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541. New arrests in attempted murder, key evidence found

Authorities have made two new arrests in connection with the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikou (''Dimitroui''), which took place on the afternoon of April 23 on the Palaichori-Anthoupolis road....

542. President Christodoulides extends heartfelt Easter message

From the historic halls of the Presidential Palace, President Christodoulides extended heartfelt Easter greetings to the people of Cyprus, encapsulating the spirit of the holiday in a message of hope, unity, and resilience....

543. Puppy yoga banned in Italy for animal safety

Italy’s Ministry of Health has banned “puppy yoga” classes, saying only adult dogs should take part in order to protect the health of animals as well as the safety of attendees....

544. Turkey halts trade with Israel, prompting Israeli criticism

Turkey is ''freezing'' all exports and imports to and from Israel starting today, according to two Turkish officials with knowledge of the matter, cited by Bloomberg....

545. EAC chairman George Petrou dives into energy storage advancements

George Petrou, the newly appointed chairman of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), faces a daunting task as he takes the helm during a turbulent......

546. EU announces €1B aid package for Lebanon during visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....

547. ''UN and EU force unfair system on Turkish Cypriots'', says Tatar

''There's thuggery, pressure, injustice, and lawlessness in the EU's stance,'' said Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, commenting on references to Turkey and the occupied territories in the Conclusions of the European Union leaders' summit (EU)....

548. Ursula von der Leyen commends Cyprus for 20 years of transformation

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the pivotal role of the European Union (EU) in fostering peace in Cyprus... ...

549. The hotspots where Cypriots are headed to this Easter

The Easter festive period can actually be described as the vanguard of the summer holidays for Cypriots who choose to holiday outside Cyprus. ...

550. Cyprus awaits US approval for Gaza aid departure amidst Amalthea initiative

We are ready to go ahead as soon as we receive the green light from the United States, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday, referring to the next departure of a vessel loaded with humanitarian aid from Larnaca to Gaza in the context of the Cypriot initiative ''Amalthea''....

551. AstraZeneca faces lawsuits over vaccine's rare blood-clotting risk

AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical......

552. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...

553. President Christodoulides reviews progress on government actions

554. UAE sends 400 tons of food aid to Gaza via Cyprus

In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry disclosed its collaboration with the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) to intensify humanitarian support for Gaza's populace and tackle the prevailing crisis....

555. Versailles' elite horses prepare for Olympic showcase

The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian sports....

556. ICC eyes Netanyahu for potential arrest

The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza....

557. British-Cypriot to challenge London mayor incumbent

We seek the urgent solution to the Cyprus problem and the full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels of the negotiation process......

558. Macron declares ''Europe is mortal,'' calls for unity

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said. ...

559. Premature baby dies after mother killed in Israeli airstrike

A premature Palestinian baby rescued from her mother’s womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike has died, the baby’s uncle has said. ...

560. New vaccine shows promise against deadly skin cancer

In a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment, doctors are conducting trials on what could be the world’s first personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma, marking a potential game-changer in the fight against cancer....

561. Bonnie Tyler returns to Cyprus for first concert in 20 years

Nearly two decades since her inaugural performance on the island, the legendary British songstress Bonnie Tyler is set to make a triumphant return to Cyprus, gracing the stage for a highly anticipated concert in Larnaca....

562. UK ranked worst in world for underage drinking

Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....

563. Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

564. Athens blanketed in Sahara dust, city bathed in orange glow

Clouds of dust from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities on Tuesday, one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said....

565. Horse covered in blood bolts through Central London

Central London was thrown into chaos today as a horse, spooked during a routine training exercise, bolted through the streets, triggering a dramatic stampede that left five people injured and several vehicles damaged. ...

566. Politics Blog: A satirical take on current affairs

I begin today's column with a clarification: there is no issue of institutional credibility in Cyprus. There is, however, an issue of credibility regarding the individuals representing the institutions. Now that we've cleared that up, let's move on....

567. Houses for sale by Astrobank

AstroBank has listed for sale houses in Larnaca, Nicosia, and Paphos that are ideal for own-occupancy. ...

568. Cyprus lags in online book shopping

Cyprus ranked lowest in the European Union for online purchases of printed or digital books, magazines, or newspapers in 2023, according to Eurostat data released on World Book Day. ...

569. Commonwealth ministers meet in Cyprus to safeguard the oceans

At a pivotal moment for our planet, representatives from 28 Commonwealth nations convened in Cyprus to shape the destiny of our oceans....

570. Cyprus shipping industry trying to attract high school students

An educational workshop to enhance maritime awareness and visibility among young people in the professional sector was organized under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Shipowners' Association, and the Ministry of Education....