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28 April, 2025
 

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Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Turkey slams EU maritime map, escalating tensions with Greece and Cyprus

Turkey has voiced sharp criticism of a European Commission map delineating potential maximum maritime zones for Greece, calling it an affront to its territorial claims in the Eastern Mediterranean....

$6.2M for a banana taped to a wall.  Have we gone bananas?

$6.2M for a banana taped to a wall. Have we gone bananas?

It’s official—art is bananas. Literally....

UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

UK and US Ambassadors highlight Cyprus’ growing role in regional affairs

The British High Commissioner Designate to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador Julie Fisher underscored Cyprus’ importance in the region during the Economist’s 20th Annual Cyprus Summit on Thursday....

Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

Russian software company offers job to 7-year-old programming prodigy

A seven-year-old boy from St. Petersburg has captured the attention of the tech world, earning an offer for a management role at a Russian software company—once he’s old enough to work legally....

FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....

Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

Acropolis-facing mansion in Athens sparks legal dispute over false sale listing

Acropolis-facing mansion in Athens sparks legal dispute over false sale listing

The family of the late Elias Barbalias, a prominent Greek real estate developer, has denied authorizing the sale of their luxurious mansion overlooking the Acropolis, following a report about its listing earlier this week. ...

Pronomia scheme: Travel benefits for 125 lucky contestants

Pronomia scheme: Travel benefits for 125 lucky contestants

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bank of Cyprus is getting its customers in the festive mood, in a special way. The ‘pronomia’ loyalty scheme will give 125 lucky winners the chance to travel and enjoy new, unique experiences....

Bean Bar: Celebrating Christmas by supporting children

Bean Bar: Celebrating Christmas by supporting children

Bean Bar is getting in the festive spirit and welcomes the magic of Christmas, our children’s favourite holiday, while supporting the work of Hope for Children....

Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

Officials finalize new district maps after local government overhaul

Work is underway to complete the new district maps of Cyprus, part of a sweeping reform to the country’s local administration that took effect on July 1, 2024. ...

Are you driving an unsafe car? Gaps in recall alerts spark concern in Cyprus

Are you driving an unsafe car? Gaps in recall alerts spark concern in Cyprus

Car safety in Cyprus is under the spotlight as gaps in the vehicle recall system are leaving drivers unknowingly at risk. ...

Cyprus to tighten rules for migrants who commit crimes

Cyprus to tighten rules for migrants who commit crimes

Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....

From sunshine to snowflakes, a weather rollercoaster awaits

From sunshine to snowflakes, a weather rollercoaster awaits

It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the weather over the next few days, so keep those umbrellas handy but don’t pack away your sunglasses just yet!...

FT: How oil and gas companies hide methane emissions, threatening climate goals

FT: How oil and gas companies hide methane emissions, threatening climate goals

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is quietly driving climate change while remaining hidden from view. The oil and gas industry is among the largest contributors to this problem, with companies using various methods to obscure the true scale of their emissions. Here's what you need to know....

146 individuals repatriated as police crack down on illegal residency

146 individuals repatriated as police crack down on illegal residency

The Cyprus Police have ramped up efforts to tackle illegal residency on the island, arresting 80 individuals last week as part of coordinated operations across all districts....

Rising food prices leave Cypriot households struggling

Rising food prices leave Cypriot households struggling

A recent survey reveals that consumers in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their financial future, as rising food costs and economic challenges weigh heavily on households....

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his first shot in film with Mykonos comedy

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his first shot in film with Mykonos comedy

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek NBA star known for his incredible rise from Athens to the Milwaukee Bucks, is now adding a new chapter to his impressive career—film production. ...

Huge fuel price gap in Nicosia puts consumers at a disadvantage

Huge fuel price gap in Nicosia puts consumers at a disadvantage

Consumers in Nicosia are facing large price differences at fuel stations, with some paying up to 308 euros more for heating oil than others. This price gap is raising questions about unfair competition in the market,...

Nadal: ''I'm not tired of playing tennis...it's my body that doesn't want to play anymore.''

Nadal: ''I'm not tired of playing tennis...it's my body that doesn't want to play anymore.''

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players in history, has announced the end of his 20-year career following a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Tuesday....

The new 360 campaign by AFIS Cyprus openly addresses toxic relationships

The new 360 campaign by AFIS Cyprus openly addresses toxic relationships

The concept of toxic interpersonal relationships has become a staple of modern discourse, sparking numerous (and sometimes not-so-calm) online and offline conversations. ...

Greek workers strike over rising costs and low wages

Greek workers strike over rising costs and low wages

Greek workers are currently on strike today, Wednesday, causing disruptions at ports, and on buses and trains. The nationwide strike, which includes transport workers, doctors, teachers, and construction workers, is a protest against rising living costs and demands for higher wages....

Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

Cyprus court upholds tougher rules for 'glamping' projects

The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...

US and Greek Embassies in Kyiv close amid major airstrike threat

US and Greek Embassies in Kyiv close amid major airstrike threat

The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, citing credible intelligence about a potential major airstrike on November 20. ...

Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

Cyprus takes the helm at global maritime trade summit in Hong Kong

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has taken center stage at the prestigious Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit, held just ahead of Hong Kong Maritime Week from November 17 to 23. ...

Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

Sunshine, showers, and a dash of thunder

Sunshine, showers, and a dash of thunder

Good morning, weather wanderers! A weak low-pressure system is dropping by for a visit, shaking things up just a tad....

PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

PwC Cyprus partners with leading companies for groundbreaking Project Symbiosis

A leading Consortium comprised of PwC Cyprus, Multimarine Services Ltd, SignalGeneriX Ltd, and Theophrastus Research Institute, has been awarded the Project Symbiosis to Harmonise Offshore Renewable Energy with Defence Operations by the European Defence Agency (EDA)....

Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

Italian village offers €1 homes to Americans following U.S. elections

The small village of Ollolai in Sardinia is making a bold appeal to Americans, who, as non-European Union citizens, are being given preferential treatment in its latest campaign to attract new residents....

Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

Two key undersea communication cables cut in Baltic Sea

Two important undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea were cut recently, and it looks like it was done on purpose. ...

Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

Ukraine strikes Russian base with US-supplied ATACMS missiles

For the first time, Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory, targeting a military installation near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region....

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