12 h. ago Prosecution urges guilty verdict in ‘golden passports’ corruption trial

The prosecution in the ‘golden passports’ trial called on the court on Monday to deliver a guilty verdict on the two defendants facing charges of corruption and defrauding the state. Nicosia criminal court began hearing closing arguments from the prosecution and the defence as the trial winds down. The two defendants are former House president […]

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27 h. ago After Bondi shooting, Australia reopens question of gun licence limits

After Australia’s worst mass shooting in 1996, it took the government 12 days to ban semi-automatic weapons, organise a gun buyback scheme and introduce a licensing system to weed out people considered unfit to carry a weapon. Sunday’s shooting at a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which left 15 people dead as well as […]

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65 h. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) leads as the top crypto to buy as Ethereum (ETH) rallies past $3,300

As the market heats up and Ethereum (ETH) pushes decisively above the $3,300 level, smart investors are zeroing in on the altcoins best positioned to benefit from renewed liquidity flows. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is emerging as the standout. With its presale accelerating toward full allocation, rapidly growing holder count, and a utility-driven DeFi crypto model […]

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3 d. ago bbf: roof replacement a key milestone in Berengaria hotel revamp

The roof of Berengaria is once again taking its final shape, marking a historic milestone for the site. Its complete replacement represents one of the most decisive and emotionally significant stages in the revival of this iconic building. Bearing the signature of bbf: and guided by absolute respect for the authenticity and historical identity of […]

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3 d. ago New health minister aims to attract more young people into nursing

New Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Friday said he aims to attract more young people into the nursing profession. “The goal is to encourage young people to choose a profession of high scientific value, with excellent employment prospects, and a decisive contribution to public health,” he told nurses’ trade union Pasynm’s annual conference. He described […]

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3 d. ago North ‘PM’ Ustel’s undersecretary faces fresh bribery allegation, remanded again

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel’s undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu faced a fresh allegation of bribery on Friday after it was alleged in court that he had demanded a bribe of €100,000 for “transactions to be carried out” within one of the north’s public institutions. That allegation comes on top of others levelled against him at […]

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3 d. ago Central Bank of Cyprus keeps countercyclical buffer rate at 1.5 per cent

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Friday announced that it deemed it appropriate to maintain the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) rate at 1.5 per cent, effective as from January 14, 2026. The CBC’s decision to leave the countercyclical buffer rate unchanged at 1.5 per cent was made under the legal framework governing the oversight of […]

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4 d. ago ‘Massive upgrade’ underway at British High Commission in Cyprus

‘Massive upgrade’ underway at British High Commission in Cyprus  Global Construction Review

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4 d. ago WPA Hash empowers BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users with enhanced multi

Introduction: A smarter path to digital wealth creation WPA Hash is a high-quality cloud-based mining and digital asset platform that is meant to assist users in generating sustainable crypto income. WPA Hash is constructed using a high-tech infrastructure, the most secure, and smart mining mechanisms that enable BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL users to experience […]

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5 d. ago US Supreme Court wrestles with death row inmate’s intellectual disability ruling

The US Supreme Court grappled on Wednesday with a bid by Alabama officials to pursue the execution of an inmate convicted of a 1997 murder who a lower court found to be intellectually disabled and thus ineligible for the death penalty. The court heard arguments in the Republican-led state’s appeal of the lower court’s determination […]

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5 d. ago Brazil lawmakers vote to cut Bolsonaro’s jail term after chaotic session

Brazilian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to shorten the prison sentence of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, although the bill is likely to face resistance from senators, the Supreme Court and leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In a tense session that descended into chaos ahead of a vote in the early hours of Wednesday […]

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6 d. ago Christodoulides outlines ‘five priorities’ ahead of reshuffled cabinet meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides outlined “five key priorities” he has set for his government on Wednesday, ahead of the first cabinet meeting to be held following Friday evening’s reshuffle. He said that every decision the government takes “intersects horizontally with these five key priorities”, before explaining the priorities. The first, he said, is “defence, security, and […]

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6 d. ago University of Cyprus pioneers early literacy programme for infants

A pioneering early literacy initiative aimed at newborns to three-year-olds, has been launched by the University of Cyprus, it announced on Tuesday, positioning the institution at the forefront of childhood development. The programme, Readers from the Cradle, introduces infants to books, language and storytelling from their earliest formative months. The project draws on scientific evidence […]

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7 d. ago Trial over alleged murder of Thanasis Nicolaou to begin before Limassol district court

Five suspects will face trial before Limassol district court as part of the private prosecution of the family of Thanasis Nikolaos, who was found dead under a bridge in Limassol in 2005, is set to begin on Tuesday. The suspects include former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos and four former police officers facing charges in relation […]

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7 d. ago Trial into death of Thanasis Nicolaou to continue in January

A private prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou, who was found dead under a bridge in Limassol in 2005, will continue on January 22, Limassol district court ruled on Tuesday as the defence is set to raise pre-trial objections. Former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos and four former police officers have been named in […]

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7 d. ago Court to decide on legality of key witness testimony in property dispute case

The Nicosia criminal court is expected to deliver its ruling on December 18 regarding the admissibility of testimony from German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel, the court announced on Monday. The session focused on a ‘trial within a trial’, examining whether Kunzel’s police statement was voluntary and independent, following a previous ruling that evidence seized […]

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8 d. ago WISTA International engages at IMO Assembly as global maritime strategy reshaped

WISTA International marked its participation at the 34th International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly, which concluded in London after 10 days of detailed discussions and planning for the next biennium. The meeting, held from ending of  November to beginning of December, delivered a series of landmark decisions shaping the IMO’s strategic direction, capacity-building priorities and governance […]

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9 d. ago Solana jumped 2000% from its early days, top crypto investors are now watching this new altcoin under $0.05

Every cycle introduces one token that starts quietly before becoming the standout performer. Years ago, Solana was that asset. It traded at levels most traders ignored, then surged more than 2000% as demand exploded. Today, some analysts believe another early-stage altcoin may be entering a similar setup. A new token priced under $0.05 is attracting […]

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9 d. ago Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump move to limit birthright citizenship

he Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration and a step that would alter how a 19th century constitutional provision has long been understood. The justices took up a Justice Department […]

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1 week ago Close allies of north ‘PM’ Ustel face court over corruption, bribery charges

Close allies of the north’s ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel have this week faced court and sackings from their jobs within the north’s largest ruling political party the UBP and its civil service, with court cases against two of his closest associates now ongoing. His undersecretary Huseyin Cahitoglu was handed a seven-day remand on Friday after […]

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