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1. COVID-19 lab leak ''highly likely''

Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....

2. Woman caught with €126,000 stashed in bathroom safe, but can’t explain why

Police are investigating the origins of €126,360 in cash found hidden in a bathroom safe at a Nicosia home, after the 33-year-old woman living there failed to provide a credible explanation for the money....

3. Cyprus at the heart of major criminal network bust

Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....

4. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Divine Confluence of Faith and Modernity

The Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely an event; it is a spiritual phenomenon deeply rooted in India's religious and cultural consciousness....

5. Unveiling the face of Saint Nicholas (pictures)

Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop whose acts of kindness inspired the legend of Santa Claus, has been brought back to life—virtually....

6. Cattle farmers develop system to verify milk origin in halloumi production

The Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle Farmers (POCF), in partnership with a UK-based private laboratory, has introduced a certified method to determine if Cypriot milk is used in halloumi cheese production....

7. Syria’s new leader calls for lifting sanctions, says country no longer a threat

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new de facto leader of syria, has urged the international community to lift sanctions on the war-torn country, insisting syria no longer poses a threat to its neighbors or to the west....

8. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

9. Major cocaine bust in Cyprus, 30kg found in cargo shipment

A large quantity of drugs was discovered by members of the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) following a tip-off and investigation. Authorities seized a total of 30 kilograms of mixed-weight cocaine, found inside a carry-on bag within a shipping container....

10. How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...

11. Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

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13. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

14. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

15. Prognosys Solutions celebrates 20 Years of innovation and leadership in regulatory compliance

Prognosys Solutions, the leading provider of regulatory reporting solutions for the banking and financial industries in Cyprus, celebrated its 20th......

16. Cyprus’ luxury resort tied to Russia’s $230M Magnitsky scandal

Cypriot police are close to completing an investigation into allegations connecting a luxury resort to one of Russia’s biggest financial scandals, the Magnitsky case, according to police officials....

17. Cyprus grapples with displacement 50 years after Turkish invasion

The violent displacement of tens of thousands of Cypriots following the Turkish invasion in July 1974 remains a festering wound for Cyprus....

18. Russian tech professionals flock to Cyprus despite sanctions

A recent study by the PACE think tank has underscored the profound transformation of Cyprus' economy amid Western sanctions and the aftermath......

19. Windcraft Music Fest reflects on 10 years of music

Windcraft Music Fest celebrates its tenth anniversary and returns dynamically on July 13th and 14th in Katydata Solea, focusing on wind instruments. ...

20. Scottish Secretary resigns amid UK election betting scandal

The unfolding scandal surrounding bets on the UK government's election date deepened significantly yesterday with the revelation......

21. Swimmer finds gun in Geroskipou coastline

A swimmer made an unusual discovery in the waters off Geroskipou when he encountered what appeared to be a gun, prompting swift police action....

22. Cyprus FM in Cairo to strengthen ties

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, is currently on an official working visit to Egypt. ...

23. Have scientists cracked the code of the universe's 'missing' black holes?

The early universe contained far fewer miniature black holes than previously thought, making the origins of our cosmos's missing matter an even greater mystery, a new study has suggested....

24. Major weapons haul uncovered in Oroklini cemetery, two arrested

Authorities in Larnaca were alerted to a weapons trafficking operation taking place in a cemetery in the Oroklini area, prompting a swift police response....

25. Cyprus football's new horizon with privately owned stadiums

The era we find ourselves in appears to signify the beginning of significant change in the professional league, reminiscent of historical shifts that brought......

26. NASA cleared for £3.35 billion dragonfly mission to Titan

A Dragonfly is heading to Saturn – as Nasa has been given the final permission it needs to launch its Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan in the coming years....

27. The birth of Bank of Cyprus in 1899

The narrative of the Bank of Cyprus, the venerable cornerstone of the island's financial landscape, traces its origins back to January 1, 1899. This pivotal moment heralded a new era not only for Cyprus's economy but also for its societal fabric....

28. Minthis Presents ''Origins'' by Renowned Artists Stass Paraskos, Margaret Paraskos and Emilio Koutsoftides

With a grand opening scheduled for April 19 at 6 p.m., Minthis is pleased to present ''Origins,'' a three-generational exhibition highlighting the creations of Stass Paraskos, Margaret Paraskos, and Emilio Koutsoftides. ...

29. Scottish forest holds key to rare truffle's origins

Naturalists have stumbled upon a rare species of truffle nestled within a Scottish forestry plantation earmarked for transformation into an Atlantic rainforest habitat....

30. Cyprus braces for impact as over 3,000 migrants hit record highs

The recent promising developments in the realm of migration patterns may soon be relegated to history if proactive measures aren't swiftly implemented to address the recent surge in arrivals. ...