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1081. The sloppiness of our 'Big Brother'

The Cypriot's life is filled with cameras: pocket cameras worth 1,000 euros that also take phone calls, home cameras warding off unwanted visitors, and now cameras on the main arteries of the road network. ...

1082. Lawmakers debate landmark same-sex marriage bill

In an ironic twist, Greek lawmakers began a heated debate on Valentine's Day over a landmark bill proposing the legalization of same-sex marriage. If approved, Greece would become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize such unions....

1083. Spanish banks wary of Cypriot student accounts

The impact of Cyprus being deemed a high-risk destination continues to reverberate even in European Union countries, with remnants of its troubled past lingering....

1084. Cyprus' EU-Turkey relations: What comes next?

Cyprus stands firm in its commitment to engage with Turkey within the European Union framework. However, it seeks to steer this engagement strategically to align with its national interests....

1085. Cyprus takes the helm in pioneering anchored ship electricity revolution

In a pioneering initiative set to transform offshore electricity for anchored ships, Cyprus is taking a leading role in the European BlueBARGE project. ...

1086. Greece to provide 50,000 free surgeries in bold health initiative

Greece's Health Ministry has announced a plan to pay for some 50,000 operations that have been pending at the National Health System in afternoon surgeries....

1087. Lebanon rejects immediate return of migrants from Cyprus

1088. French far right poised for record surge in European Elections

According to findings cited by Politico, the French far-right is poised to secure its highest-ever percentages in the upcoming June European elections....

1089. Thousands rallied in Athens against same-sex marriage bill

More than 1,500 protesters gathered in central Athens on Sunday to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The bill is set for a vote in parliament in days....

1090. Navigating civil society's role amid deadlocks

In Cyprus, amid the backdrop of the Cyprus problem, discussions frequently revolve around Civil Society and its potential role in resolving the issue....

1091. Sweden to send troops to Latvia amid Hungary's NATO opposition

Sweden is poised to bolster its military presence in Latvia, signaling a significant step toward potential NATO membership despite ongoing resistance from Hungary....

1092. Government courts global investors in ambitious growth push

In a bid to position Cyprus as an enticing destination for foreign investments, the President of the Republic addressed a gathering of over 100 foreign investors and companies at the Presidential Palace. ...

1093. Farmers rev up tractors in protest against EU agricultural policies

In the third such demonstration within eight months, Cypriot farmers steered their tractors through city streets, protesting against what they perceive as the European Union's misguided policies in the common agricultural policy....

1094. 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....

1095. 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....

1096. US firmly rejects two-state solution for Cyprus settlement

1097. King Charles's cancer diagnosis spotlights NHS struggles with record waiting times

In the wake of King Charles's recent cancer diagnosis, concerns over the National Health Service (NHS) have surged as data reveals hundreds of thousands of UK cancer patients resorting to private treatment due to extended NHS waiting times....

1098. 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!...

1099. Kremlin silent on Tucker Carlson interview inquiry

The Kremlin declined to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to American journalist Tucker Carlson on Monday, while also refraining from verifying Carlson's presence in Moscow....

1100. Government disputes UK High Commissioner's call for incentives in Cyprus talks

The Cypriot Government does not accept the position expressed by British High Commissioner Irfan Siddique that the Turkish Cypriots want incentives for the resumption of talks....

1101. UK's tallest bird, cranes, thrive with 80 pairs

In a remarkable resurgence, Britain's tallest bird, the crane, has notched up its highest breeding figures since their disappearance from the UK landscape back in the 16th century....

1102. EU leaders reach agreement on 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine amidst Orban standoff

European Union leaders, after weeks of tense negotiations, have secured a breakthrough agreement, compelling Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary to endorse a 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine....

1103. Cyprus celebrates completion of €6.6M solar project in 405 schools

With a total expenditure of €6.6 million, the project to install Photovoltaic Systems in 405 school buildings in Cyprus was completed, offering significant energy......

1104. Swiss arrivals set to hit 80,000, says Deputy Minister Koumis

Cyprus Deputy Minister for Tourism Costas Koumis has said that further increase in tourist arrivals from Switzerland is feasible with arrivals from the country in Cyprus estimated at 80,000 this year....

1105. New cameras turn Limassol and Larnaca into Big Brother's playground

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the traffic surveillance system is further expanded in the provinces of Limassol and Larnaca....

1106. Interior Minister urges EU action on border surveillance

Cyprus' Minister for the Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, emphasized the necessity for the European Union to collaborate with third countries in enhancing border surveillance, particularly the maritime border with Lebanon....

1107. Cyprus stirs controversy with Sweden in heritage pact

In a historic move, the Technological University of Cyprus (TEPAK) and Sweden's State Museums, represented by Ann Follin from Medelhavsmuseet, have formally inked a Collaboration Agreement....

1108. Embassy brew-haha: US scientist's ''salty'' tea tips stir controversy in the UK

An American scientist caused a diplomatic storm for her unconventional tea tips, including adding salt and microwaving...

1109. Saudi Arabia opens first diplomatic liquor store in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has reportedly inaugurated its inaugural liquor store in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter....

1110. Government urges Lebanon to act on irregular migration

The government of Lebanon should also take measures in order to limit the number of irregular migrants leaving the country by boat to reach Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday evening, pointing out that Cyprus has already taken steps which have had results. ...