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271. Charalambos Prountzos elected as Nicosia mayor by wide margin

Charalambos Prountzos has been elected as the new Mayor of Nicosia by a significant margin....

272. Social media: Essential but not all-powerful

Social media is undoubtedly a crucial tool in the electoral arena, according to a report by Kathimerini's Hectoras Georgiou....

273. Delivery services halted for 4 hours in extreme heat

In response to an orange warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labor Inspection (tee) of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance has mandated a halt to all outdoor heavy and moderate work between 12:00 and 16:00....

274. Turkey-Greece relations could improve but Cyprus policy stays the same

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar emphasized that while relations between Turkey and Greece have the potential to bring mutual benefits, Turkey’s policy on Cyprus remains unchanged. ...

275. Work halted from 12pm - 4pm due to heatwave

The Labor Department is taking precautions to protect workers from the intense heat. Due to soaring temperatures, an official warning has been issued, advising that all heavy and moderate outdoor work be suspended on Thursday from 12:00 to 16:00 local time....

276. Supreme court to decide on auditor general's dismissal objection

At 9:30 p.m. on June 5, the Council of the Supreme Constitutional Court will announce its decision on a preliminary objection raised by Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides. ...

277. Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

278. Limassol tavern explosion linked to personal feud

Police were put on high alert early Monday after an explosion shook a tavern in Zakaki, Limassol. The blast occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m., causing minor damage to the establishment....

279. Hackers claim 560M Ticketmaster accounts breached

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirmed "unauthorised activity" on its database after a group of hackers said they had stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. ...

280. Christodoulides offered Cyprus on a silver platter?

''You can consider Cyprus as a member-state of the EU, as your ambassador in Brussels, and I look forward to our consultations so that we can further strengthen our relations,'' President Christodoulides said...

281. Letymbiotis notes Juncker's approval of Christodoulides

Government Spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, οn Thursday said he notes statements by former European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker......

282. Hearings have begun in the Auditor General dismissal case

Proceedings have begun at the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the Attorney General's application to dismiss Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides. The preliminary issue raised by Michaelides' legal team questions the constitutional authority of the Attorney General to seek such a dismissal....

283. Pelekanos stirs debate with rejection of bi-zonal federation

Marios Pelekanos's recent revelation in the Legalmatters podcast that he opposes the Bi-zonal Bicommunal Federation (BBF) as a form of solution for Cyprus, instead supporting a unitary state, has ignited significant debate. ...

284. BBF introduces 'ask bbf:' for comprehensive real Estate services

BBF, a leading residential and commercial developer in Cyprus, constantly invests in innovative solutions that put customers at the center of all operations....

285. UN envoy's visit prompts Cyprus talks push by trade unions

Greek Cypriot trade union PEO and Turkish Cypriot trade union DEV-IS called on the two leaders, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar......

286. Funeral plans set for Raisi and officials after helicopter crash

Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, as authorities probe what caused the aircraft to smash into the side of a remote mountainside during foggy weather on Sunday morning....

287. UN envoy completes three rounds of talks, grasps impasse

Just before the beginning of the year, the name of former Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, who served from 2010 to 2018......

288. Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar: From the jungles of Colombia to Cyprus

When, just before the beginning of the year, the name of Colombia's former Foreign Minister, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar (in office from 2010 to 2018), was heard in the corridors of New York as a potential appointee for António Guterres' personal envoy for the Cyprus problem,...

289. Osman Ertuğ criticizes UN Envoy's understanding of Cyprus issue

290. Seven weeks after bridge incident, crew still trapped on Baltimore ship

As a controlled explosion rocked the Dali on Monday, nearly two dozen sailors remained on board, below deck in the massive ship's hull....

291. Blood test detects cancer 7 years before diganosis

Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer detection by up to seven years using a simple blood test. ...

292. Europe and the onus lying on our shoulders

On May 9th , 1950, the foundations were laid for the creation of the greatest peace project ever in human history. It was back then when the French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman presented the "Schuman Declaration," which was actually proposing the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community initially between France and West Germany....

293. Navigating the next steps in the Cyprus issue

The Cyprus problem is entering an intriguing phase following the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Algin Quayar's, rounds of contacts - including three visits to Cyprus and diplomatic engagements in Greece, the UK, Turkey, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Moscow....

294. Turkish Cypriot leader criticizes UN envoy's approach

Ersin Tatar criticized UN envoy Olgin's push for negotiations without common ground, citing her proposal for ''Initiative 3A'' (direct flights, direct trade, direct contacts) through the UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy. "If such an initiative were possible, we could engage in dialogue," he remarked....

295. Colin Stewart briefs PACE rapporteur on Cyprus Peace efforts

UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP Colin Stewart provided an update on peacebuilding efforts in Cyprus during a meeting with Italian MP Piero Fassino,...

296. Cyprus elevates maritime diplomacy with new Permanent Rep to IMO

In a significant diplomatic move, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom, Kyriacos Kouros, formally assumed his role as the country's new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....

297. New insights into elderly woman's struggle at bus stop

A recent photo circulating on the internet depicts an elderly woman lying on the ground at a bus stop in Paphos, drawing attention to ongoing infrastructure issues....

298. Education minister advocates for AI integration in education at EU council meeting

Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......

299. Melinda Gates steps down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates Steps Down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Receives $12.5 Billion Settlement in Divorce Agreement ...

300. Turkish refusal derails UN's Cyprus mediation

The efforts made by the UNSG's personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin are hindered by the Turkish side's continuous refusal for dialogue, reliable sources told CNA on Monday....