95 m. ago Kombos held talks with Israeli and Iranian counterparts amid escalation

In the wake of the Israeli attack on Iran, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos held a series of calls on Friday evening, speaking with his counterparts from both Iran and Israel amongst others. “I expressed concern about the rapidly evolving situation in the region,” Kombos said of his call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in […]

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1 hour ago Ζαλίζει το πιο ακριβό συμβόλαιο παίκτη στο NBA, είναι πάνω από 300 εκατομμύρια δολάρια

Το πιο ακριβό συμβόλαιο στο NBA Το πιο ακριβό συμβόλαιο στην ιστορία του NBA ανήκει στον Τζέισον Τέιτουμ. Συμφώνησε με τους Boston Celtics σε πενταετή επέκταση αξίας 314 εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων. Η συμφωνία αυτή, που υπογράφηκε τον Ιούλιο του 2024 και ξεκινά από τη σεζόν 2025–26. Είναι η μεγαλύτερη τόσο σε συνολική αξία όσο και σε μέση ετήσια αποζημίωση […] The post Ζαλίζει το πιο ακριβό συμβόλαιο παίκτη στο NBA, είναι πάνω από 300 εκατομμύρια δολάρια appeared first on Protathlima.

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2 h. ago Interior Minister meets Famagusta region mayors to address local concerns

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Friday met with representatives of the municipalities of Famagusta, Ayia Napa, and Paralimni-Deryneia to discuss key issues raised by local communities. “The reason for the visit to the Famagusta chamber of commerce was a request to discuss various issues of concern to them and on this occasion meetings were arranged […]

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3 h. ago Greek soldiers who served in Cyprus honoured with new monument

Greek soldiers who served in Cyprus were honoured on Friday with the unveiling of a monument in Keramoti, Kavala, Greece, where President Nikos Christodoulides spoke of pursuing the reunification of the island through “assertive realism.” “Our aim and pursuit, through assertive realism and by strengthening the international standing of the Republic of Cyprus, is to […]

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3 h. ago Βρέθηκε ένα από τα δύο μαύρα κουτιά του Boeing 787 της Air India

Οι ερευνητές βρήκαν σήμερα ένα από τα δύο μαύρα κουτιά του Boeing 787 της Air India που συνετρίβη την Πέμπτη σε κατοικημένη συνοικία της πόλης Αχμενταμπάντ, στη βορειοδυτική Ινδία, με αποτέλεσμα να χάσουν τη ζωή τους τουλάχιστον 265 άνθρωποι. "Ο καταγραφέας των δεδομένων της πτώσης (FDR) βρέθηκε", επιβεβαίωσε ο υπουργός Αεροπορίας Ραμ Μοχάν Ναϊντού Κιντζαραπού στον λογαριασμό του στην πλατφόρμα Χ. "Πρόκειται για ένα σημαντικό βήμα στην έρευνα για τα αίτια του δυστυχήματος". Το αεροσκάφος συνετρίβη την Πέμπτη σε λιγότερο από ένα λεπτό μετά την απογείωσή του στις 13.39 τοπική ώρα (11.39 ώρα Ελλάδας) με προορισμό το αεροδρόμιο Γκάτγουικ του Λονδίνου, σύμφωνα με την ινδική πολιτική αεροπορία. Είχε εκπέμψει σήμα κινδύνου σχεδόν αμέσως μόλις άφησε το έδαφος, πριν συντριβεί έξω από την περίμετρο του αεροδρομίου. Η ουρά του αεροσκάφους φαινόταν ακόμη σήμερα σφηνωμένη στον δεύτερο όροφο οικήματος όπου διέμενε το ιατρικό προσωπικό γειτονικού νοσοκομείου. Σύμφωνα με τον τελευταίο απολογισμό εκ...

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3 h. ago Gov.cy digital assistant fields over 100,000 queries in six months

The digital assistant tool available through the gov.cy portal has answered more than 104,000 citizen queries in the six months since its launch, the research and innovation ministry said on Friday. “Gradually, and with the addition of new topics, it is evolving into a valuable tool for everyday life -offering information, support, and making interactions […]

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3 h. ago Cardano (ADA) holds key support at $0.6728, eyes $1.5 but not before this top Cryptocurrency gets there

Cardano (ADA) is clinging to a vital support level at $0.6728, signaling potential for a bullish surge toward $1.5. This resilience sparks excitement among investors eyeing the best crypto to buy now.  Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is stealing the spotlight with its presale soaring past $10.45 million and over 545 million tokens sold to 11,900 […]

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4 h. ago Almost 10,000 cases of prostate cancer in Cyprus over last 23 years

There have been 9,945 cases of prostate cancer in Cyprus over the last 23 years, the Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Pasykaf) reported in a statement launching an awareness campaign for the prevention and early detection of male cancer. “The number of cases per type of male cancer is on the rise, according […]

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4 h. ago Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) breaks out targeting $2 but experts predict this cheap Crypto will get there first

Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) is surging, climbing 22% to $1.26 on June 10, 2025, with its market cap now exceeding $1.23 billion. This altcoin has overtaken Dogwifhat in rankings, fueled by Coinbase’s upcoming perpetual futures listing on June 12.  Open interest in Fartcoin’s futures hit $713 million, reflecting intense trader optimism. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced at […]

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4 h. ago Cyprus, Unesco sign cooperation deal to protect cultural heritage

The preservation of Cyprus’ tangible and intangible cultural heritage is a priority that requires collaboration with the academic and research community – which is why the memorandum of cooperation signed on Friday between the Cyprus Institute and Unesco is of paramount importance. Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said the memorandum sealed “a partnership of strategic […]

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5 h. ago Cypriot patients in Israel safe amid unrest, says health minister

The ten Cypriot patients currently receiving treatment in Israel and their 13 escorts are safe, despite the ongoing unrest in the country, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. He added that, due to the 48-hour flight ban to and from Israel, patients would not be moved at this stage. However, all scheduled transfers to […]

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6 h. ago Mayor “totally against” shelter for unaccompanied minors on Koag land

The mayor of Dromolaxia-Meneou is “totally against” the creation of a shelter for unaccompanied minors on Cyprus Land Development Corporation (Koag) land, warning that the municipality will take strong measures if authorities proceed with their plans. “Last year, the deputy ministry of social welfare requested the municipality’s opinion on the use of a plot of land […]

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6 h. ago Ethereum (ETH) price up 7.41% as experts predict 3200% upside for new ETH

Ethereum’s (ETH) value is climbing 7.41% to $2,668 thanks to busy activity in staking and a variety of DeFi projects. The lively ETH/BTC trading pair found on Binance proves that market participants are confident. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based altcoin, is capturing attention with its presale in phase 5, priced at $0.03. Having raised […]

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6 h. ago Cyprus backs international coordination at Athens shipping summit

Over 350 senior delegates from more than 30 countries gathered in Athens this week for the high-level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit’. The event was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS). The summit brought […]

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6 h. ago Fuel prices to go through the roof, petrol station owners say

Fuel prices are expected to rise sharply as a result of escalating tensions in the Middle East, chairman of the association of petrol station owners Savvas Prokopiou said on Friday. “Unfortunately, an increase is expected [ ] and this time it will be steeper, as the price of crude oil rose by $10 per barrel within […]

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6 h. ago Greens submit 33 new cases of property usurpation in north to police

The Green Party on Friday said it had delivered to police 33 new cases involving the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the north. The data was delivered to CID in Nicosia by a delegation of party members. The Greens said the information concerned cases of illegal exploitation, advertising, buying and selling. It said the […]

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7 h. ago Cyprus expects public debt to drop to 43 per cent of GDP by 2028

The Finance Ministry on Friday published its strategic fiscal policy framework for the period 2026 to 2028, forecasting stable economic growth and a steady decline in public debt over the next four years. Growth is expected to range between 2.9 per cent and 3.1 per cent during the period, with the public debt projected to […]

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7 h. ago Thanasis Nicolaou’s family to pursue private prosecution after AG blocks charges

The family Thanasis Nicolaou, a conscript who was killed in 2005, will pursue private legal action after the attorney-general’s office refused to press charges, effectively closing the door on a state-led prosecution. Lawyer and independent criminal investigator Savvas Matsas described the legal service’s decision as “completely wrong,” saying that when differing legal interpretations exist, the […]

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7 h. ago Piale Pasha street to close on Saturday due to fishing competition

Piale Pasha street will be closed on Saturday from noon to midnight due to the “All Star Surfcasting Cup” fishing competition. “The upper pedestrian street, adjacent to Piale Pasha street, will remain open and accessible to pedestrians throughout the event, who will be able to watch it,” a statement from the Larnaca municipality reads. The […]

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8 h. ago Hotels near full as diverted flights bring 2,400 unexpected guests

Hotel occupancy in Cyprus is nearing full capacity after 16 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos airports, following Israel’s strike on Iran. The roughly 2,400 passengers from those flights are now being housed in hotels across the island. “We were informed by the deputy ministry of tourism that the passengers of these […]

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