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15 January, 2025
 

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Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist challenges ruling in soldier's suspicious death

Forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the third investigative conclusion in the death of National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou. ...

Nicosia’s old GSP redevelopment faces delays, but progress accelerates

Nicosia’s old GSP redevelopment faces delays, but progress accelerates

The redevelopment of the old GSP in Nicosia, originally set to finish by November 2023, has faced delays but is now moving forward, according to a report by Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou....

Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....

Thank God for GESY!

Thank God for GESY!

The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....

Tariffs, reforms, and rate cuts: 2025’s economic balancing act

Tariffs, reforms, and rate cuts: 2025’s economic balancing act

As we look ahead to 2025, experts at UBS are forecasting steady global economic growth, but not without a few bumps along the way....

payabl. partners with Limassol Municipality to uplift the community this festive season

payabl. partners with Limassol Municipality to uplift the community this festive season

payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, announced its partnership with the Limassol Municipality to support the Social Market initiative, ...

University of Nicosia Marks Record Achievement with 17 Academics Among World's Top-Cited Scientists

University of Nicosia Marks Record Achievement with 17 Academics Among World's Top-Cited Scientists

The University of Nicosia announces seventeen of its academics being recognised among the world's most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford University list of top-cited scientists....

Clear skies with a dash of clouds and a breezy week ahead

Clear skies with a dash of clouds and a breezy week ahead

Good morning, sunshine seekers! If you're heading out today, expect mostly clear skies with a few playful clouds drifting in as the day goes on....

14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

14 dead, hundreds injured in powerful 7.3 Vanuatu earthquake (video)

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction, at least 14 dead, and hundreds injured. ...

Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

A 14-year-old boy received a three-year conditional caution today from the British Bases Court in Dhekelia....

Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

Major oil spill in Black Sea after two Russian tankers wreck

Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Black Sea, leading to an oil spill, according to Russian authorities....

Angelina Jolie identifies with Maria Callas' loneliness

Angelina Jolie identifies with Maria Callas' loneliness

The acclaimed actress opens up about her personal struggles and the profound connection she felt while portraying the legendary opera diva....

ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

Cyprus plans big changes for better waste management

Cyprus plans big changes for better waste management

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced plans to upgrade Cyprus' waste management infrastructure,...

Sip smart and stay safe during boozy celebrations

Sip smart and stay safe during boozy celebrations

The holidays and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, which often brings parties, social gatherings, and a higher chance of alcohol consumption....

Top Russian general Igor Kirillov assassinated in Moscow

Top Russian general Igor Kirillov assassinated in Moscow

In a bold and high-profile operation, Ukraine's SBU intelligence service assassinated Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, ...

In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

‘Crotch circles’ spark bikini line buzz in Luton

‘Crotch circles’ spark bikini line buzz in Luton

Luton’s skyline got a peculiar upgrade this morning when a field near the airport unveiled a set of what can only be described as crotch circles — and no, this isn’t a new social media trend....

Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

Prisoner freed by CNN news crew turns out to be Assad regime torturer

In a bizarre twist that reads like a thriller, a recent CNN report went viral for helping to free a Syrian prisoner — but the man they rescued turned out to be not just any detainee. He was a notorious member of Bashar al-Assad's regime, reportedly involved in torturing civilians....

Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

Over 9,400 deportations and repatriations in 2024

As of December 13, authorities in Cyprus have deported or repatriated a total of 9,420 individuals to their countries of origin, according to a recent statement from the Cyprus Police. ...

A mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and chill

A mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and chill

Well folks, grab your jackets and your sunglasses because today’s weather is throwing us a little bit of everything — a classic case of "can't decide what to wear" vibes....

British teen jailed in Dubai for underage relationship

British teen jailed in Dubai for underage relationship

An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison for engaging in a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl....

Six-story building collapses in Ahvaz, prompting evacuations (VIDEO)

Six-story building collapses in Ahvaz, prompting evacuations (VIDEO)

A six-story building collapsed earlier today in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, raising concerns among local authorities and residents....

A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

Archaeologists working at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, have uncovered a sarcophagus that may provide new insights into the final resting place of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus....

Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Berlin sounds alarm over Golan Heights expansion push

Germany has urged Israel to abandon its proposal to significantly increase the population in the Golan Heights, a territory internationally recognized as part of Syria but currently under Israeli control....

The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit to France for the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral....

Well.cy: Health, Wellness, the Good Life

Well.cy: Health, Wellness, the Good Life

Well.cy is here to become your daily go-to for everything that matters most in life: Health, Wellness, and the Good Life. Focusing on everyday well-being and mental health, Well, in collaboration with expert scientists, offers a positive aura to enhance our lives daily....

Participants of the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024

Participants of the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024

The biggest Christmas street festival is back this year in the heart of Nicosia, where the pulse of the city will beat stronger than ever at the EPIC STREET FEST XMAS EDITION 2024!...

How Assad’s regime stashed millions while Syria crumbled

How Assad’s regime stashed millions while Syria crumbled

It turns out, while Syria was crumbling under war and sanctions, Bashar al-Assad’s regime was quietly flying millions in cash to Moscow....

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