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811. Cyprus suspends asylum applications from Syrian migrants

The Republic of Cyprus has decided to halt the processing of all asylum applications from Syrian migrants, citing provisions within European frameworks for handling increased and emergency migration flows....

812. Cyprus revokes asylum apps of Syrians travelling via occupied areas

Following a meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Palace, Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced the immediate revocation...

813. In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

814. Foreign Minister: Syria's situation key to migrant crisis

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos discussed the humanitarian and political challenges surrounding the migrant crisis in Cyprus, shedding light on several critical issues:...

815. Germany under fire for arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict

Germany will face a fresh call to revoke all arms sales to Israel on Thursday in a lawsuit that puts more pressure on Berlin amid a rising outcry about the scale of deaths and destruction in the war on Gaza....

816. Kids go free! Paradox Museum Limassol extends special offer

Paradox Museum Limassol is once again offering free admission for all children on April 13 and 14, in response to overwhelming demand....

817. Lagarde signals Eurozone interest rate drop in June

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has hinted at the possibility of a rate cut in June, citing the need for more data......

818. Israeli defense on high alert amid Iran's 48-hour warning

A US official is quoted as saying that Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran — “possibly on Israeli soil” — in the next 24 to 48 hours, citing American intelligence reports. ...

819. EU's new migration pact gains Cyprus approval

The new Migration and Asylum Pact, the European Parliament approved on Wednesday, is ''an important step'' Cyprus’ Interior Ministry says in a statement, released on Thursday....

820. From resort to restricted: Varosha's story unveiled

A new documentary titled ''Varosha European Fenced-off City'' is shedding light on the enduring plight of Varosha, a once-thriving Mediterranean resort turned military zone, forbidden to European citizens for the past five decades....

821. Israel fast-tracks Sea Interconnector Project

Israel’s authorities requested the acceleration of procedures for the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector project (Greece-Cyprus-Israel), in the section of the Cyprus-Israel power linkup....

822. Larnaca port echoes Vasilikos unrest

The ambitious redevelopment of Larnaca's port, a cornerstone of the city's growth, has hit a rough patch....

823. CBC Governor faces toughest banking challenges yet

A new dawn breaks with the appointment of Mr. Christodoulos Patsalides as the Central Bank of Cyprus's new governor, heralding both promise and challenge....

824. Cyprus Commissioner approves school CCTV for safety

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Irini Nikolaidou Loizidou, has given the green light for the operation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV) in schools, aiming to prevent and tackle violence and delinquency. ...

825. Court backs elderly women, holds Swiss Government liable for climate inaction

A group of senior women in Switzerland, known as Senior Women for Climate Protection, with an average age of 74, have won a landmark......

826. Sophia Vassiliou: Paying it forward

As the European elections draw near, Cyprus finds itself amidst the emergence of a new political entity: VOLT. This dynamic party brings a breath of fresh air to our political landscape, ...

827. Demetra Holdings challenges Eurobank-Hellenic merger

Demetra Holdings is seeking to overturn the National Competition Authority's (NCA) approval of the proposed merger between Eurobank and Hellenic Bank....

828. Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after Embassy raid

Mexico announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ecuador following a tumultuous incident at the Mexican embassy in Quito. The event unfolded when Ecuadorian police forcibly entered the embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, ...

829. How Israel's AI system identified 37,000 Hamas targets in Gaza

During the recent conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military utilized an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify potential targets linked to Hamas. ...

830. Health Ministry suffers €880,000 loss in warehouse damage

In a session before the Parliament's Health Committee, officials reported €880,000 in damages to 149 pharmaceutical preparations, affecting 105,401...

831. EU probes Chinese subsidy claims in Romania solar tender

832. Celebrating Greek independence, a White House tradition

On Thursday, President Joe Biden hosted a ceremony at the White House celebrating Greek independence. Some have questioned the usefulness of these annual gatherings, claiming that they lack substance and serve only public relations purposes....

833. Audit exposes serious issues in collecting unpaid taxes in Cyprus

An audit report from the Tax Department for 2022 has uncovered a staggering accumulation of over €2.5 billion in arrears, with €1 billion considered unsecure due to delays in necessary measures, the Audit Service revealed....

834. Chevron's new proposal for ''Aphrodite''

March 31 marked the end of the three-month deadline given by Nicosia to the US company Chevron, a key partner in the joint venture for the development of Block 12 ...

835. 2,540 Ukrainian refugees denied protection

About 2,540 Ukrainian refugees have been suspended from temporary protection in the Netherlands since March 4, 2024. They are now forced to seek safety in the country or leave. ...

836. FT: Google explores charging for AI search enhancements

Google is contemplating charging for new "premium" features powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in its search business, marking a significant shift. The proposed revamp, aimed at its search engine, would be the first time the tech giant has put any of its core products behind a paywall....

837. Cabinet approves closer partnership with US to tackle financial crimes

Within a short period after Nicosia's announcement of closer cooperation with the US on money laundering issues, the Council of Ministers approved the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cyprus Police and the FBI. ...

838. Cyprus faces electricity market struggles amid smart meter setback

Cyprus faces significant hurdles in its electricity sector, notably in establishing a fair and competitive market. This impacts consumer choice of suppliers and efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources at home....

839. Meet ''e-kofini'', a tool to lift veil on food prices

The Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to unveil a cutting-edge digital tool aimed at bringing greater transparency to the often murky world of agricultural product pricing....

840. Cyprus overcomes gas field hurdles, eyes ENI CEO visit

Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou announced Wednesday that hurdles in the development plan for the ''Aphrodite'' gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus' energy ambitions....