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 Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. Duterte – who arrived in the Netherlands on a flight from Manila on Wednesday after being arrested on […]

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5 h. ago UN Chief Hopes Swiss Talks Will Reboot Cyprus Reunification Hopes

UN Chief Hopes Swiss Talks Will Reboot Cyprus Reunification Hopes  The National Herald

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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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9 h. ago Cyprus vs Bulgaria | 5th IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship | © IHF

Cyprus vs Bulgaria | 5th IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship | © IHF  IHF

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11 h. ago Petrolina: a longstanding sponsor of ‘Love Route’ charity ride

As part of its longstanding commitment to social responsibility and supporting those in need, Petrolina proudly sponsors the annual “Love Route”, organised by the Pancyprian “One Dream One Wish”Association, whose goal is to fulfil the dreams of kids with cancer, for the 17th consecutive year. The “Love Route” is a five-day nationwide motorcycle ride (March […]

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25 h. ago Bulgaria dominate Cyprus, as Dimitrov hits milestone at IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship

Bulgaria dominate Cyprus, as Dimitrov hits milestone at IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship  IHF

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27 h. ago National Guard ready to welcome female volunteers, says defence minister

The National Guard is fully prepared to welcome female volunteers, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas confirmed on Thursday, as discussions on the voluntary enlistment of women continued in the House defence committee. Currently, only women who serve as officers or contractual soldiers can join the army. If approved, the new law will allow women from the […]

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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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31 h. ago UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza

srael carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s healthcare facilities during the conflict in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts said in a report on Thursday. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the report’s findings, saying they were biased and antisemitic. “Instead of focusing on the […]

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33 h. ago Larnaca and Limassol fuel 7 per cent rise in Cyprus property sales in February

Cyprus’ real estate market continued its robust growth into February, with property sales increasing by 7 per cent year-on-year. Developments in Limassol and Larnaca were the primary driver behind this surge. According to the land department, property sales nationwide rose to 1,371 in February 2025, up from 1,284 in the same month last year. Over […]

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33 h. ago Swedish national to testify against lawyer, officer in Larnaca escape case

A 49-year-old Swedish man will serve as the prosecution’s key witness against a lawyer and a police officer accused of aiding his escape from a private clinic in Larnaca last December, it was heard on Thursday. The development was announced before the Larnaca Criminal Court by the prosecuting authority, which revealed that the criminal charges […]

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35 h. ago ‘Sovereign citizen’ group leader arrested at Kourion with €2,460

‘Sovereign citizen’ group leader arrested at Kourion with €2,460  in-cyprus

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35 h. ago President announces VAT for home electricity to be slashed in address to nation

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the reduction of VAT for home electricity consumption during his televised address to the nation overnight. During a review of what had been achieved during his two years in office on Wednesday, in the context of discussing his administration’s energy and taxation policy, Christodoulides said the decision had been taken to […]

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39 h. ago Zara owner Inditex shares slide after slower start to first quarter

Zara owner Inditex (ITX.MC) this week reported a slower start to its first quarter starting February 1, raising questions around its ability to keep building on rapid recent growth and sending its shares down more than 8 per cent in early trading. Strong sales from Zara, which has been gaining market share from rivals such […]

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47 h. ago Paraguay write history with maiden win at the IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship against Cyprus

Paraguay write history with maiden win at the IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship against Cyprus  IHF

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49 h. ago Turkish party leader says his arrest is part of crackdown on Erdogan’s political opponents

The leader of a Turkish nationalist party has said he was arrested and detained on political grounds as part of an opposition crackdown that contradicts the government’s purported effort to boost democracy while ending a Kurdish militant insurgency. Umit Ozdag, leader of the Victory Party and known for his fierce opposition to the presence of […]

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49 h. ago UK pollution fears ease after cargo ship crash, Russian captain still in detention

Fears of an environmental disaster eased on Wednesday, two days after a container ship ploughed into a stationary U.S. fuel tanker off northeast England, as the vessel’s owner said the detained captain was a Russian national. The Portuguese-flagged Solong had crashed with no obvious explanation into the larger Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel […]

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51 h. ago Mitsotakis and Christodoulides Confirm Common Ground Prior to Mar. 17

Mitsotakis and Christodoulides Confirm Common Ground Prior to Mar. 17-18 Geneva Talks  The National Herald

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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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