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17 January, 2025
 

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British tourists hospitalized after bartender serves cleaning fluid in Crete

British tourists hospitalized after bartender serves cleaning fluid in Crete

Five men were hospitalized after being served a cleaning agent instead of alcohol at a luxury hotel in Gouves, Crete, on Saturday....

Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General and Auditor General vow strong cooperation

Attorney General George Savvidis and newly appointed Auditor General Andreas Papaconstantinou are determined to work closely together for a smooth and effective partnership. ...

Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

Ministers back LGBTQI Strategy in Cyprus

The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved Wednesday the creation of a National Strategy focused on the LGBTQI community. ...

Cyprus and Greece strengthen defense ties in ''Iris - 2024'' exercises

Cyprus and Greece strengthen defense ties in ''Iris - 2024'' exercises

The final phase of the ''IRIS - 2024'' exercise, part of the Transatlantic Tactical Post-Troop Exercise (TAMS), took place in Kalo Chorio with the notable participation of two F-16 fighter aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force. This marks their first involvement since 2019....

Agios Efstratios becomes Greece's first 100% green energy island

Agios Efstratios becomes Greece's first 100% green energy island

Work on a pilot project to make the small northern Aegean island of Agios Efstratios (Ai Stratis) run entirely and autonomously on green energy has been successfully completed, Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator SA (DEDDIE) announced on Wednesday. ...

Florida: Fire Chief warned, ''If you stay here, you will die''

Florida: Fire Chief warned, ''If you stay here, you will die''

Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction and flooding. The storm made landfall south of Tampa, with powerful winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes battering cities across the state....

The new Porsche all-electric Macan is here

The new Porsche all-electric Macan is here

Porsche's new luxury all-electric SUV was presented for the first time to the distinguished guests of the spectacular unveiling party that took place on Thursday night, October 3rd , at the Parklane Resort in Limassol. ...

TheSoul Publishing COO: AI is the future of content creation

TheSoul Publishing COO: AI is the future of content creation

At the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, Aleksandra Sulimko, the Chief Operating Officer of TheSoul Publishing, shared some exciting insights on how technology is changing the way we create content. ...

Russians bypass sanctions in occupied areas

Russians bypass sanctions in occupied areas

Russians are leveraging the occupied territories to evade sanctions imposed by the European Union and other Western entities in response to the conflict in Ukraine, according to an article from the Dutch newspaper Het Parool. ...

Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Nobel glory for AI innovator Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......

Join the Green Revolution with Sofia!

Join the Green Revolution with Sofia!

Sofia’s environmental adventure is inspiring kids worldwide—come be part of the fun! Join us for a day of stories, activities, and eco-friendly inspiration at the official book launch....

President Christodoulides commits to supporting enclaved Cypriots

President Christodoulides commits to supporting enclaved Cypriots

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides reiterated on Wednesday the state’s commitment to strengthen support to the almost 700 enclaved persons in Cyprus as a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, who witness hardship and a daily violation of their human rights....

ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

ECB to review AKEL’s proposed bank tax amid financial concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to evaluate a proposed "windfall tax" on banks, commonly associated with the leftist political party AKEL, in Cyprus. ...

Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Florida counts the cost: Tornadoes, flooding, and Milton’s impact

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Sarasota County, Florida, near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said....

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Mild weather holds through the weekend

Weak high pressure is affecting the region, keeping mostly clear skies over the area today. ...

Exness CEO: Cut red tape to boost Europe's economy

Exness CEO: Cut red tape to boost Europe's economy

Petr Valov, CEO of Exness, has called for the reduction of excessive regulations in Europe, arguing that deregulation could help boost the region's economic competitiveness....

A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

Cyprus Archbishop urges global action for peace, hostages' release

Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....

Foreign Ministry confirms arrival of 500 Australians in Larnaca from Lebanon

Foreign Ministry confirms arrival of 500 Australians in Larnaca from Lebanon

Two more flights from Lebanon carrying Australian nationals who are departing in light of regional developments are expected at Larnaka on Wednesday....

Pierre Gentile assumes role as UN Third Member on Missing Persons

Pierre Gentile assumes role as UN Third Member on Missing Persons

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, welcomes the arrival of Pierre Gentile, who assumed his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus....

Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......

Beth Davies discusses innovation and culture at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Beth Davies discusses innovation and culture at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Beth Davies, a renowned HR leader known for her pivotal roles at Tesla and Apple, spoke today at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, which is currently underway at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....

Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

Cyprus to approve 100,000 electronic IDs for digital transition

The Council of Ministers is set to approve the purchase of 100,000 electronic ID cards during its meeting today at 11:00 a.m., President Nikos Christodoulides announced while speaking at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

Digital Agenda Summit 2024 underway, shaping Cyprus' tech future

The Digital Agenda Summit 2024 kicked off this morning at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, bringing together top industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts from around the region. ...

Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

Cypriot economy shows resilience, growth outpaces EU average

The Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, Christodoulos Patsalides, has called on banks to consider the social dimension of their pricing policies......

Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

Cyprus ordered to pay €12,000 in custody rights case

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the Republic of Cyprus to pay 12,000 euro in non-pecuniary damage to Evangelia Zavridou, judging that the authorities violated her right to respect for private and family life....

Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Finance Minister coordinates with EU Trio on 2025 Presidency

Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos met in Luxembourg with his counterparts from Poland and Denmark regarding the preparation of the Cypriot......

Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

Mostly clear weather, possible mountain showers

A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region....

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