2 h. ago Environmental group condemns rally in Paphos forest as illegal

Organising car races in the Paphos state forest, a Natura 2000 special protection zone, violates both national and EU legislation on nature and biodiversity conservation, environmental organisation Terra Cypria said on Friday. The group called on the agriculture ministry to cancel the rally, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, in the areas of Anadiou, Stavros tis […]

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3 h. ago Paralimni municipality calls for relocation of migrant facilities

The presence of migrant facilities in the heart of the Paralimni-Deryneia tourist area is tarnishing the municipality’s image and damaging the region’s reputation as a top travel destination, the local authorities have stated. In an official announcement, the municipality urged all relevant bodies to take immediate action to relocate these facilities. “The municipality expresses its […]

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3 h. ago Cardano (ADA) bulls target 120% rally to cross $1 again as $0.20 rival gears up for a 38x jump

Investors previously anticipated a significant price surge for Cardano (ADA), and it is now gaining momentum, with analysts predicting a rally of 120%. This places the token on track to reclaim its $1 mark. Additionally, the bullish sentiment has increased due to recent infrastructure advancements within the Cardano blockchain ecosystem and the possible approval of […]

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8 h. ago US and Israel look to Africa to resettle Palestinians from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss using their territory for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing U.S. and Israeli officials. Sudan officials said they rejected the proposal by the United States, and officials from Somalia and Somaliland said […]

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8 h. ago Putin sent Trump a message on Ukraine ceasefire idea, talks of ‘cautious optimism’

he Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had sent U.S. President Donald Trump a message about his proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine via Trump’s special envoy and that there were grounds for “cautious optimism.” Putin held late night talks in Moscow with Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy, to discuss the U.S. proposal […]

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27 h. ago Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine, but says details need to be sorted out

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 has left hundreds of thousands of dead and injured, displaced millions of people, reduced towns to rubble and triggered the sharpest confrontation between Moscow and the West in decades. Putin’s support – though caveated – for the U.S. ceasefire proposal offers the best chance so far to end […]

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28 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s mother calls for justice following investigation findings

Justice can only be served by punishing those responsible for the death of soldier Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005, his mother, Andriana Nicolaou, said on Thursday, following the release of an independent investigation report into the case. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, she reiterated her readiness to proceed with private criminal prosecutions. The long-awaited report, […]

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29 h. ago Paphos EOA employees stage work stoppage over collective agreement

Employees at the Paphos district organisation (EOA) staged a two-hour work stoppage on Thursday, demanding the signing and implementation of their collective agreement. The protest began at 10 am, with trade unions SEK and PEO present. Workers held placards calling for the agreement’s signing and the regulation of labour relations. SEK representative Andreas Elia said […]

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29 h. ago Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in a US ceasefire idea for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Russia’s advances along the front since mid-2024 and U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to strike a […]

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54 h. ago Wary Russia awaits details from US on Ukraine ceasefire plan

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it was awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, while senior Moscow sources said a deal would have to take account of Russia’s advances and address its concerns. After Russian forces made gains in 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed U.S. policy on the war, launching bilateral talks […]

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54 h. ago Open Call for Bodossaki Foundation’s PLATO Programme (Greece and Cyprus)

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59 h. ago Girl Scouts sued over alleged heavy metals, pesticides in cookies

The Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers over the alleged presence of “heavy metals” and pesticides in its popular Thin Mints and other cookies. A proposed class action lawsuit was filed on Monday night in federal court in the New York City borough of Brooklyn against the 113-year-old nonprofit and the cookies’ licensed producers, […]

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59 h. ago Chief of national guard pledges Cyprus support for Ukraine security guarantees

National Guard Chief, Lieutenant General George Tsitsikostas, expressed Cyprus’ support for Europe undertaking the initiative to shape security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Paris defence and strategy forum (PDSF). Despite its small size and limited capabilities, Cyprus has “a strong and clear will to contribute substantially” to the effort, and supports the proposal for a […]

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3 d. ago Mutuum Finance (MUTM) advances to phase 3 as Solana (SOL) faces price uncertainty

While Solana (SOL) experiences price fluctuations, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues gaining momentum, advancing to Phase 3 of its presale. With over $3 million raised and more than 5,000 holders onboard, the project is seeing strong investor demand. The transition to Phase 3 has pushed the price from $0.015 to $0.02, marking a 33% increase as […]

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3 d. ago BirdLife calls on EAC after another rare vulture found electrocuted

BirdLife Cyprus on Tuesday morning said another vulture was found dead under a voltage power line of the electricity authority (EAC) in the Korfi area of Limassol. According to BirdLife, the two-year old male vulture showed “apparent burns and clear indications of electrocution to his body”. An autopsy was ordered to unambiguously determine the cause […]

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3 d. ago Trump shares article of Cyprus, Greece discussing IMEC importance

A news article referring to the strategic value of the proposed corridor linking India, the Middle East and Europe (IMEC), as discussed between senior officials of Cyprus and Greece, caught the eye of US President Donald Trump, who reposted it on Truth Social platform. The article by Breitbart News referred to Deputy Minister of Migration […]

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3 d. ago Former English School board member accuses government of political motives in dismissal

A former board member of the English School in Nicosia, Sener Elcil, has strongly condemned his dismissal from the school’s board on Monday, calling for the institution to remain free from political and personal interests. In a letter to President Nikos Christodoulides, Elcil expressed his concern that the school, which has long been a symbol […]

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4 d. ago Cardano price prediction: ADA to $4 remains a possibility, but attention is more on new Crypto targeting an 18,205% rise in the next 11 weeks

Following a flash crash earlier this week, Cardano (ADA) is regaining momentum, with analysts predicting a rally to $4 from its current price of $0.68. But while Cardano’s climb looks promising, Mutuum Finance is turning heads with an 18,205% growth target to hit $3 in just 11 weeks. The project is in Phase 2 of […]

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4 d. ago Hellenic, Eurobank volunteers take part in Cape Greco green actions

Aware of its own responsibility and the important role all are called upon to play in protecting the environment, Hellenic Bank, a member of the Eurobank Group, is doing its part for a greener Cyprus. On the initiative of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, and in cooperation with the Cyprus […]

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4 d. ago ‘Lights Off, Impact On’: Cyprus tourism unites for Earth Hour 2025

The Earth Hour Cyprus Team, in collaboration with the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), is calling on the tourism industry to take part in this year’s Earth Hour, as part of the “Lights Off, Impact On: Earth Hour for Sustainable Tourism” campaign. Hotels and tourism stakeholders across Cyprus are invited to switch off their lights […]

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