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Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....

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Nationalism, the big winner in Turkish elections

Nationalism, the big winner in Turkish elections

He may have failed to get elected in the first round of the Turkish presidential elections, and that is obviously a blow to him, especially given his absolute control over the media, but Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not suffer the defeat that the West had hoped for. ...

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Doctor arrested for unauthorized medical procedures

Doctor arrested for unauthorized medical procedures

A 62-year-old doctor was apprehended upon his arrival at Larnaca Airport under a court warrant for conducting medical procedures outside the GESY system. ...

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Cyprus banks' strict adherence to sanctions worries legitimate entities

Cyprus banks' strict adherence to sanctions worries legitimate entities

Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....

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Empowering parenthood: Health Ministry's innovative plan for fertility

Empowering parenthood: Health Ministry's innovative plan for fertility

The Ministry of Health is spearheading an innovative legislative push for assisted reproduction and subsidizing infertility treatments, according to Minister Popi Kanari. ...

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Improperly screwed bolts blamed for school bus incident in Larnaca

Improperly screwed bolts blamed for school bus incident in Larnaca

Light has been shed on the cause of the incident involving a moving bus carrying schoolchildren in Larnaca, revealing that two of its wheels had become loose due to improperly screwed-in bolts, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadi....

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0% VAT rate, the second round

0% VAT rate, the second round

Almost two weeks after the zeroing of the tax rate on seven products (bread, eggs, milk, baby diapers, baby food, feminine hygiene products, and adult diapers), the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce are in discussions regarding the next list of products that will have a low or reduced tax rate....

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Gender bias fears linger over bishop guilty ruling

Gender bias fears linger over bishop guilty ruling

A lawmaker and women’s rights activist in Cyprus says a former bishop’s guilty verdict for sexually harassing a teenage girl four decades ago was a landmark court decision, while also dismissing concerns that gender bias played a role in the ruling...

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Sunny skies, strong winds, and a chance of showers ahead

Sunny skies, strong winds, and a chance of showers ahead

Currently, a weak low-pressure system is affecting the region, causing occasional patches of sparse dust in the atmosphere. However, these dust conditions will gradually subside as we move into tonight....

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Police pursue lead in human skull discovery

Police pursue lead in human skull discovery

Cyprus Police say human remains found in a rural area outside Paphos may belong to an elderly woman who went missing last month after her skull unearthed by dogs was a DNA match...

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Over 1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus

Over 1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus

Some 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in Russian-owned assets managed by Cyprus-registered companies were frozen in compliance with sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Cyprus’ Finance Ministry said Tuesday...

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Cypriot economy maintains momentum but faces uncertainties

Cypriot economy maintains momentum but faces uncertainties

The Cypriot economy maintained a strong momentum in the first quarter of 2023 with real GDP registering an annual growth rate of 3.4%, marking however signs of a slowdown on the backdrop of the uncertain external environment and the restrictive monetary policy by the European Central Bank in a bid to place inflation under control....

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New opportunity for Cyprus: UN envoy sees last chance for progress

New opportunity for Cyprus: UN envoy sees last chance for progress

UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, has expressed the belief that "we are on the verge of a new opportunity to try to have some progress on the Cyprus problem," adding that this "may be the last opportunity."...

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Cyprus to extradite Kurdish activist to Germany

Cyprus to extradite Kurdish activist to Germany

The Republic of Cyprus will extradite Kenan Ayaz, a Kurdish activist arrested on terrorism charges, to Germany after the Supreme Court unanimously rejected his appeal on Tuesday, May 16. ...

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BOC Chief urges sanctioned entities to seek exemptions themselves

BOC Chief urges sanctioned entities to seek exemptions themselves

The CEO of the Bank of Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, expressed the view that individuals and entities subject to sanctions should seek exemption from international authorities in order for banks to allow payments from frozen accounts to business entities....

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Cyprus on verge of becoming LNG hub as talks of Israel pipeline intensify

Cyprus on verge of becoming LNG hub as talks of Israel pipeline intensify

The announcements made by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding a pipeline that will transport natural gas from Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to Cyprus for liquefaction (LNG) and export to European markets...

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US State Department highlights religious freedom issues in Cyprus

US State Department highlights religious freedom issues in Cyprus

The US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom for Cyprus sheds light on various issues concerning religious freedom on the island. ...

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Passenger dies on Cyprus Airways flight 312

Passenger dies on Cyprus Airways flight 312

A tragic incident occurred on Monday night (15/05) aboard Cyprus Airways Flight 312, which was en route from Larnaca to Athens. Regrettably, a 57-year-old passenger on the flight passed away....

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Greece makes a splash with self-operating wheelchair ramps on 287 beaches

Greece makes a splash with self-operating wheelchair ramps on 287 beaches

Describing access to the sea as an inalienable human right, Greek tourism authorities are retrofitting 287 beaches across the country with self-operating wheelchair ramps....

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Alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus

Alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus

The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...

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BOC: First quarter of 2023 yields €95 million in profit

BOC: First quarter of 2023 yields €95 million in profit

Bank of Cyprus has released its financial report for Q1 2023, showcasing robust performance and positive indicators across various key metrics....

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Vanished whistleblower in Cyprus gets attention

Vanished whistleblower in Cyprus gets attention

The unknown whereabouts in Cyprus of an American-Israeli whistleblower wanted by US authorities has raised questions in Washington, where Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says Biden whistleblowers want to come forward but they fear for their lives...

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Sizzling forecast: Temperature soars to 34 Degrees

Sizzling forecast: Temperature soars to 34 Degrees

The Meteorological Service's forecast indicates that the region is currently experiencing weak high pressure, resulting in intermittent sparse dust that will gradually diminish beginning Wednesday....

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Crime not ruled out after dogs unearth human skull

Crime not ruled out after dogs unearth human skull

Cyprus Police are keeping a tight lid on a preliminary investigation into remains found just outside Paphos, with local media hinting at some information that could help identify the body...

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Nicosia revises language on EastMed gas

Nicosia revises language on EastMed gas

Cyprus and Israel are in talks over the construction of a pipeline linking their offshore gas fields, Cyprus's energy minister said on Monday...

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Former Kition Metropolitan found guilty of indecent assault

Former Kition Metropolitan found guilty of indecent assault

The Larnaca District Court has delivered a guilty verdict against the former Metropolitan of Kition for an indecent assault that occurred in 1981. The assault took place in the Metropolitan's office when the victim was 16 years and 8 months old....

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European commissioners to visit Cyprus for meetings and cancer initiatives

European commissioners to visit Cyprus for meetings and cancer initiatives

Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Promoting our European Way of Life and Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety will be in Cyprus next week for a number of meetings....

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Wagner leader offered Russian troop locations to Ukrainians in exchange for mercy

Wagner leader offered Russian troop locations to Ukrainians in exchange for mercy

In an apparent escalation of Yevgeny Prigozhin's public feud with Vladimir Putin over his for-hire army, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group offered to sell out the locations of Russian troops to Ukrainian officials in exchange for their mercy on the battlefield, according to leaked intelligence documents....

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Rights violations raise concerns amid sanctions

Rights violations raise concerns amid sanctions

The Pancyprian Bar Association has expressed growing concerns over the violation of fundamental rights of both individuals and legal entities affected by the recent restrictive measures and sanctions imposed on April 12, 2023....

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USA: AI chatbots may deepen loneliness crisis

USA: AI chatbots may deepen loneliness crisis

The United States is grappling with a loneliness crisis that has been further exacerbated by the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Columbia Group buys Venus Rock Golf for €132M in one of Cyprus’ biggest real estate deals
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Columbia Group buys Venus Rock Golf for €132M in one of Cyprus’ biggest real estate deals

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