2 h. ago Ukraine peace talks stretch into second day at start of pivotal week for Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy resumed talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the U.S. side said a “lot of progress” had been made on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Zelenskiy again met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner after five hours of talks on […]

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3 h. ago Cyprus turnover indices show continued growth in third quarter

Cyprus’ Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday announced that turnover increased in wholesale trade and in the trade and repair of motor vehicles during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting continued economic activity and higher sales compared with the same period last year. Specifically, the service reported the turnover value index of wholesale trade recorded an […]

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3 h. ago Cyprus building permits fall in 2025 despite rise in construction value

Cyprus’ statistical service (Cystat) on Monday reported a decline in the number of building permits issued between January and August 2025, reflecting a slowdown in authorisations even as the overall value and scale of construction activity increased. The statistical service said that 647 building permits were authorised in August 2025, covering projects with a total […]

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7 h. ago Cyprus’ Ambassador to Egypt meets with country’s petroleum minister

Cyprus’ Ambassador to Egypt meets with country’s petroleum minister  cbn.com.cy

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12 h. ago Two futures for Cyprus: a regional crisis or a shared Nobel Peace Prize

President Nikos Christodoulides never misses an opportunity to declare his readiness for a bizonal, bicommunal federation (BBF) with political equality. He repeats the familiar phrase that talks should resume “from where we left off at Crans-Montana”. On paper, this places him firmly within the United Nations’ parameters. In substance, however, it increasingly resembles a diplomatic illusion – […]

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21 h. ago Gunmen kill 11 at Australia’s Bondi Beach Jewish holiday event

Gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian officials described as a targeted antisemitic attack. One of the suspected gunmen was also killed. Asecond gunman was in critical condition and police were investigating whether a third attacker was involved, New South […]

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24 h. ago Cyprus President "horrified" by terrorist attack at Bondi Beach

Cyprus President "horrified" by terrorist attack at Bondi Beach  ΚΥΠΕ

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46 h. ago US, Syrian forces wounded in attack on patrol in central Syria

As many as four U.S. service members were injured, including some critically, when an unidentified attacker opened fire on their patrol in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, a U.S. official told Reuters. Syrian state news agency SANA quoted a security source as saying that two Syrian service personnel were injured and the […]

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47 h. ago Israel kills senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza strike

The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. […]

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49 h. ago US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks […]

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51 h. ago NASA study shows how satellite ‘light pollution’ hinders space telescopes

An exponential increase in the number of satellites placed in low-Earth orbit has brought advances in telecommunications including broadband access in rural and remote areas worldwide. It also has caused a surge in light pollution in space that imperils the work done by orbiting astronomical observatories. A new NASA-led study focusing on four space telescopes […]

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65 h. ago EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia’s invasion as a threat to its own security. To do so, […]

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66 h. ago Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin has summoned Russia’s ambassador over what it said was a huge increase in threatening hybrid activities including disinformation campaigns, espionage, cyberattacks and attempted sabotage, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. “This morning we therefore summoned the Russian ambassador to the foreign office and made it clear that we are monitoring Russia’s actions […]

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3 d. ago Still no deal on European fighter jets after ministerial talks, sources say

Defence ministers from Germany, France and Spain have pushed discussions on a troubled European fighter jets project towards government leaders meeting next week after inconclusive talks in Berlin, people briefed on the matter said. Boris Pistorius of Germany, Catherine Vautrin of France and Spain’s Margarita Robles met in Berlin on Thursday to discuss the fate […]

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3 d. ago Russia says UK should disclose what British soldier killed in Ukraine was doing

Russia’s Foreign Ministry called on Thursday for Britain to disclose what a British soldier killed in Ukraine was doing there, and accused London of directly helping Kyiv to carry out attacks which it said were “acts of terrorism” on Russia. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova provided no evidence for her assertion in comments to reporters […]

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4 d. ago Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack, including on Moscow

Russia said on Thursday that Ukraine had launched a major aerial attack with at least 287 drones downed over a number of regions including Moscow. Russia’s defence ministry said at least 40 drones were shot down over the Moscow region, which along with the city itself has a population of more than 22 million. The […]

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4 d. ago Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack, including on Moscow

Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack, including on Moscow  Cyprus Mail

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4 d. ago Play padel in Limassol with expert coaching and top facilities

Padel is becoming increasingly popular in Limassol, attracting both new and experienced players. For those interested in playing on quality courts and developing their skills, the city offers a variety of options. Whether you are just starting out or have previous experience, learning from skilled coaches can enhance your enjoyment and support your progress. This […]

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5 d. ago Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus Zhou Yunliang Attends the CUT Chinese Ambassador’s Fund Grant Ceremony_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus Zhou Yunliang Attends the CUT Chinese Ambassador’s Fund Grant Ceremony_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

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5 d. ago Turkish ruling party spokesperson attacks Cyprus, EU ahead of rotating presidency

Turkish ruling party spokesperson attacks Cyprus, EU ahead of rotating presidency  eKathimerini.com

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