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871. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

872. Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sexual abuse

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday (12/02) after the Larnaca Criminal Court found him guilty of child sexual abuse. ...

873. High dust levels blanket the sky

Cyprus is grappling with a surge in dust concentrations, as reported by the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labour Inspection Department. Ground station measurements reveal a notable uptick in airborne particles, prompting health advisories and precautionary measures....

874. Hamas condemns Israeli strikes, two hostages freed in Rafah operation

At least 37 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the southern city of Rafah, Gaza health officials reported Tuesday....

875. Global academics rally against India's Great Nicobar development project

In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....

876. Government officials gather to celebrate International Greek Language Day

An event to mark International Greek Language Day celebrated on February 9th, the anniversary of the death of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos......

877. Politico: Doubts arise over Putin's statements in Tucker Carlson interview

According to a report in Politico, there are doubts about the credibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent interview with Tucker Carlson....

878. Biden forgets Vice Presidency, son's death in document probe

A recent report from special counsel Robert Hur has shed light on President Biden's retention of documents pertaining to military and foreign policy, particularly concerning Afghanistan and other matters of national security deemed sensitive....

879. Turkish Cypriot lawyer released on bail pending trial

Akan Kürşat, a Turkish Cypriot lawyer extradited by Italian authorities on charges of usurping Greek Cypriot property in the occupied territories, has been released on conditions pending his case hearing on February 29 at 10:30 am....

880. Nicosia senior swindled of €480,000 in cryptocurrency scam

In a disturbing turn of events, a 73-year-old resident of Nicosia has fallen prey to a sophisticated internet fraud scheme, resulting in a substantial loss of over €480,000 in a cryptocurrency scam....

881. Minors confess to vandalism, parents clash with authorities

Two 16-year-old minors vandalized storefronts along Acropolis Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday (08/02), causing significant damage to the businesses involved....

882. ''Snow-my-gosh!'' It's a winter wonderland!

Hold on to your winter hats – Troodos, the fashionista of Cyprus mountains, decided it's time to flaunt its snowy ensemble! After a cozy rendezvous with "Avgi" last week,...

883. 15-year-old stabbed in Nicosia knife attack

Authorities are currently investigating a serious altercation involving the injury of a minor with a knife, as reported by the police. ...

884. Kremlin bars anti-war candidate in upcoming election

Russian authorities have barred Boris Nadezhdin, the sole anti-war presidential campaigner, from running against Vladimir Putin in the upcoming election....

885. Well-known businessman with criminal history shot dead in Mandra

The charred body of a man believed to be Christos Gialias, a well-known businessman with ties to soccer was found in a vehicle in the West Attica suburb of Mandra on Wednesday afternoon, police have said....

886. Police apprehend teens for store vandalism in Nicosia

Police arrested two 16-year-old individuals late Wednesday night in Nicosia as they were vandalizing stores along a central street in the city....

887. Minister highlights smallest resident population at Pournara

The outlook for Cyprus in relation to migration is positive, as in 2023 a 46% reduction in irregular migrant applications and a 66% increase in returns have been achieved, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou said on Wednesday....

888. MPs question RIK's handling of political participation in television panels

The unchecked involvement of politicians, notably candidates during election cycles, in RIK broadcasts became a focal point in the Cyprus Parliament....

889. Government to receive €1.2B for green transition and resilience plan

Cyprus is set to receive a total of 1.2 billion euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). ...

890. Cyprus establishes committee to combat coastal marine pollution

The Council of Ministers has greenlit the creation of a committee dedicated to tackling marine pollution along the coasts of Cyprus. Tasked with decision-making on response measures and pollution prevention, the committee aims to enhance coordination among relevant authorities for effective solutions....

891. Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel incident, bolts missing

A door panel detachment from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 has raised significant safety alarms, with a preliminary report from U.S. investigators shedding light on the concerning incident. ...

892. Electricity subsidy extends to vulnerable consumers until February's end

With its metaphorical ''finger on the trigger,'' the Ministry of Finance is vigilantly tracking the anticipated surges in the current....

893. Transgender athletes shake up women's volleyball game

In a surprising turn of events, a women's college volleyball match in Canada witnessed the participation of five transgender athletes, igniting a heated debate on fairness and safety in sports....

894. British High Commissioner summoned over comments on Kathimerini

British High Commissioner to Cyprus Irfan Siddiq was summoned on Tuesday to the Foreign Ministry for a demarche, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA),...

895. Health authority aims for 2024 completion of electronic health record

Electronic health record is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, National Electronic Health Authority Board Chairman, Professor Christos Schizas, said on Monday after a meeting with Minister of Health, Michalis Damianos....

896. Calls for increased electricity rates raise eyebrows

The recent plea by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for significant electricity rate increases has raised eyebrows, especially as the possibility of bearing additional costs for the Vasiliko terminal looms. Does the parliament even exist? Is there a state? If so, let them finally play their part. Enough already!...

897. Police arrest 34-year-old in connection with burglary investigation

Paphos police took a 34-year-old into custody on Monday in Paphos to facilitate investigations into a suspected case of apartment burglary, illegal possession of property, and possession of burglary tools....

898. CERA proposes reduced electricity increases amidst parliamentary discussion

The head of Regulatory Energy Cyprus (Cera), Andreas Poulikkas, briefed the Parliament's Finance Committee on the latest proposals submitted by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) for review. ...

899. Can cameras really curb road fatalities?

In early February, tragedy struck the roads of Cyprus once again as authorities announced the loss of 25-year-old Marios Roditis in a fatal collision on a Larnaca road Sunday night....

900. Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat set for extradition to Cyprus

In a recent development, Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat, held in Rome since New Year's Eve for the alleged exploitation and sale of Greek Cypriot land in occupied Klepini, is anticipated to be transferred to Cyprus within the current week....